Kerala University: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements

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Venushree Agarwal Venushree Agarwal | Apr 9, 2026

Latest Update for Kerala University

  • 2026-04-09

    KEAM 2026 admit cards have been released on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can download their admit cards by using their application number and password. The KEAM 2026 examination dates have been revised to April 17–22, 2026.

  • 2026-04-08

    University of Kerala FYUGP and Postgraduate (PG) Admission 2026 has begun. The last date to apply is April 30, 2026. Candidates can complete the application process online through the official website at keralauniversity.ac.in. The entrance examination will be conducted from May 18 to May 24, 2026.

Venushree Agarwal
Venushree Agarwal

Updated on - Apr 9, 2026

About Kerala University

University of Kerala, also known as Kerala University, is a public state university, established in 1937. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Kerala University campus spans over 400 acres across multiple locations, including its main Senate House Campus in Palayam. Kerala University is ranked 42nd in the 'Overall' category and 25th in the 'University' category by the Kerala University NIRF Ranking 2025. It is also accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC, scoring 3.67 out of 4.

Kerala University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctorate programs in the streams of Arts, Science, Management, Law, Commerce, and Education. BTech, MA, MBA, and MSc are some of the popular Kerala University courses. Among these, MBA is the most sought after program offered by Kerala University with admission based on CAT/KMAT/CMAT followed by group discussion & personal interview. The university also offers distance learning programs through its School of Distance Education. Other entrance exams accepted for University of Kerala admissions include KEAM/NATA/UGC NET/CSIR NET/GATE.

The Kerala University Placement Report 2025 has not been released yet. As per the University of Kerala NIRF 2025 report, the median package offered during 2024 placements was INR 2.88 LPA for PG 1-year programmes and INR 3.48 LPA for PG 2-year programmes. For PG 1-year courses, the placement rate was100%, while for PG 2-year programmes, 804 out of 1,434 students were placed and 630 chose to pursue higher studies.

Kerala University Key Highlights 2026

Below is the list of Kerala University highlights, including popular courses, admission criteria, and contact details.

Particulars Kerala University Highlights 2025
College Name Kerala University
Establishment Year | College Type 1937 | Public State University
Campus Size 400+ acres
Accredited by NAAC (A++ Grade, 3.67/4)
Recognised by UGC
Popular Courses BTech, MA, MSc, MBA, BCA, BCom, BA, MCom, MCA, PhD, and more
Admission Criteria Merit-based / Entrance-based (CUET, KEAM, GATE, Kerala University Entrance Test)
Kerala University contact number 091885 26671
Official Website keralauniversity.ac.in

Kerala University Courses and Fees 2026

Kerala University offers more than 280 programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral levels. Some of the popular courses include BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, and LLM. The overall fee structure at Kerala University ranges from INR 1,100 to INR 2.12 Lakhs. The table below lists Kerala University courses and fees offered along with their duration:

UG Course

Duration

Total Fees

BA

3 years

INR 51,860 – 86,380

B.Sc

3 years

INR 51,810 – 2.1 Lakhs

B.Com

3 years

INR 79,540 – 1.05 Lakhs

BBA

3 years

INR 52,150

BCA

3 years

INR 1.05 Lakhs

B.Tech

4 years

INR 17,300 – 34,600

MA

2 years

INR 5,160 – 11,370

MSc

2 years

INR 6,210 – 90,000

MBA (IMK)

2 years

INR 70,940

M.Tech 

2 years

INR 1,05,000

Kerala University Distance Education 

Institute of Distance Education, Kerala University (IDEKU) offers flexible, accessible higher education through its Distance Education programs. Tailored for students seeking quality education remotely, IDEKU provides diverse undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses for the Kerala University Distance Education Admission 2026-27 cycle. Check the official SDE portal for SDE student login result and application details. Below is the distance education courses list with eligibility and fees.

