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Central University of Kerala Admission 2024: Dates, UG, PG, PhD, Courses, Fees, Eligibility Criteria

Q: How much is the application fee for the CUET application?

The CUET application fee is as follows:General/ OBC category: INR 800SC/ ST category: INR 350PwD category: No charges

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Central University of Kerala offers education in the field of Science, Arts, International Relations & Politics, Social Work, English & Comparative Literature, Linguistics, Education, and Legal Studies. CCUK offers BA in International Relations at the UG level. While at the PG level; University offers MA, M.Sc, LLM, M.Ed, MSW, and MPH programs.

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Central University of Kerala Admission Highlight
Central University of Kerala Important Dates
Central University of Kerala BA Admission
Central University of Kerala LLM Admission
Central University of Kerala PG Courses Admission
Central University of Kerala PhD Admission
Central University of Kerala Application Process
Central University of Kerala FAQs

The Central University of Kerala also offers research programs like P.hD and M.Sc by research in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
Candidates can apply online by visiting
Candidates seeking admission at UG level must have completed their 10+2 level education from a recognized board of education.
At the PG domain, candidates must have completed Graduation in related fields from a recognized University/ Institute.
Admission to the UG and PG courses are based upon score obtained in CUET conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Candidate has to fill an application form and the selected candidate has to present in the entrance exam.
For the P.hD program, the candidate must have passed the PG level program in a related field and can apply through NET-JRF or CUET followed by an Interview conducted by the university itself.

Central University of Kerala (CUK) is one of the 15 Central universities in India which was established in the year of 2009. The university is situated in Kasaragod, Kerala, India. CUK is a central university.

Central University of Kerala Admission Highlight 2023

Name of the University	Central University of Kerala
Also known as	CUK, Kasaragod
University Type	Central University
Course Type	UG, PG, and Doctorate
Courses offered	BA, MA, M.Sc, LLM, M.Ed, MSW, MPH and P.hD
Basic Admission Criteria	Qualifying and entrance examination
Application Mode	Online
Name of the Entrance	CUET
Entrance Mode	Online
Scholarship	Yes

Central University of Kerala Important Dates

Event	Dates
CUET UG 2023 Application Form Release Date	February 9, 2023
Last day for submission of CUET UG 2023 Application Form	March 30, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Application Form Correction Window	April 01 – April 03, 2023
Reopening of CUET UG 2023 Application Forms	April 09 – April 11, 2023
Release of CUET UG 2023 Admit Card	Second Week of May 2023
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date	May 21 – 31, 2023 Reserved date: June 1 –7, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Application Form Release Date	March 20, 2023
Last day for submission of CUET PG 2023 Application Form	May 05, 2023
Last date of successful transaction of fee	May 05, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Application Form Correction Window	May 06 – May 08, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date	June 1 – 10, 2023

Central University of Kerala BA Admission 2023

Here we are providing the details of full-time three years, Bachelor of Arts course at UG level offered by the college. The minimum eligibility for admission in BA is a pass in 10+2 with at least 50% marks in aggregate. The selection of the candidates is based on merit in the qualifying examination and score in CUET.

Name of Course	Bachelor of Arts
Duration	3 Years
Seat Intake	50
Specialization	International Relations
Mode of Application	Online
Minimum Eligibility	Candidates must have Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) qualified from a recognized board of education with Mathematics subject

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have at least 50% marks or equivalent in Plus Two from a recognized Board (studied in 10+2 system).Up to 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates.
The candidates should not have completed 19 years of age.

Selection Process

In order to get admission, eligible candidates need to sit for a National level Entrance exam known as Common University Entrance Test (CUET) organized and conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
Based on the rank obtained and college selected, seat allotment will be done
Selected candidates will be informed through a call.
All the selected candidates need to report at the college for further admission process along with valid documents.

Central University of Kerala LLM program Admission 2023

Here are the details of full-time PG level LLM courses offered at CUK

Course Name	Master in Law
Duration	2 years
Type	Full-time
Intake	40
Specialization	Law
Basic Eligibility	10+2+3 (B.A./B.Sc/B.Com) LL.B.
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Based

Eligibility Criteria

All candidates having a three-year/five-year regular L.L.B. Degree from a recognized University (studied in 10+2+3+3/10+2+5 system) with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade point in the aggregate.
Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates.

Selection Process

In order to get admission, eligible candidates need to sit for a National level Entrance exam known as Common University Entrance Test (CUET-2023) organized and conducted by the ten Central Universities together.
Based on the rank obtained and college selected, seat allotment will be done
Selected candidates will be informed through a call.
All the selected candidates need to report at the college for further admission process along with valid documents.

