Kerala University Course Admissions 2025: Application Form, Fee, Entrance Test, Last Date To Apply

The requirement of entrance exam varies course-wise. University of Kerala conducts an entrance exam for PG courses. For most of the UG programmes, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. For MBA, the university accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as CAT,  CMAT and KMAT. Kerala University furthers calls the shortlisted candidates for group discussion and personal interview rounds for some of the courses such as MBA, MSW, etc.

Kerala University follows a thorough screening process to admit the best of the candidates. For admissions, the university evaluates applicants based on three parameters, such as performance in entrance test, interview round and marks in the qualifying examination. Each parameter is aligned with a certain weightage. Mentioned below is the parameter-wise weightage:

• Entrance Test: 120
• Qualifying examination: 50
• Interview: 30

Yes, candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination of state or an Examination accepted by the University as equivalent thereto can apply for UG courses at University of Kerala. The subject requirement varies course-wise. For admission to some of the UG programmes, aspirants may also need to pass an entrance test,  

Candidates must have a B.Ed degree of University of Kerala or any other B.Ed degree recognised as equivalent to there to by the University of Kerala to apply for M.Ed programme. Aspirants should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate to apply for M.Ed. Besides, only Indian citizens are eligible for admission to professional courses. 

Kerala University specifies the required qualification and minimum aggregate for each UG and PG programme. Aspirants must fulfill the set eligibility criteria for that particular course to get admission. Below is the eligibility criteria and marks requirement for top Kerala University courses:

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The KU BCA tuition fees has not been revealead for the academic year 2026. The institute usually reveals the BCA tuition fees when the admissions for the course are opened. Previously, the KU BCA tuition fees stood at INR 12,500. 

Kerala University application fee is different for UG and PG courses. There is relaxation in the application fee for SC/ ST candidates. Aspirants need to pay the application fee via any of the online payment modes. Below is the application fee for University of Kerala:

Candidates have to pay some amount from the total fees after seat allotment to confirm admission. The total PG Diploma course fees will include multiple fee components such as tuition fee, caution deposit, library fee, laboratory, etc. Some of the fee components details are mentioned below:

NOTE: The given fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence is subject to changes. Candidates can reach out to the university authorities or the official website (keralauniversity.ac.in) for more details on the fee structure.

Yes, Kerala University offer Merit Scholarships to students pursuing PG programme from the university. Below are the details for the scholarship:

The Scholarships shall be awarded only to students who pass the HSE/ VHSE/ CBSE/ ISC examination at the first attempt and who secure not less than 55% of marks at the HSE/ VHSE/ CBSE/ ISC Examination. Kerala University awards scholarship to PG students with first-class bachelor's degree obtained at the university examination. 

Yes, the aspirants of PG Diploma courses are required to take the PG Entrance Exam conducted by the office of CSSAC, University of Kerala. There is no provision for re-examination under any circumstances. The questions asked in the test are Multiple Choice Questions. In addition, negative marking is applicable and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong response. The response sheets are further either digitally checked or by an examiner's panel, which is approved by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor. Candidates can take the test by completing the application process by visiting the university website.