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    About Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, was founded in 2009 and it is recognised by NAAC with an A grade. Central University of Kerala has been approved by the UGC. The university offers courses in the stream of Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Commerce, Management and Business Administration, Medicine and Allied Sciences and more. 

    The Central University of Kerala offers various courses at three distinct levels which includes undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Some of the major courses offered at CUK Kasaragod include BA, MA, PGD, M.Ed, M.Sc, M.Com, MSW, LLM, MBA, Ph.D and others. Interested candidates should satisfy the eligibility criteria of CUK Kasaragod for admissions for the desired course. Admissions to the Central University of Kerala are based on the marks obtained in CUET UG and CUET PG exams for UG and PG courses, respectively. 

    The CUK Kasaragod offers placements for all levels of programmes and has a separate placement cell. The Central University of Kerala placement cell organises seminars, webinars, interactive sessions, group discussions, and many other activities for students on campus. According to the NIRF 2025 report median salary offered for UG students is Rs 1,74,000. The median salary offered for PG students is Rs 2,28,000. The university provides well-structured and well-designed facilities for students, staff and faculty on campus. The major facilities available at Central University of Kerala include separate hostels for boys and girls, a library, sports, an auditorium, a cafeteria, and many other facilities. The Central University of Kerala also offers scholarships under various schemes. The eligible candidates can apply for the suitable scholarships. 

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    Central University of Kerala NIRF Ranking 2025

    Central University of Kerala has secured its position in the rank band of 101-150 in the university category by the NIRF ranking 2025. In the overall category, Central University of Kerala has ranked in the 151- 200th rank band by NIRF 2025 ranking.

    Central University of Kerala Location

    The Central University of Kerala Kasaragod is located at Tejaswini Hills, Periye, Kerala 671320.

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    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established2009
    ExamCUET PG, CUET UG
    Courses 17 Degrees and 65 Courses
    Institute TypeCentral Universities
    ApprovalsUGC
    GenderCo-ed
    Faculty Count118
    Campus Size310 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 44% and Female 56%
    Students from Outside the State 23%

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    Accreditations
    Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

    NAAC Accredited
    GRADING CYCLECGPAGRADEISSUE DATEVALID DATE
    2
    3.14/4
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    Sep' 2022
    26 Sep'27

    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Placements

    The Central University of Kerala has a distinct placement that offers placements and internship opportunities to students of the institution. As per the NIRF 2024 data of Central University of Kerala, 156 out of 818 PG students were placed in Central University of Kerala placements 2023 with a median salary package of Rs 3.26 Lakhs. To educate students, the Central University of Kerala placement cell organises a variety of guest lecturers and training programmes from industry experts. The Central University of Kerala placement cell also offers ...
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    Courses offered by Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

    The Central University of Kerala courses are offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. Science, Commerce, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Arts, Computer Application and IT, Management and Business Administration, Law and so on are some of the streams in which these Central University of Kerala courses are provided. The total number of courses offered by the Central University of Kerala is 63. Some of the major Central University of Kerala courses include BA, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, LLM, PhD and so on. The Centra...

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    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Scholarship

    Central University of Kerala offers scholarships to students with a strong academic record. Needy and outstanding students can also apply for Central University of Kerala scholarships. Scholarships serve as an incentive as well as encouragement for students who are academically sound but lack the financial means to continue their education. The students of the institute are also encouraged to apply for various state and national scholarships. Some of the scholarship schemes that students from Central University of Kerala can apply for are- Saksham Scholarship, PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students, Scheme of 'Merit cum Means Based Scholarship' for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities, Scheme of 'Post Matric Scholarship' for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities etc.

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    The details of all the Central University of Kerala scholarships are given in the table below:

    Central Government Scholarships, Eligibility Criteria and Amount

    Scholarships

    Eligibility Criteria

    Amount

    Saksham Scholarship

    Only for differently abled students with more than 40% disability.


    Family income should be less than Rs. 8 lakhs per annum.


    Students must be admitted in first-year Diploma/Undergraduate Degree Level Programmes/Courses in AICTE approved Institutions.


    Rs. 30,000 or the actual tuition fees paid, whichever is less.


    Contingency allowance of Rs 2000 per month for a duration of 10 months.


    PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students

    Two girls child per family. 


    The family income should be less than Rs. 8 lakhs per annum.


    Students must be admitted in first-year Diploma/Undergraduate Degree Level Programmes/Courses in AICTE approved Institutions.


    An amount of Rs. 30,000 or the actual tuition fees paid, whichever is less.

    Contingency allowance of Rs 2000 per month for ten months.


    Scheme of 'Merit cum Means Based Scholarship' For Students Belonging to The Minority Communities

    The scholarship will be awarded to the students who have secured more than 50% marks or equivalent grades in the previous final examination.


    The annual income of the family from all sources should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum.


    An amount of Rs. 20,000 per annum. 

    Scheme of 'Post Matric Scholarship' For Students Belonging to The Minority Communities

    Scholarship will be awarded to the students who have secured more than 50% marks or equivalent grades in the previous final examination.


