Kerala University Courses Admissions 2024: Application Form, Eligibility, Entrance Test, Last Date To Apply

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Kerala University offers admission to over 50 courses at the UG, PG, and Research levels at its various teaching departments and affiliated colleges. Admission to the UG courses (except for BTech, B.Arch, BPA, BFA, and BPEd courses) is conducted through Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination. Kerala University accepts KEAM scores for admission to the BTech, BPA, BFA, and BPEd courses. B.Arch admission will be done through the NATA entrance examination. 

Admission to PG courses is based on entrance examination conducted by Kerala University. The university also accepts scores of national and state-levl entrance exams such as GATE, CMAT/KMAT/KU CAT for admission to M.Tech, MBA programs. Admissions to the Ph.D. courses are offered on the basis of the entrance examination and personal interview conducted by the university. Check Kerala University Courses & Fees

Kerala University admission process usually starts between the month of March and June, every year. The application process is completely online, interesed and eligible candidates can apply on the official website of the university – keralauniversity.ac.in.

Kerala University Admission 2023: Important Dates

Event Dates
PG Application Form Release Date February 28, 2023
Last date to apply for PG programs April 20, 2023
PG Entrance Examination May 10 – May 14, 2023
Publication of Rank List (PG) May 26, 2023
PG Admission Starts  June 2, 2023
PG Admission Last Date June 30, 2023
MBA UIM Application Last Date April 16, 2023
MBA UIM Group Discussion and Personal Interview April 24 – April 25, 2023
MBA UIM Provisional Rank List Release Date April 29, 2023
MBA UIM Counselling  May 5 – May 6, 2023
MBA UIM Admission Closing Date September 30, 2023
MSW/MAHRM Application Window April 12 – April 27, 2023
MSW/MAHRM Entrance Test May 12, 2023

Kerala University UG Admission 2023

KU offers Undergraduate programs like BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, BWS, BMS, B.Voc in the field of Arts, Commerce, Science & Management. For admission into Undergraduate program at KU, the basic eligibility criteria is 10+2 in the relevant subject group. The final selection will be done on the basis of the merit/rank prepared by the university. The duration of UG courses is 3 years. Courses with specializations are tabulated below:

Course Specialization
BA Economics, Political Science, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Hindi, Music, Journalism and Mass Communication, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Media Studies, English and Communicating English, Honours in English Language & Literature, English and Media Studies, Arabic, Malayalam and Mass Communication, Sanskrit, English and Malayalam Literature, Communicative Arabic, Islamic History, Tamil, Malayalam
B.Com Finance, Accounts and Data Science, Co-operation, Computer Application, Insurance & Banking, Commerce & Tax Procedure and Practice, Commerce with Computer Application, Commerce & Tourism and Travel Management, Travel and Tourism, Hotel Management and Catering
B.Sc Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Statistics, Computer Science, Geology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Electronics, Geography, Psychology, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, BIochemistry and Industrial Microbiology, Physics and Computer Application, Botany and Biotechnology, Home Science, Mathematics and Computer Application, Physics (Mathematics & Machine Learning), Environmental Science and Environment Water Management
BCA -
BBA General, Logistics
B.Voc Tourism & Hospitality Management, Food Processing, Food Processing & Management, Software Development
BSW -
BMS Hotel Management and Catering Technology

KU UG Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates have to pass a 10+2 examination of the state or an examination accepted by the university for admission into BA, B.Sc & BSW courses
  • For taking admission into B.Com, B.Voc & BMS candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination of the state or examination accepted by the university. Non-Commerce group must have at least 45% of aggregate marks
  • Candidates have to pass a 10+2 examination with Mathematics as one of the optional subject of the state or an examination accepted by the university for admission into BCA
  • Candidates have to pass a 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks of the state or an examination accepted by the university for admission into BBA.

KU UG Selection Criteria

Selection to the UG courses will be done on the basis of Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) conducted by Kerala University.

