Overview
The Central University of Kerala was established in 2009 and is based at its Periye campus in Kasaragod. It offers four-year undergraduate honours programmes and 27 postgraduate programmes across humanities, sciences, law, management and social work. The university also runs a capital centre at Thiruvananthapuram.
Central University of Kerala Highlights
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| University type | Central University |
| Ownership | Public |
| Location | Kasaragod, Kerala |
| Popular programmes listed | 6 |
| Official website | Visit official website → |
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Popular Courses & Fees
B.Sc (Hons) Data Science & AI
BCA (Hons)
B.Sc (Hons)
M.Sc
MBA
MA
Admission Process
Undergraduate admission is through CUET-UG and postgraduate admission through CUET-PG, with online registration on cukerala.ac.in and centralised counselling after the results. The university publishes provisional rank lists and conducts admission in multiple phases before classes begin.
How to apply — typical steps
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- Open the admissions section on the university's official website.
- Choose your programme and check its eligibility criteria.
- Fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit before the deadline.
- Track counselling and merit-list announcements on the official website.
Placements
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Scholarships
Students can apply for central government scholarships such as the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC students through the National Scholarship Portal. Kerala state scholarships are also available to eligible students, and the university notifies freeships each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CUET mandatory for Central University of Kerala?
Yes. UG admission needs CUET-UG scores and PG admission needs CUET-PG scores. There is no direct or merit-only route outside CUET.
Which new UG programmes does the university offer?
Recent four-year honours programmes include B.Sc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, B.Sc Physics (Semiconductor), BCA and B.Com Financial Analytics.
How does the counselling process work?
After CUET results, register on the university portal, fill programme preferences and receive seat allotment based on CUET rank, category and seat availability.
Where is the university located?
The main campus is at Periye in Kasaragod, Kerala. The BA (Hons) International Relations programme runs at the Thiruvananthapuram capital centre.
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