Central University of Kerala other PG courses (MA, M.Sc, MSW, MPH, M.Ed) Admission 2023

Here we are providing details of two-year full-time PG level programs in MA, M.Sc, MSW, MPH, and M.Ed in various specializations:

Name of Course	Seat Intake	Eligibility	Selection Process
MA	280	Bachelor’s Degree (studied in 10+2+3 system) in any discipline with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate and also in Malayalam from a recognized University.	Merit in qualifying exam CUET PG 2023
MSW	40
M.Sc	350	Candidate must have completed the undergraduate Program under 10+2+3 pattern from a recognized university or a foreign university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities with minimum 55% marks
MPH	40	MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing (4 Years) /any branch of Engineering (4 Years) /B. Pharm/Bachelor of Physiotherapy/ B Ayush/B.Vety/B.V. Sc./Masters in- Social Work/Economics/Policy Science/Sociology/Nutrition/ Development Economics/Public Administration/ Psychology/ Law
ME	50	B.Ed. Degree (studied in 10+2+3+B.Ed. or 10+2+Integrated B.A./B.Sc. B.Ed. -4years ) with a minimum of 50% marks

Note: Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates. Specializations in MA and M.Sc:

Course	Specializations
MA	Economics	Malayalam
	International Relations and Politics	Public Administration and Policy Studies
	English and Comparative Literature	Hindi and Comparative Literature
	Linguistics & Language Technology
M.Sc	Chemistry	Animal Science
	Mathematics	Genomic Science
	Computer Science	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
	Plant Science	Plant Science
	Environmental Science	Physics
	Geology

CUK other PG courses Selection Process:

In order to get admission, eligible candidates need to sit for a National level Entrance exam known as Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG-2023) organized and conducted by the ten Central Universities together.

Based on the rank obtained and college selected, seat allotment will be done
Selected candidates will be informed through a call.
All the selected candidates need to report at the college for further admission process along with valid documents.

Central University of Kerala P.hD program Admission 2023

The University invites application form for admission to the Doctorate program. Students with Postgraduate Degrees in the relevant subjects can apply for admission to the course. The P.hD program is offered in the following specializations:

Hindi and Comparative Literature
Animal Science
Genomic Science
Plant Science
Economics)
International Relations and Politics
English and Comparative Literature
Linguistics & Language Technology
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Computer Science
Social Work
Environmental Science
Law
Education
Geology

Name of Course	Doctor of Philosophy
Course Duration	P.hD: 3 Years
Application Mode	Online
Specialization	17
Entrance Required	UGC-NET/JRF or CUET Entrance Exam
Selection Process	Entrance + Interview
Eligibility criteria	PG degree in a relevant subject

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s Degree in the concerned /allied/relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks, or with a CGPA of 6.0 in the 10 point scale in the qualifying examination, from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission.
Up to 5% relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates.

Selection Process

Candidates have to apply and appear for the CUET Exam 2023.
Candidates who have qualified UGC/ National/NET/ shall be exempted from entrance examination of P.hD and shall be eligible directly for appearing in Personal Interview.
The selection of candidates will be made on merit prepared from marks obtained in the entrance exam, in Personal interview (PI), and in their Post Graduation examination.
Selected candidates will have to present in Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Selected candidates can take admission on the required date.
For admission to Ph.D. Program, the candidates working in CUK Research Projects and those holding Financial Assistance from Govt. of India/Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF)/Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF), etc. are required to pass in the written entrance test as well as Interview
The candidates having any financial assistance such as RGNF, MANF, etc., will be given priority over those without any financial assistance, subject to qualifying entrance test.

How to Apply for Central University of Kerala Admissions 2023?

Candidates need to apply online only. For online application, candidates need to visit the homepage of CUCET
On successful online application submission with online/debit card/credit card successful payment, an automated e-mail and SMS will be sent to the mail id & mobile number you have given in the application form.
For online application and payment made through “Challan”, candidates may have to wait for 7 days and if they do not receive it within 7 days, they may send an e-mail to CUCET e-mail address queries@cucet.co.in.
Take a printout for the same as future reference.

Note: Priority in P.hD seats will be given to candidates with JRF/NET. They have to apply for CUCET 2018 but candidates with JRF are exempted from appearing for CUCET 2018 in CU Kerala.

Documents Required

The following documents are required at the time of Admission:

Colored passport sized photographs.
Original Degree and Mark sheets (SSLC, HSC, and Graduation)
Entrance Exam scorecard or seat acceptance letter.
Caste Certificate
Conduct Certificate
Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate (In case the candidate is from another state).

FAQs

Ques. On what criteria college provides scholarships?

Ans. College basically provides scholarships to the meritorious students. This is done in order to create an environment of healthy competition among the students. College also offers some fee concession to the students from economically weaker backgrounds.

Ques. Can the course fee be paid in installments per year?

Ans. The University has provided an option to pay the fee for every year during its beginning as per college fee structure.

Ques. Does the college provide Hostel facilities to their students?

Ans. Yes, Hostel facilities have been provided for boys and girls. It provides students with delicious food and provides options too.

Ques. What will be asked in CUET Entrance exams for LLM?

