Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram Answered Questions

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:CourseApplication FeeUGINR 600 (For General/ SEBC)INR 350 (For SC/ ST)PGINR 700 (For General/ SEBC)INR 400 (For SC/ ST)

Master of Arts (MA) graduates can make a career in various different fields depending upon the specialisation chosen. Find below some of the job profiles along with the average package offered in the table below:Job PositionAverage PackagePhotographerINR 3,88,610Administrative OfficerINR 4,22,267Subject Matter ExpertINR 3,85,829Sales AssociateINR 2,59,518Author/WriterINR 4,39,812NOTE: The given average package is from multiple sources and is an estimated number. Read more about Career after the MA course.

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree issued by a recognised university or authority in the subject chosen for MSc specialisation become eligible for Kerala University MSc admission. Additonally, the applicant must hold the relevant documents as proof for eligibility verification. Below are the details for Kerala University MSc eligibility:Graduates who have passed the qualifying examination in CBCS Pattern-2013 admission onwards (BSc in relevant subjects) with at least 5.5 CGPA out of 10 (2.2 CGPA out of 4 for graduates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCS Pattern-prior to 2013) can apply for Kerala University MSc.Graduates who have passed qualifying examination (BSc) in annual scheme/ other pattern with at least 55% aggregate can also apply.

The aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria, i.e. BSc or an equivalent degree from a recognised university can apply by filling out the application form. The application form can be filled out in online and offline mode. Top apply online, students can visit the university website. Eligible candidates can then sit for the PG entrance exam. The final selections are done based on the entrance exam scores.

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 University of Kerala is known as one of the top state-run universities of the country. It is ranked at 47 among the top Indian university and 24 under the university category as per the NIRF 2023 rankings. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved all the courses offered by KU. Moreover, it is also re-accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade. MA distance courses offered by the university are also recognised by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). Hence, the Kerala University MA degree is valid across the globe.

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).

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.

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.