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INSIDE THE PROSPECTUS

Description Item No. Page No.
INTRODUCTION 1 04
Prospectus Overview 1.1 04
About the University 1.2 04
Why UoK? 1.3 06
Admission Process 1.4 06
MBA Admissions 1.5 06
Important Information 1.6 07
DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAMMES AND SEATS 2 07
Details of Programmes and Duration 2.1 07
Categorization of Seats 2.2 07
RESERVATION OF SEATS 3 08
Types of Reservations 3.1 08
Mandatory Reservation 3.1.1 08
Special Reservation 3.1.2 09
CLAIMS FOR MANDATORY RESERVATION
4 12
AND CERTIFICATES TO BE PRODUCED
Open Merit Seats 4.1 12
Community Reservation 4.2 12
Claim for Communal Reservation under ‘Socially and
4.2.1 12
Educationally Backward Classes’ (SEBC)
Claim for Reservation under Scheduled
4.2.2 13
Castes/Scheduled Tribes Quota
Claim for Fee Concession to OEC Candidates 4.2.3 13
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION 5 14
Nativity 5.1 14
Indulgence in Ragging as Disqualification 5.2 14
Academic Eligibility and Relaxation in Grade
5.3 14
Points/Marks in the Qualifying Examination
Special Conditions for Eligibility 5.4 15
Choice of Optional Subjects 5.5 15
ELIGIBLE SPECIALIZATIONS 6 15
RANK LIST 7 20
RESOLVING OF TIE 8 20
HOW TO APPLY 9 20
General Instructions 9.1 20
Online Registration Fee 9.2 20
Submission of Application 9.3 21
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 10 21
Entrance Examination as a Mandatory Requirement 10.1 21
Nature of Entrance Examination 10.2 21
Conduct of Entrance Examinations 10.3 22
Online Admit Cards 10.4 22

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 Revaluation 10.5 22
ADMISSION PROCEDURE 11 22
Reporting at the University Department 11.1 22
Verification of Documents 11.2 23
Failure to Report for Admission 11.3 23
Fee to be paid at the Time of Admission 11.4 23
FEE CONCESSIONS AND OTHER FINANCIAL
12 24
PROVISIONS
Fee for New Courses 12.1 24
Fee Exemptions for SC/ST Candidates 12.2 24
Fee Concession for OEC Candidates 12.3 24
Caution Deposit 12.4 24
Student Care Fund 12.5 25
OTHER ITEMS 13 25
Admission Regulations 13.1 25
Jurisdiction of Disputes 13.2 25
Final Authority on Admission Matters 13.3 25
DETAILS OF DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAMMES
ANNEXURE-I 26
AND SEATS
PRIORITY CRITERIA FOR VERIFICATION
AND RANKING OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT ANNEXURE-II 29
CERTIFICATES
LIST OF SPORTS DISCIPLINES ANNEXURE-III 32
LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES (SC) ANNEXURE-IV 34
LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES (ST) ANNEXURE-V 36
LIST OF OTHER ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES
(OEC) ELIGIBLE FOR UN-AVAILED SC/ST ANNEXURE-VI 37
SEATS
LIST OF SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY
ANNEXURE-VII 38
BACKWARD CLASSES (SEBC)
UNDERTAKING FROM THE STUDENTS AS
PER THE PROVISIONS OF ANTI-RAGGING
ANNEXURE-VIII 41
VERDICT BY THE HON’BLE SUPREME
COURT OF INDIA

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 PROSPECTUS FOR ADMISSION TO POST-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
IN THE TEACHING DEPARTMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26

IMPORTANT DATES

Notification of Admissions : 25.03.2025

Last Date for Online Application : 30.04.2025
Dates of Entrance Examination : 19.05.2025 to 25.05.2025
Publication of Rank List : 20.06.2025
Commencement of Admission : 03.07.2025
Commencement of Classes : 15.07.2025
Closure of Admissions : 31.08.2025

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Prospectus Overview

This prospectus outlines the admission process for Postgraduate (PG) Degree Programmes in the
Teaching Departments of the University of Kerala for the Academic year 2025-26. It provides
essential information and Regulations governing PG admissions. The prospectus issued by the
University during the previous years for PG Admissions in the Teaching Departments is not
valid for the Academic Year 2025-26.

1.2 About the University

The University of Kerala, one of India's first 16 Universities, was established in 1937 as the
University of Travancore in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore (now the southern part of
Kerala). In 1957, following the formation of the unified state of Kerala, the University of
Travancore was renamed the University of Kerala. The institution is presently governed by the
Kerala University Act of 1974.

Governance and Administration

The Vice-Chancellor, appointed by the Governor of Kerala, is the chief executive officer of the
University. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor assists the Vice-Chancellor. The key decision-making
bodies include:

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  The Senate – The supreme authority on general policy matters, comprising 117 members
representing diverse sectors.
 The Academic Council – The principal academic body responsible for formulating
Regulations, Academic Policies, and Curriculum Structures.
 The Syndicate – The chief executive body with 25 members, overseeing the University's
administration and operations.

Academic and Research Structure

The University of Kerala encompasses a robust academic framework with:

 43 Departments of Teaching and Research, organized under 11 Schools, predominantly

located at the Karyavattom campus.
 A network of affiliated colleges across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta,
and Alappuzha Districts.
 A student body exceeding 2000 full-time students (including research scholars) with a
significant presence of international students in the University Departments.
 196 affiliated colleges with an enrollment of over 130,000 students.
 University Institutes of Technology (UITs) and University Colleges of Teacher Education
(UTECs) offering UG and selected PG Programmes.
 Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), catering to approximately 30,000
students nationwide.

Academic Framework

The University follows a three-tier academic system:

1. Board of Studies – Governs subject-wise syllabus design and academic actions.

2. Faculties (16 in total) – Groups of related disciplines.
3. Academic Council – The apex academic body governing curriculum and Academic
Regulations.

Postgraduate Programmes operate under the Choice-Based Credit and Semester System
(CBCSS), with semesters running from August-January and February-July. Most PG
Programmes span two years (four semesters), culminating in a thesis/project in the final
semester.

Recognition and Accolades

The University of Kerala has received several prestigious recognitions, including:

 Indira Gandhi National Award (2005) for the best NSS activities.

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  UNESCO-NLM Award (2005) for literacy initiatives.
 State Government’s e-Governance Award (2010).
 First Chancellor’s Award (2015) for the best University in Kerala.
 Featured in the Top 25 Universities in India Survey (2019) by Higher Education Review
Magazine.
 NAAC Re-accreditation with ‘A++’ Grade (since 2022).
 Ranked 21stamong Indian Universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework
(NIRF), MHRD, Government of India (2024).

1.3 Why UoK?

 Legacy of Excellence: With over eight decades of academic distinction, the University of
Kerala has a strong legacy in higher education and research.
 Diverse Programmes: A wide array of Four Year Under Graduate, Postgraduate,
Doctoral, Post-Doctoral and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes across multiple
disciplines.
 Cutting-edge Research: Emphasis on innovation and research, fostering a dynamic
academic environment.
 Highly Qualified Faculty: A team of distinguished Professors and researchers
committed to academic excellence.
 State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Modern Laboratories, Libraries, and Digital resources
for comprehensive learning.
 Industry and Global Collaborations: Strong linkages with industries, research
organizations, and international institutions.
 Career Opportunities: Graduates benefit from excellent placement support and career
development services.
 Vibrant Campus Life: A stimulating environment with cultural, social, and
extracurricular activities to enhance overall student growth.

With its commitment to academic excellence, research, and holistic student development, the
University of Kerala continues to be a premier institution in higher education.

1.4 Admission Process

 Admission to the Departmental Post-Graduate Programmes is based on the marks

obtained in the Entrance Examination conducted by the University of Kerala.

1.5 MBA Admissions

 Admission to the MBA Programmes is not covered under this Prospectus and is governed
by a separate admission process.

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1.6 Important Information

 All candidates applying for PG Programmes, regardless of category, must register online.
 After completing the online registration, candidates must retain a printout of the
application. Hard copies should not be sent to the University. However, the hard copy
along with supporting documents should be kept by the candidate and submitted at the
time of Admission to the respective Department.
 Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OEC/SEBC are not eligible for EWS reservation. Only
candidates belonging to Forward Communities, who are Economically Backward, are
eligible for EWS reservations. Such candidates must produce an EWS Certificate from
the Village Officer/Revenue Authority concerned.
 No memos will be sent by post for defective applications. However, an edit option will be
available for a stipulated period. No corrections will be permitted after this period.
 Appearing for the Entrance Examination, inclusion in the Rank List, or seat allotment
does not guarantee admission unless all eligibility criteria outlined in the Prospectus are
met.
 The Entrance Examination Centres in Kerala are: Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam,
Munnar, and Kozhikode.
 Two optional centres outside Kerala—Chennai and Delhi—will be available subject to
sufficient applicants. The Vice-Chairman, CSS, has the authority to cancel any centre
with fewer than 100 applicants.

2. DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAMMES AND SEATS

2.1 Details of Programmes and Duration

The Programme leads to a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject. The Programme of study
shall be by regular attendance for the requisite number of lectures, practical training, and other
means.

The list of University Departments and the Programmes to which admissions are to be made,
along with the total approved number of seats in each Department, are given in Annexure – I of
the Prospectus.

2.2 Categorization of Seats

Seats available in University Departments are mainly classified as Open Merit Seats, Community
Merit Seats and seats reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category.

 Open Merit Seats: The seats that are to be filled by the University purely on merit
basis, irrespective of any reservation for the Departments.

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  Community Merit Seats: The seats in the Departments of the University that are
earmarked for SC/ST/SEBC category.
 EWS: The seats in the Departments of the University that are earmarked for
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) belonging to Forward Communities.

3. RESERVATION OF SEATS

3.1 Types of Reservations

Seats will be reserved for the following categories in the University Departments for various PG
Programmes:

 Mandatory Reservation
 Special Reservation

3.1.1 Mandatory Reservation

The seats for each Programme in the University Departments will be distributed as per G.O (MS)
No.107/08/H.Edn. dated 30.08.08 and U.O AcB/I/Admns BC/2008 dated 20.09.2008. To ensure
the eligible percentage of reservation for all communities, the rotation of category is done with
seat matrix every year. After allotting seats as per seat matrix, the remaining fraction
(positive/negative) of each year will be carried over to the next year.
% of
Sl.No. Seat Reservation
Reservation
I Open Merit 50
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)
(a) Ezhava (EZ) 8%
Community Merit

(b) Muslim (MU) 7%

II 20
(c) Latin Catholic/SIUC (LC) 1%
(d) Other Backward Christian (BX) 1%
(e) Other Backward Hindu (BH) 3%

III Scheduled Caste 15

IV Scheduled Tribe 5
*Economically Weaker Sections among forward communities
V 10
(EWS)

Reservation for communities and the percentage shall be governed by the government
orders issued to date and are applicable only to Keralites.

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Lists of eligible communities for reservation are given in Annexures IV, V, VI and VII

*Candidates who enjoy communal reservation such as SEBC, SC/ST and OEC are not eligible
for EWS reservations. Only candidates belonging to Forward Communities, who are
Economically Backward, are eligible for EWS reservations. Such candidates must produce EWS
Certificate from the Village Officer/Revenue Authority concerned.

3.1.2 Special Reservation

Supernumerary seats shall be available for each Postgraduate (PG) Programme under the
following categories:

1. Non-Keralite Candidates:
o One seat shall be allotted to a candidate from the rank list who is not a native of
Kerala.
2. Foreign Candidates:
o There shall be supernumerary seats for eligible foreign candidates, subject to the
relevant Regulations governing foreign students' admissions.
3. Transgender Students:
o Additional seats shall be created exclusively for transgender students in
accordance with government norms (G.O. (Ms) No. 153/2018 HEdn dated
03.07.2018).
o Candidates seeking admission under this category must submit a Transgender
Identity Card issued by the State Government along with the relevant documents
at the time of submitting the hard copy of the online application form.
4. Arts Quota:
o Candidates who have been awarded the titles of ‘Kalathilakam’ or
‘Kalaprathibha’ in University Youth Festivals during their Bachelor's Programme
shall be eligible for admission to a Programme of their choice, provided they meet
the eligibility criteria.
5. Sponsored Candidates:
o One seat shall be allotted to a sponsored candidate from Government
Departments, Research & Development (R&D) Institutions, or Industries,
provided the candidate has a minimum of two years of work experience.
6. Differently Abled Persons (PWD):
o One seat shall be reserved for candidates with a disability of 40% or above when
the sanctioned intake for the Programme is below 25.
o Two seats shall be reserved when the sanctioned intake is 25 or above.
o For subjects in Science and Technology streams, eligibility shall be determined by
the CSS Academic Committee (CSSAC) based on the recommendations of the
respective Department Council.

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As per Clause 2 (t), Chapter I of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, a "Person with
Disability" refers to an individual suffering from a disability of not less than 40%, as certified by
a Medical Authority constituted for this purpose. Candidates with a minimum of 40% disability
are eligible to apply under this quota.

Eligibility and Documentation:

 Candidates seeking admission under the PWD category must submit a Certificate of
Disability issued by the District Medical Board or a higher competent authority.
 The certificate must specify the degree and percentage of disability and should be issued
not earlier than 12 months prior to the admission date.

Admission Process:

 Candidates under the Differently Abled Persons (PWD) category must specify their status
during online registration.
 Selection under this category shall be strictly based on the rank in the Entrance
Examination, and not on the degree of disability.
 No seat reservation is available for blind candidates in Science subjects.
 Blind candidates who require the assistance of a scribe for the Entrance Examination
must obtain prior permission from the Controller of Examinations, University of Kerala.

7. Sports Quota:
o One seat shall be given for sports persons over and above the sanctioned strength
in each Post Graduate Degree Programme. Admission to such seats shall be made
as per the procedure for admission under the sports quota. If the required number
of sports persons is not available, the seats should be kept vacant and shall not be
filled by other candidates.

Norms for Admission under Sports Quota

The criteria for verification and ranking of sports achievement certificates are based on the
specified priority (See Annexure II).

General Guidelines for Admission under Sports Quota

i. Candidates who seek admission under the sports quota should apply online within the
prescribed time.
ii. The achievement certificate received before the closure of registration of PG Programmes
will only be considered for ranking in sports quota admissions.
iii. For securing admission to PG Programmes under the Sports Quota, the performance of
the candidate during the preceding three years/Degree Level shall only be considered.
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 iv. For filling up the seats reserved under the Sports Quota, a hierarchy of preference shall be
given as per the norms/guidelines formulated by the University in addition to satisfying
his/her academic eligibility.
v. When the candidates fulfil the minimum academic eligibility, academic merit shall not be
preferred over sports merit in sports quota reservation seats, except in the case of a tie in
sports merit.
vi. The candidates who wish to apply under the sports quota should opt for “Sports – Yes”
during online registration. They need to select the level of achievement and event in the
online application.
vii. The University will conduct a centralized verification of the application and authenticity
of Sports Certificates and a Provisional Rank list will be published after the verification.
viii. The admission will be determined by the Head of the Department (HoD) based on this
Rank list and subject to the verification of Original Certificates. The date of admission
will be communicated to candidates via a Memo.
ix. The Original Certificate/s from the competent authority/authorities (Secretary, Organizer,
etc., as per the Circular Letter No. Ad.D1.3.1276/74 dated 23.01.1979) must be produced
by the candidate to prove his/her claim.
x. If any discrepancy is detected during the verification of original certificates, the candidate
will not be eligible for admission under the sports quota.

Tie-Breaking Criteria for Sports Merit

In the event of a tie in sports merit, the following criteria will be considered to resolve the tie, in
the order of priority outlined below:

1. A weightage of marks may be given to candidates who have achievements in the

following games selected by the University for the purpose of tie-breaking only (Major
Games):
o Foot Ball
o Cricket
o Basket Ball
o Volley Ball
o Badminton
o Kabaddi
o Athletics
o Aquatics
2. Year of achievement (Preference shall be given to achievements closer to the year of
application).
3. Academic merit.

The List of sports disciplines considered for PG admissions is mentioned in Annexure III.

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 The seats reserved under Differently Abled, Transgender, and Sports Quota are created
over and above the sanctioned strength. In the absence of candidates who are eligible for
these reservations, such seats will remain unfilled.

8. Fishermen’s Children:

One supernumerary seat is reserved for the children of fishermen in the M.Sc.
Programmes Aquatic Biology & Fisheries and Applied Aquaculture.

Candidates claiming reservation under Clause 3.1.2 (Non-Keralite candidates,

Transgender students, Arts Quota, Sponsored Candidates, Differently Abled
Persons (PWD), Sports Quota, and Fishermen’s Children) should submit a separate
application in hard copy, along with a printout of the online application form and
relevant documents, to the Deputy Registrar, Credit and Semester System,
University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Pin - 695581, on or before the commencement of
the Entrance Examination. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in
disqualification from consideration under these categories.

4. CLAIMS FOR MANDATORY RESERVATION AND CERTIFICATES

TO BE PRODUCED

Claims for mandatory reservations must be made by a candidate at the time of submission of the
online application. Candidates should also mention the item of reservation claimed in the
relevant fields in the online application. Candidates should also satisfy the eligibility conditions
as per Clause 5 of the Prospectus. The claims for mandatory reservation once made in the
application cannot be altered by the candidate under any circumstances.

4.1 Open Merit Seats

The seats under the Open Merit category will be filled purely on a merit basis irrespective of the
Category/Community to which the candidates belong.

4.2 Community Reservation

4.2.1 Claim for Communal Reservation under ‘Socially and Educationally

Backward Classes’ (SEBC)

Reservation of seats for the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes will be in accordance
with the provisions contained in G.O. (P) 208/66/Edn. Dated 2.5.1966, as amended from time to
time.

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Candidates belonging to Ezhava, Muslim, Other Backward Hindus, Latin Catholic/SIUC, and
Other Backward Christian communities, claiming reservation under the SEBC Quota, should
invariably obtain a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate from the Village Officer/Tahsildar and should
submit it at the time of admission. (U.O.No.Ad.A.5.3.57643 (a)/2017 dated 06.10.2017). Only
the claims of candidates belonging to those communities that are included in the official list of
communities will be considered. (U.O.No.Ac.BI/UG Admns. BC/2011, dated 11.01.2012).

4.2.2 Claim for Reservation under Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Quota

a. Candidates seeking reservation under the SC/ST category must obtain a valid
Caste/Community Certificate from the Village Officer/Tahsildar. Submission of any
fraudulent certificate to claim SC/ST reservation will result in stringent legal actions as
per prevailing Regulations.
b. If sufficient candidates are not available to fill the seats reserved for SC/ST candidates,
the same will be notified in the media three times (on three different dates), and separate
allotments for vacant SC/ST seats will be made by the University. If seats remain
unfilled, SC seats will be converted to ST seats and vice versa. However, if SC/ST seats
are still vacant even after this, such seats will be filled by candidates belonging to Other
Eligible Communities (OEC) included in Annexure VI of the Prospectus and, in their
absence, by candidates from the SEBC category included in Annexure VII from the
existing rank list. If vacancies persist, the seats will be allotted under the Open Merit
quota.
c. Claim of OEC candidates against the un-availed seats of SC/ST candidates: Other
Eligible Community (OEC) candidates who claim allotment to the un-availed seats, if
any, under the SC/ST quota should furnish Community and Income certificates obtained
from the Village Officer/Tahsildar concerned. Those OEC candidates whose annual
family income is up to Rs. 6 lakhs (Rupees Six lakhs only) alone are eligible for such
seats. OEC seats will be filled as per rules laid by the Government.
d. Scheduled caste converts do not come under the SC/ST category. They will be considered
only under the OEC category.
e. All the above provisions are general in nature, and reservations will be subject to the
rules of the University in force at the time of admission. Communal and other
reservations will be granted only upon satisfactory verification of the required original
certificates at the time of admission. These reservations will be governed by the
prevailing University Regulations, subject to amendments from time to time.

4.2.3 Claim for Fee Concession to OEC Candidates

Candidates belonging to Other Eligible Communities are exempted from payment of fees at the
time of admission irrespective of annual family income as per G.O (MS) No. 36/07/SCSTDD,

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dated: 03.07.2007. They should provide the Community Certificate from the Village
Officer/Tahsildar at the time of admission.

5. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

5.1 Nativity

Candidates must be Indian citizens. For foreign candidates, relevant Regulations apply.

5.2 Indulgence in Ragging as Disqualification

Applicants found guilty of ragging in the past or during their academic tenure will be denied
admission or expelled. An undertaking as per the anti-ragging verdict by the Hon’ble Supreme
Court of India (Annexure VIII) must be submitted at the time of admission.

5.3 Academic Eligibility and Relaxation in Grade Points/Marks in the Qualifying

Examination:

i. For PG Programmes Candidates must have completed a 10+2+3 scheme and hold a
Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kerala or an equivalent recognized degree
with:
Academic Eligibility

 CGPA of 2 or above in a 4-point scale, or

 3.5 or above in a 7-point scale, or
 5 or above in a 10-point scale, or
 50% or above in Bachelor’s Degrees awarding marks.
Relaxation for candidates
Relaxation for candidates Relaxation for candidates
from Differently Abled
from SC/ST category from SEBC category
Persons (PWD) category
a) CGPA of 1.8 or above a) CGPA of 1.92 or a) CGPA of 1.8 or above
in a 4-point scale above in a 4-point in a 4-point scale
b) 3.15 or above in a 7- scale b) 3.15 or above in a 7-
point scale b) 3.36 or above in a 7- point scale
c) 4.5 or above in a 10- point scale c) 4.5 or above in a 10-
point scale c) 4.80 or above in a 10- point scale
d) 45% or above in case point scale d) 45% or above in case
of Bachelor’s Degrees d) 48 % or above in case of Bachelor’s Degrees
which award marks. of Bachelor’s Degrees which award marks.
which award marks.

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 ii. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in the Programmes specified in Clause 6
(Eligible Specializations) for admission to corresponding PG Programmes.
iii. Candidates awaiting results of their Bachelor’s Degree examination may also apply.
iv. Candidates previously admitted to a PG Programme of this University are eligible to
apply for other PG Programmes.
v. Multiple Applications: A candidate can apply for a maximum of five PG Programmes
through a single registration. Submission of Multiple Applications will not be entertained
and will leads to rejection.

5.4 Special Conditions for Eligibility

Candidates with Degrees from institution outside the University of Kerala, those with Double or
Triple main subjects or those with Vocational/Specialized Degrees must provide an Equivalency
and Eligibility Certificate.

5.5 Choice of Optional Subjects

The optional subject for the PG Programme should be the same as the Core Course chosen for
Graduation. If different, eligibility will be determined as per University Regulations.

6. ELIGIBLE SPECIALIZATIONS

In addition to the eligibility conditions specified in section 5.3 above, candidates must hold a
Bachelor’s Degree (including Professional Degree) in the subjects specified below for admission
to the corresponding PG Programmes.

MASTER OF ARTS

1. M.A. Arabic Language and Literature – Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
University with at least 4 Arabic language courses or Any Bachelor’s Degree with Afzal-
Ul-Ulama Preliminary/Arabic teachers’ examination of Kerala Pariksha Bhavan.
2. M.A. Archaeology - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
3. M.A. Economics - B.A. Economics, B.Sc. Mathematics or B.Sc. Statistics.
4. M.A. English Language and Literature - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
University with credits earned for at least 4 English Language courses.
5. M.A. Economics (Finance) - B.A. Economics, B.Sc. Mathematics or B.Sc. Statistics.
6. M.A. German Language and Literature - Any Bachelor’s Degree with credits earned
for at least 4 German Language courses or Any Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma in
German from the University of Kerala or any equivalent qualification in German
language or B2 Level from the University of Kerala or any equivalent qualification in
German approved by University of Kerala.

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 7. M.A. Hindi Language and Literature - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
University with at least 4 Hindi Language courses.
8. M.A. History - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
9. M.A. Islamic History - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
10. M.A. Linguistics - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
11. M.A. Malayalasahithyavum Keralapadanangalum - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized University with at least 4 Malayalam Language courses.
12. M.A. Malayalam Language and Literature - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized University with at least 4 Malayalam Language courses.
13. M.A. Manuscriptology and Palaeography - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
University.
14. M.A. Music - B.A. Music/BPA (Vocal).
15. M.A. Philosophy - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
16. M.A. Political Science - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
17. M.A. Politics, International Relations and Diplomacy - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized University.
18. M.A. Public Administration - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
19. M.A. Russian Language and Literature - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
University with at least 4 Russian Language courses or Any Bachelor’s Degree with
Diploma in Russian/Integrated Diploma in Russian conducted by the Department of
Russian, University of Kerala or any equivalent qualifications in Russian approved by the
University of Kerala.
20. M.A. Sanskrit General Language and Literature – Any Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized University with sound knowledge in Sanskrit.
21. M.A. Sociology - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. 50% of the seats
shall be reserved for candidates who hold a B.A. Sociology Degree.
22. M.A. Tamil Language and Literature - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
University with at least 4 Tamil Language courses.
23. M.A. West Asian Studies - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

1. M.Sc. Actuarial Science - B.Sc. Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science/Mathematical

Actuarial Science/Actuarial Statistics/Actuarial Economics/Computer Science.
2. M.Sc. Applied Aquaculture - B.Sc. Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/
Zoology/Aquaculture/Fisheries Science - all streams (BFSc)/Industrial
Fisheries/Industrial Fish and Fisheries/Marine Biology, B.Voc Commercial Aquaculture,
B.Voc Fish Post Harvest Technology & Management. (One additional supernumerary
seat will be allotted to the children of fishermen in Kerala.)
3. M.Sc. Applied Psychology - B.A./B.Sc. Psychology.

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 4. M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Data Analytics - B.Sc. in Statistics/Applied Statistics or
B.Sc. Mathematics with Statistics at subsidiary level or B.Sc. Physics with Statistics at
subsidiary level or B.Sc. Computer Science with Statistics at subsidiary level.
5. M.Sc. Aquatic Biology and Fisheries - B.Sc. Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/
Zoology/Aquaculture/Fisheries Science - all streams (BFSc)/Industrial
Fisheries/Industrial Fish and Fisheries/Marine Biology, B.Voc Commercial Aquaculture,
B.Voc Fish Post Harvest Technology & Management. (One additional supernumerary
seat will be allotted to the children of fishermen in Kerala.)
6. M.Sc. Biochemistry - B.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biochemistry and Industrial
Microbiology/Graduates in any multi-major course with Biochemistry (main).
7. M.Sc.Biotechnology - B.Sc. in Zoology/Botany/Microbiology/Biotechnology/
Biochemistry/Environmental Science/Aquatic Biology.
8. M.Sc. Botany (Specialization in Biodiversity Conservation) - B.Sc. Botany or B.Sc.
Botany and Biotechnology or any multi-major course with Botany as a Core course.
9. M.Sc. Chemistry – B.Sc. Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/
Analytical Chemistry or any multi-major Programme with Chemistry as a Core course.
10. M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in Functional Materials) - B.Sc. Chemistry/ Polymer
Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or any multi-major Programme
with Chemistry as a Core course.
11. M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in Renewable Energy) - B.Sc. Chemistry/Polymer
Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or any multi-major Programme
with Chemistry as a Core course.
12. M.Sc. Climate Change and Disaster Management - Bachelor's Degree in any Science
subject.
13. M.Sc. Computational Biology Specialization in Computer Aided Drug Design -
Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry,
Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Biochemistry and Industrial Microbiology,
Botany and Biotechnology, Biotechnology and allied areas, including B.Tech
(Biotechnology, Bioinformatics), B.Sc. Computational Biology.
14. M.Sc. Computational Biology Specialization in Machine Learning - Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Physics wih Computer
Applications, Physics and Computer Applications, Physics with Machine Learning, BCA,
B. Voc. Software Development, Bioinformatics, Statistics, and B.Tech (Biotechnology,
Bioinformatics), B.Sc. Computational Biology.
15. M.Sc. Computational Biology Specialization in NGS Data Analytics - Bachelor’s
Degree in Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Industrial
Microbiology, Biochemistry and Industrial Microbiology, Botany and Biotechnology,
Biotechnology and allied areas, B.Tech (Biotechnology, Bioinformatics), B.Sc.
Computational Biology.
16. M.Sc. Computer Science - B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science/Bachelor’s Degree in
Computer Applications (BCA)/B.Sc. Electronics/B.Sc. Physics with Computer
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 Application /B.Sc. Mathematics/B.Sc. Statistics/B.Sc. Data Science/B.Sc. Artificial
Intelligence/B.Sc. Machine Learning/B.Voc. Software Development/ B.Tech – Computer
Science (CS)/Information Technology (IT)/Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Data Science
(DS)/ Electronics and Communication (ECE)/Robotics.
17. M.Sc. Computer Science with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence - B.Sc. Degree
in Computer Science/Computer Applications (BCA)/B.Sc. Electronics/ B.Sc. Physics
with Computer Application/B.Sc.Mathematics/ B.Sc. Statistics/ B.Sc. Data Science/B.Sc.
Artificial Intelligence/B.Sc. Machine Learning/B.Voc. Software Development/ B.Tech –
Computer Science (CS)/Information Technology (IT)/Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Data
Science (DS)/Electronics and Communication (ECE)/Robotics
18. M.Sc. Computer Science with Specialization in Machine Learning - B.Sc. Degree in
Computer Science/Computer Applications (BCA)/B.Sc. Electronics/B.Sc. Physics with
Computer Application /B.Sc. Mathematics/B.Sc. Statistics/B.Sc. Data Science/B.Sc.
Artificial Intelligence/B.Sc. Machine Learning/B.Voc. Software Development/B.Tech –
Computer Science (CS)/Information Technology (IT)/Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Data
Science (DS)/Electronics and Communication (ECE)/Robotics.
19. M.Sc. Data Science - B.Sc. Degree in Data Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer
Science/B.Tech. in Computer Science/Information Technology.
20. M.Sc. Demography and Biostatistics - B.Sc. Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science
OR any multi-major Program with Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science as
Complementary Course.
21. M.Sc. Electronics (Artificial Intelligence) - Bachelor’s Degree in
Physics/Electronics/Photonics.
22. M.Sc. Electronics (Optoelectronics) - Bachelor’s Degree in
Physics/Electronics/Photonics.
23. M.Sc. Environmental Sciences - B.Sc. Environmental Science/Botany/
Zoology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Geology/Life Sciences/
Environmental Sciences and Environment and Water Management/Forestry/
Biotechnology/Industrial Fish and Fisheries/Marine Biology/Environmental Chemistry
and Microbiology.
24. M.Sc. Genetics & Plant Breeding - B.Sc. Botany or B.Sc. Botany and Biotechnology or
any multi-major course with Botany as a Core course.
25. M.Sc. Geology - B.Sc. Geology/ B.Sc (Double Main/Major) in Geology and Digital Surveying/
Any multi- major Program with Geology as Core Course.
26. M.Sc. Mathematics - B.Sc. Mathematics.
27. M.Sc. Mathematics with Specialisation in Finance and Computation - B.Sc.
Mathematics.
28. M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in Nanoscience) - B.Sc. Physics.
29. M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in Renewable Energy) - B.Sc. Physics.
30. M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in Space Physics) - B.Sc. Physics.

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 31. M.Sc. Physics with Specialization in Applied Electronics - B.Sc. Physics with
Mathematics.
32. M.Sc. Statistics - B.Sc. Statistics, B.Sc. Mathematics (with Statistics courses). 30% of
those general merit seats shall be reserved for B.Sc. Statistics Degree.
33. M.Sc. Zoology (Pure & Applied) - B.Sc. Zoology with Chemistry/Biochemistry &
Botany as Complementary subjects OR any multi – major Program with Zoology as Core
Course.
34. M.Sc. Zoology with Specialization in Integrative Biology - B.Sc. Zoology with
Chemistry & Botany as Complementary subjects.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)

1. MSW (Master of Social Work) - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
25% of the seats shall be reserved for candidates who hold a BSW Degree.

MASTER OF COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM (MCJ)

1. MCJ (Master of Communication and Journalism) - Any Bachelor’s Degree from a

recognized University.

MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (M.Lib.I.Sc.)

1. M.Lib.I.Sc. (Master of Library and Information Science) - Any Bachelor’s Degree

from a recognized University.

MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

1. M.Ed. (Master of Education) - B.Ed. degree. Additional weightage will be given to PG

(MA, M.Sc./M.Com) candidates in the respective area of specialization at B.Ed.
(Specialization at B.Ed means Natural Science/Physical
Science/Mathematics/English/Malayalam/Hindi/Arabic/Tamil/Kannada/Commerce/IT or
Computer Science/Social Science, etc.)

MASTER OF LAWS (LLM)

1. LLM Public Law and Intellectual Property Rights - Regular LLB 3

Year/5Year/Annual Scheme

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 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

Admission to various MBA Programmes is notified separately and admission is based on

KMAT, CMAT, and CAT.

Note: In the case of the annual scheme, the following procedure will be adopted: For PG
Programmes in Languages/Arts/Humanities, in place of the requirement of 4 courses, Part II in
the concerned language shall be considered.

7. RANK LIST

The rank list for admission shall be prepared based on the performance in the Entrance
Examination. For sponsored candidates, ranking shall be based on 80% weightage for
CGPA/aggregate marks at the bachelor level, 10% for work experience (1% per year), and 10%
for an interview conducted by the Department Council.

8. RESOLVING OF TIE

In the case of more than one candidate obtaining equal marks in the Entrance Examinations, the
candidate who has scored higher overall CGPA/marks in the qualifying examination in the case
of Arts, Social Sciences, and Science will be placed higher in ranking. If the tie persists, the
candidate who has scored higher CGPA/marks in the core subject in the case of Arts, Social
Sciences, and Sciences will be placed higher in ranking.

If the tie still persists, the candidate who has scored higher CGPA/marks in complementary
subjects will be placed higher in ranking. Even after this exercise, if the tie persists, the candidate
who has scored higher CGPA/marks in languages will be placed higher in ranking.

9. HOW TO APPLY

9.1 General Instructions

(a) Any candidate who wishes to join a PG Degree Programme in the University Departments
should compulsorily register online at http://admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in. A candidate will
have the facility to apply for a maximum of 5 Programmes through a single registration.
Submission of Multiple applications will not be entertained. Upon successful completion of the
online registration, the candidate should take a printout of the same.

(b) The site is optimized for the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.
(c) Candidates are advised to enable “JavaScript” before proceeding with the registration.
(d) Read the instructions carefully before proceeding with the registration.

