Central University of Kerala - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

Central University of Kerala came into existence in 2009 under the Central Universities Act 2009 (Parliament Act No. 25 of 2009). Approved by UGC and graded A by NAAC, the university has also been ranked fifth in the academic and research excellence category and first among the south Indian states. In a recent study conducted as part of the Top 20 Outlook-ICARE Ranking, CU Kerala is ranked 11th. 

Currently, there are 12 schools and 27 departments at CU Kerala offering around 50 courses in different levels of study. Central University of Kerala courses include MBA, BA, M.Sc, MSW, MA, M.Com, M.P.H, PhD, and so on. To talk of CU Kerala fee structure, on average, it ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 70,000 per year. Central University of Kerala course admissions vary across disciplines and departments. 

Central University of Kerala campus is located at Periye, Kasaragod and spread across 310 acres of land allotted by the Government of Kerala in 2012. The university consists of all important facilities like a library, placement cell, hostels, healthcare, etc. CU Kerala has also signed MoUs and collaborated with a number of foreign universities. 

Central University of Kerala courses are categorised into undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. CU Kerala courses list are spread across disciplines like engineering, law, humanities, management, sciences, commerce, etc. Central University of Kerala UG courses include only one programme, BA in International Relations. Other than that all courses are offered at the postgraduate level. A glimpse of the Central University of Kerala courses along with their fees and eligibility criteria is given below:

CU Kerala Courses and Fees

Central University of Kerala admissions are based on entrance exams and interviews. For UG and PG courses, candidates must have a CUET score. For Phd admission, candidates must have a UGC/ CSIR NET (including JRF), GATE, SLET, or related exam score. A brief overview of CU Kerala admission to different programmes is given below:

• Central University of Kerala UG Admission: Register for CUET. Apply online for CU Kerala UG admission. Attend the counselling session. Post selection, seek admission on the scheduled date and time.
• Central University of Kerala PG Admission: Having a CUET score is mandatory to apply for CU Kerala PG admission. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their CUET scores and called for counselling. After the declaration of final merit lists, candidates are to seek admission on the given date and time. 
• Central University of Kerala PhD Admission: Only those candidates with a UGC/ CSIR NET (including JRF), GATE, SLET, or related exam qualification can apply for PhD at CU Kerala. The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview or viva after which the final selection is done.
• Central University of Kerala MBA Admission: MBA applicants must appear for CU Kerala entrance examination or have a CAT/ CMAT/ KMAT (Kerala) score. The final merit list will be prepared after the group discussion or personal interview. 

Central University of Kerala cut off lists are uploaded on the official website every year. They are prepared based on the admission scores for each course. Hence, aspiring students can refer to the previous year’s cut off lists to gather insights regarding the expected score for the current year. All the information regarding the Central University of Kerala cut off for every programme is available on the official university website. 

Central University of Kerala placement cell is responsible for organising campus recruitments and training programmes for students. The cell consists of professors who are representatives from each department. All of them work together to provide the best employment opportunities for graduating students. The NIRF report 2023 states that the highest median salary of CU Kerala placement was Rs 478,000. Along with that, as many as 180 students secured seats for higher education and research in top institutions. 

CU Kerala Placements and Salaries