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

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| Updated On - Dec 29, 2023

Important Updates for Central University of Kerala

Central University of Kerala Admission 2024 for UG and PG programs will be done through the CUET examination. CUET PG 2024 registrations are open now and the last date to apply is January 24, 2024. Interested candidates can register online on the official website @pgcuet.samarth.ac.in. CUET PG 2024 exam will be held from March 11 to March 28, 2024. Also, CUET UG 2024 registrations will begin soon. CUET UG 2024 exam is scheduled to be held from May 15 to May 31, 2024. 


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.

  • 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:

  1. Hindi and Comparative Literature
  2. Animal Science
  3. Genomic Science
  4. Plant Science
  5. Economics)
  6. International Relations and Politics
  7. English and Comparative Literature
  8. Linguistics & Language Technology
  9. Physics
  10. Chemistry
  11. Mathematics
  12. Computer Science
  13. Social Work
  14. Environmental Science
  15. Law
  16. Education
  17. 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:

  1. Colored passport sized photographs.
  2. Original Degree and Mark sheets (SSLC, HSC, and Graduation)
  3. Entrance Exam scorecard or seat acceptance letter.
  4. Caste Certificate
  5. Conduct Certificate
  6. Transfer Certificate
  7. 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:

  1. General/ OBC category: INR 800
  2. SC/ ST category: INR 350
  3. 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.

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Central University of Kerala Admission 2024 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
CUET UG Admit Card Release DateMay 01, 2024 (Tentative)
CUET UG Exam DateMay 15, 2024 - May 30, 2024
CUET UG Result Declaration DateJul 15, 2024 (Tentative)
CUET-PG resultsJul 20, 2024 (Tentative)
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Reviews found (3)

Overall Rating7
college
7.0
course
7.0
internship
7.0
campus life
7.0

Remarks:

I cracked CUET(Common University Entrance Test)-UG and got good marks on the test. Through CUET I was eligible for Delhi University too. But I choose the Central University of Kerala due to some personal issues. The eligibility for Admission to the Central University of Kerala is that good marks in CUET are +50% above the mark in the 12th Boards. I had no reservation availed.

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Reviewed on January 27, 2023|
Overall Rating7.7
college
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course
8.0
campus life
8.0

Remarks:

There was an entrance exam called CUET for admission to the central university. Once the results came, when I made the cut-off marks I was contacted by the corresponding department (Economics) in the university for the course I applied for. I was given a brief about the college and facilities, course structure, etc, and was asked to pay an admission fee immediately.

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Reviewed on January 20, 2023|
Overall Rating7.7
college
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course
7.0
campus life
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Remarks:

Admission was through the exam called CUET. CUET was applied online through the website of NTA. Cut-off marks varied according to categories. Post-CUET exam, when the merit list was published the eligible candidates are contacted by the concerned department opted for by the student and further admission process is through the admission portal of the central university of Kerala.

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Answered Questions

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

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Is central university of Kerala a good university?

● Top Answer By Neeti Guha on 02 Feb 22

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

● Top Answer By Adrija Guha on 02 Feb 22

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

● Top Answer By Diganta Biswas on 02 Feb 22

Ans
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.
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How is MSc Physics at Central University of Kerala?

● Top Answer By Manjira Sen on 02 Feb 22

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

● Top Answer By Deepshika Rajput on 02 Feb 22

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

● Top Answer By Ranajoy Gupta on 12 Jul 22

Ans
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.
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