University of Kerala Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Updated on 14 January 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Simran Popli

Updated on 14 January 2026

KERALA UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

Parameter	Details
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	January 2026
Application Deadline	April 2026
Admission Through	University Merit & Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams Accepted	Kerala University Entrance Test, UGC NET, CSIR, ICAR
UG Programmes	100+ courses
PG Programmes	80+ courses
Total Intake	Approx. 10,000 seats
Eligibility (UG)	10+2 with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
Eligibility (PG)	Graduation with minimum 45-55% marks depending on course
Fee Range (UG)	₹5,000 - ₹30,000 per year
Fee Range (PG)	₹10,000 - ₹50,000 per year
Counselling Start	June 2026
Session Begins	July 2026
Official Website	www.keralauniversity.ac.in
Admission Helpline	0484-2570000, ach@keralauniversity.ac.in

KERALA UNIVERSITY UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BTech	Computer Science & Engineering	4 years	600 (Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering)	10+2 PCM, 50%+	KEAM	₹48,425
BTech	Chemical Engineering	4 years	Included in total seats	10+2 PCM, 50%+	KEAM	₹48,425
BTech	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	4 years	Included in total seats	10+2 PCM, 50%+	KEAM	₹48,425
BTech	Mechanical Engineering	4 years	240 (Younus Institute of Technology)	10+2 PCM, 50%+	KEAM	₹48,425
BTech	Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering	4 years	Included in total seats	10+2 PCM, 50%+	KEAM	₹48,425
BTech	Civil Engineering	4 years	Included in total seats	10+2 PCM, 50%+	KEAM	₹48,425
BTech	Electronics & Communication Engineering	4 years	210 (ACE College of Engineering)	10+2 PCM, 50%+	KEAM	₹48,425
BTech	Aeronautical Engineering	4 years	Included in total seats	10+2 PCM, 50%+	KEAM	₹48,425

Management Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BBA	General	3 years	20	10+2, 45%+	Merit-based	₹24,020 (₹12,010 per semester) + ₹5,000 project fee
BMS	General	3 years		10+2, 50%+	Merit-based	₹36,000

Science Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BSc	Mathematics	3 years		10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, 55%+	Merit-based	₹15,000
BSc	General Science	3 years		10+2 Science stream, 50%+	Merit-based	₹9,000

Commerce Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BCom	Finance / Accounts & Data Science	3 years		10+2 Commerce, 45%+	Merit-based	₹60,000

Arts Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BA	English Literature	3 years		10+2 with English and Humanities, 50%+	Merit-based	₹12,500
BA	General	3 years		10+2, 50%+	Merit-based	₹54,000

Law Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
LLB	General	3 years	Graduation	KLEE	₹36,000
BA + LLB	Integrated	5 years	10+2, 50%+	KLEE	₹71,825 (total)
BBA + LLB	Integrated	5 years	10+2, 50%+	KLEE	₹71,825 (total)
BCom + LLB	Integrated	5 years	10+2, 50%+	KLEE	₹71,825 (total)

Other UG Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BCA	General	3 years	10+2, 50%+	Merit-based	₹75,000
B.Voc	Various	3 years	10+2, 55%+	Merit-based	₹34,500
BSW	Social Work	3 years	10+2, 50%+	Merit-based	₹36,000
B.P.Ed	Physical Education	3 years	Graduation	Merit-based	₹36,000
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KERALA UNIVERSITY PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MTech	Various Specializations	2 years		BTech, 50-60%	University Entrance/GATE	₹10,305 to ₹41,175

MBA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (Total)
MBA	Marketing, Finance, HR, Management	2 years		Graduation, 50%	KMAT/CAT	₹18,140 approx.

MSc Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MSc	Mathematics	2 years		BSc in Mathematics/Statistics, 50%	University Entrance	₹10,305 to ₹41,175
MSc	Computer Science	2 years		BSc, 50%	University Entrance	₹10,305 to ₹41,175

MA Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MA	Malayalam, Sociology, Politics, English, Arabic	2 years		Graduation, 50%	University Entrance	₹563 approx.

MCom Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MCom	General	2 years		Graduation, 50%	University Entrance	₹563 approx.

LLM Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
LLM	Law	3 years		LLB, 50%	University Entrance	₹3,000 to ₹50,000

Other PG Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MSW	Social Work	2 years	Graduation, 50%	University Entrance	₹3,000 to ₹50,000
MEd	Education	2 years	Graduation, 50%	University Entrance	₹3,000 to ₹50,000
MCJ	Journalism	2 years	Graduation, 50%	University Entrance	₹500 per semester
MLISc	Library Science	2 years	Graduation, 50%	University Entrance	₹3,000 approx.

