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Uttarakhand Open University MA is offered in the correspondence mode, that means students do not have to attend any classes for the MA programme, students can study the course material on their own and appear for exams. Candidates applying for admission should take note that the MA at Uttarakhand Open University is different from its online MA opportunities.

Admission into the programme is offered through graduation, the eligibility criteria for MA is a 50% minimum aggregate in graduation.

The tuition fee for the MA programme at CU Kerala is INR 4,700. Meanwhile, the MA tuition fee at Banaras Hindu University ranges from INR 5,200 to INR 10,400. However, as per the aforementioned comparison, the MA tuition fees at CU Kerala are lower than those at Banaras Hindu University. Hence, CU Kerala is a more affordable option compared to Banaras Hindu University.

In order to find out which college is more suitable to study an MA programme between CU Kerala and JNU, candidates need to look into several factors. Some of these factors are tuition fees, eligibility criteria, total intake of seats, number of specialisations available, cutoffs, etc. Candidates can refer to the following table for a short comparison between CU Kerala and JNU for their MA programmes:

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.

Candidates must ensure that they are eligible to get a seat in the MA programme at CU Kerala. The university provides over 400 seats for its MA, and therefore, admission is done based on the accepted entrance exam. The eligible candidates should fill out the application process by logging on to the official website. After shortlisting, the university will proceed with the enrollment process. Also, candidates need to pay the first installment of the course fee to secure their seats.

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 process of admission to the MA at the Central University of Kerala is not complete without the physical verification of documents required to prove the eligibility of a candidate. The university has prescribed a whole list of original documents that should be produced during reporting to the university. The same has been listed below:

• Scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marksheet
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Transfer Certificate
• Leaving Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• If Applicable (Cast certificate / Non Creamy layer for backward class / Fee free Ship card / Gap certificate)