Admission in Kerala University 2025: Date, Cutoff, Eligibility

B.Sc. at the University of Kerala is available in many specializations. Admissions are made through Kerala University CAP. However, students must secure at least 45% aggregate marks in their class 10+2 exams to be eligible for the CAP process, especially in science streams. There will also be a 5% mark relaxation for students from reserved categories. Kerala University B. Sc Nursing admissions follow a process similar to that of other UG programs.

Kerala University B. Sc Specializations

• Biotechnology
• Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry
• Geography
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Physics and Mathematics with Machine Learning
• Botany
• Computer Science
• Geology
• Physics
• Zoology
• Psychology
• Botany and Biotechnology
• Electronics
• Home Science
• Physics and Computer Applications
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science and Water Management
• Biochemistry and Industrial Microbiology
• Polymer Chemistry
• Mathematics and Computer Application
• Nursing

Kerala University offers full-time 4 years long B. Tech courses as well in the following disciplines:

• Aeronautical Engineering
• Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• BioTechnology and Biochemical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering

Admission to the B. Tech program requires applicants to get more than 50% aggregate marks in their 12th subjects, especially in the Science Stream. The last merit list will be prepared based on student scores in the state-level KEAM.

Those who clear the exam can attend centralized counselling for doc verification and the seat allotment process. Additionally, students must satisfy the Kerala University B Tech cutoff.

The full-time 3 years long BA program at Kerala University is open to all those students who secure more than 45% aggregate marks (for the general category) in their HSC exams. Similar to other UG programs, applicants from the reserved categories will be admitted with a 5% less marks criteria.

Final admissions will be granted depending on previous qualifying exams only. However, candidates are required to appear for Kerala University Counselling CAP. Candidates whose names are on the merit list with high scores can get the seat via Kerala University admission's first allotment.

Kerala University BA Specializations

• Economics
• Islamic History
• Sanskrit
• Political Science
• Tamil
• English and Malayalam Literature
• English
• Malayalam
• Sanskrit
• Sanskrit (Sahithya)
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Sanskrit (Special Nyaya)
• Sanskrit (Vedanta)
• Music
• Economics and Media Studies
• English and Communicative English
• History
• Philosophy
• Sanskrit (Vyakarana)
• Sociology
• Honours in English Language and Literature
• Economics and Mathematics

The Kerala University B.Com admission is based on the applicant's merit in the HSC exams. However, it is mandatory to take up maths at this level and secure more than 45% of marks in these qualifying exams. In contrast, final admission will be made through the CAP Process.

Kerala University B.Com Specializations

• Accounts and Data Science
• General
• Finance
• Co-Operation
• Computer Application
• Travel and Tourism
• Hotel Management and Catering
• Insurance and Banking
• Commerce and Tax Procedure and Practice
• Commerce and Tourism and Travel Management
• Commerce with Computer Application

Among the  UG courses, the full-time LLB ones are highly popular among students. They are available alongside three other integrated UG courses: BA LLB, B. COM LLB, and BBA LLB.

Students seeking admission in these programs must pass their HSC exams with at least 45% aggregate marks, followed by any National level entrance test or CLAT UG. Only a few shortlisted students will be invited for counselling rounds based on their ranks in the exam. Thus, eligible applicants can fill out the application form and submit it online within the last date of Kerala University admission.

Candidates seeking seat to the UG Courses at KU must meet minimum eligibility norms. Eligible applicants need to access the official website to apply Online. Students are requested to submit the forms within a deadline. The varsity will notify the last date for Kerala University UG Admission on its website.

However, seats will be allotted based on the CAP Process (Except for BFA, B Arch, BPA and B.Ped Courses). Moreover, the Kerala University admission rank list will be created based on this merit and personal interviews.

Kerala University also offers admission to its full-time 2-year M. Tech program based on applicants' performances in the Kerala University exam. However, those who have taken the GATE will be exempted from taking the internal exam.

However, students must also pass their B Tech degree exams with at least 55% marks (50% marks for students from reserved categories) and apply before the Kerala University admission last date, as no forms will be accepted after that. The major in which the B. Tech was obtained is preferred to match the one being opted for at the M. Tech level. All the details about this are available on the Kerala University Prospects.