Kerala University Distance Education Programmes

Kerala University Distance Education UG  and PG Programmes are offered by the IDEKU across multiple degrees in BA, BSc, MA, MSc, and more. Below is the list of Kerala University Distance Education courses and fees along with the eligibility criteria:

Courses Eligibility Total Fee Range
BA Pass in HSC or equivalent  INR 40,815 – INR 43,965
B.Com Pass in HSC or equivalent. 45% marks for non-Commerce stream INR 40,035 – INR 52,635
BSc Pass in HSC or equivalent INR 46,335 – INR 51,225
BCA Pass in HSC or equivalent with Mathematics as one of the subjects INR 55,170
BBA Pass in HSC or equivalent with 45% INR 70,125
BLISc Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks INR 6,250
MA BA with 4.5 CCPA INR 20,610
M.Com B.Com/BBA/BBM with 4.5 CCPA INR 21,870
MSc B.Sc with 4.5 CCPA INR 23,760 – INR 27,540
MLISc BLISc or equivalent INR 9,775
MBA BA/BSc/B.Com or equivalent with not less than 50% in Part III INR 41,175

Kerala University Admission 2026

Kerala University admission 2026 is ongoing. Admission to most UG courses is merit-based under FYUGP CSS, while PG admissions are based on the Kerala University PG Entrance Examination (KUPGEE). For MBA, Kerala University accepts KMAT/CAT/CMAT scores followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. M.Tech admissions are granted based on GATE scores. The last date to apply for FYUGP CSS, PG CSS, and M.Tech programmes is April 30, 2026, and the entrance exam is scheduled from May 18 to May 24, 2026. Other accepted exams include KEAM, NATA, UGC NET, and CSIR NET.

Courses Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Tech Class 12th with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry KEAM Score + Counselling
B.Arch Class 12th with PCM NATA Score
BA / BSc / BCom / BCA Class 12th from a recognised board (BSc requires 50%) Merit-Based (FYUGP CSS)
MBA Graduation with minimum 50% marks KMAT/CAT/CMAT + GD & PI
M.Tech B.Tech degree with minimum 55% marks GATE Score
MCA Bachelor’s degree in relevant field PG Entrance Exam (KUPGEE)
M.Sc / M.A / M.Com Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50% marks PG Entrance Exam + Qualifying Marks
LLM LLB degree PG Entrance Exam
PhD Master’s degree with minimum 50–55% marks UGC NET/CSIR NET or Entrance Test + Interview

Students seeking admission to Kerala University must fulfill the Kerala University admission criteria set by the university and appear for the relevant entrance examination, if applicable.

Kerala University Admission Process 2026

Candidates can check the step-by-step process for admission at the University of Kerala in brief as given below:

Admission Process Stage Description
Visit the Official Portal Go to the Kerala University admission portal at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in
Register as a New User Create an account by entering basic personal and contact details
Login to Portal Access the application form using the generated application number and password
Fill Application Form Enter all required academic and personal details correctly
Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of certificates, photograph, and other required documents in the prescribed format
Pay Application Fee Complete the payment using available online payment methods
Submit Application Verify all details, submit the form, and download/print it for future reference
Entrance Exam / Merit List Admission is based on KEAM / NATA / GATE / KMAT / CMAT / KUPGEE or merit, depending on the course
Seat Allotment Seats are allotted through the respective counselling or CAP process based on rank/merit
Final Admission Report to the allotted department/college with original documents and pay the admission fee within the given timeline

Kerala University Admission Dates 2026

All the important dates related to Kerala University admissions 2026 are provided in the following table:

Event

Date

Group Discussion & Interview (MBA – UIM)

April 06 – April 07, 2026

Release of Provisional Rank List (MBA – UIM)

April 13, 2026

Last Date for Online Application (MBA – IMK and MBA Evening – IMK CSS)

April 20, 2026 (Till 10 PM)

Counselling at IMK, Kariavattom (MBA Full Time – UIM)

April 22 – April 23, 2026

Group Discussion & Interview (MBA – IMK and MBA Evening – IMK CSS)

April 23 – April 24, 2026

Last Date for Online Application (FYUGP CSS, PG CSS, M.Tech)

April 30, 2026

Release of Provisional Rank List (MBA – IMK and MBA Evening – IMK CSS)

April 30, 2026

Counselling at IMK (MBA, MBA Evening)

May 07, 2026

Entrance Examination (FYUGP CSS, PG CSS, M.Tech)

May 18 – May 24, 2026

Publication of Rank List (FYUGP CSS)

June 15, 2026

Publication of Rank List (PG CSS, M.Tech)

June 17, 2026

Commencement of Admissions (FYUGP CSS)

June 23, 2026

Commencement of Admissions (PG CSS)

June 29, 2026

Commencement of Classes (FYUGP CSS)

