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Central University of Kerala - Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

LocationKasaragod (Kerala)
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NIRF Rank#151-200
Year of Establishment2000
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Updated on - Jan 09, 2024 04:15 PM IST

About Central University of Kerala

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 Highlights

Central University of Kerala Courses and Admission 2024

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

Course Name Average Fee Eligibility Criteria
MBA Rs 77,555 per yearBachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum 50% to 55% marks.
M.ScRs 17,880 per year
MSWRs 14,815 per year
MARs 14,815 per year 
M.ComRs 24,250 per year
M.P.HRs 17,880 per year
M.EdRs 14,815 per year
LLMRs 22,105 per year
BA Rs 10,030 per year 10 + 2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
PG Diploma Rs 10,850 to Rs 12,180 per yearGraduation in a relevant field with minimum 50% marks from a recognised institution.
PhD (Non Science)Rs 29,990 per yearMaster’s degree with 55% marks. 
PhD (Science)Rs 36,210 per year 

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. 
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MA
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedM.A. Hindi & Comparative Literature , M.A. English & Comparative Literature , M.A. Malayalam , M.A. Kannada , M.A. Economics
₹3,000Fees
6 MonthsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllCertificate in Life Skills
BA
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedB. A. International Relations
MBA
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedMBA , MBA (Tourism & Travel Management)
MSc
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedM.Sc. Chemistry , M.Sc. Yoga Therapy , M.Sc. Physics , M.Sc. Mathematics , M.Sc. Computer Science
LLM
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedLLM (Master of Law)
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllM.Phil. in Comparative Literature
MSW
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedMSW (Master of Social Work)
M.Com
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedM.Com
MPH
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedMPH

Central University of Kerala Placements

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

Course NameAcademic YearBatch StrengthNo. of Students PlacedMedian Salary of Placed GraduatesNo. of Students Selected for Higher Studies
2 Year PG Courses2021-22803 234Rs 478,000160
3 Year UG Courses2021-224400(Zero)44
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Central University of Kerala Cut Off

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. 

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Central University of Kerala Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

Campus Facilities

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Central University of Kerala Faculty

Central University of Kerala Scholarships

GenderMaleFemale
Total145314
OBC00
SC00
ST00
Muslim00
PWD00
Minority Community00
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Central University of Kerala Seat Reservation

Gender Male Female
General 7 0
OBC 13 0
SC 45 1
ST 0 0
Muslim 14 0
PWD 0 0
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Central University of Kerala Contact Details

College Location

  • addressSankalchand Patel Sahakar Vidyadham,Gandhinagar Ambaji Highway Link Road, Kamana Char Rasta,
  • emailregistrar@cukerala.ac.in
  • telephone0467-2309495
  • telephonewww.sspc.ac.in

Related Questions

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Shikha Kumari •  Jul-26-2023

Dear Student, The Central University of Kerala Cutoff 2023 has not been released yet. However, as per the previous year's cutoff, the closing rank for Biochemistry was 36. So, we can expect the Central University of Kerala Cutoff 2023 to be between 55 to 25. So, you cannot get admission to the Central University of Kerala with your score.

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Shikha Kumari •  Jul-18-2023

Dear Student, Central University of Kerala Cutoff for MSc Physics last year was 53. So, we can expect the Central University of Kerala cutoff 2023 for MSc Physics to be in between 50 to 60. Candidates need to complete BSc or an equivalent degree with Physics specialisation to be eligible for admission. The selection to the course is strictly based on the CUET entrance exam.