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Q: What is the admission process for Kerala University?

Kerala University conducts an entrance exam for PG admission. 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 may call the shortlisted students for group discussion and personal interview rounds for some of the courses such as MBA, MSW, etc. Once the candidates are shortlisted, Kerala University releases a course-wise merit list. Aspirants with their names on the merit list are required to participate in the Centralised Allotment Process conducted by the university.

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Kerala University Ph.D. Highlights 2025

Kerala University offers PhD programmes in the fields of Arts, Science, Management, Technology, etc. Admission to the doctoral-level programmes at Kerala University is done basis a University-based entrance exam or UGC NET / CSIR NET or equivalent entrance exam.

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Q: Can I get admission at Kerala University without entrance exam?

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.

Q: What is the placement rate for LLM course at Kerala University?

As per the latest placement information, 46% of the PG (2-year) batch were placed during the 2023 placements. Moreover, looking at the past three years' data (2021 to 2023), a fluctuating trend was recorded in the placement rate of PG (2-year) courses. The following table depicts the exact numbers:

Course	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)	Placement Rate (2023)
PG (2-year)	30%	50%	46%

Note: The above data is not course-specific.

Q: Is Kerala University good in terms of placements?

Kerala University provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Kerala University placements 2024:

Course	Total Students	Students Placed	Median Salary
PG 1-year	37	32	INR 2.88 LPA
PG 2-year	1,434	804	INR 3.48 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q: How successful are the placements at Kerala University?

Kerala University has been providing successful placements over the years. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Kerala University Placement 2024:

Course	Total Students	Students Placed	Median Salary
PG 1-year	37	32	INR 2.88 LPA
PG 2-year	1,434	804	INR 3.48 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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Ph.D. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries

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Ph.D. in Commerce

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Ph.D. in Malayalam

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Ph.D. in Commerce

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Ph.D. in Physics

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Ph.D. in Sanskrit

3 yearsOffered by Government Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram

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Q: What is the admission process for Kerala University?

Kerala University conducts an entrance exam for PG admission. 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 may call the shortlisted students for group discussion and personal interview rounds for some of the courses such as MBA, MSW, etc. Once the candidates are shortlisted, Kerala University releases a course-wise merit list. Aspirants with their names on the merit list are required to participate in the Centralised Allotment Process conducted by the university.

Q: Are admissions open at University of Kerala?

University of Kerala admissions are likely to start soon. Interested students can apply online. The university offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes. It will post the admission notice at the website. To know more, students can check the official page of University of Kerala.

Q: Can I apply online for University of Kerala admission?

Yes, students can complete University of Kerala application process online. Students have to go through the application process to start the admission. To complete the process, a student has to fill up the form and pay the application fees of the programme/ exam. The entire process is explained at the official site of the university.

Q: What is the cut-off of University of Kerala?

University of Kerala offers MD and MS course for various All India categories. Considering the Round 2 seat allotment cutoff, the last-round ranged between 3926 and 18295 for the General AI category. Among all the courses, the most competitive course was MD in Pulmonary Medicine and MD in Radiotherapy was the least competitive course. Likewise, for the OBC AI category, the Round 2 cutoff for MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) was 14108. For more cutoff-related information, candidates can check out University of Kerala official website:

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Ph.D. in Botany

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Ph.D. in Zoology

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Ph.D. in Commerce

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Ph.D. in Zoology

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Ph.D. in Commerce

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Ph.D. in Physics

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Kerala University	8
Government Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram	40
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Ph.D. in Commerce - Batch of 2019

Offered by Government College, Nedumangad

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Nothing about that college is good except some of my friends.

Placements: Actually there was no placement facility in that college. As it's a government college and most of them do not offer placement opportunities. The students of my class had good percentage and some of them are really brilliant. But in that college all were under utilized.

Infrastructure: In total it was medium like there was a canteen and all but no free Wi-Fi for students. Games and sports offered were average. And also the cafeteria food were of average quality as well. Everything need to be updated. They had a gym but it was also average. There was zero medical facility available and no ladies rest room.

Faculty: The teachers were qualified for sure but to be honest they had zero idea of what they were doing. Simply wasted our time. Most pf us skipped class because there was no use sitting there except for our English classes. And the course curriculum needs to be seriously updated.

Other: Everything about that college should be updated and improved for crying out loud. The reason I chose B.Com because I took commerce for my higher secondary class.

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Kerala University was founded in 1937 and one of the first 16 universities in Indian. The university is recognised by the UGC and accredited by NAAC A+ Grade. The university appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The university facilitates its students with a library, auditorium, seminar

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Is it worth pursuing B.Tech at Kerala University?

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Yes, it is worth to pursue BTech from Kerala University. Kerala University is a reputed university. Kerala University is ranked 5th by NIRF 2025 under the State Public University category and 25th by NIRF 2025 under the University category. At the undergraduate level, the Kerala University offers BT

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How does University of Calicut BA compare to programs at MG University or Kerala University?

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Accreditation: All three universities are NAAC accredited, but Kerala University ranks higher in NIRF rankings.
Region: University of Calicut is prominent in Malabar region, whereas MG University is in Kottayam and Kerala University is in Thiruvananthapuram.
Curriculum: University of Calicut is popula

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Are admissions to BCom courses at Kerala University open in 2026?

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Lovely Professional University (LPU) takes the B.Com experience to the next level with its 2+2 International Credit Transfer option, turning a regular commerce degree into a truly global journey. Students spend the first two years at LPU strengthening their foundation in accounting, business, econom

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What is the seat availability at Kerala University?

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University of Kerala offers selective seats. The intake is different depending on the programme/ specialisation/ college. The intake of top programmes is as below: