This research probes into the resilience exhibited by undergraduate students in Kerala aftermath COVID-19 pandemic. Employing the Resilience Assessment Questionnaire developed by Derek Mowbray, the study precisely examines the coping mechanisms adopted by these students. The sample size comprises 85 participants, representing diverse undergraduate courses from seven different districts of Kerala. They have been approached through educational institutions after obtaining informed consent. The collected data were analysed with Jamovi. Descriptive analysis, Spearman correlation and Mann–Whitney U test were used to derive the results. A significant 54% of the sample reported high resilience scores, indicating their ability to withstand adversity. Conversely, 24% fell into the average score category, while 22% exhibited lower resilience levels. These variations underscore and communicate students’ specific challenges during the pandemic, as reflected in their resilience scores. Whether young or mature, urban or rural, students exhibited similar levels of resilience. Instead, their academic progress and persistence played a pivotal role. In conclusion, this research sheds light on the resilience mechanisms employed by Kerala’s undergraduate students, emphasising the importance of fostering a robust support network to enhance their ability to adapt and thrive in challenging circumstances.