Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the M.Sc. in Applied Psychology course at Kerala University is a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 4 psychology courses or any bachelor's degree with a Diploma in psychology from the University of Kerala or any equivalent qualification in psychology.

M.A. in Malayalam graduates from the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala can pursue careers in:
Teaching: They can work as teachers or professors in schools, colleges, and universities, teaching Malayalam language and literature.
Writing and Journalism: They can pursue careers in writing, editing, and journalism, working for newspapers, magazines, and online media outlets.
Translation and Interpretation: They can work as translators and interpreters, helping to bridge the communication gap between Malayalam and other languages.
Research: They can pursue research in Malayalam language and literature, working in universities, research institutions, or as independent researchers.
Publishing: They can work in the publishing industry, helping to publish books, journals, and other materials in Malayalam.
Media and Entertainment: They can work in the media and entertainment industry, creating content for TV, radio, and film in Malayalam.
Tourism: They can work in the tourism industry, helping to promote Kerala's culture and language to tourists.
Government Services: They can work in government services, such as in the education department, cultural department, or tourism department.
Content Writing: They can work as content writers, creating content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms in Malayalam.
Language Consultant: They can work as language consultants, helping companies and organizations to communicate effectively in Malayalam.
These are just a few examples of the many career paths available to M.A. in Malayalam graduates from the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala. The degree can also be a stepping stone for further studies, such as Ph.D. or M.Phil. in Malayalam.

There are additional fees that need to be paid over and above the course fee for M.Sc. in Applied Psychology at Kerala University, including special fees, admission fees, library fees, stationery fees, athletic fees, magazine fees, audio-visual fees, laboratory caution deposits, and library caution deposits. The total amount of these fees varies depending on the semester and the student's status (e.g., regular, sponsored, or part-time).

The fee for M.Sc. in Applied Psychology at Kerala University is paid semester-wise. The tuition fee per semester is ₹12,500, and there are additional fees such as admission fee, athletic fee, audio-visual fee, laboratory fee, library fee, stationery fee, and others. The total fee for the first semester is ₹17,270, and for subsequent semesters, it is ₹15,000.

The eligibility criteria for admission to Kerala University for M.Sc. in Applied Psychology are:
- Candidates must have completed a 10+2+3 scheme and hold a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kerala or an equivalent recognised degree with:- CGPA of 2 or above in a 4-point scale, or- 3.5 or above in a 7-point scale, or- 5 or above in a 10-point scale, or- 50% or above in Bachelor's Degrees awarding marks.
- Relaxation for candidates from SC/ST category: CGPA of 1.8 or above in a 4-point scale, or 3 or above in a 7-point scale, or 4.5 or above in a 10-point scale, or 45% or above in Bachelor's Degrees awarding marks.
- Relaxation for candidates from SEBC category: CGPA of 1.8 or above in a 4-point scale, or 3 or above in a 7-point scale, or 4.5 or above in a 10-point scale, or 45% or above in Bachelor's Degrees awarding marks.
- Relaxation for candidates from Differently Abled Persons (PWD) category: CGPA of 1.5 or above in a 4-point scale, or 2.5 or above in a 7-point scale, or 4 or above in a 10-point scale, or 40% or above in Bachelor's Degrees awarding marks.
- Candidates with Degrees from institutions outside the University of Kerala, those with Double or Triple main subjects, or those with Vocational/Specialized Degrees must provide an Equivalency and Eligibility Certificate.

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.

The candidate needs to pay the following components for the M.Sc. in Applied Psychology course at Kerala University:
1. Tuition fee: Rs. 12500
2. Admission fee: Rs. 50
3. Athletic fee (Sports): Rs. 75
4. Audio Visual fee: Rs. 10
5. Laboratory fee: Rs.150
6. Stationary fee: Rs. 250
7. Quasi University fee: Rs. 50125
8. Sports affiliation fee: Rs. 50
9. University Union fee: Rs. 50
10. Student aid fund: Rs. 20
11. Group personal Accident Insurance fee: Rs. 25
12. Women's study unit: Rs. 10
13. Magazine fee: Rs. 50
14. Library caution deposit: Rs. 250 (Will be refunded at the end of the course)
15. Laboratory caution deposit: Rs. 500 (Will be refunded at the end of the course)

The college is strict when it comes to eligibility requirements for M.Sc. in Applied Psychology at Kerala University, with specific criteria such as a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of 2 or above in a 4-point scale, or 50% or above in Bachelor's Degrees awarding marks, and relaxation for candidates from SC/ST category.

After completing a BSc in Agriculture course from Kerala Agricultural University, candidates have various career opportunities in both the government and private sectors. The names of some of the government and private career opportunities after completion of the course are as follows:Krishi Bhavan rolesAgricultural Development Officer (ADO) Field Officer/ Block Technology Manager (BTM)Roles in KAU's research farms and Krishi Vigyan KendrasAgri-input companiesFood processing unitsAgri-tech startupsSeed production and nurseries, etc.

Yes, the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala, has a counselling system in place for students, including those admitted to the M.A. in Malayalam program. Counselling services are part of the student support systems, which include information centers, libraries, Wi-Fi connectivity, and more.