Sir Syed College, located in Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala, is a government-aided institution affiliated to Kannur University and was established in 1967. Accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC, the college enrolls over 1600 students annually and offers a diverse range of 16 undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce. The campus is known for its research centers in Botany and Chemistry, and its faculty includes several PhD holders. Popular courses include B.Sc, B.Com, BA, M.Sc, and M.Com.
Sir Syed College Admission Deadlines
Admissions at Sir Syed College Kannur typically open in April and close by June each year, aligning with the Kannur University centralized allotment process. The application window for the 2025–26 cycle is expected to be from April–June 2025, with UG and PG classes commencing in July 2025. Entrance-based PG programs may have additional deadlines, and PhD admissions are generally announced separately, often in November–December. Application fees are usually in the range of INR 300–500 per program.
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Program |
Application Window |
Classes Start |
Application Fee |
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UG (BA/BSc/BCom) |
April–June 2025 |
July 2025 |
INR 300–500 |
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PG (MA/MSc/MCom) |
May–June 2025 |
July 2025 |
INR 300–500 |
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PhD |
Nov–Dec 2025 (tentative) |
Jan 2026 |
INR 500 |
Sir Syed College UG Admission
The college offers 11 UG programs across Arts, Science, and Commerce, with a total intake of approximately 500+ seats annually. Admission is based on Kannur University merit list using 10+2 marks, with typical cutoffs for popular courses like B.Sc and B.Com ranging from 70–85% in recent years. First-year fees are highly affordable, ranging from INR 2,630–4,240 depending on the program.
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Course |
Seats |
Eligibility |
1st Year Fees |
Selection Criteria |
|
BA History |
60 |
10+2 |
INR 2,630–3,530 |
Merit (10+2) |
|
BA Arabic |
40 |
10+2 |
INR 2,630–3,530 |
Merit |
|
BA Economics |
60 |
10+2 |
INR 2,630–3,530 |
Merit |
|
BSc Zoology |
34 |
10+2 Science |
INR 3,840–4,240 |
Merit |
|
BSc Mathematics |
34 |
10+2 Science |
INR 3,840–4,240 |
Merit |
|
BSc Chemistry |
34 |
10+2 Science |
INR 3,840–4,240 |
Merit |
|
BSc Physics |
34 |
10+2 Science |
INR 3,840–4,240 |
Merit |
|
BCom |
60 |
10+2 |
INR 3,530 |
Merit |
|
Bachelor of Multimedia & Communication |
30 |
10+2 |
INR 3,530 |
Merit |
Sir Syed College PG Admission
Sir Syed College offers 6 PG programs including M.Sc, M.Com, and MA, with a total intake of about 75 seats annually. Admission is based on Kannur University PG CAP (Centralized Allotment Process) using graduation marks; some programs may require entrance exams. Typical first-year fees range from INR 6,125–6,325. Cutoffs for PG courses like M.Sc Chemistry and M.Sc Botany are usually above 60–70% in the qualifying degree.
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Course |
Seats |
Eligibility |
1st Year Fees |
Selection Criteria |
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MSc Botany |
12 |
BSc Botany/related |
INR 6,125–6,325 |
Merit/Entrance |
|
MSc Chemistry |
12 |
BSc Chemistry/related |
INR 6,125–6,325 |
Merit/Entrance |
|
MSc Physics |
12 |
BSc Physics/related |
INR 6,125–6,325 |
Merit/Entrance |
|
MCom |
15 |
BCom/related |
INR 4,785 |
Merit |
|
MA Arabic |
12 |
BA Arabic/related |
INR 4,785 |
Merit |
Sir Syed College PhD Admission
PhD admissions at Sir Syed College Kannur are offered in select departments, notably Botany and Chemistry, which are recognized research centers under Kannur University. The intake varies annually and is typically 2–5 seats per department based on supervisor availability. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and a valid Kannur University PhD Entrance Test score or NET/JRF qualification. Application cycles are usually announced in November–December.
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Department |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
|
Botany |
2–5 |
PG (55%+), Entrance/NET/JRF |
Kannur Univ. PhD Test/Interview |
|
Chemistry |
2–5 |
PG (55%+), Entrance/NET/JRF |
Kannur Univ. PhD Test/Interview |
Sir Syed College Application Process
Applications for UG and PG programs at Sir Syed College Kannur are submitted online via the Kannur University CAP portal during April–June for UG and May–June for PG. PhD applications are processed through the university’s research portal, usually in November–December. Required documents include mark sheets, ID proof, and category certificates (if applicable). The application fee is typically INR 300–500 per program, payable online.
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Register on Kannur University CAP portal
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Fill in academic and personal details
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Upload scanned documents (10+2/UG/PG marksheets, ID)
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Pay application fee online
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Submit and track application status
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Step |
Details |
|
Registration |
Online via CAP portal |
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Document Upload |
Mark sheets, ID proof, certificates |
|
Fee Payment |
INR 300–500 (online) |
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Selection |
Merit list/Entrance test (PG/PhD) |
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Admission Confirmation |
Physical verification at college |