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Kerala University B.Ed Admission 2023

Ku offers B.Ed in the field of Education. The basic eligibility criteria for admission into B.Ed is a Graduation degree in relevant discipline. The final selection is done on the basis of marks obtained in Graduation. It is a full-time course and the duration of this course is 2 years. KU offers B.Ed in various specializations are tabulated below:

Course Specialization
B.Ed English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Natural Science, Social Science, Geography, Commerce, Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, Tamil, Malayalam,

Kerala University B.Ed Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed in graduation with at least 50% in relevant discipline for getting admission into B.Ed

Kerala University B.Ed Selection Criteria

Selection to B.Ed course is based on the merit score obtained in graduation

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Kerala University PG Admission 2023

KU offers Postgraduate programs such as MA, M.Sc, M, Com, M.Tech, MSW, M.Ed, MCJ, LLM, M.Li.Sc in the field of Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering, Education, Law, Mass Communication and so on.For admission into Postgraduate program at KU, the basic eligibility criteria in Graduation. The final selection will be done on the basis of an entrance examination followed by an interview. Courses with specializations are tabulated below:

Course Specialization
MA Business Economics, Economics, English, History, Hindi, Islamic History, Tamil, Malayalam, Music, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Mass Communication and Journalism, Dance
M.Com Finance & Accounting, International Trade
M.Sc Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Statistics, Computer Science, Geology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Electronics, Geography, Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Home Science, Environmental Science, Statistics with specialization in Data Analytics, Physics with specialization in Space Physics, Chemistry with specialization in Drug Design and Development, Physics with specialization in Nano Science, Botany with specialization in Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology, Zoology with specialization in Biosystematics and Biodiversity
M.Tech Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Management
LLM -
M.Li.Sc -
MSW -
M.Ed -
MCJ -

Kerala University PG Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for reserved category) in relevant discipline for admission into UG courses 
  •  For taking admission into M.Tech candidates should have passed B.Tech/BE with 55% (50% for reserved category) in relevant discipline.

Kerala University PG Selection Criteria

  • Selection to the PG courses is based on merit secured in the entrance examination followed by an interview conducted by the university.
  • Selection to M.Tech will be done on the basis of GATE score or an entrance test conducted by the university followed by an interview.

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Kerala University M.Phil Admission 2023

KU offers M.Phil in various disciplines. The basic eligibility for taking M.Phil is a Master’s degree. Admission into M.Phil is based on the score in an Entrance examination conducted by the university followed by an interview. It is a full-time course & the duration of this course is 1 year. KU offers M.Phil in various specializations are tabulated below:

Course Specialization
M.Phil Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Commerce, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Futures Studies, Geology, Hindi, History, Demography, Islamic Studies/Islamic History, Law, Library & Information Science, Linguistics, Malayalam, Music, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Optoelectronics, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Tamil, Arabic

Kerala University M.Phil Eligibility Criteria

For getting admission to M.Phil, Candidates must have a Master’s degree with 55% (50% for reserved category) in relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Kerala University M.Phil Selection Criteria

Selection to M.Phil will be done on the basis of the merit in the entrance examination conducted by Kerala University followed by an interview.

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Kerala University MBA Admission 2023

Kerala University offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) in IMK (Institute of Management in Kerala), UIMs (University Institute of Management). It also offers MBA Evening Batch in University of Kerala. The basic eligibility for taking an MBA is a Bachelor’s degree. Admission into MBA is based on the score in an Entrance examination followed by GDPI. The type of the program is full-time as well as evening and the duration of this course is 2 years. 

Kerala University MBA Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline
  • Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks or equivalent in graduation from a recognized university
  • Candidates who have passed MA/M.Sc/M.Com or any other PG degree with 50% from the University of Kerala recognized institution are also eligible

Kerala University MBA Selection Criteria

  • Selection is based on the score in entrance examination such as CAT/KMAT/CMAT approved by ASC Kerala
  • For the next round, candidates’s selection is based on the cutoff score in the entrance examination prepared by the university
  • The final selection is based on the performance in Group Discussion & Personal Interview

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Kerala University Ph.D. Admission 2023

