KU Kannur Admission 2026

Kannur University

Kannur, Kerala · KU Kannur · Estd. 1997

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Kannur University UG CAP 2026 to open in June-July. PG CAP application typically June. Updates via kannuruniversity.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Kannur University

Kannur University, established in 1996 by the Kannur University Act 1996 (became operational 1997), serves the northernmost districts of Kerala — Kannur, Kasaragod and parts of Wayanad and Kozhikode. The university was created by upgrading the Kannur regional centre of the University of Calicut. Its main campus is at Mangattuparamba near Kannur with a number of academic centres including Payyannur, Thalassery, Nileshwar and Mananthavady.

The university has 35 departments offering MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MEd, MPhil and PhD programmes, and affiliates over 100 UG colleges across the four-district region. The university is NAAC B++ accredited and recognised under UGC Section 12(B). Specialised centres include the Department of Marine Geology, the Centre for Folklore Studies and the School of Modern Indian Languages.

PG admissions through KU CAP (Kannur University Centralised Allotment Process) with entrance + Plus Two marks weighting. UG admissions to affiliated colleges through CAP based on Plus Two index marks. State reservation policy applies.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Kannur University PG CAP

Conducted by Kannur University

PG Centralised Allotment Process (PG-CAP) for university departments and select affiliated programmes. UG admissions through CAP based on Plus Two index marks. Conducted by the university.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass in relevant stream. PG: bachelor degree 50% (45% SC/ST). PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Kannur U UG CAP 2026 Registration	15 Jun 2026	—	admission.kannuruniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
Kannur U PG CAP 2026 Registration	20 Jul 2026	—	admission.kannuruniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
Kannur U PhD Entrance	10 Sept 2026	—	kannuruniversity.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.

Kerala state scholarships through e-grantz, Central Sector Scholarship, Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship, Minority community scholarships, KU merit scholarships for PG.

Reservations

Kerala state reservation: SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC subcategories, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kannur University?

Kannur University admits students primarily through Kannur University PG CAP. 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 Kannur University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Kannur University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Kannur University 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 Kannur University accept Kannur University PG CAP scores?

Kannur University PG CAP is the primary basis for admission at Kannur University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.