Kerala University Admission 2024 - Dates, Form, Online Process, Fees

Kerala University admissions are done both on the basis of entrance exams as well as on the basis of merit. Admissions at Kerala University for the available courses are done under the choice-based credit and semester (CBCS) system. A rank list is prepared thereafter based on which seats are allotted. There is no centralised allotment for management quota. Candidates should contact the colleges to take admission and submit the printout of the application form to the respective colleges. The registration for the same will start after the registration for online centralised admission closes. The Kerala University CSS admission to CSS (Credit and Semester System) courses i.e. PG courses like M.Tech, MBA, M.Phil, M.Sc, MA, MSW and others offered at Kerala University is done on the basis of the marks obtained in the entrance test.

Kerala University Categorisation of Seats

Kerala University Reservation of Seats in Aided Colleges

Kerala University Reservation of Seats in Government Colleges / UIT’s

Kerala University Reservation of Seats in Self-Financing Colleges (50% seats- Management Quota)

Kerala University Application Process 2023

• Candidates applying for Kerala University admission need to register online by visiting admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in. Candidates must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with the registration and must not press the “back” button during the process of registration.
• Candidates then need to generate their application number and password by providing details like exam board, register number, year of passing, name, date of birth, gender and email id. 
• They will then receive a unique application number and password. Initially, the date of birth will be the default password in the format dd/mm/yyyy which must be changed at the end of the registration process.
• Candidate must log in with the application number and password generated to complete the University of Kerala registration process. The Kerala University registration process is explained below.

Kerala University Online Registration Process 2023

Kerala University Online Centralised Allotment Process 2023

• Step 1: Trial allotment allows the candidate to analyse the chances of admission at University of Kerala. Candidate must note that trial allotment does not guarantee admission. This allotment takes place after the registration process is complete.
• Step 2: After the trial allotment is released and the candidates revised their options, the first allotment will be published on the Kerala University official website. Shortlisted candidates need to compulsorily pay the university fee at this stage to confirm their admission.
• Step 3: Candidates must pay the Kerala University admission fee only through the online portal available on the allotment page of the official website. A copy of the same should be kept by the student for future reference.
• Step 4: Candidates after paying the fee need to cancel all the options if satisfied with the one allotted. Those who want to consider other options can cancel or activate them only within the “allotted” list. No new college can be added at this stage.
• Step 5: The second allotment will be the same as that of the first allotment process.
• Step 6: After the second allotment, candidates need to log in to their homepage using their Kerala University application number and password for downloading the memo. The allotment memo has to be produced before the principal at the time of admission. It will contain the candidate’s personal details, the college, the programme to which the candidate is allotted and the date of reporting to the college for taking admission. Keep a copy of the same as well.
• Step 7: Post Allotment Activities:
  • Reporting to the college
  • Payment of respective college admission fee
  • Document verification
  • Cancellation of higher options after joining a college
• Step 8: Candidates during the allotment need to pay the Kerala university fee, cancel the higher options, download the allotment memo, pay the college fees and get their documents verified.
• Step 9: Candidates are given temporary admission during the second allotment. They will get an extended time to pay the University of Kerala fees. The fees must be cleared before the next allotment list is released.

Documents Required for Kerala University Admission

• Print out the completed online application.
• Registration fee original fee receipt.
• Admission fee original fee receipt
• Allotment Memo (admission through centralised allotment/spot allotment) OR letter duly signed by the Registrar in case of candidates who get admission through special order.
• Original mark list/certificate of the qualifying examination.
• Birth Certificate.
• TC from the institution last attended.
• Course & Conduct Certificate.
• Migration Certificate from the board/university last studied.
• Course Cancellation memo from the university last attended.
• Certificates from the village officer namely “The applicant belonging to Anthyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority House Hold (PHH) category” or “The income or assets certificate for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in General Category” for candidates under EWS category.
• Caste/Community Certificate for candidates under Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes quota.
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in the case of SEBC candidates, OEC candidates claiming vacant SC/ST seats.
• Certificate in the case of OEC candidates claiming fee concession.
• Community Certificate and Income Certificate in the case of candidates eligible for OEC educational assistance
• Original Marksheet. 
• Eligibility Certificate from the University of Kerala in case of candidates who have passed qualifying examination other than HSE/ VHSE conducted by the Government of Kerala or the examination conducted by CBSE (AISSCE) and ISCE.
• Transgender identity card issued by the State Government, if applicable.
• Undertaking from the students as per the provisions of the anti-ragging verdict by the Supreme Court of India.
• Any other relevant certificate for any claim made in the application.