KU offers Ph.D. in various disciplines. The basic eligibility for taking Ph.D. is a Master’s degree. Admission into Ph.D is based on the score in an Entrance examination conducted followed by an interview conducted by the university. It is a full-time course & the duration of this course is 3 years. KU offers Ph.D. in various specializations are tabulated below:

Course Specialization
Ph.D Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Commerce, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Futures Studies, Geology, Hindi, History, Demography, Islamic Studies/Islamic History, Law, Library & Information Science, Linguistics, Malayalam, Music, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Optoelectronics, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Tamil, Arabic

Kerala University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have a Master’s degree in relevant discipline
  • Candidates must have secured at least 55% (50% for reserved category) marks or equivalent in Post Graduation from a recognized university
  • M.Phil passed candidates are eligible for direct admission
  • Candidates appearing for the qualifying examinations are also eligible

Kerala University Ph.D. Selection Criteria

  • Selection is based on the score in entrance examination such as DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/UGC NET JRF/ UGC CSIR NET/ GATE/ ICAR/ ICMR/ GPAT
  • For the next round, candidates’s selection is based on the cutoff score in the entrance examination prepared by the university
  • The final selection is based on the performance in Personal Interview

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FAQs

Ques. How can I apply for admission at Kerala University?

Ans. You can apply online on the official website of Kerala University @ https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/ for the desired courses in KU. On their official portal you have to click on the admission & select the course that you want to pursue and fill them up as per the instructions.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for the Ph.D. program at Kerala University?

Ans. Admission to Ph.D. is based on the performance in DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/UGC NET JRF/ UGC CSIR NET/ GATE/ ICAR/ ICMR/ GPAT. The basic eligibility criteria is a Master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in relevant subjects from a recognized university. Candidates who have passed M.Phil are eligible to direct admission.

Ques. How is the merit list prepared for the admission in Kerala University?

Ans. The merit list is prepared on the basis of 80% weightage to the Entrance Test, 10% weightage to the Group Discussion, and 10% weightage to the Interview. The final selection is done on the basis of the candidate's overall performance.

Ques. What are the documents required for Ph.D. at the time of Kerala University admission?

Ans. The following documents are required at the time of admission:

  • Date of birth certificate
  • Transfer Certificate (TC) from the Institution last attended 
  • Marksheet of the PG Degree examination
  • Provisional/PG Degree Certificate (for appearing candidates)
  • Migration Certificate (if required)

Ques. What are the documents required for an MBA at the time of admission at Kerala University?

Ans. The following documents are required for verifying at the time of admission:

  • Admission Memo.
  • Receipt of University fee remitted in the bank
  • Date of birth Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate and Conduct Certificate
  • Mark lists of the Degree examination and Provisional/Degree Certificate
  • Eligibility Certificate from University of Kerala (if applicable)
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)

Ques. Does Kerala University provide any distance course?

Ans. Yes, Kerala University provides various distance courses at Undergraduate & Postgraduate level.The university provides distance mode of learning under the departments of Humanities, Science, Commerce, Literature, Library & Information Science, and IT. Admission to UG courses is 10+2 and admission to PG courses is done on the basis of Graduation.

Ques. Does Kerala University provide admission to NRI students? 

Ans. Yes, Kerala University provides admission to NRI students. Students need to visit the online admission portal of the university to apply for any course at the university. Students need to have a Visa issued specifically to study at Kerala University. Not only admission the university provides freeship too.

Ques. How can a student download the KU CAT admit card for admission to Kerala University? 

Ans. Students can download the admit card of KU CAT from the official website. After opening the homepage there will be a link of 'Download the Hall Ticket', students must click on that link. After clicking on that link the page will be redirected and will open a new window where students need to enter their registration number & DOB. Click on that submit tab and students can download the admit card for the future references. 

Ques. What is the qualifying cutoff percentile for the KMAT at Kerala University? 

Ans. The qualifying cutoff percentile for the KMAT at Kerala University is listed as follows: 

Category  Cut Off
General  15% (108/720)
SC/ST 10% (72/720)
SEBC 7.5% (54/720)

Check: KMAT Result & Counseling 

Ques. Who can apply for GATE for admission at Kerala University?

