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

Central University of Kerala admission is given based on CUET score. CU Kerala MBA admission requires students to qualify for CMAT, CAT or KMAT. To apply for PhD admission at CU Kerala, it is mandatory to clear UGC/ CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, GATE and related exams. Along with the entrance exams, each Central University of Kerala course has its own set of eligibility criteria that students must fulfil.

The eligibility criteria for some of the top CU Kerala course admission is given below:

CU Kerala Eligibility Criteria

Appearing for the CUET is compulsory for all UG and PG courses admission at Central University of Kerala. The CUET application process can be completed online. The steps to follow for are mentioned below:

• Visit the CUET official website cuet.samarth.ac.in.
• Click on New Registration and enter name, email address and mobile number to sign up.
• Now using the same credentials, login into your account.
• The application form will appear on the screen.
• Fill in all the details and upload photograph and signature. Students are also asked about the program applied for and choice of University (up to 3).
• Pay the CUET fees and save the confirmation form for future reference.

Central University of Kerala UG admission is offered in BA in International Relations course only. UG Admission at University of Kerala requires candidates to qualify for the CUET. They must also register for the course by visiting the CU Kerala online UG admission portal cukeralacuet.samarth.edu.in. After shortlisting the applicants based on their CUET scores, they will be called for counselling. After the declaration of final merit lists candidates are to seek Central University of Kerala admission on notified date and time.

Central University of Kerala PG admissions are based on  CUET scores. There are 25+ PG courses offered by CU Kerala. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution for admission in PG courses. CU Kerala PG admission process involves the following steps:

• Register for CUET PG and appear for it on the scheduled date. 
• Once the students make it to the merit list, the university will notify them for a counselling session.  
• After all the counselling sessions are over, CU Kerala PG merit list will be uploaded on the official website. 
• Selected candidates must seek admission on the scheduled date by presenting original academic certificates and fulfilling the course-wise requirements.
• The last step is to pay Central University of Kerala PG admission fee. 

Central University of Kerala MBA admission are offered to students having a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university under 10 + 2 + 3 system in any discipline with 50% marks. The admission will be based on a CU Kerala entrance examination/ CAT/ CMAT/ KMAT (Kerala) followed by group discussion or personal interview as decided by the admission committee. Central University of Kerala MBA admission involves the following steps:

• Register for CU Kerala entrance exam by entering CAT/ CMAT/ KMAT scores.
• Attend the PI or GD if shortlisted for admission.
• Check the final merit list on Central University of Kerala official website.
•  Seek for admission on the given date and time if selected. 
• Complete the admission procedures and pay the fee to confirm the seat.

Central University of kerala PhD courses are available only for those candidates with a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) under UGC/ CSIR NET, clear any relevant national/ state level exams like NET, SLET, GATE, or engaged at research projects under any government organisation. For engineering courses GATE qualification is mandatory. All eligible candidates are to present their research proposal in front of the respective Departmental Research Committee (DRC). After the final selection candidates are to seek admission on the scheduled date and time.

Some important points to keep in mind for Central University of Kerala PhD admission are:

• The decision taken by the DRC will be final. 
• The DRC will also be responsible for allotting supervisors to students based on vacancy and research areas. 
• Candidates holding an equivalent master’s degree will also be considered for CU Kerala PhD admission.
• There will be a 5% relaxation of marks in qualifying exams for students belonging to reserved categories.
• Candidates awaiting their final semester results can also apply. In such cases, they must provide the previous year’s marksheet.

Candidates must provide proof of their academic eligibility to secure admission at Central University of Kerala. They must also submit valid ID proofs and documents in case of reserved categories. Some important list of documents for CU Kerala admission are mentioned below:

• Valid identity proof (Aadhaar card/ PAN card). Must be self attested.
• Self attested copy of CAT/ CMAT/ KMAT scorecard in case of MBA admission.
• Self attested copies of all academic certificates/ marksheets. 
• Appearing certificate from the head of the institution in case, the qualifying exam results are not out.
• Self attested copy of caste certificate (in case of SC/ ST/ OBC- NCL). EWS candidates must present their updated family income certificate.
• Passport size photograph.
• Migration certificate from the institution last attended.