TEMU Admission 2026

Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Malappuram, Kerala · TEMU · Estd. 2013

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

TEMU 2026 admissions expected to open in July 2026 at malayalamuniversity.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University (TEMU), established in 2012 by the Government of Kerala (the TEMU Act 2012), is a unique state university dedicated to the study of the Malayalam language, literature and Kerala culture. Located at Tirur in Malappuram district — the birthplace of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of modern Malayalam literature — the university began its first batch of students in 2013.

The university has six schools — School of Malayalam Language, School of Letters, School of Culture and Visual Studies, School of Knowledge Systems, School of Translation Studies, and School of Performing Arts. It offers MA, MPhil and PhD programmes in Malayalam, Translation, Theatre, Comparative Literature, Folklore and Linguistics. NAAC B+ accredited.

Admissions through TEMU PG Entrance for MA programmes, and direct interviews for MPhil/PhD with research proposal. CUET PG accepted for select departments. State reservation applies (SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC, EWS 10%).

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

TEMU PG Entrance

Conducted by Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Admissions through TEMU PG Entrance for MA programmes. CUET PG accepted for select departments. MPhil/PhD through entrance and interview with research proposal.

Eligibility

MA: bachelor degree 45% (40% SC/ST). MPhil/PhD: PG 55% (50% SC/ST) + entrance + interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
TEMU PG 2026 Registration	01 Jul 2026	—	malayalamuniversity.edu.in	Upcoming
TEMU PG Entrance 2026	10 Aug 2026	—	malayalamuniversity.edu.in	Upcoming
TEMU PhD Entrance 2026	15 Sept 2026	—	malayalamuniversity.edu.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.

TEMU merit scholarships, Kerala state e-grantz, Central Sector Scholarship, Suvarna Jubilee SEBC scholarship.

Reservations

Kerala state policy: SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University?

Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University admits students primarily through TEMU PG Entrance. 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 Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University?

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

When does Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam 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 Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University accept TEMU PG Entrance scores?

TEMU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.