Ans. As per the revised eligibility criteria, all Graduates and students in their 3rd year of Graduation are eligible to apply for GATE. Candidates must qualify for the required degree from a recognized institute to be eligible for the exam. Also, they need to appear in GATE entrance for admission to an M.Tech course at RGPV. 

Check: GATE Eligibility Criteria

Ques. What is the application fee of GPAT for admission at Kerala University? 

Ans. The application fee of GPAT for admission at Kerala University is as follows: 

Category  Fees
General/ OBC- NCL Male: INR 2000 Female: INR 1000
SC/ ST/ PwD Male: INR 1000 Female: INR 1000
Transgender INR 1000

Check: GPAT Registration 

Ques. What is the cost of the Ph.D. entrance application fee at Kerala University?

Ans. The application fee for the Ph.D. program at Kerala University is INR 25 and the entrance examination fee is INR 1050 (INR 1075) for general candidates. For candidates belonging to SC and ST, the fee for the test is INR 550 and the service charge is INR 10 if sent through DD.

Kerala University Admission 2024 Dates


Important Events

EventDate
NATA Phase 1 Result Date
Apr 30, 2024Upcoming
CMAT Exam Date
May 04, 2024Upcoming
KEAM Admit Card Date
May 04, 2024Upcoming
KEAM Exam Date
May 17, 2024Tentative
CMAT Result
May 31, 2024Tentative
KEAM Result Date
May 31, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
KMAT Karnataka Admit Card Availability
Nov 03, 2023
KMAT Karnataka Exam Date
Nov 05, 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card Date
Nov 07, 2023

Important Events

EventDate
KEAM Admit Card Date
May 04, 2024Upcoming
KEAM Exam Date
May 17, 2024Tentative
KEAM Result Date
May 31, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
KEAM Registration Date
Mar 18, 2024 - Apr 10, 2024

Important Events

EventDate
CMAT Exam Date
May 04, 2024Upcoming
CMAT Result
May 31, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
CMAT Admit Card Date
Apr 08, 2024
CMAT Registration Timeline
Feb 13, 2024 - Mar 13, 2024
CAT 2023 Result Date
Jan 04, 2024

Important Events

EventDate
NATA Phase 1 Result Date
Apr 30, 2024Upcoming

Expired Events

EventDate
NATA Phase 1 Exam Date
Apr 21, 2024
NATA Phase 1 Admit Card Date
Apr 18, 2024
NATA Phase 1 Registration Timeline
Mar 20, 2024 - Apr 13, 2024

Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesEligibility
BCA26,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
B.Ed39,070 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
BBA26,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
BA18,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
B.Tech8,650 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50% + KEAM
MBA52,500 (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50% + KU CAT
COURSEADMISSION LINK
B.Arch, B.Com, B.Ed, B.Sc, B.Sc (Medicine), BE/B.Tech, B.P.Ed, Admission Link
B.Arch, B.Com, B.Ed, B.Sc, BA, BBA/BMS, BE/B.Tech, LLM, M.Com, M.Ed, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, BSW, Admission Link
LLM, Admission Link
    Kerala University PG Admission 2023: Courses, Fee, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Application Form