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(e) Do not press the “Back” button during the registration process.

9.2 Online Registration Fee

Category Registration Fee (₹) Additional Subjects Fee (₹)

General 2,000/- 105/-
SC/ST 1,000/- 55/-

The registration fee must be remitted via online payment only. Candidates shall not remit the fee
in any other form, such as Demand Draft or Cheque. The registration fee is non-refundable under
any circumstances.

9.3 Submission of Application

The online application process consists of the following mandatory steps:

1. Register on the website by providing basic information.

2. Login to the candidate’s page using the application number and password (date of birth
will be the default password).
3. Enter Personal Details and details of opted Programmes for Entrance Examinations.
4. Pay the Registration Fee online.
5. Upload Photo and Signature in the prescribed format.
6. Download the Application Form from the candidate’s profile.
7. Download the Admit Card before the date of the Entrance Examination.

10. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

10.1 Entrance Examination as a Mandatory Requirement

There shall be an Entrance Examination for admission to each PG Programme. No candidate

shall be admitted to a PG Programme without taking the Entrance Examination, except for
SC/ST candidates admitted to vacant seats, foreign candidates and sponsored candidates.

10.2 Nature of Entrance Examination

 The Entrance Examination shall consist of 100 multiple choice questions for 100 marks,
covering subject knowledge at the qualifying examination level and/or logical and
numerical reasoning.
 The duration of the exam will be a maximum of 2 hours.

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  There shall be a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Entrance
Examination.
 Candidates must secure a score greater than zero in the Entrance Examination conducted
by the University of Kerala to be included in the Rank List.

10.3 Conduct of Entrance Examinations

 The Department Council shall set model question papers for Entrance Examinations, and
the Controller of Examinations shall arrange for setting the final Question Papers.
 The Office of the CSS shall conduct the Entrance Examinations.
 No re-examination shall be provided to absentees under any circumstances.

10.4 Online Admit Cards

(a)The Admit Card for the Entrance Examination can be downloaded from
http://admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in. Candidates must enter their Application Number and
Password to download the admit card.
(b) Admit cards will not be sent by post from the University.
(c) The examination venue and timetable will be provided in the admit card.

10.5 Revaluation

There shall be no revaluation of Entrance Examination answer scripts.

11. ADMISSION PROCEDURE

11.1 Reporting at the University Department

Candidates must report for admission before the Head of the Department concerned only when
the University announces the admission schedule. Candidates should report with the following
original documents:

1. Print out of completed online application.

2. Admission Memo.
3. Certificate to prove date of birth.
4. Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate.
5. Marklists of the Degree examination and Provisional/Degree Certificate.
6. Eligibility Certificate (for candidates who have completed qualifying exams from other
Universities).
7. Migration Certificate (for candidates from other Universities).
8. Caste/Community Certificate for candidates under SC/ST category.
9. Non Creamy Layer Certificate in the case of SEBC candidates.
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 10. Non Creamy Layer Certificate and Community Certificate in the case of OEC candidates
claiming vacant SC/ST seats.
11. Undertaking from the students as per the provisions of Anti-Ragging verdict by the
Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (Annexure VIII).
12. Any other required documents specified by the University.

Candidates failing to report on time will forfeit their admission claim.

11.2 Verification of Documents

The Head of the Department shall be responsible for verifying the original documents and
ensuring the correctness of the records produced by the candidate at the time of admission. The
Head of the Department has the right to deny admission if any discrepancies are found between
the original documents and the online data that influenced the ranking process.

11.3 Failure to Report for Admission

Candidates who fail to report for admission on the prescribed date and time will forfeit their
claim to admission. The University of Kerala will not entertain any requests for changes to the
admission schedule once the dates are announced.

11.4 Fee to be paid at the Time of Admission

Candidates must remit the required fee at the time of admission. The details of the fee structure
will be provided in the admission memo.

M.A./M.Com./LLM/MSW/
Sl. M.Sc.
Fee Component M.Ed./MCJ/M.Lib.I.Sc.
No. (in ₹)
(in ₹)
1 Admission Fee (S1) 105 105
2 Affiliation Fee 450 450
3 Library Fee 105 105
4 Lab Fee Nil 1050
5 Stationery Fee 160 160
Internet & Audio-Visual
6 105 105
Fee
7 University Union Fee 120 120
8 Departments Union Fee 160 160
9 Magazine Fee 105 105

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 10 Sports & Affiliation Fee 150 150
11 Student Aid Fund Fee 60 60
12 Student Care Fund 200 200
13 Medical Inspection Fee 50 50
14 Women Study Unit Fee 30 30
Tuition Fee
15 840 840
(per semester)**
Total 2640 3690

Items listed under Sl. No. 1-15 are to be collected during admission, along with the Department
Development Fund (DDF).

**Tuition fee to be collected at the commencement of each semester.

12. FEE CONCESSIONS AND OTHER FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

12.1 Fee for New Courses

The fee structure for newly introduced courses will be informed at the time of admission.

12.2 Fee Exemptions for SC/ST Candidates

Candidates belonging to SC/ST communities allotted against merit seats or reserved seats are
exempted from payment of fees at the time of admission.

12.3 Fee Concession for OEC Candidates

Candidates belonging to Other Eligible Communities (OEC) are exempted from payment of fees
at the time of admission to Post Graduate Programmes, irrespective of annual family income, as
per G.O. (MS) No. 36/07/SCSTDD, dated: 03.07.2007. They must provide a Community
Certificate from the Village Officer/Revenue Authority.

12.4 Caution Deposit

All admitted candidates (including candidates from SC/ST/OEC categories) will be required to
pay the Caution Deposit as per the existing rules.

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12.5 Student Care Fund

All admitted candidates (including candidates from SC/ST/OEC categories) should remit a
premium of Rs. 200/- for the Student Care Fund (a one-time payment for two years) at the time
of admission.

13. OTHER ITEMS

13.1 Admission Regulations

The entire admission process for PG Degree Programmes for the academic year 2025-26 will be
conducted by the University of Kerala in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations for
PG Programmes in the Teaching Departments of the University of Kerala (2020).

13.2 Jurisdiction of Disputes

All disputes related to the allotment and admission process shall fall under the jurisdiction of the
Hon'ble High Court of Kerala.

13.3 Final Authority on Admission Matters

Any matters not specifically covered in this Prospectus will be decided by the University of
Kerala, and the decision of the University shall be final.

Thiruvananthapuram REGISTRAR

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 ANNEXURE I - DETAILS OF DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAMMES, AND SEATS

No. of
Department Programme
Seats
Aquatic Biology & M.Sc. Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 15
Fisheries M.Sc. Applied Aquaculture 10
Arabic M.A. Arabic Language and Literature 20
Archaeology M.A. Archaeology 18
Biochemistry M.Sc. Biochemistry 16
Biotechnology M.Sc. Biotechnology 14
M.Sc. Genetics & Plant Breeding 16
Botany
M.Sc. Botany (Specialization in Biodiversity Conservation) 10
M.Sc. Chemistry 18
Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in Renewable Energy) 12
M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in Functional Materials) 10
M.Com Finance and Accounting 30
M.Com Global Business Operations 20
Commerce
M.Com Rural Management 20
M.Com Blue Economy and Maritime Law 10
Communication &
MCJ 22
Journalism
M.Sc. Computer Science 30
M.Sc. Computer Science with Specialization in Artificial
20
Computer Science Intelligence
M.Sc. Computer Science with Specialization in Machine
10
Learning
M.Sc. Computational Biology Specialization in Machine
6
Learning
Computational Biology & M.Sc. Computational Biology Specialization in Computer
6
Bioinformatics Aided Drug Design
M.Sc. Computational Biology Specialization in NGS Data
6
Analytics
Demography M.Sc. Demography & Biostatistics 18

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 M.Sc. Actuarial Science 15
M.A. Economics 30
Economics
M.A. Economics (Finance) 15
Education M.Ed. 50
M.Sc. Environmental Sciences 12
Environmental Sciences
M.Sc. Climate Change and Disaster Management 15
Geology M.Sc. Geology 12
German M.A. German Language & Literature 13
Hindi M.A. Hindi Language and Literature 26
History M.A. History 24
Institute of English M.A. English Language and Literature 30
Islamic & West Asian M.A. Islamic History 12
Studies M.A. West Asian Studies 14
Kerala Studies M.A. MalayalasahithyavumKeralapadanangalum 15
Library & Information
M.Lib.I.Sc. 20
Science
Linguistics M.A. Linguistics 24
Law LLM Public Law and Intellectual Property Rights 24
Malayalam M.A. Malayalam Language & Literature 22
M.Sc. Mathematics 30
Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics with Specialization in Finance and
15
Computation
Music M.A. Music 10
Philosophy M.A. Philosophy 24
M.Sc. Physics with Specialization in Applied Electronics 17
Physics M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in Space Physics) 10
M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in Renewable Energy) 5
Nanoscience and
M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in Nanoscience) 10
Technology
M.A. Political Science 30
Political Science M.A. Public Administration 10
M.A. Politics, International Relations and Diplomacy 18
Psychology M.Sc. Applied Psychology 25

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Russian M.A. Russian Language & Literature 10
Sanskrit M.A. Sanskrit General Language & Literature 18
M.A. Sociology 24
Sociology
MSW 30
M.Sc. Statistics 20
Statistics
M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Data Analytics 15
Tamil M.A. Tamil Language & Literature 18
Zoology M.Sc. Zoology (Pure & Applied) 15
iCEIB M.Sc. Zoology with Specialization in Integrative Biology 14
Futures Studies M.Sc. Data Science 18
M.Sc. Electronics (Artificial Intelligence) 15
Optoelectronics
M.Sc. Electronics (Optoelectronics) 9
Oriental Research Institute
M.A. Manuscriptology and Palaeography 10
& Manuscripts Library

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 ANNEXURE II – PRIORITY CRITERIA FOR VERIFICATION AND RANKING OF
SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES

Sl. No. Championship/Event Position

1 World Championship First
2 World Championship Second
3 World Championship Third
4 Olympics First
5 Olympics Second
6 Olympics Third
7 World Championship Participation
8 Olympics Participation
9 Commonwealth Championship First
10 Commonwealth Championship Second
11 Commonwealth Championship Third
12 Asian Games First
13 Asian Games Second
14 Asian Games Third
15 Commonwealth Championship Participation
16 Asian Games Participation
17 World University First
18 World University Second
19 World University Third
20 SAF Games First
21 SAF Games Second
22 SAF Games Third
23 World University Participation
24 SAF Games Participation
25 Senior National First
26 Senior National Second
27 Senior National Third
28 Federation Cup First
29 Federation Cup Second

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 30 Federation Cup Third
31 All India Inter-University First
32 All India Inter-University Second
33 All India Inter-University Third
34 Khelo India University Games First
35 Khelo India University Games Second
36 Khelo India University Games Third
37 Khelo India Youth Games First
38 Khelo India Youth Games Second
39 Khelo India Youth Games Third
40 Senior National Participation
41 Federation Cup Participation
42 Senior National Zone First
43 Senior National Zone Second
44 Senior National Zone Third
45 Junior/Youth National First
46 Junior/Youth National Second
47 Junior/Youth National Third
48 Khelo India University Games Participation
49 Inter-University Zone First
50 Inter-University Zone Second
51 Inter-University Zone Third
52 Inter-University Zone Fourth
53 All India Inter-University/Zonal University Participation
54 Khelo India Youth Games Participation
55 Senior National Zone Participation
56 Junior/Youth Zone National First
57 Junior/Youth Zone National Second
58 Junior/Youth Zone National Third
59 Junior/Youth National Participation
60 Member of University Team Non-Participation
61 Junior/Youth Zone National Participation

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 62 Senior State Championship First
63 Senior State Championship Second
64 Senior State Championship Third
65 Senior State Championship Participation
66 College Games (Kerala State Sports Council) First
67 College Games (Kerala State Sports Council) Second
68 College Games (Kerala State Sports Council) Third
69 College Games (Kerala State Sports Council) Participation
70 University Inter-Collegiate First
71 University Inter-Collegiate Second
72 University Inter-Collegiate Third
73 Kerala State Junior/Youth Championships First
74 Kerala State Junior/Youth Championships Second
75 Kerala State Junior/Youth Championships Third
76 Kerala State Junior/Youth Championships Participation
77 Senior District Championship First
78 Senior District Championship Second
79 Senior District Championship Third
80 Junior/Youth District Championship First
81 Junior/Youth District Championship Second
82 Junior/Youth District Championship Third

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 ANNEXURE III - LIST OF SPORTS DISCIPLINES

Sl. No. Events

1 Aquatics
2 Archery
3 Athletics
4 Badminton
5 Ball Badminton
6 Base Ball
7 Basket Ball
8 Best Physique
9 Boxing
10 Canoeing and Kayaking
11 Chess
12 Cricket
13 Cross Country Races
14 Cycling Track and Road
15 Fencing
16 Foot Ball
17 Gymnastics
18 Hand Ball
19 Hockey
20 Judo
21 Kabaddi
22 Karate
23 Kho-Kho
24 Net Ball
25 Power Lifting
26 Roll Ball
28 Rowing
29 Rugby
30 Shooting
31 Soft Ball

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 32 Squash
33 Table Tennis
34 Taekwondo
35 Tennis
36 Tug of War
37 Volley Ball
38 Weight Lifting
39 Wrestling
40 Wushu
41 Waterpolo
42 Yogasana
Approved Association certificate, duly countersigned by the Kerala State Sports Council,
will only be considered for ranking, except for two-zone games (Foot Ball, Cricket,
Volley Ball, Badminton, Kabaddi), Athletics & Aquatics conducted by the University of
Kerala.

Approved Association certificates issued in the valid format only will be accepted.