July 01, 2026

Commencement of Classes (PG CSS, M.Tech)

July 16, 2026

Closure of Admissions (PG CSS)

August 31, 2026

Closure of Admissions (MBA – IMK, All Streams)

September 30, 2026

Kerala University KEAM Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

Kerala University KEAM Cutoff 2026 for B.Tech CSE is expected to range between 4000 - 12000 ranks for the General category. Candidates can check below the expected KEAM cutoff 2026 for various affiliated colleges of Kerala University: 

College Name KEAM Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering 4000-5500
LBS Institute of Technology for Women 10000-12000

Check Kerala University cutoff 2026 for course-wise expected and previous years' cutoffs.

Kerala University Rankings

Kerala University rankings place it among the top institutes in India. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, Kerala University ranked 42nd (Overall), 25th in the University category, and 5th in the State Public Univeristy category. The latest Kerala University NIRF Ranking 2025 and other rankings are as follows:

Ranking Body Stream/Category Rank 2025
NIRF Overall 42
NIRF University 25
NIRF State Public University 5
India Today Overall 16

Kerala University Results 2025

Kerala University results 2025 for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses have been released on the official website. Students can check the Kerala University result for the regular and supplementary examinations for different courses in PDF format. To view individual marksheets, candidates need to log in to the "SLCM Kerala University", the Kerala University student portal, with their candidate code and password. The university also offers students to apply for a re-evaluation of the exam results, if needed. The latest Kerala University results released are given below:

Exam Name Link Date Published
Fifth Semester Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (315) (CR-CBCSS) Degree Examination, December 2025   Click Here April 01, 2026
M.A.Branch I-English Language and Literature Previous Year (1999 Scheme) Mercy Chance Examination June 2025  Click Here March 31, 2026
Fifth Semester BBA Degree Examination, December 2025 Click Here March 30, 2026
Third & Fourth Semester M.Sc Mathematics (SDE) Degree Examination, October 2025 Click Here March 28, 2026
Third & Fourth Semester MA Economics (SDE) Degree Examination, October 2025 Click Here March 28, 2026

Kerala University Affiliated Colleges

One of the first 16 Universities in India, the University of Kerala was founded as the University of Travancore in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. The University has over 150 affiliated colleges. A few of them are mentioned below:

Azeezia Dental College Government Medical College
Kerala Law Academy Marivanios College
TKM College of Engineering Marian Engineering College

Kerala University Campus

Kerala University campus is located in Trivandrum and it has two other campuses in Palayam and Kariavattom. The Kerala University Computer Centre is used for the e-governance initiatives of the university. Kerala University campus provides a conducive environment to learning with world-class amenities and facilities. In addition, the campus is close to the domestic airport, business district, and corporate houses. Some of the facilities available at the the University of Kerala are mentioned below:

  • Hostels: Kerala University offers separate hostel facilities for male and female students at the Kariavattom and Vazhuthacaud campuses, catering to UG, PG, M.Phil, and research scholars.
  • Library: The University Library has a collection of over 3,50,000 books and nearly 500 journals, along with access to digital resources via UGC Infonet. It also features special collections such as Women’s Studies, UN and World Bank publications, and rare books, many of which are being digitized.
  • Cafeteria: The university operates a Nammude Canteen that serves students, faculty, and staff on campus.
  • Sports: Kerala University has a dedicated sports department that provides training and encourages participation in various activities, including athletics and yogasana.
  • Health Centre: The Kariavattom campus has a health centre offering medical and counselling services from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working days, supported by a Resident Medical Officer, a clinical psychologist, and medical staff.
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NIT Calicut IIST IISER Thiruvananthapuram
Calicut University CUSAT KTU

Kerala University Placements

The Kerala University Placement Report 2025 is yet to be released. As per the NIRF 2025 report, 32 students were placed in PG 1-year programmes with a median package of INR 2.8 LPA. For PG 2-year programmes, 804 students were placed with a median package of INR 3.48 LPA. Top recruiters included Polus Software, Infosys, SunTech, Mathrubhumi Daily, and Tata Elxsi. Key statistics related to Kerala University placements  as per NIRF 2025 report are given as follows:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2024
Number of Students Placed (PG 1st Year) 32
Median Salary Package (PG 1st Year) INR 2.8 LPA
Number of Students Placed (PG 2nd Year) 804
Median Salary Package (PG 2nd Year) INR 3.48 LPA

Kerala University Top Recruiters

Kerala University's major recruiters who visited the campus for recruitment include

Infosys Tata Consultancy Services E&Y
Wipro Cognizant  South Indian Bank
Federal Bank UST Global  Air India 

Kerala University Scholarships

Kerala University offers scholarships to students based on their academic performance and financial conditions. Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions set by the colleges to avail of financial aid. Kerala University Scholarships help financially struggling students to pursue higher studies without any hurdles. Kerala University offers Financial Aid, Merit Scholarships, and Personal Accident Insurance Schemes. Further details about the Kerala University scholarship are mentioned below

Scholarship Description
Students Aid Fund Scholarship The scholarship is offered to students whose annual family income is Rs 25,000. In addition, the students receive Rs 1000 for degree students and Rs 1500 for PG students. 
Students Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (SGPAIS) The insurance scheme covers medical expenses due to accidents up to Rs 25,000 and death claim up to Rs. 1,00,000 for Kerala University students.

Kerala University Collaborations

Kerala University has expanded its academic scope through its collaborative efforts with some foreign universities. The International Student Exchange Programmes and other international endeavors the University has commenced in the recent past have enabled the students and faculties from the USA, UK, Middle-east and Persia, Germany, France, Sweden, and Italy to pursue higher studies or cater to the teaching requirements of the university. UGC has identified Kerala University to be one of the 26 institutions selected for the promotion of Indian Studies by foreign students. Some of the institutions with which tie-up has been made by the university are International Collaborations

Country Partnering Institute
Spain Valladolid University
USA Claremont Graduate University

National Collaborations

Kerala University Notable Alumni

Kerala University Alumni are widely spread across various top positions of today's reputed companies such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, E&Y, Wipro, and Cognizant. The association of the alumni was started by Shree KR Narayanan, the 10th President of India. The alumni have achieved greater heights in various fields siuch as literature, The alum portal of the university offers a platform for its former students and staff to stay in touch with each other. Some of the notable alumni of the university are listed below

Notable Alumni Profession
KR Narayanan 10th President of India
MS Swaminathan Father of the green revolution
G. Madhvan Nair Former chairman of ISRO
NR Madhava Menon Father of Modern Indian Legal Education
Mohanlal Indian Film Actor
Salim Gangadharan Chairman of the South Indian Bank and Indian banker 

Why Choose Kerala University?

Kerala University is popularly known for organizing the first world Malayalam conference in 1977. It has been identified by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as one of the 26 institutions selected for the promotion of Indian Studies by international students. It is ranked 21 and 38 by NIRF 2024 under the University and Overall categories, respectively. The University of Kerala has dedicated centres for specialized fields such as Kerala Studies, Nano Technology, Women's Studies, Gandhian Studies, etc. In addition, it has a central location well connected by rail and an international airport, and is adjoining the technopark in the state's capital city. 

Kerala University Academic Advantages

With 85 years of expertise in teaching, the University of Kerala offers the following academic advantages to the students

  • International students find that the University of Kerala has a Centre for Global Academics. 
  • Kerala University is the best University in the state (Chancellors Award for Best University in the state), in a spacious campus adjoining the Technopark in the capital city of the state. The University offers Masters programmes and MPhil programmes in all traditional disciplines and some chosen unique disciplines.
  • It pays importance to cultural/ religious/ political activism
  • It receives students for whole programs and study abroad schemes during the final semester with a credit transfer feature.
  • Both Kerala-based students and students from other states of India benefit from the courses in all traditional disciplines.
  • Kerala University placement drive places 90-100% of its students annually. Several companies join the placement drive to provide students with countless employment opportunities. 
  • There are five major campuses of Kerala University. They are
    • Senate House Campus
    • Kariavattom Campus
    • Thycaud Campus
    • University Library Campus
    • Physical Education Campus

Kerala University Highlights 2026

Institution Type Public
Faculty Student Ratio 1:20
Total Faculty 173
Year of Establishment 1937
Genders Accepted Co-ed
Student Enrollment 24765
Total Area (In Acre) 159.85
Construction Area (Sq. M) 119692
Website www.keralauniversity.ac.in
Accredited by NAAC-A

