Kerala University BA Admissions 2025 - Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Seat Allotment

Abhik Das

Updated On: October 31, 2024 06:55 PM

Kerala University BA Admission 2025 will be conducted by the university in online mode. Get updates on application dates, eligibility, and more.

 

 

Kerala University BA Admissions

Kerala University BA Admission 2025: Kerala University has been awarded with an A++ grade by NAAC for its academic brilliance. This institution was incepted in 1937 and was christened as the University of Travancore. Kerala University imparts premium quality education through its 150 affiliated colleges, 16 faculties, and 41 departments of research and teaching. Admission to BA programmes is based on merit and is conducted through a Central Allotment Process (CAP).

According to past trends, the Kerala University BA Admission 2025 will tentatively held from May to July 2025 . The admission process begins with registration on the application portal of the university. The authorities share a brochure prior to releasing of application forms which contains information concerning the important dates, application process, and seat allotment.

Explore more about the Kerala University BA admission 2025 so that you pave the way for your academic journey without any hassle.

Read Here: Kerala University UG Admission 2025

Kerala University BA Admission 2025 Important Dates

The table below contains all the important dates related to Kerala University BA admissions 2025:

Events

Dates

Release Date of Kerala University UG Online Application Form

May

Last Date of Kerala University UG Online Application Form

June

Trial Allotment

June

Editing after Trial Allotment

June

First Allotment

June

Payment of Admission fee (only Online)

June

Second Allotment

June

College Joining

June

Third Allotment

June

College Joining

June

Commencement of Classes

July

Vacant Seats in Kerala University affiliated Colleges Release July

Admission Closes

August

Kerala University BA Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates willing to apply for admission into various BA courses must fulfil the eligibility criteria stated by the university. Course-wise eligibility conditions have been mentioned here in the following section:

Name of Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Method

Music

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

Qualifying exam marks + Marks in Music at the qualifying level (if opted for by the applicants at the +2 level) + Aptitude Test score

Arabic

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board/equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University. Must have studied Arabic at the Secondary/Higher Secondary level.

Or

Must be qualified  in BA Afzal-ul-Ulama preliminary course of 10+2 pattern which is recognized by University of Kerala

Qualifying exam marks + Marks in Arabic at the qualifying level (Optional Language)+ Marks in Second Language at the 10+2 level (50%)

Tamil/Sanskrit/Hindi/Malayalam

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

Qualifying exam marks + Marks in Tamil/Sanskrit/Hindi/Malayalam at the qualifying level (Optional Language)+ Marks in Second Language at the 10+2 level (50%)

English Language & Literature/English

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

  • Gen - 70%
  • SC - 60%
  • ST - 55%

Qualifying exam marks/equivalent (1200) + (Percentage of marks secured in General English)+ 10% weightage of marks obtained in optional English component.

Philosophy

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

Qualifying exam marks + Marks secured in Philosophy at the qualifying level (optional subject)

Islamic History

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

Qualifying exam marks +Islamic History marks in 10+2

Sociology

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

Qualifying exam marks + Sociology marks in 10+2

Political Science

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

Qualifying exam marks + Political Science marks in 10+2

Economics

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

Qualifying exam marks + Economics marks in 10+2

History

Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognised Board (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Kerala University)

Qualifying exam marks + History marks in 10+2 (+ 25 marks weightage for each paper in History)

Islamic History

Candidates must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an equivalent examination accepted by the university

Aggregate marks scored in Higher Secondary + marks scored in Islamic History

BA Journalism and Mass Communication

Must be qualified in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an equivalent examination accepted by the university

Marks scored in HSE + 10% of the marks scored for Journalism as weightage (applicable for candidates who have studied
Journalism as the subject at the +2 level)

BA Economics and Media Studies

Total marks in Higher Secondary + Marks obtained in Economics or Journalism (whichever is higher) + a weightage of 15% of the average marks of Economics and Journalism (if the candidate studied both these subjects in HSE level)

BA English and Media Studies

Marks secured in HSE + Marks for General English or Journalism (whichever is higher) + a weightage of 15% of the average marks of General English and Journalism (if the candidate studied both these subjects in HSE level)

BA Economics and Mathematics

Total marks in Higher Secondary + Marks for Economics or Mathematics (whichever is higher) + a weightage of 15% of the average marks of Economics and Mathematics (if the candidate studied both these subjects in HSE level)












Kerala University BA Application Form 2025

The application form for Kerala University BA Admission 2025 will be made available for the aspirants on the official website of the university. Candidates who want to take admission into any of the BA specializations offered at Kerala University must apply through this official website. Candidates are advised to go through the detailed eligibility criteria first to avoid being snubbed by the officials. The detailed application process for BA admissions at Kerala University is given below –

Step 1: Generating Application Number and Password

In the first stage, candidates need to visit the website and generate an application number and password by providing the necessary details like name, DOB, exam board, register number, gender, year of passing etc. On the successful completion of registration, the candidates will receive an application number and password. Candidates will have to use this application number and password to complete the next stage of the application process.