Kerala University M. Tech Specializations

• M. Tech Computer Science (Digital Image Computing)
• M. Tech Electronics and Communication (IOptoelectronics and Optical Communication)
• M. Tech Technology Management (Future Studies)

Kerala University provides a full-time, 2-year-long MBA program, considered among the most famous courses in the PG category. Interested applicants must pass their UG degree exams with at least 50% average marks (for the general category), followed by entrance exams such as CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT.

• Candidates who have not attempted these exams must appear for the Kerala University MBA Entrance Exam, KU CAT.
• The University will select students depending on the marks obtained in the entrance exams and the personal interviews.

As per the information mentioned in the Kerala University B. Ed admission prospectus, students will be admitted to the program based on their merit from their UG exams. These exams must have been taken by a UGC-approved university only.

However, only those applicants who secured more than 50% aggregate marks (for the general category) in their previous qualifying examination will be eligible to apply. A better performance at the class 10+2 level will also benefit the candidate's application.

Lastly, a 5% mark relaxation will be awarded to candidates from the reserved categories, especially from SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD. The selected students will be invited to opt for majors from the ones given below during the counselling rounds. Eligible applicants can apply for Kerala University Online admission.

Kerala University B. Ed Specializations

• English
• Malayalam
• Arabic
• Tamil
• Sanskrit
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Natural Science
• Social Science
• Geography
• Commerce

Kerala University offers full-time, 2-year-long MA courses that include many disciplines. Students who wish to secure admission in this program must meet the admission criteria, as per which they must pass their UG exams from a UGC-approved university and that too with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Although candidates from all the streams are accepted for admission, the University mainly prefers students with valid UG degrees like BA and B. Sc. Furthermore, final admissions will be based on the University's entrance test and PI. So, interested students must complete the Kerala University PG Admission application forms in time.

Kerala University MA Specializations

• Arabic
• Business Economics
• Economics
• English
• Hindi
• History
• Islamic History
• Malayalam
• Music
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Sanskrit Vyakaran
• Sanskrit Vedanta
• Sanskrit General
• Sanskrit Jyothisha
• Sanskrit Nyaya
• Sanskrit Sahitya
• Sociology
• Tamil
• Mass Communication and Journalism
• Music Violin
• Music Veena
• Music Mridangam
• Dance Kerala Nadanam
• Economics Behavioural Economics and Data Science
• History World History and Historiography
• MTTM

The M. Sc admission is based on the applicant's performance in the University's official entrance exam, followed by PI. Those who secure good ranks in the Kerala University merit list will be further invited for counselling or PI. These selected students can confirm their selections by paying the fees.

However, according to the eligibility criteria, interested students must ensure they score more than 50% of their marks in their UG degree exams. Those belonging to the reserved categories can apply with even 45% marks. All the applicants must submit their applications before the Kerala University PG admission date.

Kerala University M.Sc Specializations

• Home Science
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Applied Chemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Biochemistry
• Bio-Technology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Counselling Psychology
• Electronics
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Home Science Extension Education
• Home Science Food and Nutrition
• Mathematics
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Physics
• Polymer Chemistry
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Zoology
• Computer Science
• Micro Biology
• Geography
• Home Science Family Resource Management
• Statistics with specialization in Data Analytics
• Physics with a specialization in Space Physics
• Chemistry with specialization in Drug Design
• Physics with specialization in Nanoscience
• Botany with specialization in Ethnobotany and Ethanol Pharmacology
• Zoology with specialization in Biosystematics and Biodiversity

Applicants seeking M. Com admission must secure more than 50% aggregate marks in their UG exams, preferably BBA and B. Com. A UGC-approved university must take these exams. Final admissions will be made based on this merit from a bachelor's degree only. Selected students can further choose a discipline from the ones mentioned. Applicants may contact the help desk in case of any queries.

Kerala University M. Com Specializations

• General
• International Trade
• Finance and Accounting

Various PG Courses are offered through Kerala University-affiliated Colleges. Candidates must meet the eligibility norms before applying for admission.