    The annual family income should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.


    The students must be admitted for in the first year Diploma/Undergraduate Degree Level Programmes/Courses in AICTE approved Institutions.


    The admission and tuition fee for UG & PG level is Rs. 3,000 per annum.


    Kerala Government Scholarships, Eligibility Criteria and Amount

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    C.H. Mohammed Koya Scholarships

    Scholarships will be offered to Muslim, Latin, Converted Cristian community and a native of Kerela.


    Should be a girl student.


    The annual family income should not exceed Rs. 4.5 lakhs per annum.

    An amount of Rs. 6,000 per annum and a hostel stipend of Rs. 13,000 per annum.

    Hindi Scholarship

    Candidates who has taken Hindi as a sub subject in degree level and a main subject in B.Ed/M.Ed/M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D are eligible for scholarships.  

    Rs. 1,000 per month.

    State Merit Scholarship

    Candidates should be a first year student of undergraduate or postgraduate course in govt/ aided colleges or university departments. 

    Rs. 1,500 per month for postgraduate students.

    Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship

    Candidates should be a first year student of undergraduate or postgraduate course and should belong to BPL family.

    Rs. 10,000 per month.

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    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Admission

    Central University of Kerala offers admissions to the three levels of programmes - UG, PG and PhD The Central University of Kerala admissions are available for full-time and online mode programmes. The Central University of Kerala admissions to UG programmes are based on the scores obtained in the CUET UG exam while the Central University of Kerala PG admissions are based on the scores obtained in the CUET PG exam.

    Candidates must also make sure to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria of the Central University of Kerala for the respective courses before applying. The eligible candidates can apply for the Central University of Kerala admission to the desired course.  

    Central University of Kerala Application Process 2024-2025

    • Eligible candidates can apply for the desired course by visiting the official website of the college.

    • The applicant should fill out the required information.

    • The candidate should scan and upload the necessary documents.

    • To complete the application procedure the candidate should pay the Central University of Kerala application fee.

    Central University of Kerala UG Admissions 2024-2025

    The university admissions offer one full-time undergraduate course which includes BA in International Relations. The duration of  Central University of Kerala UG courses is 3 years. 

    Central University of Kerala UG Courses, Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 2024

    Courses

    Seat Intake

    Eligibility Criteria

    BA

    40

    Candidates should have at least 50% marks in class 10+2 from a recognised board. 

    Central University of Kerala UG Admission Procedure 2024

    • Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria.

    • The eligible candidates should appear and qualify for the CUET UG examination.

    • The eligible candidates can register on the official website. 

    • Then the candidates must fill out the application form with the required details.

    • The candidates must register for the counselling process.

    • The candidates must select the Central University of Kerala as their preferred college.

    • The candidates will be shortlisted for Central University of Kerala admissions based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination. 

    • The last step of the Central University of Kerala process is document verification and fee payment. 

    Central University of Kerala PG Course Admissions 2024-2025

    The university offers postgraduate courses in various fields. The Central University of Kerala admissions offer 28 courses at the postgraduate level. The duration of the Central University of Kerala PG courses is 1-2 years. 

    Central University of Kerala PG Courses, Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 2024

    Courses

    Seat Intake

    Eligibility Criteria

    MA

    40

    Should have a minimum of 50% marks in bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

    M.Sc

    30

    Candidates should have passed B.Sc with the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks.

    LLM

    40

    Should have a minimum of 50% marks in LLB from a recognised university.

    MBA

    40

    Should have at least 50% marks in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

    M.Com

    40

    Should have a minimum of 50% marks in B.Com/ BBM/ BBA/ B.Com (Hons) from a recognised university.

    Central University of Kerala PG Admission Procedure 2024

    • The candidate should meet the eligibility criteria.

    • Must appear for the CUET PG entrance exam and fulfil the cut-off criteria given for counselling.

    • Candidates should participate in Counselling.

    • The Central University of Kerala admissions will be based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination. 

    • Shortlisted candidates will receive the allotment letter. 

    • Accept the allotment order and submit the necessary documents at the time of certificate verification.

    • The selected candidate should pay the Central University of Kerala admission fee to freeze the seat. 

    Central University of Kerala MBA Admission Procedure 2024

    • Eligible candidates can apply for the MBA course by visiting the official website. 

    • The candidates should appear for the CUET PG examination and secure a valid score. 

    • The qualified candidates will be invited for the group discussion and interview.

    • The candidates will be shortlisted for Central University of Kerala admissions based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination and performance in the GD and PI. 

    • The shortlisted candidates will receive the seat allotment order. 

    • The selected candidate should submit the necessary documents along with the payment of Central University of Kerala admission fees.

    Central University of Kerala PhD Course Admissions 2024-2025

    The university offers admission for various specialisation courses at the doctoral level courses. The total number of Central University of Kerala Ph.D. courses is 26 which include physics, international relations and politics, social work, linguistics, chemistry, geology, and many others. The duration of the PhD programme is 6 years.

