CU Kerala: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

According to central University of Kerala NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during Central University of Kerala PG 2-year placements 2023 stood at INR 3.26 LPA. Earlier, the University has not released the official placement data for the year 2023. However, the NIRF report 2023 is out on the official website. As per the report,  234 PG (2-year) students were placed during the 2022 drive. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students during the Central University of Kerala placements 2022 was INR 4.80 LPA. 

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Central University of kerala offers a wide range of course to the underground (UG) students. There is also the canst reservation system in tge selection process and also fee concession for Sc and st students.

As it is a government university the fees are not high they are reasonable for a middle class students.

The candidate can check fee structure for the following links :-

1)https://www.shiksha.com/university/central-university-of-kerala-kasargode-32704/courses

A link from siksha websites in this a candidate can  check the complete fee structure and alsothe reviews from the students of CU kerala.

2) candidate can also reffer the official website of CU kerala where the fee structure is available 

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:

A total of 76 seats are intake for MBA at Central University of Kerala. For MBA (General) and MBA (Tourism and Travel management) is 36 each. For more details, students can check the table presented below:

The MBA programme cutoff at the Central University of Kerala varies for different specialisations. For example, the cutoff score for an MBA in Tourism and Travel Management was 5, and that of the MBA (General) last round score was 3. These are the cutoffs as per CUET-PG scores. For more specific information, candidates can visit the university's official website to get more information related to CUET-PG cutoffs for 2024.

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)

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.

Central University of Kerala is ranked at #151 out of 200 top universities in the overall category by NIRF ranking 2022.

The Central University of Kerala has been awarded the top position among the best Central Universities in the country. In a recent study conducted as part of the Top 20 Outlook-ICARE Ranking, the University is ranked 11th. Academic and Research Excellence, Industry Interface and Placement, Infrastructure and Facilities, Governance and Extension, Diversity and Outreach were taken into account for the ranking.

CUK scored 381.7 out of 400 in the most important academic and research excellence category.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Central University of Kerala is a 2 years course at the PG level. The course offers admission to 38 students. The total tuition fee for Central University of Kerala Master of Business Administration (MBA) is INR 1.78 Lakh. Apart from the tuition fee, there is a one-time admission fee of amount INR 4,210 that students are required to pay in addition to the tuition fee.

Yes, the Central University of Kerala (CUK) accepts CUET PG scores for admissions into its postgraduate programs. The university offers various PG programs such as BA, BSc, PG Diploma, MBA, and MSW etc., and the admissions for these programs are based on scores in the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUET). The CUET PG exam is conducted for admission into various PG programs at participating Central, State, and Deemed universities, and it provides candidates a single window opportunity to seek admission to these participating universities nationwide.

Candidates are requested to upload scanned images of candidate's Photograph and Signature in the below specified format:
i. The recent photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face  (without mask) visible including ears against a white background.
ii. Scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible).
iii. The size of the scanned photograph should be between 10 kb to 200 kb (clearly legible).
iv. The size of the scanned signature should be between 4 kb to 30 kb (clearly legible)
[Note: The Candidate has to upload only his/her own photograph and signature as mentioned above (and not of anybody else) in a correct/proper manner.]

In case, it is found at any time in the future that the Candidate has used/uploaded the photograph and signature of someone else in his/her Application Form/Admit Card, or he/she has tampered his/her Admit Card/Result/Score Card, these acts of the candidate shall be treated as Unfair Means (UFM) Practices and he/she shall be subject to actions as contemplated under the provisions of the Information Bulletin relating to Unfair Means Practices.