Kannur University Certificate Courses & Fees 2026

Kannur University's cutoff marks for 2023 are: 

PG admission: 55% aggregate marks for Tech/MBA/4 year BA/BSc (with mathematics course at Plus two level). For SEBC and physically challenged candidates, the aggregate mark required is 50%. For SC and ST, a minimum pass in the degree examination is sufficient.

MA English: 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Any degree: 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade.

The Department Council works out the details for admission to PG programs. The details are then communicated to the University and incorporated into the prospectus. 

The formula for calculating the initial index score is: 

Initial Index Score: = (Total C.G.P) + (C.G.P of Core) / (78 + 54)

No, you cant join kannur University directly to get admission in kunnur University. You need fill the application form and then you have to give entrance test based on the university and the university will make the merits based on test marks. When you will be selected you have to go for you document verification and when your documents are verified you can join the kunnur University.

According to Kannur University NIRF report 2024, the placement rate recorded during UG 5-year placements 2023 was 100%. Further, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during Kannur University placements is presented below:

The University conducts its own entrance exam for all the PG level courses except MBA. For Kannur University admission to MBA, candidates must hold a valid KMAT/ CMAT/ CAT score.

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most no. of Kannur students. The sector-wise Kannur University alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Information Technology, Education, Business Development, Administrative, Research, Customer Success and Support, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Arts and Design and Healthcare Services.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

At its Kasaragod Campus, Kannur University offers a Diploma in Tulu. The course duration is one academic year of 200 hours. Classes for the course are condcuted only on Saturdays. The medium of instruction and examination of the course is Kannada. The university offers 30 seats under the Diploma course. For more information, candidates can visit the university's official website.

No, the fee structure differs for affiliated colleges and University’s departments/ centres. For University's course fee, candidates can check the brochure available on the official website. Whereas, for college’s fee, candidates are required to visit the respective college website separately.

The selection criteria for Diploma in Tulu at Kannur University is merit-based. The university selects students for admission based on their merit in Class 12 and Bachelor's degree. The following selection criteria is followed while preparing the merit list of selected candidates: 'Total marks acquired in Class 12 + 5% of the total marks acquired in any Bachelors degree recognised by the University'.

There are 30 seats available at Kannur University for a Diploma in Tulu. These seats are allocated to deserving candidates based on their Class 12 and graduation merit. To secure a Diploma seat at Kannur University, candidates must apply online through the official website of the university. The university may also follow a seat reservation policy while allocating the seats. However, no such information is official available. The mentioned information is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The registration fee for University’s department/ centres is Rs 420 (for SC/ ST - Rs 100). Candidates seeking admission to affiliated colleges have to pay a registration fee of Rs 420, SC/ ST candidates have to pay Rs 250 for UG courses and Rs 100 for PG courses.

Kannur University offers a Diploma in Tulu which can be pursued by candidates who wish to learn the language, know about the Tulu literature or take up research in Tulu. They are also eligible for a teaching job after pursuing the course. Other sectors where the university's Diploma holders can work are Translation, Journalism, Tourism, etc. Further, they can puruse further education with a BA or MA in Tulu.

Kannur University offers merit-based admission into its Diploma in Tulu programme. Candidates are primarily shortlisted based on their merit in Class 12. However, a weightage of 5% is given to higher qualification i.e. graduation. Further, applicants must fulfil the other criteria relating to course admission and eligibility.

For admission to colleges affiliated to the University, candidates have to visit the respective college website and apply for the selected course within stipulated time.

Kannur University average package data is not released. However, according to Kannur University NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during Kannur University UG 5-year and PG 2-year placements 2023 stood at INR 2.16 LPA and INR 2.5 LPA, respectively. The median salary trends witnessed over the past three years are presented below:

Kannur University offers a Diploma in Tulu which is a one-year course. The course duration is further divided into two semesters. The university conducts classes for the programme on only on Saturdays. Over one year, there are 200 teaching hours in total. The medium of instruction and examination is Kannada. The course curriculum includes learning about the history and literature of Tulu. It also includes a project work which can be carried out as field work or desk work. A written project/document must be submitted to the University at the end of the second semester. The project is evaluated by an external examiner. 

Kannur University offers a one-year Diploma course in Tulu. The curriculum focuses on increasing the knowledge about the language and promote research. The subjects included in the curriculum are History of Tulu Language & Literature, Tulu Poetry, and Tulu Prose & Translation. Somce topics included in these sujects are as follows:

• History of Tulu Language
• Palamtulu Literature
• Folk Literature
• Modern Tulu Literature
• Tulunaada Kalkude – Amritha someshwara 
• Folk stories: Tulunaadin janapada Kategalu – Paltadi Ramakrishna Achar Stories
• Translation from Kannada to Tulu and Tulu to Kannada
• Mahabharatho: Sandhi 5
• Ennappe Tuluvappe – Kayyara Kinhanna Rai 
• Mandara Ramayana – Mandara Keshava Bhat 

Candidates seeking UG admission at Kannur University should fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. They must submit all the documents required to support the information furnished at the time of online registration. A list of these documents is given below:

• Print out of completed online application generated by the candidate
• Print out of registration fee & university fee remitted by the candidate by online
• Original mark lists of the qualifying examination
• Certificate to prove date of birth
• TC from the Institution last attended
• Course & Conduct Certificate
• Original Community/Caste Certificate /Anthyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority House Hold (PHH) category certificate (EWS) /The Income and Assets certificate for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), if applicable
• Non creamy layer certificate in the case of SEBC candidates
• Original certificates to prove the claim for grace marks, if any
• Recognition certificate from the University of Kannur in the case of candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from other Boards/Institutes/governments, except Board of Higher Secondary Education Kerala, VHSE Kerala, THSE Kerala,  NIOS, Kerala Literacy Mission, CBSE, CISCE and State/Central Equivalent
• Any document to prove Nativity
• Any other relevant certificate for any claim made in the application

Kannur University strictly follows a seat reservation policy favouring candidates belonging to various categories, such as General, SEBC, EWS, SC, ST, PWD, Widows, Wards of Armed Forces Personnel, etc. The reservation percentage for various categories varies across the university's affiliated colleges. The mandatory policy followed for BCom seats at Kannur University is as follows below:

For more detailed information on Kannur University seat reservation policy, candidates are advised to visit the university's official website.

As per the available official information, there is no scope for direct admission at Kannur University for a Diploma in Tulu. Admission to the course is merit-based. It is based on the applicants' merit in Class 12 and Bachelor's degree. Further, candidates must fulfil the preset eligibility criteria for admission. Interested candidates can visit the university's official website for more information.

The entire admission process is held online only. Candidates have to first register themselves on the admission portal of the University.