Kerala University UG admissions to first-degree programmes under CBCS system and career-related first degree programmes in government/aided/ self financing affiliated colleges and centers of the university are done either on the basis of merit or on the basis of entrance exams or assessment tests. Admissions offered to first-degree programmes under CBCS system at Kerala University to the affiliated arts and science colleges are done on the basis of online centralised allotment.

What is Online Centralised Allotment?

The Kerala University online centralised allotment offers candidates the opportunity to gain admission to any of the university's colleges/centers and to any of the programmes of their choice based on merit. The university will not conduct online centralised allotment for the following first-degree programmes/courses. All programmes for which entrance test and aptitude tests are conducted for admission, like BFA, BPEd, BA Music & BPA programme

Kerala University UG Admission Process 2023

University of Kerala admissions are done either through online centralised allotment or by applying directly to the colleges concerned. Candidates need to fill the eligibility criteria first and foremost. The marks obtained at 10+2 are the basic criteria for admission to the first-degree programmes (FDPs) under the centralised allotment system.

• Any candidate who wishes to take admission to University of Kerala for the first-degree programme must register online before the registration deadline. 
• Candidates need to register using a valid email id and phone number. They must be very attentive while entering the details as the contact details will be used by the university to communicate the admission-related information.
• Candidates then need to fill up the Kerala University application form using their email id and password. 
• After attaching the required documents, candidates need to pay the Kerala University application fee.
• Paying the application fee will mark the end of the Kerala University application process.
• Candidates will be evaluated based on the marks scored in 10+2/ higher secondary level.
• Allotted candidates then need to pay the Kerala University admission fee and keep a copy of their payment receipt.
• Candidates have only five chances to edit their application using OTP. After the five chances, they can use the link “FORUM” given in the student profile.
• After registration, candidates will have to undergo a trial allotment session, first allotment and so on.

Admission without the centralised allotment:

For admission to Kerala University courses on the basis of entrance exam/aptitude test candidates must also register online before the closure of registration. Following registration, the printout of the Kerala University application form must be submitted directly to the respective colleges. Students will be chosen based on an aptitude test administered at the college level or an entrance exam administered at the state/national level. Candidates who pass the entrance examination and wish to take admission to Kerala University in the current academic year will be able to register online once the results are published. They will be taken into account in subsequent allotments.

Kerala University UG Courses Registration Fee 2023

Kerala University UG Admission Age Limit 2023

Kerala University PG admissions are offered on the basis of grade/marks obtained in the qualifying examination except for courses like MBA, MCA, MAHRM, MPE, MSW, MFA, MTTM and MASLP. Remaining PG courses admissions 2023, in arts and science colleges affiliated with Kerala University, will be done through online centralised allotment. The marks/grade secured at the degree level will be the basic criteria for admission to these Kerala University PG courses.