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    Kerala University PG admission 2023  has started. The last date to apply is April 20, 2023. Application forms for available on the official website @admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in. The application fee is INR 750 for general category candidates. A candidate will have the facility to apply for a maximum of 3 programs through a single registration. Admission to PG courses at  Kerala University  will be based on the entrance examination followed by a personal interview. Kerala University also accepts national-level entrance exams such as  GATE , CMAT/KMAT/KU CAT, KLEE for admission to M.Tech, MBA, and LLM courses. Check   Kerala University Courses & Fees Table of Content Kerala University Admission Highlights Kerala University MTech Admission 2.1  Specialization & Seat intake 2.2  Eligibility Criteria 2.3  Selection Criteria 2.4  Entrance Exam Pattern Kerala University MBA Admission 3.1  Eligibility Criteria 3.2  Selection Criteria 3.3  Entrance Exam Pattern Kerala University PG Admission 4.1  Eligibility Criteria 4.2  Selection Criteria 4.3  Entrance Exam Pattern 4.4  Eligible Grade Points/Marks Kerala University Application Process Kerala University Seat Reservation Kerala University FAQs Kerala University Admission Highlights 2023 Name Of the Institute  Kerala University University Type Public Approvals UGC PG Courses MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA, MSW, MCJ, LLM, M.Ed, M.Com, MLI.Sc. Basic Admission Criteria Entrance Exam conducted by the university, followed by an Interview Application mode Online Admission mode University Counselling Counseling University Level Scholarship Yes Kerala University PG Admission Dates 2023 Event Dates Application Starts February 28, 2023 Last Date for Online application  April 20, 2023 Dates of Entrance Examination  May 10 – May 14, 2023 Publication of Rank List May 26, 2023 Admission Starts  June 2, 2023 Admission Closes June 30, 2023

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    SM
    6.8 /10

    Admission:

    Eligiblity : Plus Two (Commerce) Admission: Through the allotment process facilitated by the Kerala Govt. Once we have alloted for the course we will be get notified by the mail or acknowledgement form the college on the registered mobile phone need to follow the instruction manual for further There are Management seats available too for the remaining seats after the General admission

    college: 7/10
    course: 6/10
    internship: 6/10
    campus life: 8/10

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    Ss
    4.7 /10

    Admission:

    Eligibility of the course is you must pass the 12th CBSE exam with more than 60 percent. The application details are available on the University of Kerala website. There are reservations available for sc and St students

    college: 4/10
    course: 7/10
    campus life: 3/10

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    RA
    8.8 /10

    Admission:

    The admission process was quite simple and the staff present there were very helpful. The help desk present at the entrance of the administrative block was helpful and they provided us with the application form and helped me fill it out as well. The college had provided us with a list of all the documents required at the time of admission. Therefore, there were doubts regarding the same. The officials present in the office would then guide us through the process and tell us the details of the fee structure. Overall, I don't see any improvement required in the admission process.

    placement: 8/10
    college: 9/10
    course: 9/10
    internship: 8/10
    campus life: 10/10

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    SK
    8.3 /10

    Admission:

    There will be a written test of 40marks and then a physical fitness test aapher test consisting of 30 marks and then a skill test that includes your game test and 10 marks for a sports certificate so in total 100

    placement: 8/10
    college: 8/10
    course: 8/10
    hostel: 9/10
    internship: 8/10
    campus life: 9/10

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    SH
    6.0 /10

    Admission:

    Admission was into types Management quota and university direct website application. Eligibility was Scored 60% above In mathematics and other computer subjects in +2 Application fees were 150 and the PTA fund was 1000rs was refunded after college. Reservation for backward communities.

    college: 6/10
    course: 6/10
    campus life: 6/10

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    A
    10.0 /10

    Admission:

    Eligibility for this course is passing at a higher secondary level with a 45% mark. the application through CEE Website. there are reservation benefits. there is no need for improvement. It is perfectly okay.

    placement: 10/10
    college: 10/10
    course: 10/10
    hostel: 10/10
    internship: 10/10
    campus life: 10/10

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    AR
    8.0 /10

    Admission:

    Eligibility of the course was on the basics of the 12th mark list. Application forms, Application fees, and application dates can be found at the college office and notice board. Fees deduction is available for the reservation category.

    college: 8/10
    course: 8/10
    interview: 8/10
    internship: 8/10
    campus life: 8/10

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    TA
    7.0 /10

    Admission:

    The name of the course in BCA - is Bachelor Of Computer Applications, It is one of the new generation and professional courses. The basic eligibility of this course is plus two (any stream can apply to the course because you will study from the basics). To get a seat first you should register for the UG admission process for the BCA on the website of The University Of Kerala at the sheduled time period. Register in the process and wait for the allotment process after the payment. After the selection process, the university will publish the allotment in various phases( trial, first, second). There is reservation based on caste.

    college: 5/10
    course: 7/10
    campus life: 9/10

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