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Kerala University Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#5 in 2025 State Public Universities
#9 in 2024 State Public University
#21 in 2024 University
#38 in 2024 Overall
#24 in 2023 University

Kerala University Courses & Fees 2026

Course Average Fees Duration Action
BTech ₹48,425 4 Years
MBA ₹14,440 2 Years
MCA ₹36,000 3 Years
B.P.Ed -- 3 Years
BA ₹3,000 3 Years
BBA ₹1,08,000 3 Years
BCA ₹37,500 3 Years
BSc ₹11,591 3 Years
B.Ed ₹50,000 2 Years
MSc ₹585 2 Years

Kerala University Courses and Fee Structure 2026

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Courses offered by Kerala University 2026

MBA [Master of Business Administration]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: KMAT

₹ 14,440 (2 Years)

Exams Accepted: KMAT

₹ 36,000 (3 Years)

₹ 1,08,000 (3 Years)

₹ 37,500 (3 Years)

LLB [Bachelor of Law]

Offline On Campus

₹ 3,000 (3 Years)

₹ 36,000 (3 Years)

LLM [Master of Laws]

Offline On Campus

₹ 80,000 (2 Years)

₹ 30,000 (2 Years)

B.Arch [Bachelor of Architecture]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: NATA

Exams Accepted: NATA

₹ 34,500 (3 Years)

₹ 36,900 (3 Years)

Advance Diploma

Offline On Campus

Master of Library [M.Lib]

Offline On Campus

₹ 540

Exams Accepted by Kerala University 2026

CAT

MAT

Exam Date: May 19, 2024

KEAM

Exam Date: Apr 24, 2025

NATA

Exam Date: Apr 05, 2025

FAQs on Kerala University

Q: What types of courses does Kerala University provide?

A: It provides courses at UG, PG, and Doctoral levels in science, management, arts, commerce, fields, etc.

Q: Does Kerala University approve the IGNOU certificate?

A: IGNOU certificates are accepted by Kerala University. AICTE and UGC both recognize IGNOU courses, so they are recognized throughout the country.

Q: Does Kerala University offer scholarships?

A: Yes, Kerala University offers merit-based scholarships. Students who have scored at least 60 percent in their qualifying exams are eligible for this scholarship.

Q: How many colleges are under Kerala University?

A: There are 151 colleges affiliated with the University of Kerala.

Q: What services and facilities does Kerala University offer?

A: It offers the students with facilities such as Wi-Fi, Laboratories, Gym, Library, Sports Facilities, etc

Kerala University Reviews

Overall Rating

3.5

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

1

>3-4 star

4

>2-3 star

1

1-2 star

0

Academics & Faculty

3.7

Fees & Scholarships

3.4

Placements & Internships

3.2

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

3.2

Clubs & Associations

4

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Misaj S Batch 2021 M.Tech Computer Engineering
3.5
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2019
3.5 Placements
3 Fees
4 Academics
3.5 Infrastructure
3.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : 12,000 stipend in ISRO, technopark companies and Focus projects in the field of image processing.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Admitted to M.Tech Digital Image Processing at the department of computer science, kariavattam campus, Kerala Univers

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Pooja Uday Batch 2019 M.Tech [Master of Technology]
Reviewed on Nov 04, 2018

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Eligibility criteria for M.Tech admission is first class in B.Tech. By ranking according to marks obtained from B.Tech, I got admission for M.Tech in Er&Dcit,CDAC TRIVANDRUM with a specialization of VLSI&EMBEDDED SYSTEMS. I

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Ramnath220 Batch 2014 BSc Computer Science
3.4
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2018
2.5 Placements
3.5 Fees
3.5 Academics
2.5 Infrastructure
5 Campus

Placements & Internships : I had internship for 6months in ab it company for INR 5000rs stipend. The alumni was good.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Needed more than 50% mark for every science subjects in higher secondary exams. Admission was based on the marks sc

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Vidya Shashank Batch 2014 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
3.5
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2018
3.5 Placements
3.5 Fees
3.5 Academics
3.5 Infrastructure
3.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : Good companies like TCS, Accenture and all visited campus for placements. So many children with good grades get selected in good companies.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : The admission for engineering is done through Kerala entrance examination r

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Aswathy U Batch 2016 M.Sc Physics
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2017

Entrance Exams & Admissions : I am doing my Post graduation at the University of Kerala.

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