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

LocationKasaragod (Kerala)
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NIRF Rank#151-200
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Updated on - Mar 10, 2025 11:22 AM 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. 

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Central University of Kerala Latest Updates

March 11, 2025

Public Notice of Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) Admission-2025 - Public notice regarding the admission process for the Integrated Teacher Education Programme for the year 2025.

March 05, 2025

General Queries/Grievances - For any queries or grievances, please send an email to admissions@cukerala.ac.in with your CUET Application No, Name, DOB (as per 10th Std) and Email ID.

March 05, 2025

Correction of DOB & Email ID - In case of errors in filling the Date of Birth (DOB) & Email ID, students should send an email to admissions@cukerala.ac.in with their CUET Roll No, Name, DOB (as per 10th Std) and Email ID.

March 05, 2025

Inter-Departmental Academic Competition - PRERANA 2025 - An Inter-Departmental Academic Competition named PRERANA 2025 is scheduled for upcoming dates.

March 03, 2025

'Urja 2025': School of Education Emerges Champion - Highlighting the achievements and accolades of the School of Education in the recent cultural event 'Urja 2025'.

February 27, 2025

Two-Day National Seminar on 'Quantum Scale to Cosmic Structures' - A national seminar focusing on advancements in the field of quantum physics and its implications for cosmic structures.

February 27, 2025

Two-Day National Seminar on 'Quantum Scale to Cosmic Structures' - The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is organizing a National Seminar on Drugs and Biologics: Discovery, Development and Clinical Evaluation on 24 & 25 March 2025.

February 19, 2025

Spot Quotation Notice - Procurement & Installation of Curtains at Department of Mathematics - The university has issued a notice regarding the procurement and installation of curtains at the Department of Mathematics.

February 17, 2025

Public Notice of Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) Admission-2025 - Applications are invited for the Junior Research Fellow Positions in the DST Sponsored Indo-Russian Project.

February 17, 2025

National Seminar on Transforming Indian Education - Department of Education Organizes Two-Day National Seminar On 'TRANSFORMING INDIAN EDUCATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE LIVING SYSTEM: ENVISIONINGS AND STRATEGIES'.

February 17, 2025

VAJRA 2.o International Seminar - VAJRA 2.o International Seminar on '21st Century Collection Based Natural History'.

February 07, 2025

Extended Last Date for Online Applications - The last date for receipt of online applications through the Convocation Portal for the 8th convocation has been extended to 15-02-2025. (Event Date: 2025-02-15)

February 07, 2025

CUK Hosts International Conference on Health Systems - Central University of Kerala will host an international conference focused on health systems strengthening and learnings from the past.

February 06, 2025

Demography, Economy, and Technological Advancements Seminar - A seminar discussing demography, economy, and technological advancements as keys to India's strategic autonomy is scheduled.

February 05, 2025

CUET (PG) - 2025 Registration Window Extended - The registration window for CUET (PG) - 2025 has been extended until 8th February 2025, closing at 11:50 PM. (Event Date: 2025-02-08)

February 03, 2025

Tender Documents Uploaded for 8th Convocation - The university has uploaded tender documents in CPP Portal Tender Ref. No. CUK/ENGG/013/2024-25 for construction of Pandal and allied works for the 8th convocation.

February 03, 2025

Distinguished Lecture Sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs - A distinguished lecture sponsored by the Public Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs is scheduled to take place.

February 03, 2025

National Workshop on Kannada Literature - The Department of Kannada, Central University of Kerala, organized a one-day National Workshop on the screening and discussion of Ferdinand Kittel and Hermann Gundert.

January 29, 2025

National Seminar on Recent Trends in Plant Science - A national seminar on recent trends in plant science was held at the Central University of Kerala.

January 28, 2025

Applications Invited for Junior Research Associate Positions - Applications are invited for the Junior Research Associate Positions in the DST Sponsored Indo-Russian Project.

January 28, 2025

Satva'25: National Level Management Fest Begins - The national level management fest, Satva'25, has commenced at the Central University of Kerala.

January 27, 2025

Tender Documents Uploaded for Manpower and Security Outsourcing - The university has uploaded tender documents on the GeM portal regarding manpower outsourcing and security personnel outsourcing at Cukerala. Interested firms may visit the GeM Portal for bid Nos. GEM/2025/B/5875047 and GEM/2025/B/5873495.

January 25, 2025

Examination Fee Structure - The examination fee structure for the academic year has been updated. Click Here To Download Examination Fee Structure.

January 25, 2025

Fee Structure for Life Skills Education Programme - The fee structure for the Life Skills Education Programme has been released. Click Here To Download Fee structure Life Skills Education.

Top Courses at Central University of Kerala

Course NameApply NowFeesShort Eligibility
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, valid score in CAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT or any other national-level management entrance exam
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum of 50% aggregate marks
M.Sc. (Master of Science)Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university, minimum of 50% aggregate marks
M.A. (Master of Arts)Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university, Minimum of 50% marks, Entrance exam (if applicable)
Post Graduate Diploma₹9,000Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university
M.Com. (Master of Commerce)Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field, minimum of 50% aggregate marks
Certificate₹3,00010+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate percentage as specified by the university, specific subject requirements
M.Ed. (Master of Education)Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent, Minimum 55% aggregate marks, Qualifying entrance examination
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)Postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, UGC-NET examination or any other national level eligibility test, valid fellowship from recognized agencies such as UGC/CSIR/ICSSR/ICPR.
LL.M. (Master of Law)Bachelor's degree in Law, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, pass the university's entrance exam
Master of Social WorkBachelor's degree in Social Work or any related field, Bachelor's degree in any other discipline, Minimum of 50% aggregate marks, Relevant work experience in the social work sector, Valid score in the entrance exam.
M.P.H. (Master of Public Health)Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, background in health sciences, social sciences, or related fields.

Central University of Kerala Courses and Admission 2025

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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MBA
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedMBA , MBA (Tourism & Travel Management)
BA
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedB. A. International Relations
MSc
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedM.Sc. Chemistry , M.Sc. Yoga Therapy , M.Sc. Physics , M.Sc. Mathematics , M.Sc. Computer Science
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
₹9,000Fees
1 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllPG Diploma in Hindi (Mass communication and media writing) , PG Diploma in Hindi (Hindi Translation & Office procedure) , PG Diploma in Yoga , PG Diploma in NRI Laws , PG Diploma in Life Skills Education
M.Com
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedM.Com
₹3,000Fees
6 MonthsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllCertificate in Life Skills
M.Ed
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedM.Ed. (Master of Education)
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllM.Phil. in Comparative Literature
LLM
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedLLM (Master of Law)
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Central University of Kerala Highlights

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

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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.

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