Central University of Kerala

The faculty members are qualified and experienced, but some of them are not very interactive or supportive234.

The placement opportunities are limited, as the university is located in a remote area and does not have many industry tie-ups234.

The curriculum is updated and relevant, but the academic pressure is high and the evaluation system is strict234.

The campus life is vibrant and diverse, with various cultural and sports activities, clubs and societies, and student festivals234.

The fee structure is affordable and the scholarships are available for meritorious and needy students

The eligibility criteria for MBA at Central University of Kerala are as follows:

The candidate must have a Bachelor degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade from a recognised university .

The candidate must appear for the Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and qualify the exam with the required cut-off marks .

The candidate must have a valid score in any of the following national level management entrance exams: CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, or GMAT .

The candidate must have a good command of English language and communication skills .

Yes, CUET-PG is required for MBA at the Central University of Kerala (CUK). The university offers a two-year full-time MBA program, and the admission process includes a qualifying examination called CUET-PG. The CUET-PG 2024 application process is scheduled from January 1 to February 4, 2024. The last date for registration for CUET-PG admission was August 9, 2023. The university will release the course-wise cut-off percentile score on its official website soon after the National Testing Agency (NTA) declares the CUET-PG 2023 results.

The Central University of Kerala (CUK) accepts scores of the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to its undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs. CUET is a national-level entrance exam jointly organized by ten central universities, including CUK. The eligibility criteria and admission process for each program may vary, but qualifying in CUET is a mandatory requirement for admission to most programs at CUK. The university also considers UGC-NET/JRF scores for admission to its Ph.D. program. 

The details for MA or Central University of Kerala MBA placement statistics have not been released officially. However, the combined placement data for PG (2-year) courses is available in the NIRF report 2024. The placement rate for PG (2-year) courses has declined year-on-year from 2021 to 2023. To know the exact percentage refer to the table below:

In terms of placements, the University has maintained a decent track record. The official placement report or brochure is yet to be released. As per the data gathered from the NIRF report 2024, 156 out of 818 PG (2-year) graduates were placed in 2023. Earlier, 234 out of 803 students were placed in the 2022 drive. Further, the median package offered in 2023 was INR 3.26 LPA, which was almost 32% less in comparison to 2022. Take a look at the below table for a detailed analysis of Central University of Kerala placement trends:

NOTE: The above data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The University has released the median package details in the NIRF report 2024. During 2023 placements, the median package offered to PG (2-year) students was INR 3.26 LPA. Earlier, the median package offered in 2022 was INR 4.80 LPA. Looking at the past three years' records (2021 to 2023), a fluctuating trend was observed in the median package of PG (2-year) courses. For better understanding refer to the below table depicting the Central University of Kerala placement package trends:

Yes, the University has a placement cell responsible for close coordination with various industries, companies, and organisations to invite them for campus recruitment drives. As of now, the University has disclosed the 2023 placement statistics for PG (2-year) courses which are as follows:

NOTE: The above data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

According to unofficial sources, the Central University of Kerala alumni are working in top-notch companies such as Amazon, TCS, EY and many more. The majority of them are involved in Operations sector with a 27% share. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is illustrated below: