Know about the admission process, fee structure and famous alumni for UG, PG and PhD courses at Central University of Kerala (CUK). The fees here are much lower than private universities.

Central University of Kerala (CUK), which was established in 2009 by the Government of India, is today known as one of the leading educational institutions in the country. Located in Kasargod district of Kerala state, this university is known for its high quality education and research services. Central University of Kerala was established under the "Central Universities Act 2009".

Initially, this university was operated from a temporary campus, but now its permanent campus is spread over a vast area of ​​310 acres in Pariyaram. The university started its journey with seven departments, and today it has more than 16 schools and over 30 departments offering a wide range of educational opportunities to students.

University Admission Process

The admission process at the Central University of Kerala is completely merit-based. For most courses, admission to the university is through CUET (Common University Entrance Test), which is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). While for foreign students, the option of applying directly to the university is also available.

Existing courses and fees

Undergraduate courses (annual fees):

-BA English: Rs 15,000

-BSc Physics: Rs 18,000

-BSc Mathematics: Rs 18,000

-BCom: Rs 15,000

Postgraduate courses (annual fees):

-MA English: Rs 20,000

-MA Economics: Rs 20,000

-MSc Physics: Rs 22,000

-MSc Chemistry: Rs 22,000

-MSc Computer Science: Rs 25,000

-MA International Relations: Rs 20,000

-MA Sanskrit: Rs 18,000

Research programmes (annual fees):

-MPhil: Rs 25,000

-PhD: Rs 30,000

Various scholarships and financial aid schemes are also available for students , which includes programs sponsored by UGC, CSIR, ICSSR and the State Government.

Famous Alumni of the University

Some of the prominent alumni of the Central University of Kerala include Dr. Ravi Shankar, a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to ISRO, Anuradha Menon, a well-known journalist and anchor of an international news channel, Prof. Sanjay Gupta, a renowned economist and policy advisor, Dr. Lakshmi Nair, a renowned author and literary critic, Mr. Manoj Kumar, a technology entrepreneur and startup founder.

Courses to be launched soon

In the coming years, the university plans to introduce new courses like Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy and Climate Studies. Apart from this, the university also intends to expand its research facilities. The Central University of Kerala is not only providing quality education to the students but is also playing a vital role in the overall development of the society and the country.