FYUGP4-yr UG Degree
PG CSSMasters Programmes
M.TechEngineering PG
MBAIMK / UIMs
B.Ed / M.EdTeacher Ed.
MSW / MAHRMSocial Work
📌 Important Dates – 2026-27
🔧 M.Tech Programmes (CSS – Teaching Departments)
Notification of Admissions
Last Date for Online Application
Entrance Examination (Non-GATE candidates)
Publication of Rank List
Commencement of Admissions
Commencement of Classes
Closure of Admissions
💼 MBA Programmes – IMK (First Phase)
Notification Date
Last Date for Online Application (10:00 PM)
Group Discussion & Personal Interview at IMK
Release of Provisional Rank List
Counselling at IMK, Kariavattom Campus
Last Date for Closure of Admissions
📚 FYUGP CSS & PG CSS (Teaching Departments)
Online Application Window Opens (Expected)
Last Date for Online Application (Expected)
Entrance Examination – FYUGP & PG CSS (Expected)
Rank List / Allotment Publication (Expected)
Commencement of Academic Year 2026-27 (Expected)
⚠️ FYUGP CSS & PG CSS exact dates will be updated on the official portal. Check admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in/cssug2026 and admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in/css2026 regularly.
University of Kerala — one of India's first 16 universities (est. 1937) — is now inviting online applications for 2026-27 admissions across all its major teaching department and affiliated college programmes. The university holds a prestigious NAAC A++ grade (since 2022) and is ranked 42nd Overall and 25th in the University category by NIRF 2025. All applications are to be submitted ONLINE ONLY through admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in.
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1937
Established
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A++
NAAC Grade
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42nd
NIRF Overall 2025
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196
Affiliated Colleges
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43
Teaching Departments
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1.3L+
Students Enrolled
🎓 Programmes – 2026-27 Online Admissions
FYUGP – CSS
Four Year Undergraduate Programme (Teaching Departments)
- Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters) – Exit options at 3 yrs
- Campus: Kariavattom Campus (16 Major + 51 Minor Programmes)
- Eligibility: Plus Two / +2 with min. 45% marks
- Selection: Merit in qualifying exam / CUET UG score
- Courses: BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA and more
🔗 Apply: cssug2026
PG – CSS
Post Graduate Degree Programmes (Teaching Departments)
- Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
- Campus: Teaching Departments at Kariavattom
- Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree with min. 50% (45% for SC/ST)
- Selection: Entrance Exam conducted by University
- Courses: MA, M.Sc., M.Com., MCJ, LLM, MSW and more
🔗 Apply: css2026
M.Tech
AICTE-Approved Engineering PG (Teaching Departments)
- Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
- Specializations: 3 AICTE-approved programmes (18/18/15 seats)
- Eligibility: B.Tech / B.E. with 55% or M.Sc. (relevant)
- Selection: GATE score / University Entrance Exam
- Exam: 18–24 May 2026 (Non-GATE candidates)
🔗 Apply: mtech2026
MBA
IMK / University Institutes of Management (UIM)
- Programmes: MBA General (40) · Travel & Tourism (40) · Shipping & Logistics (25)
- Duration: 2 Years (2026-2028 Batch)
- Eligibility: Any Degree with 50% (Part III / Core)
- Entrance: Valid K-MAT 2026 / C-MAT 2025-26 / CAT 2025-26
- Selection: Entrance (80%) + GD (10%) + Interview (10%)
🔗 Apply: mba_imk
B.Ed.
Bachelor of Education (Affiliated Training Colleges & KUCTEs)
- Duration: 2 Years
- Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree with 50% in relevant subject
- Selection: Merit-based / Entrance Examination
- Colleges: Affiliated Training Colleges and KUCTEs
M.Ed. / MSW / MAHRM
Post Graduate Education & Social Work Programmes
- M.Ed.: 2 Years – B.Ed. with 55% required
- MSW / MSW(DM): 2 Years – Any Degree with 50%
- MAHRM: 2 Years – Any Degree with 50%
- Colleges: Affiliated Colleges across the University
🔧 M.Tech Programmes – Detailed Eligibility & Fees
| Programme | Department | Seats | Eligibility | Fee/Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech. Computer Science (Specialization: Digital Image Computing) |
Dept. of Computer Science | 18 | B.Tech/B.E. (CS/IT/EC/EE) with 55% OR M.Sc. CS/AI/Data Science/MCA (First Class) | ₹ 19,845/- |
| M.Tech. Technology Management | Dept. of Futures Studies | 15 | B.Tech. / B.E. in any branch of Engg./Technology with 55% marks from a recognized University | ₹ 8,160/- |
| M.Tech. Electronics & Communication (Optoelectronics & Optical Communications) |
Dept. of Optoelectronics | 18 | B.E./B.Tech. (Electronics/ECE/Applied Electronics) OR M.Sc. Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics with 55% | ₹ 26,662/- |
📝 M.Tech Selection: GATE-qualified candidates are ranked on GATE score. Non-GATE candidates must appear for the University Entrance Examination (100 MCQs, 2 hours, English medium, –0.25 negative marking). GATE-qualified students may receive AICTE scholarship. Sponsored seats available (separate eligibility + 2 years work experience required, age < 45 yrs).
