Do Calicut University offer scholarships?

Calicut University offers central sector scholarships from MHRD, UGC and other agencies for students in all of its departments. Some of the popular Calicut University scholarships are Central Sector Scholarship to students with 55% or above on their prior qualifying exam, State Merit Scholarship from Kerala government to students with 75% or above grade, Jilla Merit Award Scheme for SC/ST studuents with 70% or above on their prior qualifying exam, Suvarna Jubilee Award to SC/ST students with outstanding marks in their previous qualifying exams and obtained a minimum grade point average of 60%, Scholarships for Students with Disabilities, Minority-Student Scholarships. Dr. P.K. Aruna Endowment Award for Academic Excellence is presented to the dissertation student with the highest score for pursuing M.Phil. and PhD degrees.

How can I pay my fees at Calicut University?

Calicut University fees can be paid through the Calicut University Instant Web Payment System(CUIWPS) by selecting the desired choice of payment. Payments can be done in multiple modes like State Bank online payment, payment gateways, Akshaya centres & friends Janasevana Kendram, and post office.

Is there any relaxation available for reserved category students at the time of Calicut University admissions?

Yes, relaxation is available for reserved category students at the time of admission for all the Calicut University courses. The seat reservation for Calicut University and its affiliated government colleges is 50% for open merit quota, 20% for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 5% for Scheduled Tribes and 15% for Scheduled Caste students.

What is the Calicut University UGCAP eligibility criteria?

UGCAP is the centralised admission process carried out by Calicut University for admission in UG courses. All candidates who have qualified for the HSE and VHSE of the Government of Kerala under the ‘SAY’ scheme and compartmental examination of CBSE are also eligible for admission to first-year undergraduate programmes in the same academic year. Apart from HSE / VHSE of the Kerala State Board and all regular higher secondary examinations conducted by other state boards, AISSCE (Class 12) of CBSE, ISCE and NIOS board candidates who have passed the course with a minimum of five subjects, including English is also eligible for admission in Calicut University. The candidates possessing a certificate with “Eligible for Higher Studies” issued by the Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority are also eligible for admission in Humanities and Commerce programmes.

Does Calicut University offer distance education courses?

Yes, Calicut University has a separate department for distance education. Some of the popular distance education courses offered at Calicut University are BA Arabic, BA English, BA Hindi, BA Malayalam, BA History, BA Economics, BA Political Science, BA Sociology, and B.Com.

Which students are not eligible for admission in Calicut University?

A PwD applicant is not eligible for admission to the Geology course. The blind students are not eligible for admission in science subjects involving practicals, except B.Sc computer science, IT and BCA. Deaf and difficulty hearing students are not eligible for reservation in science subjects involving practical except B.Sc computer science/IT/BCA, B.Sc Mathematics, B.Sc Plant Science, B.Sc Hotel Management and Catering Science & B.Sc Hotel Management and Culinary Arts.

How to apply for PG courses at Calicut University 2023?

In the first step, candidates shall visit the Calicut University admission website and complete the registration in the following three steps. Candidates applying for PGCAP need to provide their mobile number, and complete the mobile number verification using the OTP received in the number. Once the mobile number is verified using OTP, candidates need to create a CAP ID by providing the basic details. After the successful submission of the details, a CAP ID and password will be sent to the registered mobile number. With the CAP ID and password received in the registered mobile number, the candidate can log in and fill the registration page by providing the required data. Next, the candidate needs to click on the " Finalise & Proceed to Payment " button and make a payment.

How many departments does Calicut University have?

Calicut University have a total of 34 departments. Some of them are Arabic, Botany, Biotechnology, Women Studies, Chemistry, Commerce and Management Studies, Computer Science, Education, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Mass Communication and Journalism, Life Science, Library and Information Science, Malayalam and Kerala Studies, Mathematics, Nanoscience and Technology, Philosophy, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Russian and Comparative Literature, Sanskrit, Folklore Studies, Statistics, Zoology, Environmental Science, Geology, Sociology and Law.

How many colleges are affiliated to Calicut University?

Calicut University has 406 affiliated colleges. Of the 406 affiliated colleges, 107 are located in Kozhikode District, 78 in Thrissur District, 126 in Malappuram District, 78 in Palakkad District and 17 in Wayanad District. University of Calicut has two off-campus centres- Dr John Matthai Centre or JMC, a centre for teaching and research in economics at Thrissur and ITSR, a centre specifically for tribal empowerment, located in the Western Ghats, Wayanad. Besides these two centres, there are self-financing centres.

CUCAT is the entrance exam conducted by Calicut University for admission in PG, 5-year Integrated PG, B.P.Ed, LLM with double specialisation courses offered in the Calicut University teaching departments, university centres, self-financing centres and affiliated colleges. Calicut University offers admission to a total of 49 courses through CUCAT. The online registration fee for admission in PG/Integrated PG /BPEd programmes through CUCAT is Rs 550 for general and Rs 240 for SC/ST students. In case of LLM admission, the fee is Rs 750 for general and Rs 350 for SC/ST students. Candidates need to pay Rs 80 for each additional programme applied.

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