Kerala University UG Admission 2026 (Open): Dates, Eligibility, How To Apply & Allotment Process

Kerala University has started registrations for UG admissions 2026. The last date for registration is June 14, 2025. Candidates seeking admission to the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) across affiliated colleges in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Pathanamthitta must register online through the Centralised Allotment Process () at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in/fyugp2026/. The registration fee is Rs. 900/- for General/SEBC candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST. Admission is based on merit (marks secured in the 10+2 examination) for most UG programmes. 

Kerala University UG Admission 2026: Key Details

Source: University of Kerala FYUGP Admission Schedule 2026 | FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in

Kerala University FYUGP Admission 2026 Dates

The complete schedule of Kerala University FYUGP Admission 2026 is given below.

Source: Kerala University FYUGP Admission Schedule 2026, admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in

Eligibility for Kerala University UG Admission 2026

The minimum eligibility for Kerala University FYUGP 2026 is a pass in the Higher Secondary Examination or VHSE of the Government of Kerala, or an examination accepted as equivalent. There is no upper age limit.

Eligibility for Keralite vs Non-Keralite applicants

Kerala University categorises all applicants as Keralite or Non-Keralite. Keralites are ranked first. Non-Keralite candidates are ranked separately and considered for allotment only after all Keralite applicants have been processed. Non-Keralites are not eligible for communal reservations or fee concessions.

To be considered a Keralite, you need any ONE of the following:

• Studied in Kerala for at least 3 years within a continuous 12-year period — course certificate from the institution required.
• Born in Kerala — certificate from Village Officer/Tahasildar, or SSLC showing Kerala birthplace.
• Resident of Kerala for at least 5 years within a continuous 12-year period — certificate from Village Officer/Tahasildar.
• Parent born in Kerala — relevant page of parent's SSLC or Passport plus a relationship certificate.

Children of All India Service Officers allotted to Kerala Cadre are deemed Keralites but are not eligible for communal reservation.

Qualifying examinations accepted

• Kerala HSE / VHSE — regular students who passed in 2026 or any previous year
• CBSE Class 12 (AISSCE) and ICSE / ISC
• All other recognised state board Higher Secondary examinations
• Afzal-Ul-Ulama Preliminary course — equivalent to Kerala HSE Humanities stream
• NIOS Senior Secondary — must obtain Eligibility Certificate from University of Kerala before registration; submit to college at admission
• Any other board that requires equivalency — obtain Eligibility Certificate from University of Kerala before registration

Note: SAY / supplementary exam candidates: If you appeared for Plus Two in June 2026 and are waiting for supplementary results, register from July 2 to July 10, 2026. Do not register now — you can only register once results are published.

Programme-specific eligibility

Each programme has a specific subject requirement from Plus Two. A few important ones:

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, University of Kerala — Clause 5.2, Section A–I

For BA Music, BFA, and BPEd: register through but no centralised allotment — apply directly to colleges for aptitude tests. NISH and Bishop Moore College of Hearing Impaired are completely outside .

How the index mark works

Your rank in the allotment list is based on your index mark, not just raw Plus Two marks. The formula:

• Kerala HSE/VHSE (2010 onwards): Total HSE marks (out of 1200) + marks in the relevant subject for the programme applied.
• CBSE, ICSE, other boards: Total marks normalised to 1200 + twice the percentage of marks in the relevant subject.
• NCC / NSS / Student Police Cadets / Scout & Guides (Plus Two year only): +15 marks bonus. Only one category can be claimed.
• Ex-servicemen/widows or children of Jawans and Ex-servicemen: +15 marks bonus.

IMPORTANT: If you took more than one attempt to complete Plus Two — 10 marks are deducted for each additional attempt. Example: if you passed Plus Two in the second attempt, 10 marks are deducted from your index mark.

