Can I get into CU Kerala with 85%?

Central University of Kerala admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. The various entrance exams are prescribed as per the specific course choice. Students achieving 85% can certainly apply for admission at CU Kerala, however, they must note that they must still appear for the entrance exam. Accepted exams include CUET, CUET-PG, KMAT Kerala, etc.

No, CUET application fee is similar as of previous year. The CUET registration fee is updated on release of the CUET notification. Earlier, CUET application fee was revised with the reduction on choice of subjects for CUET exam. NTA will commence CUET UG 2026 registrations at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can know the revised fee, exam pattern and important dates on CUET 2026 notification PDF.

What is the eligibility criteria for BBA at Central University of Kerala?

Candidates who have passed Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) can apply for Central University of Kerala BA programme. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. Admission to the university BA is based on merit in the last qualifying exam.

How to apply for NSP scholarship Central University of Kerala?

Students can check the points mentioned below tp know the detailed application steps for NSP scholarship Central University of Kerala: Step One: Visit the official website of NSP as new user can click on New Registration, to select scheme details and other mandatory relevant details. Step two: After Registration, the applicant will get a unique application number and password as SMS in the registered mobile number Step Three: After getting the unique application number, the applicant can click on Login for the detailed application form.

Is the CUET exam conducted in online mode?

From the year 2021 onwards, CUET is conducted in computer-based mode. Till 2020, the exam was conducted in paper-pencil based (PBT) mode. The exam will continue to be conducted in the computer-based mode or online mode. As per the CUET exam pattern, the exam was conducted in two to three slots, depending on the number of applications received in a subject. There were three sections on Language, Domain Subject and General Test (optional). The number of questions and marks will vary from paper to paper.

Can I get admission to various courses at Central University of Kerala without appearing in CUET PG?

No, you cannot join Central University of Kerala without CUET-PG. Admission to CUK is primarily based on the scores of entrance exams such as CUET, CUET-PG, KMAT etc. The shortlisted candidates are called for document submission and counselling process. The eligibility criteria and admission process for each programme may vary.

What are the dates for CUET PG 2026 Counselling?

After the declaration of CUET PG 2026 exam results, CUET PG 2026 Counselling dates are expected to be announced in May, 2026.

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Central University of Kerala admissions are open. Find below other latest updates:

The KMAT Kerala 2026 registration portal is now closed for admission to the MBA course. The exam will be held on May 31, 2026.
UG, Integrated UG, and PG courses 2025 rank list has been released course- and category-wise.
The CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted until May 31, 2026, for admission to several UG courses.
The CUET PG 2026 results have been released for admission to various PG-level courses. The counselling schedule will be out soon.

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CU Kerala Highlights 2025
Central University of Kerala Courses and Fees 2025
CU Kerala Popular Programmes 2025
CU Kerala Student Reviews
CU Kerala Cutoff 2025
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CU Kerala Highlights 2025

Established in 2009, CUK is a public university in Kasargod. Also known as CU Kerala, the university offers numerous courses in various streams such as Arts, Science, Management, etc. Some of the popular Central University of Kerala courses include MBA, MSc, BSc, BA, and MPH, etc. The university has a 310 acre campus and can accommodate more than 2,000 students.
CU Kerala is UGC-recognised and is accredited with an 'A' grade by the NAAC. The university has a vibrant placement landscape with multiple prominent recruiters. CU Kerala offers well-laid infrastructure with facilities including a library, an ICT Wing, hostels, a crèche, etc.

Particulars	CU Kerala Highlights 2025
Establishment Year	2009
Ownership	Public
Location	Kasargod, Kerala
Campus size	310 acres
Also Known As	Central University of Kerala, CU Kerala
Recognised By	UGC
Accreditation	A grade by NAAC
Course Offered	UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma
Popular Programmes	MBA, MSW, BSc, BA, MA
Admissions Type	Entrance Based
Accepted Exams	CUET, CUET-PG, KMAT Kerala
Student Strength	2,500+
Total Hostels	8
Flagship courses	BSc, MBA
Official Website	www.cukerala.ac.in

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Q: Is CUET exam registration open?

No, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2027 registrations have not commenced yet. The registration window will be active at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2027 notification in first week of January. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2027 process will commence online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2027 exam must complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

Q: When did the CUET PG 2026 admit card release?

The CUET PG 2026 admit card was released on March 3, 2026. The admit card is available for the paper to be held between March 6 and 10.

Q: What are the dates for CUET PG Results?

CUET PG 2026 Result has been announced on the official website. The CUET PG 2026 answer key PDFs (final) are also released after the declaration of result. The exam was conducted till March 27.

Q: What is spot round in CUET PG Counselling process?

The seats for many of the courses might get vacant because the candidates got upgraded to other courses or might leave the seat, which causes the conduction of one more round, which is called CUET PG Spot Round/ Spot Counselling/ Spot Round.