Ans. Common entrance conducted for students interested in law will have questions on general English, general knowledge and constitution and jurisdiction among other law-related subjects at UG level.

Ques. How much is the application fee for the CUET application?

Ans. The CUET application fee is as follows:

General/ OBC category: INR 800
SC/ ST category: INR 350
PwD category: No charges

Ques. Is there any seat reservation policy at CUK?

Ans. Yes, seats are available for reserved categories for all the courses, 15% of seats are reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for non-creamy layer OBC candidates.

Ques. What are the basic criteria to be eligible for the MPH program at CUK?

Ans. The candidates with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent in graduation (any discipline) are eligible to apply for the MPH program at CUK.

Ques. How are admissions done at CUK?

Ans. CUK admissions for both UG and PG programmes are based on scores in the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUET). And admission to the Ph.D. program is based on a valid score in UGC NET followed by an Interview round conducted by the University.

Ques. How will I know that my application has reached the admission section?

Ans. It will be done through the Online Application, on the successful online application submission with fee payment through resources like Net-banking/Debit Card /Credit Card/UPI, an automated email and SMS will be sent to the e-mail ID & mobile number the candidate had given in the application form.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria to apply for the BA programme?

Ans. The candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent to apply for the BA program at CUK.

Ques. Are scholarships offered to students at CUK?

Ans. Yes, the students are offered the scholarships, which are:

Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single girl child pursuing a PG level program offered by the University. A scholarship of INR 3,100 per month is given to such students.
The Government of Kerala Scholarship to SC/ ST students for overseas studies.

Ques. Are vehicles allowed inside the campus after the admission?

Ans. The use of vehicles or parking of vehicles is prohibited inside the campus except for physically challenged students, who can use their carrier wheelchair with the permission of the registrar.

Students are encouraged to use cycles or solar bikes. If not, they may park their vehicles near the entrance of the campus.

Ques. Are students provided a hostel facility at CUK? If yes, what is the timing of the visiting hours?

Ans. Yes, the college provides the hostel facility to its students. The visiting hour timing is 5 PM to 7 PM. The hostel gate closes at 8 PM, all the students are instructed to be inside the hostel till 8 PM.

Ques. Is hostel money refundable at CUK?

Ans. No, the hostel money is not refundable, if the money is delayed and not paid on time, then a fine of INR 50 is to be paid on a daily basis. ‘However, an amount of INR 2000 as caution money will be given back to the students at the time of leaving the hostel which was taken at the starting of the session.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
BA, LLM, M.Ed, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, MA	Admission Link

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Answered Questions

Central University of Kerala - [CUK]: 6 answered questions

Is central university of Kerala a good university?

Neeti Guha

02 Feb 22

Whether the Central University of Kerala is a good university or not is subjective. Overall, CUK is a decent university. You will have ample opportunities to learn on your own. Other than academics, there are extracurricular activities too, in which you can take part. You will get to meet people from all over the country at the campus. The placement opportunities offered by the campus placement are very less in number.

How is the Central University of Kerala for an MA in economics? What about the placement opportunities?

Adrija Guha

02 Feb 22

The Central University of Kerala is a decent option for pursuing an MA in Economics. The syllabus followed for the course is better than the state universities. The student crowd on campus is decent. You will get to meet people from all over India. The local students are friendly.

The placement opportunities offered at the institute aren’t that good. However, it is getting better gradually.

Is Central University of Kerala good for international relations study? And what are the job opportunities in this field?

Diganta Biswas

02 Feb 22

The Central University of Kerala is a well-reputed university. You can consider the university for pursuing a degree in International Relations. It is a great field of study. The job prospect for the degree is huge since international relation is what makes Govt. to think, act and behave differently. You can opt for services in foreign ministry, embassies. You can also become an expert in the field.

How is MSc Physics at Central University of Kerala?

Manjira Sen

02 Feb 22

Yes pursuing an MSc degree in Physics from the Central University of Kerala is a good choice. As it is a central university, you will receive decent academics. You will get to meet many people from all over the country. You will get to experience university life and its work culture first hand.

How is the Central University of Kerala for MA in economics?

Deepshika Rajput

02 Feb 22

The MA in Economics program offered by the Central University of Kerala is quite good. The course curriculum and the faculties offered by the institute is better than that of the state universities. However, the Economics program offered by the institute isn’t among the best economics program offered in the country. There are better alternatives like JNU, DSE, ISI, etc.

This course will be good for you if you want a more suitable course structure for competitive examinations like IES, UGC NET, Civil Services, etc.

Can I get admission on M.Sc genomics in central university Kerala after completing B.Sc Microbiology?

Ranajoy Gupta

12 Jul 22

Yes, you are eligible to apply for M.Sc Genomics at the Central University of Kerala. The entry criteria for the program is B.Sc in any of the branches of life science with a minimum 55% mark or equivalent grade from a recognized university. The final selection is based on CUCET (Central University Common Entrance Test) scores.