KERALA UNIVERSITY Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)	1 year	10+2 with minimum 40%	₹15,000 - ₹25,000
Diploma in Library Science (DLiSc)	1 year	10+2 with minimum 40%	₹15,000 - ₹25,000
Diploma in Tourism Management (DTM)	1 year	10+2 with minimum 35%	₹18,000 - ₹30,000
Diploma in Journalism (DJ)	1 year	10+2 with minimum 35%	₹18,000 - ₹30,000
PG Diploma in Biodiversity Conservation	1 year	Bachelor’s degree with 45-50%	₹10,000 - ₹25,000
PG Diploma in Cyber Law	1 year	Bachelor’s degree with 50%	₹25,000
PG Diploma in Human Rights	1 year	Bachelor’s degree with 45-50%	₹10,000 - ₹25,000
PG Diploma in Translation	1 year	Bachelor’s degree with 45-50%	₹10,000 - ₹25,000
PG Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology	1 year (including 6 months internship)	BSc Life Sciences/Chemistry with 50%	₹30,000

Certificate Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Certificate in Communicative English	6 months	10+2 pass with 33-40%	₹3,000 - ₹8,000
Certificate in Environmental Studies	6 months	10+2 pass with 33-40%	₹3,000 - ₹8,000
Certificate in Human Rights	6 months	10+2 pass with 33-40%	₹3,000 - ₹8,000
Certificate in Multimedia	6 months	10+2 pass with 33-40%	₹3,000 - ₹8,000
Certificate in Computer Applications	6 months	10+2 with minimum 33%	₹5,000 - ₹12,000
Certificate in Office Management	6 months	10+2 with minimum 33%	₹5,000 - ₹12,000
Certificate in Library Science	6 months	10+2 with minimum 33%	₹5,000 - ₹12,000
Certificate in Translation Studies	6 months	10+2 with minimum 33%	₹5,000 - ₹12,000
Certificate in Digital Marketing	6 months	10+2 with minimum 33%	₹5,000 - ₹12,000

KERALA UNIVERSITY Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

Register at www.admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in with email/mobile
Login using application number and password generated at registration
Fill personal, academic details and select course(s)
Upload photo, signature, 10th/12th marksheets, category certificates
Pay application fee online via card/UPI/netbanking (₹1000 for General, ₹500 for SC/ST)
Verify details and submit application
Save application number and password for future login

Application Fee

Category	Amount
General/OBC	₹1000
SC/ST/PwD	₹500

KERALA UNIVERSITY Cutoff 2025 - JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks

The 2025 JEE Main cutoff ranks for Kerala University BTech programs show a slight increase in competition compared to previous years, reflecting higher applicant performance and demand.

JEE Main Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)

Branch	General	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	EWS
Computer Science and Engineering	15,000–40,000	—	—	—	—
Electronics and Communication Engineering	20,000–50,000	—	—	—	—
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	25,000–60,000	—	—	—	—
Aerospace Engineering	30,000–75,000	—	—	—	—
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence	18,000–42,000	—	—	—	—

KERALA UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	April 2026
Application Deadline	May 2026
Entrance Exam	June 2026
First Allotment	June 2026
Second Allotment	June 2026
College Joining (1st & 2nd allotment)	June 2026
Third Allotment	July 2026
College Joining (3rd allotment)	July 2026
Classes Begin	July 2026

KERALA UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

10th & 12th marksheets + certificates (original + photocopy)
Transfer Certificate (TC) & Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable) + Non-Creamy Layer certificate (if applicable)
Passport size photographs + Aadhaar card + Date of Birth proof
Online application form printout + Admission fee receipt

PG Admission

Graduation degree + all semester marksheets (original + photocopy)
Entrance exam scorecard (Kerala University PG Entrance, GATE, CAT, KMAT as applicable)
Transfer Certificate & Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Category certificate + EWS certificate (if applicable) + Aadhaar card
Passport size photographs + Online application form printout + Admission fee receipt

KERALA UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 FAQs

What is the admission process for KERALA UNIVERSITY?

Admission is primarily merit-based for UG courses, requiring completion of Class 12 with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Candidates must register online at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in, submit academic and personal details, and participate in counselling including document verification and fee payment. Entrance exams like K-MAT, C-MAT, or CAT are required for some PG courses. Key admission activities occur in June and July 2026.

What are the fees at KERALA UNIVERSITY?

Annual fees vary by program: BTech fees are approximately ₹40,000, MBA around ₹60,000, and other UG courses range from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000. Hostel charges are about ₹15,000 per year including mess. Fees are payable in installments during admission and subsequent semesters university schedule.

What is the placement record at KERALA UNIVERSITY?

In 2025, Kerala University placed 836 students with a median salary of ₹2.88 LPA for PG 1-year and ₹3.48 LPA for PG 2-year programs. The highest package recorded was ₹12 LPA. Top recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Infosys, and ICICI. Placement rates vary by course, with about 60% overall placement and higher rates in professional courses like MBA and MCA.

What cutoff/rank is needed for KERALA UNIVERSITY?

UG admissions are based on Class 12 merit with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). For PG courses, entrance exam cutoffs vary: K-MAT and C-MAT cutoffs typically range from 50 to 70 percentile. Admission is competitive, especially for popular branches like Computer Science and Management, with category-wise relaxation applied.

How is hostel and campus life at KERALA UNIVERSITY?

The university offers well-maintained hostels with single and shared rooms, mess facilities serving hygienic meals, and sports infrastructure. Campus life includes cultural festivals, sports events, and student clubs fostering a vibrant environment. The campus is green and centrally located in Thiruvananthapuram, providing a balanced academic and social experience.

Is KERALA UNIVERSITY worth joining?

Kerala University offers strong academic programs with good ROI due to moderate fees and decent placement packages averaging ₹3 LPA. It is ideal for students seeking quality education in arts, science, and professional courses with a focus on research and industry connections. Compared to peers, it provides a balanced blend of tradition and modernity in education.