UOC Admission 2026

University of Calicut

Malappuram, Kerala · UOC · Estd. 1968

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

UG CAP and PG CAP 2026 to commence in June-July 2026. Updates via uoc.ac.in and cuonline.uoc.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About University of Calicut

The University of Calicut, established in 1968, is the second university in Kerala (after University of Kerala) and the largest in the state by affiliated colleges. Located at Tenhipalam in Malappuram district, the university was formed by bifurcation of the University of Kerala to serve the Malabar region of north Kerala. The university has jurisdiction over the districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Palakkad and Thrissur.

The university has 33 departments organised into multiple faculties offering PG, MPhil, PhD and select UG professional programmes. With over 400 affiliated colleges, Calicut University is the largest residential and affiliating university in Kerala. The university is NAAC A grade accredited and recognised by UGC under Section 12(B). The Calicut University Institute of Engineering and Technology (CUIET) at Thenhipalam and the School of Distance Education are flagship initiatives.

PG admissions are through Calicut University Centralised Allotment Process (CU-CAP) based on entrance and/or Plus Two/UG marks. CUET PG accepted for select departments. UG admissions to affiliated colleges through CAP based on Plus Two marks. State reservation policy applies including SEBC and community quotas.

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Application fee: ₹420 (General) / ₹170 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

CU-CAP (Calicut University CAP)

Conducted by University of Calicut

Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for UG and PG admissions across Calicut University and affiliated colleges. Conducted by the university. CUET PG accepted for select PG programmes since 2022.

Eligibility

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

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
UG CAP 2026 Registration opens	20 Jun 2026	—	admission.uoc.ac.in	Upcoming
PG CAP 2026 Registration opens	05 Jul 2026	—	pgadmission.uoc.ac.in	Upcoming
BEd/MEd Admission Notification	15 Aug 2026	—	admission.uoc.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 (egrantz.kerala.gov.in), Central Sector Scholarship through NSP, Suvarna Jubilee SEBC Merit Scholarship, Muslim/Latin Christian/Nadar minority scholarships, Inspire Scholarship for science PG.

Reservations

Kerala state reservation: SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC categories (Ezhava 9%, Muslim 8%, OBH 3%, Latin Catholic 3%, OBC 1%, Dheevara 2%), EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at University of Calicut?

University of Calicut admits students primarily through CU-CAP (Calicut University 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 University of Calicut?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹420 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹170 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does University of Calicut declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at University of Calicut 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 University of Calicut accept CU-CAP (Calicut University CAP) scores?

CU-CAP (Calicut University CAP) is the primary basis for admission at University of Calicut. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.