Founded in the year 1948, UoK is committed to providing an intellectually stimulating environment for productive learning to enhance the educational, economic, scientific, business and cultural environment. The University offers programmes in all the major faculties that include Arts, Business and Management Studies, Education, Law, Applied Sciences and Technology, Biological Sciences, Physical and Material Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Oriental Learning and Music and Fine Arts. lt has been constantly introducing innovative/ new programmes to cater to the demands of the students and deal with evolving challenges society faces. Over the years, the University has marked towards excellence in its programmes and activities. lt has been re-accredited as Grade-A+ University by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of lndia. This is recognition and reflection of the high standard of quality in teaching and research. UoK works with a number of partners and local communities in Asia, Europe and America and have developed a network of educationists/ activists who support education and community activities in the areas of science, development, peace, and equality, and is committed to supporting education of socially, culturally and economically marginalized section of society in the region and beyond.