Kerala University Courses Registration Fee 2023 for PG Courses

Kerala University PG Admission Process 2023

• Any candidate who wishes to take admission to University of Kerala for the PG programme must register online before the registration deadline. 
• Candidates need to register using a valid email id and phone number. They must be very attentive while entering the details as the contact details will be used by the university to communicate the admission-related information.
• Candidates then need to fill up the Kerala University application form using their email id and password. 
• After attaching the required documents, candidates need to pay the Kerala University application fee.
• Paying the application fee will mark the end of the Kerala University application process.
• Candidates will be evaluated based on the marks scored in the corresponding degree examination under the 10+2+3 pattern.  Candidate must also pass the exam with the core course and complementary course/with one main subject and two subsidiary subjects from any of the universities in Kerala or of any other university recognised by the University of Kerala,
• Allotted candidates then need to pay the Kerala University admission fee and keep a copy of their payment receipt.
• Candidates have only ten chances to edit their applications using OTP. After the ten chances, they can use the link “FORUM” given in the student profile.
• After registration, candidates will have to undergo a trial allotment session, first allotment and so on.

Candidates who have applied, appeared and qualified for GATE 2023 are eligible for direct Kerala University M.Tech admission. The candidate needs to follow the registration process as well as the University of Kerala application process. Only the candidate needs to attach their GATE score card while filling out the Kerala University M.Tech application form and submitting the same at the time of document verification.

Kerala University M.Tech Application Process 2023

• Interested candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set for Kerala University M.Tech admission.
• Candidates need to visit the GOAPS portal and register themselves for GATE 2023 entrance exam with the necessary information.
• After the registration is done, candidates need to fill up the GATE 2023 application form, attach the documents, and upload a recent photo and signature.
• Pay the GATE 2023 registration fee of Rs 850 for female/ SC / ST / PwD category candidates and Rs 1700 for others.
• They then need to preview the filled application form and submit it.
• Candidates must make note of their application number, and registration id and keep a copy of their filled application form and application fee receipt for future reference.
• After qualifying in GATE 2023, candidates must appear in the counselling process conducted by the university and meet the minimum Kerala University GATE cutoff.
• After that, they must appear at the designated college, get their documents verified and pay the course fees to ensure their admission to Kerala University.

Kerala University CSS admission to M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA, MSW, LLM, M.Ed (Education), M.Com, M.L.I.Sc courses are offered on the basis of entrance exams. Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria prior to admission. Candidates who clear the entrance exam must submit the necessary documents to the college of their choice at the time of the interview. The documents will be then verified by the respective colleges and admission will be granted. Trivandrum, Ernakulam and Kozhikkode in Kerala are the centres of the entrance examination. There will be two types of reservations for candidates here. They are mandatory reservation and special reservation

Kerala University Categorisation of Seats

Kerala University Mandatory Reservation of Seats

Kerala University CSS Admission Process 2023

• Candidates must visit the official website of Kerala University i.e. admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in. A candidate can apply for a maximum of three courses through a single registration.
• Candidates must keep a copy of their registration form along with the submitted documents, Candidates must submit the same to the respective departments at the time of admission.
• They then, need to pay the Kerala University registration fee which is to be paid in online mode only.
• Then, they should log onto the candidate’s page using their application number generated at the time of registration and password (date of birth is the default password).
• Candidates then need to enter the fee details and download the Kerala University CSS application from the candidate’s page.
• Candidates must then download the hall ticket before the date of the entrance examination. 
• After entering the details of the registration fee remittance, the candidate can proceed to the next stage of the Kerala University application process.

Kerala University CSS Application Process 2023

• Step 1: Register by visiting the home page of CSS admissions 2023.
• Step 2: Enter personal details, qualifying exams and options for various programmes.
• Step 3: Pay the  Kerala University application fee.
• Step 4: Upload photo and signature.
• Step 5: Self-verify the application form
• Step 6: Print out the application form.

After the candidates appeared for the entrance examination and the results are out, a merit list will be released based on which the candidates will be shortlisted. Those candidates then need to report to the respective Kerala University department along with admission memo, transfer certificate, mark sheet, eligibility certificate and birth certificate. Then, they need to get their documents verified and pay the Kerala University admission fees. Thus, marking the end of the University of Kerala CSS admission process.

Kerala University CSS Entrance Examination Highlights 2023

Kerala University CSS Registration Fee 2023