CU Kerala Admission 2026

Central University of Kerala
Kasargod, Kerala · CU Kerala · Estd. 2009
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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Central University of Kerala admissions for 2026-27 will be through CUET UG, CUET PG and CUET PhD. CUET UG 2026 expected April-May, CUET PG March-April. Check cukerala.ac.in and nta.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Central University of Kerala

Central University of Kerala (CUK), established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act 2009, is one of 15 new Central Universities created by the Government of India in that year. Located at Tejaswini Hills, Periye in Kasaragod district, the university aims to provide higher education and research opportunities to the people of Kerala under the central government framework.

The university has 25 departments organised into schools of Education, Languages and Comparative Literature, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Business Studies, Information Sciences and Social Sciences. It offers integrated 5-year programmes, PG (MA/MSc/MCom/MBA/MTech), MPhil and PhD programmes. NAAC accredited and recognised by UGC.

Admissions are through CUET UG for integrated and UG programmes, CUET PG for postgraduate programmes, and Department-specific PhD entrance/CUET-PhD for doctoral. Central reservation applies: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

Central University admissions are through CUET. CUET UG for 5-year integrated and BVoc programmes, CUET PG for MA/MSc/MCom/MTech/MBA, and CUET PhD (or department PhD entrance) for doctoral programmes.

Eligibility

Integrated UG: Plus Two pass with 50% (45% SC/ST) + CUET UG score. PG: bachelor 50% (45% SC/ST) + CUET PG. PhD: PG 55% (50% SC/ST) + CUET PhD/NET.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 Application Window 20 Feb 2026 — exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG Upcoming
CUET UG 2026 Examination 15 May 2026 — NTA Upcoming
CUK Counselling 2026 10 Jul 2026 — cukerala.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CUK scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC through NSP, EWS fee waiver, Single Girl Child scholarship, PM Scholarship for wards of armed forces personnel.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal, single girl child supernumerary, Kashmiri migrant 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central University of Kerala?
Central University of Kerala admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Central University of Kerala?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Central University of Kerala declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Central University of Kerala are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Central University of Kerala accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?
Yes. Central University of Kerala uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.