Kerala Governor allows three more months to recommend Kerala University's VC
The tenure of the Kerala University Vice Chancellor will expire on October 24. The Kerala University representative has not been selected by the search committee formed by the Governor.
Kerala Governor allows three more months to recommend Kerala University's VC
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has given an extension of three months from November 5 to the search committee to make recommendations for the appointment of VC of Kerala University, a Raj Bhavan official said. The tenure of the Kerala University Vice Chancellor will expire on October 24. The Kerala University representative has not been selected by the search committee formed by the Governor.
"The chancellor is pleased to grant an extension of time to the search committee constituted to make recommendations for the appointment of Vice Chancellor of the University of Kerala for further periods of three months from November 5. All other terms of the notification dated August 5 will remain unchanged," the Raj Bhavan statement said.
Earlier, the Governor was asked if he will sign the Universities Law Amendment Bill that is lying pending with him as he believes that the bill aims at appointing the unqualified relatives of the Chief Minister and ministers in universities.
Kerala University specifies the required qualification and minimum aggregate for each UG and PG programme. Aspirants must fulfill the set eligibility criteria for that particular course to get admission. Below is the eligibility criteria and marks requirement for top Kerala University courses:
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Courses | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BA/ BSc/ BCom with at least 50% aggregate | |
Graduation with at least 50% aggregate (35% aggregate for SC/ ST) | |
Graduates who have passed the qualifying examination in CBCS Pattern-2013 admission onwards (BSc in relevant subjects) with at least 5.5 CGPA out of 10 (2.2 CGPA out of 4 for graduates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCS Pattern-prior to 2013) | |
BA in relevant subjects |
Kerala University conducts PG Entrance Exam for PG courses of the university. Apart from this, the university also accepts national or state-level entrance exams for admission. Below is accepted entrance exams for top Kerala University courses:
Courses | Accepted Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
MBA | KMAT KERALA, CMAT, CAT, KMAT |
MSW | PG Entrance Exam |
MSc | Kerala PG Entrance Exam |
MA | Kerala University PG Entrance Exam |
"I won't allow the appointment of unqualified relatives of CM and ministers in the universities...I am not a rubber stamp. I will apply my mind, come to my own judgment, and then decide what's in accordance with the law, constitution and convention," Khan had said.
The University Laws Amendment Bill, that aims to curtail the power of the Governor in the selection of vice-chancellors, was passed by the Kerala government this month. Since then, the bill has been pending before the Governor.
"Everything will be considered on merit. The government cannot be given the power to appoint the Vice Chancellors. I am saying it clearly, this will amount to executive interference," Khan had said on the matter of the University Laws Amendment Bill.
After completion of the selection process, Kerala University conducts a Centralised Allotment Process. The allotment is done in multiple rounds. Aspirants can check the allotment on the official website of Kerala University. They need to check the allotment link provided in their profile. Aspirants who get allotment are require to remit the university fee to confirm their seat in the university.
Kerala University PG admission to the MBA programme is done basis of KMAT / CAT / CMAT entrance exam score. The final selection to the MBA programme is done basis KMAT / CAT / CMAT entrance score followed by group discussion and personal interview. The weightage given to the entrance exam score, group discussion and personal interview is 80%, 10%and 10%, respectively.
The eligibility for admission to two-year full-time MBA course affiliated to University of Kerala is a pass in BA/ BSc/ BCom degrees with 50% marks in aggregate in Part-III and for all other Degrees, 50% marks in aggregate. The university provides relaxation of 2% marks from the prescribed minimum for admission to SEBC and OEC category candidates. SC/ST candidates need 35% aggregate for the degree examination. The degree possessed by the candidates must be approved by the University of Kerala. Final Year Students can also apply.
"The Chief Minister (Pinarayi Vijayan) had written to me assuring me that there will be no interference and now they are proposing that they will appoint Vice-Chancellor. That would mean the erosion of autonomy of educational institutions," he said.
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