Colleges in Kerala

To be eligible for the Master of Science (MSc) programme at the Central University of Kerala, the candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution/university with a minimum aggregate mark of 50%. The course admission will be based on performance in the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programmes (CUET-PG).

Yes, MSc course is offered at Central University of Kerala as a full-time PG level programme. The course duration is two years. Admission is given to candidates on the basis of the CUET-PG exam by the university. This course is provided in multiple specialisations. Candidates can check out the below-mentioned key highlights for more details.

CU Kerala MA seats are cumulative of the seats available for various MA specialisations at the university. In total, there are 450 MA seats at the university. These seats are offered to eligible candidates who meet the course-specific selection criteria. However, the mentioned seat intake is sourced from the sanctioned body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The MA programme cutoff in the Central University of Kerala is different for different specialisations. For example, the cutoff for MA in Linguistics and Language Technology is 93, and that of MA in Malayalam is 49. These are the cutoffs as per CUET-PG scores. For more specific information, candidates can visit the official university website or recent information pertaining to CUET-PG cutoffs for 2024.

No, applicants cannot get admitted to the Central University of Kerala for the MA programme without appearing in the entrance exam. The university asks applicants to appear in the CUET-PG as a part of its admission procedure. Admission is granted on the basis of the candidate's performance in CUET-PG, followed by registration on the portal of the university, counselling, and payment of fees. Thus, appearing in the CUET-PG is compulsory for getting admitted to the MA programme at the Central University of Kerala.

The admission criteria for the MA programme at the Central University of Kerala are mainly based on performance in the CUET-PG. Candidates need to register and appear for the CUET-PG exam first. After the results are declared, candidates need to register on the admission portal of the Central University of Kerala and submit the online application form. The merit list is drawn up on the basis of CUET scores. Shortlisted candidates also have to report for counseling, document verification, and fee payment to finalise their admission. 

The Central University of Kerala MA application process for the academic year 2025 is now available. The deadline to apply for admission via CUET-PG was February 8, 2025. The following are a few other key dates for MA admission at the Central University of Kerala:

• CUET-PG exam date: March 13, 2025, to April 1, 2025 (Tentative)
• CUET-PG result date: April-May 2025 (Tentative)
• Counselling: June 2025.

Yes, MA is available at Central University of Kerala as a full-time, PG level course. The duration of the course is two years. The institute grants admission to candidates based on their CUET-PG exam. This course is offered in various specialisations. For more details, candidates can refer to the following key highlights: