Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram Answered Questions

Yes, Kerala University offer Merit Scholarships to students pursuing PG programme from the university. Below are the details for the scholarship:ParticularsDetailScholarship CriteriaFirst-class bachelor's degree obtained at the university examinationScholarship AmountINR 3,000 per annum eachNo. of Scholarships169

The mode of Kerala University PG admission is online.  The application fee for General/ SEBC candidates is INR 700, and INR 400 for SC/ ST candidates. The Kerela University application process explained below:Step 1: Visit the official website of Kerala University.Step 2: Fill out the details asked for registration to generate application number and password.Step 3: Login and fill out the application form.Step 4: Select programmes from the available options and pay the application fee.Step 5: Upload the required documents for verification.Step 6: Submit the form and take a print out for future reference.Documents required at the time of applicationScanned photographScanned signature 

The eligibility for admission to two-year full-time MBA course affiliated to University of Kerala is a pass in BA/ BSc/ BCom degrees with 50% marks in aggregate in Part-III and for all other Degrees, 50% marks in aggregate. The university provides relaxation of 2% marks from the prescribed minimum for admission to SEBC and OEC category candidates. SC/ST candidates need 35% aggregate for the degree examination. The degree possessed by the candidates must be approved by the University of Kerala. Final Year Students can also apply.

No, the fee can be paid via online mode only. A payment through demand draft, cheque, chalan, etc. is not accepted. Candidates can make a payment through credit card/debit card/net banking. Aspirants shall ensure that they pay the application fees before the due date or else their application form is treated as incomplete. Moreover, candidates shall keep the payment receipt with them for future reference. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 700 for General/ SEBC (INR 400 for SC/ ST).

Candidates seeking admission to a MA programme of the University of Kerala must fulfil the eligibility requirements. Aspirants with passed Bachelor's degree or equivalent exam in the relevant subject as per the MA specialisation are eligible to apply. Additionally, the candidate must have passed the degree course from a recognised university. It is also necessary that the aspirants hold the degree pass certificate and other academic documents as a proof of eligibility for verification purposes.

Admission to the 2-year PG course is based on the merit obtained in the PG entrance exam conducted by the University of Kerala. Candidates are shortlisted based on the entrance test scores are further invited to take part in the personal interview round. Furthermore, based on academic records, exam score, and performance in the interview, the university allots seats to the applicants.

Both Kerala and Pondicherry University offer two-year MSc programme. Candidates can check below the comparison between them based on fee and intake parameters:MSc UniversityTotal Tuition FeeIntakeKerala UniversityINR 2,200 - INR 2.3 lakh1,276Pondicherry UniversityINR 1,200 - INR 77,0002,049Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Yes, Kerala University offers two-year full-time MBA programme at the PG level. Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree can apply for MBA programme. Kerala University offers MBA through affiliated colleges. Some of them are:CHMM College of Advanced StudiesTKM Institute of ManagementAllama Iqbal Institute of ManagementSri Sathya Sai Academy of Management Excellence, etc.

Kerala University has not released placement specifically for MSc programme. However, placement data is available for two-year PG courses. The key highlights of the University of Kerala placements 2022 is tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Total students (PG-2 year)1,376Students placed (PG-2 year)685Median package (PG-2 year)INR 3.12 LPANOTE: The above details are collated from the NIRF report 2023.