Digital University Kerala Admission 2026

Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Digital University Kerala · Estd. 2020

UG Closed PG Open PhD Open

DUK 2026-27 admission notification expected April-May 2026 at duk.ac.in. DUK Entrance typically held in May-June. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology

Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (Digital University Kerala / DUK), established in 2020 by the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology Act 2020, is India's first digital university. Located at Technocity in Thiruvananthapuram, the university was created by upgrading the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management — Kerala (IIITM-K, est. 2000) into a full state university focused exclusively on digital technology, data science and innovation.

DUK has five schools — School of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Digital Sciences, School of Electronic Systems & Automation, School of Informatics, and School of Digital Humanities & Liberal Arts. Offers MTech (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Analytics, Geo-Informatics, Microelectronics & VLSI, Communication, Imaging), MSc Data Analytics, MA Digital Humanities, MBA (Digital Innovation) and PhD. NAAC accredited.

Admissions through DUK Entrance Examination (computer-based) followed by an interview. GATE/CAT/CUET PG scores also accepted for relevant programmes. PhD admissions through DUK PhD entrance. State reservation applies to state-quota seats.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹750 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

DUK Entrance Examination

Conducted by Digital University Kerala

DUK does not offer UG programmes. PG (MTech/MSc/MA/MBA) admissions through DUK Entrance + interview. GATE/CAT/CUET PG scores accepted as alternatives for relevant programmes. PhD through DUK PhD entrance.

Eligibility

MTech: BE/BTech 60% + GATE/DUK Entrance. MSc/MA: bachelor 55% + entrance. MBA: bachelor 50% + CAT/CMAT/DUK Entrance. PhD: PG 60% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
DUK 2026 Application Window	10 Apr 2026	—	apply.duk.ac.in	Upcoming
DUK Entrance Examination 2026	25 May 2026	—	duk.ac.in	Upcoming
DUK 2026 Interview + Allotment	25 Jun 2026	—	duk.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.

DUK merit scholarships, ISRO/DRDO/DST research fellowships for PG/PhD, Kerala state e-grantz, Central Sector Scholarship, AICTE PG Scholarship for GATE-qualified.

Reservations

Kerala state policy: SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC subcategories, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; Industry-sponsored / nominee seats supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology?

Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology admits students primarily through DUK Entrance Examination. 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 Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology 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 Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology accept DUK Entrance Examination scores?

DUK Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.