Central University of Kerala

The Central University of Kerala, Trivandrum Campus is considered as Tier 2 University. The classification is done considering several factors such as assessments conducted by various academic institutions and government bodies. They, then take into account various factors like contribution to higher education, academic performance, research contribution, infrastructure etc. 
Importantly, the main course offered by CUK's Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) campus is the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations.  A greater variety of programs and facilities are available at the main campus, which is situated in Kasaragod.  As a result, the Trivandrum Center and all of the university's campuses are included in the Tier 2 classification.

It could be said that the Central University of Kerala – Thiruvalla Campus is in a Tier 2 tier. The first tier of institutions in Indian teaching context is recognised as IITs, NITs, and some of the best ranked Central Universities with very high national ranking, research infrastructure, global acknowledgement etc.

Although, Central University of Kerala provides decent education, better faculty members If we don't see it in top 100 repeating list of the national frameworks like NIRF. These include such areas as Social Sciences, Languages etc., offering strong academic base but with fewer publications and affiliations of Tier 1 universities.

As such, education quality of the Tier 2 universities is reputable while they are not within the rank of the Tier 1 universities.

The Central University of Kerala - Trivandrum Campus offers the B.Ed programme to students who should apply through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG). Applicants must have passed their Bachelor's degree in any field with not less than 50% aggregate from a university or college. For the candidates of SC/ST/OBC/PwD category, percentage criterion is reduced by 5%, so for the minimum eligibility, a candidate needs to have 45% aggregate.

The admissions process of each of the programs is competitive, and based on the performance in CUET. The application is usually done in April-May, whereas the entrance examination is taken during June-July. Those who qualify are invited for counseling and document review. They also pointed out that the cost of pursuing B.Ed per course ranges from Rs 10,000/-to Rs 20,000/- annually.

For this reason, the Central University of Kerala – Trivandrum Campus is more affordable than many private universities. Another variation in fee structure for postgraduate courses like M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, MSW, etc. is between Rs 7,000/- pa to Rs 25,000/- pa as per course. For courses like M.Sc. in Genomic Science or Master of Public Health (MPH) the fees can go up to Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 per annum.

_hostel fees which ranges for accommodation and mess charge are approximately Rs 15000-20000 per annum. Scholarship and fee remission for the needy are also provided to enhance affordable education to the learners by the university. In general, cost is affordable making it a preferred quality education service provider.