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Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Admission
Central University of Kerala latest updates: The Academic Session 2023-24 for the Postgraduate programs started on June 05, 2024. The classes for the upcoming year will also commence around the same time as 2023.
The Central University of Kerala (CUK), Kasaragod, is among the 16 Central Universities established under The Central University Act, of 2009. It started four campuses across Kerala and laid the foundation for the sprawling 310-acre campus at Tejaswini Hills, Periye. It houses 25 Departments offering PG and Ph.D. programs. The Central University of Kerala also has two off-campus centers – one at Pathanamthitta which houses one department offering PG and Ph.D. programs and the other, Capital Centre at Thiruvananthapuram offering a UG program. In its second NAAC evaluation, CUK got an ‘A’ Grade and ranked among the top 100-150 in NIRF.
Candidates can apply for CUET UG and PG programs - 2023 through the “Online” mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted. For admission in the Ph.D. programs candidates can get direct admission or through the Departmental Entrance Test conducted by the concerned department. It will be conducted in offline mode at the University headquarters.
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CUET 2024 Important Dates
Particulars | Dates (Tentative) |
CUET-PG Application Registration | December 26, 2023 - January 24, 2024 |
CUET-PG Admit Card | March 7, 2024 |
CUET-PG Exam Date | March 11, 2024 - March 28, 2024 |
CUET-PG Answer Key Challenges | April 4, 2024 |
CUET-UG Application Registration | February 09, 2024 - March 30, 2024 |
CUET-UG Admit Card | May 01, 2024 |
CUET-UG Exam Date | May 15, 2024 - May 31, 2024 |
CUET-UG Results | July 15, 2024 |
Central University of Kerala (CUK) UG and PG Admission Process
The Central University of Kerala offers various UG and PG programs in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Science, Social Work, Business Management, International Relations and Politics, Linguistics, English and Comparative Literature, Law, etc. The admission process involves the following.
- Before applying the candidates must make sure that they clear the eligibility criteria for the CUET examination as well as the university. Candidates not eligible will not be selected.
- To start their application process candidates must apply for the CUET examination. For this candidates must visit the official website for CUET, and click on ‘Online Application Form’.
- After this candidates must create a login ID and password, applicants will then be given an auto-generated Application Number.
- Using the above-mentioned Application Number the applicants then need to complete their Application form. This includes filling in Personal Details, Educational Qualifications, University and Program selection, selecting Test Center, and uploading the required documents.
- After completing the application form the applicants will then have to pay the application fee. This can only be submitted online through UPI, Net-Banking, Debit, and Credit Card. Processing Fees and GST are chargeable to the candidates.
- However, applying for the CUET examination is not enough, candidates are also required to complete the admission procedure laid out by the university.
- The selection and admission criteria are based on the fulfillment of the admission criteria like eligibility, rank in the merit list, verification of original documents, and any other criteria set up by the Central University of Kerala.
- After the declaration of the CUET scores, 2023 by NTA, CUH will declare the counseling/ admission schedule, and merit list based on the CUET, 2023 score, and the criteria list set up by the university.
Required Documents
The important documents that are required for admission at the Central University of Kerala are mentioned below.
- Admit Card
- Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate (SSLC).
- 10+2/Pre-University Course/Provisional Degree Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Degree Marksheet - Yearly/Semester-wise
- Degree Certificate/ Provisional Certificate
- Transfer Certificate issued by the institution last studied.
- Conduct Certificate
- Passport Size Photographs (4 copies)
- Aadhar Card copy/ E-Aadhar, Income Certificate (if applicable)
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in Govt of India format not older than 01 years as on the date of admission issued by a Gazetted officer, not below the Rank of Tahsildar or equivalent rank such as Mandal Revenue Officer (AP & Telangana States).
- EWS Certificate in Govt. of India format.
- Community Certificate for SC/ST in Govt of India format (if applicable)
- PWD Certificate (issued by Medical Board of 3 Doctors)
- Wards of Defence Persons Proof (if applicable
- Kashmiri Migrants Proof (if applicable)
- J&K Domicile Proof (if applicable)
Central University of Kerala (CUK) Integrated UG Program Admission Process
The Central University of Kerala accepts the National Common Entrance Test score for their Integrated UG ITEP programs. The NCET exam is conducted in 13 mediums across India in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for admission to 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) in selected Central/State Universities/ Institutions. The schedule for NCET is as follows
Particulars | Dates |
Online Submission of Application Form | June 26, 2023 - July 19, 2023 (up to 11:30 p.m.) |
Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI | July 19, 2023 (up to 11:50 p.m.) |
Corrections in Particulars | July 20, 2023 - July 21, 2023 (up to 11:50 p.m.) |
Announcement of the City of Examination | July 26, 2023 onwards |
Downloading the Admit Card from the NTA website | August 05, 2023 |
Date of Examination | August 09, 2023 (2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) |
Display of Recorded Response and Answer Keys | August 14, 2023 |
Declaration of Result on the NTA website | August 25, 2023 |
The following fee structure is applicable for NCET 2023:
Fee Payable by Candidates (NCET 2023) in INR | ||
General (UR) | OBC-NCL/ EWS | SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender |
1200 | 1000 | 650 |
The Eligibility Criteria for the NCET examination mentioned by NTA is: For appearing in the NCET 2023, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12 /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2023 irrespective of their age can appear in the NCET 2023 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University / Institution / Government College to which they are desirous of taking admission. For appearing in the NCET 2023, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12 /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2023 irrespective of their age can appear in the NCET 2023 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University / Institution / Government College to which they are desirous of taking admission.
Central University of Kerala (CUK) Reservations
The Central University of Kerala (CUK) offers the following relaxations for the OBC/EWS/SC/ST category.
Category | % of Seats Reserved |
OBC | 27% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
EWS | 10% |
Wards of Jammu and Kashmir Domicile | 2 Seats in total |
Wards of Defence | One Seat in each program |
Central University of Kerala (CUK) Admission Criteria for UG and Integrated UG Programs
The Central University of Kerala has laid out specific eligibility criteria for different Undergraduate and Integrated Undergraduate programs. The eligibility is given in the table below.
UG Courses and Integrated UG Programs | Specialization | Selection Criteria | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.A. | International Relations | CUET (UG) | Candidates must have at least 50% marks or equivalent in Plus Two from a recognized Board (studied in the 10+2 system). Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 19 years of age as of 01.07.2021the |
| ITEP B.Sc. - B.Ed. | Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany | NCET | Candidates with a minimum of fifty percent marks in Senior Secondary or plus two examinations or its equivalent (under 5+3+3+4) from a recognized are eligible for admission. (Relaxation in eligibility criteria for reserved categories as per Government of India). Candidates should not have completed 20 years of age. |
| ITEP B.A. - B.Ed. | History, Geography, Political Science, Economics | NCET | Candidates with a minimum of fifty percent marks in Senior Secondary or plus two examinations or its equivalent (under 5+3+3+4) from a recognized are eligible for admission. (Relaxation in eligibility criteria for reserved categories as per Government of India). Candidates should not have completed 20 years of age. |
| ITEP B.Com - B.Ed. | Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Informatics Practice. | NCET | Candidates with a minimum of fifty percent marks in Senior Secondary or plus two examinations or its equivalent (under 5+3+3+4) from a recognized are eligible for admission. (Relaxation in eligibility criteria for reserved categories as per Government of India). Candidates should not have completed 20 years of age. |
Central University of Kerala (CUK) Admission Criteria for Pg Programs
The Central University of Kerala has 27 Postgraduate programs for its students. These programs offer specializations in the fields of Commerce, Science, Arts, Social Work, Education, Law, Public Health, Management, and Travel and Tourism. A list of all the PG programs along with their eligibility is given in the table below.
Particulars | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
Master of Arts Programs 2 Years (4 Semesters) | ||
| M.A. | Economics, Public Administration and Policy Studies | Candidates must have at least 50% marks or equivalent in Plus Two from a recognized Board (studied in the 10+2 system). Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 19 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.A. | English and Comparative Literature, Linguistics and Language Technology. | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree (studied in a 10+2+3 system) in any discipline with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in English from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.A. | Hindi and Comparative Literature | A Bachelor’s Degree (studied in 10+2+3 system) in any discipline with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in Hindi from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.A. | International Relations and Political Science | The candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree (studied in a 10+2+3 system) in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, History, Law, Media, and communication studies, with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade or other social sciences and humanities with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade and also with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in political science/ world history as subsidiary/complimentary in aggregate from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.A. | Malayalam | A Bachelor’s Degree (studied in 10+2+3 system) in any discipline with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in Malayalam from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.A. | Kannada | Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree (studied in 10+2+3 system) in any discipline from a recognized University with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and having studied Kannada as an optional subject/ Language at the undergraduate level and having secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
Master of Social Work Program 2 Years (4 Semesters) | ||
| MSW | Social Work | Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree (studied in 10+2+3 system) in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021 |
Master of Education Program 2 Years (4 Semesters) | ||
| M.Ed. | Education | A B.Ed. Degree (studied in 10+2+3+B.Ed. or 10+2+Integrated B.A./B.Sc. B.Ed. - 4 years) with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. There is no upper age limit. |
Master of Science Program 2 Years (4 Semesters) | ||
| M.Sc. | Zoology | A B.Sc. Degree in Zoology (studied in 10+2+3 system) with Botany and Chemistry/Biochemistry as subsidiary subjects or any subject under Life Sciences with Zoology as a Major/Core/ Equal Optional subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the concerned subject separately, from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021 |
| M.Sc. | Biochemistry | A B.Sc. with Chemistry/Biochemistry/any subject under Life Sciences with Chemistry/Biochemistry as a Major/Core/ Equal Optional subject (studied in 10+2+3 system) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the concerned subject separately, from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021 |
