Is The Cochin College genuine?
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What the records show
A college is genuine when the regulator for its courses has approved it and the approval is current. Yes: The Cochin College is listed in official records and holds a current approval. The Cochin College holds AICTE approval. Its NAAC grade is Grade A, valid to March 26, 2030.
Not on the UGC fake-university list. The UGC publishes a list of self-styled, unrecognised universities; a college on that list cannot award a valid degree. We check every college against the latest list on each data refresh.
Official identifiers (AISHE C-11639, AICTE 1-44644667218) are the codes the regulators use for this college; you can search them on the regulator's own portal to confirm the record. Before paying any fee, ask the college for its approval letter for the current year and match the course and intake on it with what you were offered.
| Approvals | AICTE approval |
|---|---|
| NAAC | Grade A, valid to March 26, 2030 |
| UGC fake-university list | Not on the UGC fake-university list. |
| Official identifiers | AISHE C-11639, AICTE 1-44644667218 |
| Body | Valid to | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE | — | Current |
Accreditation
The Cochin College holds NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid from 27 March 2025 to 26 March 2030.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A (3.09) | Mar 2025 – Mar 2030 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cochin College approved by AICTE or UGC?
Yes: The Cochin College is listed in official records and holds a current approval. Our records show AICTE approval. Approvals are read from the regulators' official lists and the college's own disclosures, with the document behind each one.
Is The Cochin College on the UGC fake-university list?
Not on the UGC fake-university list. We compare every college with the UGC's published list on each refresh; a match is flagged at the top of this page.
What is the NAAC grade of The Cochin College?
The Cochin College holds NAAC grade Grade A, valid to March 26, 2030. NAAC grades run from A++ to C and are valid for a fixed period; the accreditation table on this page shows the validity window where it is published.
How do I verify a college myself?
Search the official identifiers on the regulator's portal (AICTE, UGC, NMC, PCI or the state authority for the course), ask the college for its current approval letter, and check the fee notice against the state fee authority's order. Never pay before the approval for your course and year is in hand.