Kerala University: Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees, Placements, Scholarships and Rankings

Particulars

Details

Established Year

1937

Ownership

Public

Recognized by

UGC

Accreditation

NAAC A++

Courses Offered

UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, Certificates

No. of Schools

11

No. of Departments

44

Exams Accepted

PG: GATE, C-MAT, or CAT

PhD: UGC-NET/JRF, UGC-CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, GATE

No. of Students (University Departments)

MPhil: 334

PG: 1284

PhD: 878

Diploma/Certificate: 1138

No. of Students (Affiliated Colleges)

UG: 97,411

PG: 14,769

PhD: 417

Official Website

www.keralauniversity.ac.in

Address

Registrar, University of Kerala, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

How to Reach

By Air: From Trivandrum International Airport within 15-20 minutes by auto rickshaw or cab (6-7 km).

By Train: From Thiruvananthapuram Central within 5-10 minutes by autorikshaw (2.1-3 km).

Courses

Duration

Eligibility Requirements

Exams Required

Total Fees

B.Tech

4 years

10+2 with 45% marks

KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical)

INR 2,94,000

B.Com

3 years

10+2 with 45% marks

Not required

INR 78,210

B.Ed

2 years

BA or BSc degree from University of Kerala or other recognized University with 50% marks

Not required

INR 56,080

BBA

4 years

10+2 with 45% marks

Not required

INR 1,20,000

BSc Computer Science

3 years

Qualified in 10+2 with Computer

Science/ Computer Application

/Mathematics/ Informatics practices

(IP) / Information Technology

Not required

INR 90,000

BSc Psychology

3 years

Qualified in 10+2 with any stream

Not required

INR 1,03,620

BCA

3 years

Qualified in 10+2 with Computer Science / Computer

Applications / Mathematics/ Informatics

practices (IP) / Information Technology

Not required

INR 90,000

BA English Language & Literature

3 years

Qualified in 10+2 with General English or Journalism

Not required

INR 67,760

BA Economics

3 years

Qualified in 10+2 with Economics or Journalism

Not required

INR 67,760

BSc Mathematics

3 year

Qualified in 10+2 with Mathematics

Not required

INR 1,03,620

Courses

Duration

Eligibility Requirements

Exams Required

Total Fees

MBA

2 years

50% marks B.Com, BA, BSc

KMAT, CMAT, or CAT

INR 69,860

M.Tech Computer Science

2 years

55% marks in B.Tech computer science or equivalent

GATE

INR 1,00,000

MSc Chemistry

2 years

55% marks in BSc with Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry

PG-CSS Entrance Examination

INR 82,000

MSc Physics

2 years

55% marks in BSc with Physics and Mathematics as one of the main subjects

PG-CSS Entrance Examination

INR 82,000

M.Com

2 years

B.Com or equivalent degree with 45% marks

PG-CSS Entrance Examination

INR 70,000

MA English Language & Literature

2 years

45% marks in BA English

PG-CSS Entrance Examination

INR 70,000

MA Economics

2 years

45% marks in BA Economics with with Mathematics, Statistics and Economics

PG-CSS Entrance Examination

INR 75,000

Master of Social Work

2 years

50% marks B.Tech, MBBS, BHMS, LLB or BAMS degree

PG-CSS Entrance Examination

INR 75,000

LLM

2 years

55% marks in LLB degree

PG-CSS Entrance Examination or KLEE

INR 17,870

MSc Biotechnology

2 years

55% marks in Bachelor's degree with Botany, Zoology, Life

Sciences, Microbiology,

Biochemistry as one or the subjects

PG-CSS Entrance Examination

INR 82,000

Duration

Discipline

Eligibility Requirements

Exams Required

Total Fees

3 years (up to 6 years )

Management and Tourism Studies, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Islamic Studies, Statistics, Biotechnology,

Master’s degree with 55% marks (55% for ST/SC)

PhD Entrance Exam or UGC-NET/JRF, UGC-CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, GATE

INR 5,000 to 9,300 (Non-Science) and INR 40,000 (Science)

Admission Stage

UG Application Process

Register Online

Register online at http://admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in.

Generate Application Number

Fill the details and obtain your application no. and password.

Log into Application Portal

Log in to the Kerala University application portal using the application no. and password.

Fill out your Application

Fill in the personal and academic details.

Add and Change Options

Add or change the Registration option by clicking on the “Add Options” button. You can add up to 20 options.

Application Fee Payment

General candidates must pay an application fee of INR 900 for UG and INR 1,000 for PG. SC/ST candidates must pay INR 500 for UG INR 550 for PG.

Upload Documents

Upload passport-size photographs and scanned signatures.

Application Verification

Verify your application and check whether the provided information is correct.

Application Printout

Submit your application and take a printout of the completed application.

Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Award Details

University Merit Scholarship

60% marks or higher in 10+2 or Bachelor's degree

Both UG and PG students are eligible

INR 2,500 per annum for 2 years

Aid Fund Scholarship

Students with family income below INR 25,000 per year

UG: INR 1,000

PG: INR 1,500

Particulars

Details

Placement Year

2025

No. of Students Graduates

1439

No. of Students Placed

739

No. of Students Choosing Higher Studies

600

Median Salary (2-year degree)

INR 3.51 LPA

Median Salary (1-year degree)

INR 2.92 LPA

Name of Alumni

Occupation

Achievements

K. R. Narayanan

Diplomat, Academician, and Statesman

Served as 10th President of India

Ramesh Chennithala

Politician

Minister for Home Affairs, Vigilance, and Coir,

Government of Kerala

Veena George

Politician and former Journalist

Served as the Minister for health and woman and child development

G. Madhavan Nair

Space Scientist

Former Chairman of ISRO

M. S. Swaminathan

Geneticist

Chief architect of India's Green Revolution

Campus Component

Facilities

Libraries

Extensive collection of 3,50,000 books, newspapers, rare manuscripts, and volumes. Also features a special unit for UN & World Bank depository and the Kerala Studies section.

IT & Computing

Provides 99.9% uptime biometric security and 24/7 high-speed Wi-Fi network.

Hostels

2 boys' hostels housing 180+ PG and research students, along with 3 girls' hostels housing over 300+ students.

Sports & Fitness

The campus has a 400-meter athletic track, a football field, and a spectator area with a capacity of 20,000. Also features grounds and courts for cricket, hockey, basketball, volleyball, etc.