| M.Sc. | Chemistry | A B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also for science subjects, with Chemistry as the main or one of the main subjects (studied in 10 + 2 +3 system). Up to 5 % relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.Sc. | Computer Science | Candidates with a BCA or B.Sc degree (Computer Science/Electronics/Communications/ IT/Bioinformatics) or B.Tech/BE (Computer Science/Electronics/ Communications/IT/electrical/ECE) or B.Sc. in Physics/ Mathematics/Statistics (with computer science as a subject or having a certificate/diploma in computer-related areas) or B.Voc(Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Electrical/ECE) or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate in the qualifying examination from a recognized University (studied in 10+2+3 system). Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.Sc. | Environmental Science | A Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Agricultural Sciences/Geology/ Geography with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognized University (studied in 10+2+a3 system). Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.Sc. | Genomic Science | Candidates with a B.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/any subject under Life Sciences with Biotechnology/Biochemistry as a Major/Core/ Equal Optional subject with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the concerned subject separately, from a recognized University (studied in 10+2+3 system). Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021 |
| M.Sc. | Geology | Candidates must have a B.Sc. Geology / B.Sc.Geology and Water Management/B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and the concerned subject separately, from a recognized University (studied in 10+2+3 system).B.Sc. triple main program with Geology as one of the main/ core/major subjects Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. B.Sc. A triple-main program with Geology as one of the main/ major/core subjects is also eligible. However, the subject Geology should have equal or more weightage than the other two main subjects. The student must have studied Geology in all three years of B.Sc. Program. The B.Sc. triple main program with Geology as a subsidiary/ minor subject or having less weightage than the other two main subjects is not eligible. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.Sc. | Mathematics | B.Sc. in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the optional (main and subsidiaries-separately) subjects from a recognized University (studied in 10+2+3 system). Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.Sc. | Botany | A B.Sc. in Botany / Plant Science or any subject under Life Sciences 30 with Botany/Plant Science as a Major/Core /Equal Optional subject with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the concerned subject separately, from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.Sc. | Physics | Candidates must have a B.Sc. Physics with minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade 30 in aggregate and the concerned subject separately, from a recognized University (studied in 10+2+3 system). Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as of 01.07.2021. |
| M.Sc. | Yoga Therapy | Candidates with any Bachelor's Degree (studied in 10+2+3 system) in any 30 discipline with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. There is no upper age limit. |
Master of Law Program 2 Years (4 Semesters) | ||
| LLM | Master of Law | All candidates must have a three-year/five-year regular L.L.B. 40 Degree from a recognized University (studied in 10+2+3+3/ 10+2+5 system) with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade point in the aggregate. Up to 5%relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. There is no upper age limit. |
Master of Public Health 2 Years (4 Semesters) | ||
| MPS | Public Health | Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines is eligible: Medicine / AYUSH / Dentistry / Veterinary Sciences/ Nursing/ Allied Health Sciences / Life Sciences / Statistics / Biostatistics / Demography / Population Studies / Nutrition / Sociology / Psychology / Anthropology / Social Work/ Engineering/ Bio-medical sciences/ Law/ Management Studies/ Public Policy & Administration/ Economics. No upper age limits. |
Master of Business Administration 2 Years (4 Semesters) | ||
| MBA | Management | A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The admission will be based on (a) 80% marks scored in CUET (b) Group Discussion, and (c) Interviews (weightage of 10% each totaling 20%). For standardization, the mean score of the current year's entrance examination will be considered. There is no upper age limit. |
| MBA | Tourism and Travel Management | Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree (studied in 10+2+3 system) in any discipline with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognized University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The admission will be based on a CUET. There is no upper age limit. |
Master of Commerce 2 Years (4 Semesters) | ||
| M.Com | Commerce | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com/B.Com Honours/Bachelor's of Business Management (BBM)/ Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA)(study in 10+2+3 system) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognized University or institute. Up to 5% relaxation marks are granted to SC/ST candidates. There is no upper age limit. |
Central University of Kerala (CUK) Admission Criteria for Ph.D. Program
The Central University of Kerala offers 26 Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.) to its students. It has a wide array of specializations to offer in the fields of English, Hindi, Economics, Science, Commerce, Arts, International Relations, Linguistics, Social Work, Education, Law, and more. Admission for the Ph.D. programs at CUK is a little different than admission for UG and PG programs. The eligibility along with the admission process is listed below.
Particulars | Description |
| Program | Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) |
| Specializations | English, Economics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Zoology, Genomic Science, Physics, Computer Science, Hindi, Mathematics, Plant Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, International Relations, Linguistics, Social Work, Education, Law, Malayalam, Public Health and Community Medicine, Public Administration and Policy Studies, Geology, Yoga Studies, Management Studies, Commerce and International Business, Tourism Studies, and Kannada. |
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| Submission of Application | Candidates seeking admission to the Doctoral Program in CUK may apply online as per the details available on the University website. They will be required to pay an amount of INR 1000, for General candidates, and INR 500 for the SC/ST/PWD candidates. |
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