Central University of Kerala: Courses, Fees, Placements, Admission

Kasaragod, India


Central University of Kerala - [CUK] ,Kasaragod ,Kerala

Overview

Latest Updates

  • CUET registration process - Last week of Feb 2025
  •  CUET PG registration process - Last week of Dec 2025

Central University of Kerala (CUK) was established in 2009. The University has 3 Campuses, with 11 Schools and 20 Departments. It is ranked #151 out of 200 top universities in the overall category by NIRF ranking 2022, whereas Outlook ranked #11 out of 20 Indian Universities in 2024. It is UGC-approved and Graded A++ by NAAC. Many UG and PG courses are available; the highly preferred ones are the M.Sc in Chemistry and MBA. The SC/ST applicants have scholarships granted by the university as E-grants, and single girls' child gets the Indira Gandhi Scholarship.

The top recruiters are Accenture, Cognizant, Vendekin, and Cisco, with a median average salary of ₹3.26 LPA. It boasts of a placement rate of 85%. There were 153 students placed out of 818 (2023). It strictly sticks to the online mode of application for admission.

Quick Highlights 

Particulars

Details

Affiliation/Recognition

UGC approved 

NAAC Accreditation

A++

Ranking

NIRF:

  • #151-200 out of 200 in India 2022
  • #6th in Kerala

IIRF:

  • #25th out of 50 in India 2024

Outlook:

  • #11 out of 20 in India 2024

Institute Type 

Central University

Mode of Application

Online 

Total Faculty 

3 campuses, 11 schools, and 20 departments

Popular Programs

M.Sc in Chemistry

Average median package

₹3.26 LPA in PG ( MBA, MA, M.Sc.)

Scholarship

E-grants scholarship for SC/STs

Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child - by UGC 

Top Recruiters

Accenture, Cognizant, Vendekin, Cisco

Placement Rate 

85%

Established in/on

2009

Entrance Exam 

CUET


Rankings 

The Central University of Kerala has been ranked among the top university in India. The details are given below   

Ranking Body

Ranks 

NIRF Ranking

#151-200 out of 200 in  

India 2024

#6th in Kerala

IIRF Ranking 

#25 out of 50 in India 2024

Outlook

#11 out of 20 in India 2024

Central University of Kerala - [CUK] ,Kasaragod ,Kerala

Programs

Courses 

Fees 

M.Sc

₹25.5K

MBA

₹1.96 Lakhs

L.L.M.

₹36.6K

B.A.

₹91,140

Ph.D

₹57K- ₹70K


Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Central University of Kerala - [CUK] ,Kasaragod ,Kerala

Admissions

Courses 

Eligibility

M.Sc

B.Sc. in Relevant stream or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate in the qualifying examination from a recognized University

MBA

Candidate must have passed a bachelor’s degree in Relevant stream from a recognized university.

L.L.M.

Three or five-year L.L.B. (studied 10+2+3/ 10+2+5) with at least 50% of aggregate marks or grade in equivalent. 

B.A.

Minimum- 50% marks or equivalent in Plus Two from a recognized Board. Up to 5% relaxation in minimum requirement of marks is granted to SC/ST candidates

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

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19

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17

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36

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10

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43

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35

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4

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FAQs related to Admissions

There are a total of 63 seats for BA at the Central University of Kerala.

No, Kerala University MBA admissions are entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid score in government-approved entrance exams such as KMAT, CMAT, and CAT.

Central University of Kerala - [CUK] ,Kasaragod ,Kerala

Placements

The key highlights of the Central University of Kerala placements 2023 and 2022 are tabulated below:


Statistics

Details

Total students (PG-2 year)

818

Students placed (PG-2 year)

156

Median package (PG-2 year)

₹3.26 LPA

FAQS

The placement rate of Central University of Kerela in 2023 was 85%.

The top recruiters recruiting from Central University Kerela were Cisco, Cognizant, and accenture.

Central University of Kerala - [CUK] ,Kasaragod ,Kerala

Infrastructure

Details 

Boys 

Girls

No. of hostels 

3

5

No . of Rooms 

289

314

Total capacity 

718

878


Other Facilities



Health care unit

Innovative Unit

Civil Service Coaching Programme

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

The university released the Round 1 closing score for the top 5 courses, including B.A. in International Relations, which is 83.84. For Master of Education (M.Ed.) is 32, for Integrated B.Com. B.Ed. is 74 for the General category students.

National Scholarships Portal E-Grants for Fisherman’s Children Vidyasamunnathi Scholarship of Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Limited

  • Scanned Class 10, Class 12, and graduation marksheet
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Leaving Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Signature
  • If Applicable (Cast certificate / Creamy layer for backward class / Fee free Ship card / Gap certificate)