Calicut University PGCAP 2020: Dates, Eligibility, Applications & Admission Process

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Calicut University has released important dates, eligibility criteria and admission process for Postgraduate Centralised Admission Process 2020. Get details about Calicut University PGCAP 2020 here.

Calicut University has released important dates, eligibility criteria, and admission process for Postgraduate Centralised Admission Process 2020. Get details about Calicut University PGCAP 2020 here.

Calicut University PGCAP 2020: Dates, Eligibility, Applications & Admission Process

Calicut University shortlists aspirants for admission in postgraduate courses offered at affiliated colleges through Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Courses in which aspirants can secure admission through Calicut University PGCAP 2020 are MA, MSc, MCom and the likes.

Calicut University Postgraduate Centralised Admission Process (PGCAP) is the means through which aspirants can secure admission in Arts and Science colleges that are affiliated to University of Calicut.

Also Read: List of Colleges taking part in Calicut University PGCAP 2020

Through CAP, aspirants can submit online application forms to various colleges and programmes that are affiliated to Calicut University. Candidates can opt to apply for admission at maximum 10 colleges/ programmes on priority basis from the list of affiliated colleges. Apart from this, students are also provided with an option to select three more programme/ college options under the community reservation category. The entire CAP admission process is conducted on the official website of the University of Calicut.

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Table of contents
  • Calicut University PGCAP Important Dates 2020
  • Calicut University PGCAP Eligibility Criteria 2020
  • Calicut University PGCAP Application Process 2020
  • Calicut University PGCAP Admission Process 2020
  • PGCAP Mandatory Fee 2020
  • Calicut University PGCAP 2020: List of Colleges offering Admission
  • Calicut University PGCAP 2020: Contact Details
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Calicut University PGCAP Important Dates 2020

Aspirants can go through important dates for PGCAP 2020 conducted by Calicut University in the table below:

Exam Events

Calicut University PGCAP Important Dates

Start date to fill application form

27-Aug-2020 (5 pm onwards)

Last date to fill application form

14-Sep-2020 (till 5 pm)

Last date to pay application fee

14-Sep-2020 (till 5 pm)

Calicut University PGCAP Eligibility Criteria 2020

The PG courses offered at Calicut University through PGCAP are MSc, MA, MCom, and MTech. The University offers more than 30 MA specialisations, 35 MSc specialisations and 35 MTech specialisations to aspirants.

Eligibility Criteria for MA Courses

Aspirants are eligible to apply for admission in MA courses offered at Calicut University and its affiliate colleges if they possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 45%.

Eligibility Criteria for MSc Courses

Aspirants are eligible to apply for admission in MSc courses offered at Calicut University and its affiliate colleges if they possess a BSc in the relevant stream from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 55%.

Eligibility Criteria for MTech Courses

Aspirants are eligible to apply for admission in MTech courses offered at Calicut University and its affiliate colleges if they possess a BE /BTech degree in relevant stream from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 55%

Click here to view detailed Calicut University PGCAP 2020 Eligibility Criteria.

Calicut University PGCAP Application Process 2020

Aspirants can go through the steps to follow in order to successfully fill PGCAP 2020 application form below:

Step 1: Create PGCAP ID

Step 2: Fill details in Calicut University PGCAP application form 2020

Step 3: Pay application fee

Step 4: Print Calicut University PGCAP 2020 application form

Application Fee for Calicut University PGCAP 2020

Aspirants have to pay PGCAP 2020 application fee at University of Calicut Instant Web Payment System (CUIWPS). The application fee for Calicut University PGCAP has to be paid online.

Category

Calicut University PGCAP Application Fee (in Rs)

General

280

SC/ST/OEC-SC/OEC-ST/Communities

115

Click here  to view University of Calicut Prospectus for PGCAP 2020.

Calicut University PGCAP Admission Process 2020

Step 1: Register for CAP

Step 2: Take part in admission process

Step 3: Take part in Trial Allotment

Step 4: Take part in first allotment

Step 5: Pay mandatory fee

Step 6: Report to college for admission

Step 7: Confirmation of admission

PGCAP Mandatory Fee 2020

The mandatory fee to be paid by aspirants belonging to General category for admission through Calicut University PGCAP 2020 is mentioned below.

Criteria

 Fee Break-up (in Rs)

PGCAP Mandatory Fee (in Rs)

Sports Affiliation Fee

280

480

University Union Fee

85

Allotment Fee

115

Reporting to College for Admission through PGCAP 2020

All the candidates who are shortlisted for admission need to report for admission on the date prescribed by the University and pay the fee at the concerned college. For admission through Calicut University PGCAP, aspirants need to produce the below-mentioned documents in original at the time of admission.

  1. Print out of the online application
  2. Receipt/Chalan of the fee remitted for acceptance of allotment (Mandatory Fee)
  3. Qualifying Certificates
  4. Mark List(s)/ Grade card(s) of the qualifying examination
  5. Transfer Certificate from the Institution where last studied
  6. Conduct Certificate
  7. Equivalency/Recognition Certificate (if applicable)
  8. Any other documents (Nativity Certificate /Community Certificate/Non-creamy layer certificate etc.) as directed by the admitting authorities
  9. Candidates who claim bonus/weightage marks shall produce relevant certificates

Click here for Calicut University PGCAP 2020 Admission Rules

Calicut University PGCAP 2020: List of Colleges offering Admission

Allotment of seat for admission to candidates taking part in PGCAP 2020 is done through centralised allotment. Aspirants are offered admission based on their rank and seat available in any of the colleges taking part in Calicut University PGCAP.

Classification of Colleges/ Institution

Details of seat offered through Centralised Admission Process (CAP)

Government Colleges

All seats except Sports Quota/PWD Seats in Government Colleges.

Aided Colleges

Open Quota Seats (Merit) and seats reserved for Scheduled Castes &Scheduled Tribes.

IHRD Colleges/Unaided Colleges / Self Financing Courses In Aided Colleges

50% of the total seats including the seats reserved for SC/ST/SEBC.

Click here to view List of Colleges taking part in Calicut University PGCAP 2020.

Calicut University PGCAP 2020: Contact Details

  • DOA: (0494) 2407016, 2407017
  • e-Pay: (0494) 2407179
  • Email: pgonline@uoc.ac.in

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