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, University of Kerala

How to Register for Kerala University FYUGP Admission 2026

Registrations for Kerala University FYUGP Admission are completely online. Here’s the step-by-step registration process:

📷 IMAGE — Screenshot of the Kerala University FYUGP 2026 registration page at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in/fyugp2026/

Alt text: Kerala University FYUGP 2026 online registration portal at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in showing UG admission 2026-27 application page

Step-by-step registration

1. Go to the official admission portal of Kerala University at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in/fyugp2026/. Click 'Click here for Registration'.
2. Enter your exam board, register number, year of passing, name, date of birth, gender, and email. You receive a unique application number and password. Date of birth is the default password (dd/mm/yyyy). Save these credentials — you need them throughout the entire admission process.
3. Fill Step II (Personal Details): name, date of birth, gender, Keralite/Non-Keralite status, nationality, contact details, religion, caste, creamy/non-creamy layer status, reservation category (system auto-fills based on caste), NCC/NSS/SPC bonus claim, disability status, sports quota claim.
4. Fill Step III (Academic Profile): board type, stream, year of passing, number of appearances (each appearance beyond the first costs 10 marks), register number, marks. Enter marks exactly as in your certificate — do not round.
5. Fill Step IV (Add and Change Options): add up to 20 college-programme combinations in order of preference. Use the Up/Down arrows to reorder. Click 'Save & Refresh Options' to confirm changes. Priority order determines allotment — fill this with maximum care.
6. Fill Step V (Registration Fee Payment): Rs. 900/- for General/SEBC, Rs. 500/- for SC/ST. Online payment only — Demand Draft, Cheque, Challan not accepted. Keep the payment receipt safely; it is required at college admission.
7. Upload photo (150×200px, max 40KB, .jpg) and signature (150×60px, max 40KB, .jpg).
8. Click 'Preview and Verify Completed Application' to review all details. Click 'Print Completed Application' to complete registration. Registration is complete ONLY after taking this printout.

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, University of Kerala

Important registration rules

• One application per candidate — you cannot register more than once.
• Fill all 20 options — more options = better allotment chances.
• Do NOT press the browser Back button during registration — it disrupts the session.
• You can edit personal details, academic profile, and options before final submission — use 'Completed Profile' and 'My Options' links in your homepage.
• After the last date, no information can be added or changed.
• After seeing the trial allotment, you have one day to edit your preferences before first allotment.
• Hard copy of the application should NOT be sent to the university. Keep the printout for college admission.

Fee Structure for Kerala University FYUGP Fee Structure 2026

The registration fee for Kerala University FYUGP 2026 is Rs. 900/- for General and SEBC candidates, and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST candidates. Pay during registration. Non-refundable under any circumstances.

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, University of Kerala

Kerala University Admission Fee (paid after allotment)

Once you receive an allotment, pay the University Admission Fee online to confirm your seat. For General/SEBC students who studied under Kerala HSE, VHSE, CBSE, or ISC boards, the fee is Rs. 2,800/-. For SC/ST students under the same boards, it is Rs. 1,390/-. Students from other boards (Open School, other state boards) pay Rs. 2,275/- (General/SEBC) or Rs. 865/- (SC/ST). This is a one-time fee paid once regardless of how many allotment rounds you go through.

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, University of Kerala

• The Rs. 2800/- for General students covers: Medical Inspection (Rs. 50), Sports Affiliation (Rs. 500), University Union (Rs. 300), Students Aid Fund (Rs. 150), Women's Study Unit (Rs. 60), Students Affiliation (Rs. 350), Student Care Fund (Rs. 400), Matriculation (Rs. 115), Recognition (Rs. 350), Eligibility (Rs. 525). Other board students do not pay the Rs. 525 Eligibility fee.
• SC/ST students in Government/Aided colleges: the university fees are claimed by the college from the SC/ST department, not directly from students. In Self-Financing colleges, SC/ST students pay the fees and the college claims reimbursement. Check the complete Kerala University Fee Structure 2026

Kerala University FYUGP 2026 Seat Allotment Process

Kerala University follows a Centralised Allotment Process for UG admissions for admission to its affiliated colleges. Once registrations are over, the university will release a round-wise allocation list for registered candidates. The allotment process is given in the table below.

