Kerala was declared a fully literate state in 1991 and still remains one of the most literate states in the country . While this feat underscores its focus on the universal school education the state imparts, it should not eclipse the state’s achievements in the field of Higher Education and Institutions par Excellence in this domain. A wide range of courses in different disciplines are offered by these Institutions that are run by both the government and private players. Admissions into these institutions are based on merit and other means like affirmative action to ensure social justice.