💼 MBA Programmes – IMK Details
| MBA Programme | Seats | Fee / Semester | Entrance Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA General | 40 | ₹ 17,735 + other fees | K-MAT 2026 / C-MAT / CAT |
| MBA (Travel & Tourism) | 40 | ₹ 26,250 + other fees | K-MAT 2026 / C-MAT / CAT |
| MBA (Shipping & Logistics) | 25 | ₹ 26,250 + other fees | K-MAT 2026 / C-MAT / CAT |
✅ MBA Eligibility: Any Degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern) from a recognized Indian University with minimum 50% marks in Part III / Core (no rounding off). Final year students also eligible. Valid K-MAT 2026, or C-MAT / CAT score from 2025 or 2026 is mandatory. Score card must be emailed to imkadmission@gmail.com before the last date.
📋 General Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Minimum Qualification | Minimum Marks | Nativity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FYUGP CSS BA / B.Sc. / B.Com. etc. |
Plus Two / HSC from recognized Board | 45% (General) 40% (SC/ST) |
Kerala resident; age < 19 yrs (FYUGP CSS) |
| PG CSS MA / M.Sc. / M.Com. etc. |
Bachelor's Degree (relevant subject) from recognized University | 50% (General) 45% (SC/ST) |
Indian Citizen |
| M.Tech | B.Tech/B.E. with 55% OR M.Sc. (subject-specific) – see Section 6 | 55% / CGPA 5.5 (10-pt scale) 50% SC/ST |
Indian Citizen |
| MBA (IMK) | Any Degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) from recognized Indian University | 50% in Part III / Core (no rounding) | Indian Citizen; valid K-MAT/C-MAT/CAT score required |
| B.Ed. | Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject | 50% aggregate | Indian Citizen |
| M.Ed. | B.Ed. from recognized University | 55% in B.Ed. | Indian Citizen |
| MSW / MAHRM | Any Bachelor's Degree from recognized University | 50% aggregate | Indian Citizen |
🪑 Reservation of Seats
| Sl.No. | Category | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| I | Open Merit | 50% |
| II | SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Classes) a) Ezhava (EZ) – 8%, b) Muslim (MU) – 7%, c) Latin Catholic (LC) – 1%, d) OBC Christian (BX) – 1%, e) Other Backward Hindu (BH) – 3% |
20% |
| III | Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| IV | Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5% |
| V | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) – Forward Communities only | 10% |
| — | Differently Abled Persons (PWD) – Min. 40% disability certificate required | 3% (horizontal) |
📌 Note: SEBC candidates must produce a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (family income below ₹6 lakhs) from Village Officer/Tahsildar. SC/ST/OEC/SEBC candidates are NOT eligible for EWS reservation. OEC candidates are exempted from fee payment at admission. APAAR ID is mandatory for all candidates at admission.
💰 Application / Registration Fees
| Programme | General / SEBC (₹) | SC / ST (₹) | Additional Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| FYUGP CSS | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 250/- | — |
| PG CSS | ₹ 600/- | ₹ 300/- | — |
| M.Tech | ₹ 1,500/- | ₹ 750/- | General: ₹ 105/- | SC/ST: ₹ 55/- |
| MBA (IMK) | ₹ 1,000/- | ₹ 500/- | Non-refundable |
⚠️ Important: All registration fees are to be paid ONLINE only. Demand Drafts, Cheques or other modes are NOT accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Hard copies of application should NOT be sent to the University — retain printout for admission only.
🖥️ How to Apply – Step by Step
1
Visit the official University of Kerala Admissions portal: https://admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in/ and select the appropriate programme link (FYUGP CSS / PG CSS / M.Tech / MBA).
2
Click "New Registration" on the portal. Enable JavaScript in your browser. Use the latest version of Chrome or Firefox. Do NOT press the "Back" button during registration.
3
Fill in your personal details, qualifying exam information, reservation category, and choice of programme/subjects carefully. For MBA: include your valid entrance exam score card details.
4
Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format. Ensure all documents and claims for reservation are accurately entered — claims cannot be altered after submission.
5
Pay the registration fee online. For M.Tech, a maximum of 3 programmes can be applied through a single registration. For MBA, email your score card to imkadmission@gmail.com before the deadline.
6
Verify all details, then submit. Take a printout of the completed application for future reference and present it at the time of admission along with original documents.
7
Download your Hall Ticket / Admit Card from the portal (only online — not sent by post) when available, and appear for the entrance exam if applicable.
📄 Documents Required at Time of Admission
Printout of Online Application
Admission Memo / Hall Ticket
Date of Birth Certificate / SSLC
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Conduct Certificate
Degree Marksheets & Provisional Certificate
Equivalency Certificate (if from other University)
Migration Certificate (other Universities)
Caste / Community Certificate (SC/ST)
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (SEBC)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
GATE Scorecard (M.Tech – GATE candidates)
Sponsorship + Experience Cert (Sponsored candidates)
APAAR ID (Mandatory – all candidates)
Anti-Ragging Undertaking (Annexure VI)
Anti-Drug Declaration (Annexure VII)
📞 Contact Information
Programme-wise Helpline & Contact
🌐 Official Admissions Portal: admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in
🏛️ University Website: keralauniversity.ac.in
📍 University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 581, Kerala, India
⚠️ Disclaimer: All applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY. No hard copies should be sent to the University. Appearing for entrance exams, inclusion in rank list, or seat allotment does NOT guarantee admission unless all eligibility criteria are met. Dates marked as "Expected" for FYUGP/PG CSS are based on previous year patterns — check the official portal for confirmed dates. The University reserves the right to revise any dates announced.
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