Central University of Kerala Courses and Fees 2025

Central University of Kerala (CUK) offers UG, PG, PG Diploma and PhD courses in various specialisations such as Science, Arts, International Relations and Politics, Social Work, English and Comparative Literature, Linguistics, and Education and Legal Studies. The Central University of Kerala (CUK) application process is conducted online only. For MSc, MA, BA, MPH and PhD students need to qualify Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET). UGC NET/JRF candidates are exempted from CUCET written exam to get admission to the PhD programme.The details of the courses are as follows:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Ed(4 courses)	1.2 L	10+2 : 50 % Exams : CBSE 12th ISC+1 More
B.Sc.(2 courses)	1.2 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 50 % Exams : CBSE 12th ISC+1 More
M.Sc.(14 courses)	5.2 K - 37.3 KGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50-55 % Exams : CUET-PG
B.A.(3 courses)	5.8 KGet Fee Details	10+2 : 50 % Exams : CUET CBSE 12th+2 More
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	1.8 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : KMAT KERALA CUET-PG

CU Kerala Popular Programmes 2025

The flagship programmes offered at the Central University of Kerala are BSc and MBA. The university offers these programmes to students at the UG and PG levels. Further, the university offers these programmes for a duration of 3 and 2 years, respectively, with a comprehensive curriculum. CUK Kerala courses strive to enhance the learning experience of students in order to prepare them for the industry. Candidates can check the popular programmes offered at CU Kerala in the table provided below:

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B.Ed

4 Courses

4.1(3)4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.2 L

Placement Rating

4.0

B.Sc.

2 Courses

4.0(1)4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.2 L

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Placement Rating

4.0

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CU Kerala Cutoff 2025

CU Kerala cutoff 2025 has been released for several undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the CUET UG and CUET PG entrance exams. The university releases the merit lists for candidates who qualify for the cutoff. Further, the Central University of Kerala admissions 2025 are primarily entrance-based. Interested candidates are advised to frequently visit the official website to apply for the respective course.

CU Kerala Popular Courses

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B.Ed

B.Sc.

M.Sc.

B.A.

Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed in physics icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹1.2 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Integrated B.A. B.Ed. in Economics icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹1.2 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Integrated B.A. B.Ed in English icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹1.2 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. in Zoology icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹1.2 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

CU Kerala Application Process 2025

Central University of Kerala admissions are currently ongoing. Interested candidates can check the step-wise process to apply to their preferred course:

Go to the CU Kerala official website.
Under the Admission drop-down menu on the top, click on the “Admission” tab.
Select the desired course from the list.
Register profile using personal and communication information.
Fill the detailed online application form.
Pay application fee and submit.

Central University of Kerala Placements 2024

The University has not released the official placement data for the year 2024. However, the NIRF report 2024 is out on the official website. As per the report, 156 PG (2-year) students were placed during the 2023 drive. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students during the Central University of Kerala placements 2023 was INR 3.26 LPA. The key highlights of the Central University of Kerala placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)	818
Students placed (PG-2 year)	156
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 3.26 LPA

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

CU Kerala Admission Process 2025

CU Kerala admission 2025-26 is currently open for various courses. Interested students can open the college page to learn more and apply online. CU Kerala course admissions depends entrance test results. Students must first clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for the entrance test as laid for the programme. Accepted examinations include CUET, CUET-PG, KMAT Kerala, etc.

Also, candidates seeking admission to the BA programme at CUK Kerala must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% from a recognised board. Detailed information regarding the CUK Kerala admission process is given below:

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

2 Courses4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Kerala 12th

Important dates

Dates	Events
5 May '26 - 31 May '26	CUET UG 2026 Admit CardOngoing
11 May '26 - 31 May '26	CUET UG 2026 ExamOngoing

B.A. Admissions 2026

3 Courses3 years-4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC, Kerala 12th

Important dates

Dates	Events
5 May '26 - 31 May '26	CUET UG 2026 Admit CardOngoing
11 May '26 - 31 May '26	CUET UG 2026 ExamOngoing

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

2 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: KMAT KERALA, CUET-PG

Important dates

Dates	Events
31 May '26	KMAT Kerala 2026 (Session 2)

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CU Kerala FAQs

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Q: Can I get into Central University of Kerala MSc with 70% in class 12th?

ABSOLUTELY YES! HERE ARE THE VAROUS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESPECTIVE COURSES:-

M.Sc. ZOOLOGY : B.Sc. in Zoology (studied in 10+2+3 system) with Botany and Chemistry/Biochemistry as subsidiary subjects or any subject under Life Sciences with Zoology as a Major/Core/ Equal Optional subject with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the concerned subject seperately, from a recognised University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates.The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as on 01.07.2022.
M.Sc. BIOCHEMISTRY : B.Sc. with Chemistry/Biochemistry/any subject under Life Sciences with Chemistry/Biochemistry as a Major/Core/ Equal Optional subject (studied in 10+2+3 system) with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in the concerned subject seperately, from a recognised University. Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates.The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as on 01.07.2022.
M.Sc. CHEMISTRY : B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also for Science subjects, with Chemistry as the main or one of the main subjects (studied in 10 + 2 +3 system). Up to 5 % relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. The candidates should not have completed 25 years of age as on 01.07.2022.

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