Step 2: Log in

Candidates need to log in with the system-generated application number and password. They are advised to read the application instructions and then proceed with the application process.

Step 3: Candidate Profile Registration

The first stage of the online application process is creating Candidate Profile Registration. To do that, interested Kerala University BA candidates need to visit the website and enter the required basic details like name, gender, category, father’s name, date of birth, email address, religion, caste, etc.

Step 4: Academic Profile Registration

The applicants have to enter the academic qualification details at this stage. Information like board of study, passing year, examination register number, type of examination, number of appearances, mark details etc. must be entered carefully.

Step 5: Add and Change

Selection of course/college is to be done in this step. A candidate is allowed to add upto 20 options. Ensure the same selection is added to the list of Add Option. The preference number and the selected options indicate a candidate’s priority of options. Hence, each entry must be done with utmost care.

Step 6: Fee Payment

Click on the Pay Online tab and pay the registration fee through online payment options. On the completion of payment, an online payment receipt will be generated which must be stored for submitting to the college during admission.

Step 7: Photo and Signature Upload

In this step, candidates have to upload their signatures and photo as per the size and format specifications mentioned by the university. While uploading the photo, ensure it is clear and clicked against a light background.

Step 8: Verification of Application form

The applicants have to verify all the details they have mentioned in the application form before the final submission. If the applicants find some wrong or misleading information which might creep into the application form accidentally, they must correct the same. In this regard, they can use the ‘Preview and Verify Completed Application’ option.

Step 9: Receive Print Out of Application Form

The registration process will be completed by taking the printout of the Kerala University BA application form. This can be done by clicking on the Print Completed Application option.

Step 10: Change Password

Candidates will have to mandatorily change the password during their next login session.

Also Read : How to Choose a Right Specilization in BA after Class 12th ?

Kerala University BA Admission Application Form Fee 2025

Kerala University Application Fee for BA admission 2025 can be paid through online mode only. The application fee amount is given in the table below:

Category of Applicants

Application Fee Amount (In INR)

Gen/SEBC

INR 600/-

SC/ST

INR 350/-

Note: The applicants must note that their application fee will not be accepted if they do not submit the Kerala University BA admission application fee.

Documents Required for Kerala University BA Admission 2025

Check the list of documents that will be required at the time of Kerala University BA admission for the academic year 2025:

  • Printout copy of the completed online application
  • Original fee receipt
  • Allotment Memo
  • DOB proof Certificate
  • Course and Conduct Certificate
  • Transfer/Migration Certificate
  • Original mark list/certificate of the qualifying exam
  • Other eligibility certificates (as required)
  • Other reservation certificates (as required)

University Admission Fee Details

The below table shows the Board-wise University admission fee for candidates:

University Admission Fees (Only through Online Mode)

HSC/VHSC/CBSE/ICSE

NIOS/Other State Board Candidates

SC/ST : Rs. 930/-

SC/ST : Rs. 720/-

Others: Rs. 1850/-

Others Rs. 1640/-

Read Here: BA Admission 2025


Kerala University BA Seat Allotment 2025

The admission process in the BA specializations offered at Kerala University is an online centralized allotment process which is conducted in multiple rounds. The University also conducts a trial allotment round to acclimatize the candidates with the entire seat allotment process. The candidates are not offered guaranteed seats through the trial seat allotment round.

BA First Level Seat Allotment 2025

The University had released the first level seat allotment instructions on June 13, 2025. The last date to pay the first allotment fee was June 17, 2025. Admission is scheduled on June 18, 2025.

Also, the second level seat allotment date has been announced as June 18, 2025.

Candidates can now look forward to the second round of seat allotments that will be released shortly.

The following steps will help a candidate in checking their allotment and proceed with it:

  • To proceed with the allotment, the candidate must log in to their profile on the official website.
  • Then select the latest ‘Allotment’ option made available on the web page.
  • All those who received an allotment are to pay the University fee irrespective of their desire to opt for further allotments. This ensures that they will be considered for future allotments
  • Those candidates who have been alloted seats may choose to proceed with the current allotment by paying the dedicated fees before the stipulated date and time.
  • Once the transaction has been processed, candidates should ensure that ‘Transaction Success’ receipt appears and take copies of it for future reference.
  • Candidates need not appear at the allotted institution at this stage of allotment.
  • A candidate may apply for a higher option than the seat allotted to him in a particular round of allotment.
  • If a higher option is provided by the University to a candidate who applied for it, they must  proceed with it on or before the stipulated date
  • Every candidate who obtains admission must have an APAAR ID mandatorily. Therefore, candidates are advised to create an APAAR ID well in advance before the date of admission that will be informed to them. The ID can be generated from www.abc.gov.in

Note: Those candidates who do not remit the fee within the stipulated time period, their allocation will be cancelled and will not be considered for further allocations.

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