UOK Admission 2026

University of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · UOK · Estd. 1937

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

University of Kerala PG CAP 2026 registration expected July 2026. Affiliated college UG CAP registration typically June-July 2026 through admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About University of Kerala

The University of Kerala, established on 1 November 1937 as the University of Travancore, is one of the oldest universities in India and the first in Kerala. Founded by Maharaja Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore, it was renamed the University of Kerala in 1957 after the formation of the state of Kerala. The main campus is at Palayam (Senate House) and Kariavattom in Thiruvananthapuram, with affiliated colleges spread across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts.

The university offers postgraduate and research programmes through 43 departments organised into 16 faculties covering arts, science, commerce, management, education, engineering, applied sciences, oriental studies, Ayurveda and law. Affiliated colleges offer UG courses (BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA). The university is NAAC A++ accredited (2022) and is recognised as a Category I (Graded Autonomy) university by the UGC.

Admissions to PG programmes are through the CEE Kerala-conducted Kerala University CAT (KU-CAT) or through CUET PG for select programmes. UG admissions to affiliated colleges are through centralised allotment by the university based on Plus Two marks. The university follows the Kerala state reservation policy with SEBC, SC, ST, Ezhava, Muslim and other category quotas.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

KU-CAT (Kerala University CAT)

Conducted by University of Kerala / CEE Kerala

Centralised entrance for PG, MPhil, PhD at University of Kerala departments. Conducted by CEE Kerala. UG admissions via centralised allotment (CAP) based on Plus Two index marks for affiliated colleges.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass in relevant stream with minimum 45-50% as per programme. PG: 50% (45% for SC/ST) in relevant bachelor degree. MPhil/PhD: 55% in PG + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
UG CAP 2026 Online Registration	15 Jun 2026	—	admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
PG CAP 2026 Online Registration	10 Jul 2026	—	admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
KU-CAT 2026 entrance examination	25 Jul 2026	—	CEE Kerala	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 portal (egrantz.kerala.gov.in) — Post-matric SC/ST, OBC scholarship, Minority scholarship; Central Sector Scholarship through NSP; Muslim Girls Scholarship (CH Mohammed Koya); Higher Education Scholarship for SEBC; Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship.

Reservations

Kerala state policy: SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC subcategories (Ezhava 9%, Muslim 8%, Other Backward Hindu 3%, Latin Catholic 3%, Other Backward Christian 1%, Dheevara 2%), EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal, Sports 2% (PG departments).

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at University of Kerala?

University of Kerala admits students primarily through KU-CAT (Kerala University CAT). 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 Kerala?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does University of Kerala declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at University of Kerala 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 Kerala accept KU-CAT (Kerala University CAT) scores?

KU-CAT (Kerala University CAT) is the primary basis for admission at University of Kerala. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.