Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur

Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur, established in 2012, is a unique Public State University located in Tirur, Malappuram district, Kerala. Named after Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, the father of the Malayalam language, the university stands as a pioneering institution dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and development of the Malayalam language, literature, linguistics, and related cultural studies. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the institution operates with the primary objective of advancing Malayalam language studies at national and international levels whilst maintaining academic excellence across various disciplines. The university offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes spanning Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil., and PhD levels, focusing primarily on Malayalam language, literature, linguistics, journalism, mass communication, translation studies, and cultural studies. Admission to various programmes is conducted through entrance examinations conducted by the university itself, alongside merit-based selections depending on the programme requirements. With a sprawling campus designed to foster academic excellence and cultural preservation, Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur serves as a premier centre for Malayalam language research and higher education, attracting students from across India and abroad who wish to pursue advanced studies in Malayalam and related humanities disciplines.