Source: Kerala University FYUGP Admission Schedule 2026 | FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27

How the allotment works

• Once an allotment is issued, all options below it are automatically removed from your list. They cannot be reinstated.
• Options above (higher preferences) remain active and you will be considered for them in future rounds.
• If you are satisfied with an allotment, cancel all higher options and take permanent admission.
• If you want to try for a better option: take temporary admission — show your certificates at the college and pay the University fee. You keep higher options active for the next round.
• Temporary admission is available from first allotment. From the third allotment onwards, only permanent admission is permitted.
• If you retain higher options after an allotment and receive a new allotment in the next round, you MUST accept the new allotment. Failing to do so means losing both the current and the new allotment — and you will not be considered for any further allotments.
• Candidates who don't report for admission on the notified joining dates are removed from all further allotments. Read more about Kerala University Admission 2026

How to check Kerala University FYUGP allotment 2026

Allotment results are published in your profile on the admission portal — they are not sent by SMS or email. Follow these steps to check your allotment from June 15 (trial allotment) and June 17 (first allotment) onwards:

• Go to admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in/fyugp2026/ and click Student Login.
• Enter your Application Number and Password. Your default password is your date of birth in dd/mm/yyyy format unless you changed it during registration.
• On your home page, click the ‘Allotment’ link to view your allotment details.
• If allotted, pay the University Admission Fee through the ‘Allotment’ page using online payment. Keep the payment receipt — it must be produced at college and is not re-issued after the portal closes.
• Download your Allotment Memo from the ‘Allotment’ link after paying the fee. The memo shows the college, programme, and joining date. Allotment memos are not re-issued at any stage.
• To cancel/activate higher options after the first allotment, use the ‘My Options’ link on your home page during the window notified by the university.

Forgot your password? Use the ‘Forgot Password’ link on the login page or contact the helpdesk: 8281883052 (WhatsApp) | ach@keralauniversity.ac.in.

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, University of Kerala

UG Programmes Under Kerala University FYUGP 2026

University of Kerala FYUGP 2026 covers 4-year UG programmes in Government, Aided, Self-Financing, and University Institute of Technology (UIT) colleges. B.Voc remains a 3-year programme. The jurisdiction covers Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Pathanamthitta districts. Students from Malappuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Wayanad districts.

What FYUGP means

Students admitted through 2026 join the FYUGP structure. You don't need to decide your pathway at admission — the choice is made in later years:

• Bachelor's Degree (3 years / 6 semesters) — exit after completing 133 credits. Equivalent to the old BA/BSc/BCom degree.
• Bachelor's (Honours) Degree (4 years / 8 semesters) — complete 177 credits including a project/dissertation. For students scoring below 75% in first 6 semesters who continue to 4th year.
• Bachelor's (Honours with Research) Degree (4 years / 8 semesters) — complete 177 credits with a mandatory research dissertation. Only for students who score 75% or more in the first 6 semesters. For research-oriented careers.

Kerala University FYUGP Programmes List

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27

Check the full list of Kerala University Courses

Kerala University FYUGP 2026 Seat Categories and Reservation

Reservation claims must be made in the online application and cannot be changed after submission.

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, University of Kerala 

In Self-Financing colleges, 50% of total seats are management quota. The remaining 50% (merit seats) are distributed as shown above. Fee concessions given by the Government do not apply to candidates under communal reservation admitted in Self-Financing colleges.

SC/ST candidates admitted on merit seats or reserved seats are fully exempt from fee payment in Government/Aided colleges — fees are claimed by the college from the SC/ST department.

Documents Required for Kerala University UG Admission 2026

Produce originals at the college on your joining date. Colleges verify originals and retain attested photocopies. No additional time is given for missing documents — admission is cancelled.

Source: FYUGP Prospectus 2026-27, University of Kerala