    Central University of Kerala PhD Courses, Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 2024

    Courses

    Seat Intake

    Eligibility Criteria

    Ph.D

    6-28

    Master’s degree in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks or with a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale.

    Central University of Kerala PhD Admission Procedure 2024

    • The aspirants must satisfy the Central University of Kerala eligibility criteria.

    • Aspirants must qualify for National Level Fellowship Examinations like UGC-CSIR -NET/UGC-JRF.

    •  The candidates who have not appeared for National Level Fellowship Examinations must appear for CUCET.

    • Aspirants who have qualified in the National Level Fellowship Examinations need not appear for CUCET and directly appear for the interview.

    • Shortlisting of candidates for the Central University of Kerala is done on the basis of the scores secured in the entrance examination. 

    • A seat allotment order letter will be issued to the candidates who got selected. 

    • The final selected candidate should submit the required documents.

    • The aspirant should pay the Central University of Kerala admission fee to complete the admission procedure. 

    Documents Required for Central University of Kerala Admissions 2024 

    • SSC certificate

    • Undergraduate mark sheet certificates

    • Postgraduate mark sheet certificates

    • Entrance examination scorecard

    • Caste certificate( if applicable) 

    • EWS Certificate( If applicable)

    • PWD Certificate(if applicable)

    • Transfer certificate, Migration certificates

    • Identification card

    • Passport size photos

    Note: The candidate should take a hard copy of the application form for future reference. The hard copy of the allotment letter should be carried during the certificate verification.

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    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Facilities

    Central University of Kerala provides a wide range of facilities and infrastructure to its students. Central University of Kerala facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls, a library with a vast collection of books, magazines, national and international journals. Central University of Kerala facilities also include multiple sports complexes for the students and a spacious cafeteria that caters healthy and hygienic food to its students. The campus has a medical clinic with first aid facilities for the medical emergencies of teachers...
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    Student Reviews for Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

    College Infrastructure: 4.4/5
    Academics: 4.2/5
    Placements: 3.8/5
    Value for Money: 4/5
    Campus Life: 4.7/5

    Best infrastructure with best facilities

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    College Infrastructure

    Yes, the hostels are really well maintained and the infrastructure is really good. The hostel has regular maintenance. The hostel students get a 24-hour Wi-Fi connection. The food is really good as compared to other hostels and the surroundings are healthy. External Expenses: Rs. 2000–Rs. 4000.

    It's very university, I'm really glad to join here

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    College Infrastructure

    The college infrastructure is impressive and well-maintained, providing an excellent environment for both academic and extracurricular activities. The classrooms are spacious and equipped with modern teaching aids. The library facilities are extensive, offering a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources.

    High chances for placements

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    College Infrastructure

    We have air condition classroom less for all subjects. Good network connection. Hostel life is good. It provides where is facilities like medical ambulance in case someone dice quality food batter than many restaurants. Over on the hostel is really good and we enjoy there.

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    Central univeraity of kerela is one of the good universities providing courses like Phd, M. Sc, M. Ed, MA, BA,LLM


    But this university doesnt provide course for bachelors in business administration i.e BBA.

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    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Contact Address

    Address:
    Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills,Periye (PO), Kasaragod (DT), Kerala-671316, India

    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: When was the CUK Kasaragod established?

    Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, was founded in 2009 and it is recognised by NAAC with an A grade.

    2: Are there hostel facilities at Central University of Kerala (CUK)?

    The Central University of Kerala has many facilities and infrastructure. The Central University of Kerala has separate boys' and girls' hostels, a library, and national and international publications. The Central University of Kerala has various sports complexes and a large cafeteria that serves healthy food. The campus has a clinic providing first aid for teachers and students. Wi-Fi and modern IT infrastructure are provided for students. The Central University of Kerala has departmental labs for practical learning. The university offers bank/ATM services.

    3: Where is Central University of Kerala situated?

    Central University of Kerala is located at NH-17, Periya, Kasaragod, Kerala.

    4: What is the rank of Central University of Kerala in NIRF?

    NIRF rankings 2024 positioned the Central University of Kerala in the rankband 101-150 under the ‘University’ category

    5: Does CUK Kasaragod provide scholarships to its students?

    Saksham Scholarship, PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students, Scheme of 'Merit cum Means Based Scholarship' for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities, Scheme of 'Post Matric Scholarship' for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities are the scholarships available to students at CUK Kasaragod.

    6: Does CUK Kasaragod offer separate hostels for boys and girls?

    Yes, CUK Kasaragod offers separate hostels for boys and girls. It has two hostels for boys and three hostels for girls.

    7: How can I reach CUK Kasaragod by rail?

    The nearest railway station from the university is the Kanhangad Railway Station, at a distance of 12 kms from the campus. Students can easily reach the campus by hiring a cab/auto from the railway station.

    8: How many courses are offered by the institute?

    The institute offers a total of 66 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level.

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