SGOU Admission 2026

Sreenarayanaguru Open University

Kollam, Kerala · SGOU · Estd. 2020

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

SGOU admissions open in both January and July cycles. July 2026 cycle registration via sgou.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Sreenarayanaguru Open University

Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU), established in 2020 by the SGOU Act, is the first state open university of Kerala. Headquartered at Kollam, the university was named after Sree Narayana Guru, the social reformer and philosopher of Kerala. SGOU offers Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes to working professionals, dropouts and lifelong learners across Kerala.

SGOU offers UG (BA, BCom, BBA, BCA, BSc), PG (MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA, MSW), MPhil, Certificate and Diploma programmes through ODL and online modes. The university has regional centres across the 14 districts of Kerala and follows UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau) norms. Recognised by UGC for ODL and online.

Admissions are open throughout the year (rolling admissions in two cycles — January and July). UG admissions on Plus Two pass basis; PG admissions on bachelor degree basis. No entrance for most programmes; merit-based with relaxation for SC/ST. State reservation applies.

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Application fee: ₹200 (General) / ₹100 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit)

Conducted by Sreenarayanaguru Open University

No entrance examination — admissions on rolling basis throughout the year on merit (Plus Two for UG, bachelor degree for PG). Open and Distance Learning + online mode. Two intakes annually (January and July cycles).

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass in any stream. PG: bachelor degree in relevant stream with 40% (35% SC/ST). Some MA programmes any-stream eligible.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SGOU January 2026 Cycle (closed)	31 Jan 2026	—	sgou.ac.in	Closed
SGOU July 2026 Cycle Registration	01 Jun 2026	—	sgou.ac.in	Upcoming
SGOU July 2026 Cycle Last Date	15 Aug 2026	—	sgou.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 e-grantz, Central Sector Scholarship, NSP scholarships for ODL learners, SC/ST fee concessions.

Reservations

Kerala state policy: SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC subcategories, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; fee waivers for SC/ST/BPL learners.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Sreenarayanaguru Open University?

Sreenarayanaguru Open University admits students primarily through Plus Two / UG marks (Merit). 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 Sreenarayanaguru Open University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Sreenarayanaguru Open University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Sreenarayanaguru Open 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 Sreenarayanaguru Open University accept Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) scores?

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) is the primary basis for admission at Sreenarayanaguru Open University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.