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 ANNEXURE IV - LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES (SC)

Adi Andhra Maila

Malayan (In the areas comprising the
Malabar District as specified by Sub Section
Adi Dravida
(2) of Section (5) of the State Re-
organization Act, 1956 (37 of 1956)
Mannan, Vannan, Pathiyan, Perumannan,
Adi Karnataka
Peruvannan, Velan
Ajila Moger (other than Mogeyar)
Arunthathiyar Mundala
Ayyanavar Nalakeyava
Baira Nalkadaya
Bakuda Nayadi
Bathada Pallan
Bharathar (Other than Parathar), Paravan Palluvan, Pulluvan
Chakkiliyan Pambada
Chamar, Muchi Panan
Paraiyan, Parayan, Sambavar, Sambavan,
Chandala
Sambava, Paraya, Paraiya, Parayar
Pulayan, Cheramar, Pulaya, Pulayar,
Cheruman Cherama, Cheraman, Wayanad Pulayan,
Wayanadan Pulayan, Matha, Matha Pulayan
Domban Puthirai Vannan
Gosangi Raneyar
Hasla Samagara
Holeya Samban
Kadaiyan Semman, Chemman, Chemmar
Thandan (excluding Ezhuvas and Thiyyas
who are known as Thandan in erstwhile
Kakkalan, Kakkan Cochin and Malabar areas) and (Carpenters
who are known as Thachan in erstwhile
Cochin and Travancore State)
Kalladi Thoti
Kanakkan, Padanna, Padannan Vallon

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 Kavara (other than Telugu speaking or Tamil
speaking Balija Kavarai, Gavara, Gavarai,
Valluvan
Gavarai Naidu, Balija Naidu, Gajalu Balija or
Valai Chetty)
Koosa Vedan
Kootan, Koodan Vettuvan
PulayaVettuvan (in the areas of erstwhile
Kudumban
Cochin State only)
Kuravan, Sidhanar, Kuravar, Kurava,
Nerian
Sidhana
Thachar (other than carpenter)

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 ANNEXURE V - LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES (ST)

Adiyan Mannan
Marati (of the Hosdurg and Kasargod Taluk of
Arandan [Aranadan]
Kasargod District)
Eravallan Muthuvan, Mudugar, Muduvan
Hill Pulaya, Mala Pulayan, Kurumba
Pulayan, Karavazhi Pulayan, Pamba Palleyan, Palliyan, Palliyar, Paliyan
Pulayan
Irular, Irulan Paniyan
Kadar [Wayanad Kadar] Ulladan [Ullatan]
Kanikkaran, Kanikkar Uraly
Mala Vettuvan (in Kasaragod & Kannur
Kattunayakan
Districts)
Kochuvelan Ten Kurumban, Jenu Kurumban
Koraga Thachanadan, Thachanadan Moopan
Kudiya, Melakudi Cholanaickan
Kurichchan [Kurichiyan] Mavilan
Kurumans, Mullu Kuruman, Mulla
Karimpalan
Kuruman, Mala Kuruman
Kurumbas [Kurumbar, Kurumban] Vetta Kuruman
Maha Malasar Mala Panikkar
Malai Arayan [Mala Arayan] Malakkuravan
Malai Pandaram Malasar
Malayan, Nattu Malayan, Konga Malayan
Palliya (excluding areas comprising the Kasaragod,
Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode Districts)
Malai Vedan [Malavedan] Malayarayar

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 ANNEXURE VI - LIST OF OTHER ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES (OEC) ELIGIBLE
FOR ADMISSION TO THE UN-AVAILED SC/ST SEATS

Allar (Alan)
Malayan, Konga-Malayan (Kasaragod, Kannur,
Wayanad and Kozhikode Districts)
Malavettuvar (Except Kasaragod and Kannur
Districts)
Chingathan
Kundu–Vadiyan

OEC (ST) Malayalar

Irivavan
Kunuvarmanadi
Panimalayan
Kalanadi
Malamuttan
Pathiyan (Other than Dhobies)
Hindu - Malayali
Chakkamar
Dheevara/Dheevaran (Arayan, Valan, Nulayan,
Mukkuvan, Arayavathi, Valanchiyar, Paniyakal,
Mokaya, Bovi, Mogayar, Mogaveerar), Thachar
(Carpenter)

OEC (SC) Kusavan, Kulalan, Kumbharan, Velaan, Velaar,

Odan, Andhra Nair, Andhuru Nair
Madiga
Scheduled Castes converted to Christianity
Pulaya Vettuvan (Except Kochi State)
Kudumbi

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 ANNEXURE VII - LIST OF SOCIALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD
CLASSES (SEBC)

I. Ezhavas including Ezhavas, Thiyyas, Ishuvan, Izhuvan, Illuvan and Billava

II. Muslims (all sections following Islam)
III. Latin Catholics other than Anglo-Indians
IV. Other Backward Christians
(a) SIUC
(b) Converts from Scheduled Castes to Christianity
(d) Nadar belonging to Christian religious dominations other than SIUC
V. Other Backward Hindus, i.e.
Agasa Pattarya Sali
Kharvi Pattariyas Sale
Aremahrati Saliyas Karikalabhakulu
Arya Padmasali Chaliya
Atagara Pattusali Chaliyan
Devanga Thogatta Sourashtra
Kaikolan Karanibhakatula Khatri
Sengunthar Senapathula Patnukaran
Illathu Pillai Chakkala Ganjam Reddies
Illa Vellalar Chakkala Nair Gatti
Illathar Devadiga Gowda
Bestha Ezhavathi Ganika
Bhandari Vathy Nagavamsom
Bhondari Ezhuthachan Hegde
Boya Kadupattan Hindu Nadar
Boyan Gudigara Idiga
Chavalakkaran Galada Konkani Settibalija
Jangam Kalari Panicker Korachas
Jogi Kerala Muthali Kannadiyans
Jhetty Kerala Mudalies Kavuthiyan
Kanisu Oudan Kavuthiya
Kaniyar–Panicker Donga Kavudiyaru
Kaniyan Odda Kelasi
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 Kanisan Vodde Kalasi Panicker
Kamnan Vadde Koppala Velamas
Kannian Veddai Krishnanvaka
Kani Kalavanthula Kuruba
Ganaka Kallan Kurumba
Kalarikurup Isanattu Kallar Maravan
Madivala Kabera Maravar
Maruthuvar Parkavakulam Attingal Chetties
Mahratta (Non-Brahmin) Surithiman Pudukkada Chetties
Melakudi Malayaman Iraniel Chetties
Kudiyan Nathaman Sri Pandara Chetties
Moili Moopanar Udiyankulangara Chetties
Mukhari Nainar Peroorkada Chetties
Modibanda Rajapuri 24 Mana Chetties
Moovari Sakravar Sadhu Chetties
Moniagar Chakravar Telugu Chetties
Naicken Kavathi 24 ManaTelugu Chetties
Tholuva Naicker Senaithalaivar Wayanadan Chetties
Vettilakara Naicker Elavania Kalavara Chetties
Naikkans Senaikudayam Tholkolan
Padyachi Chetty Chetties
Villayankuppam Thottiyan Kottar Chetties
Palli Thottian Parakka Chetties
Panniyar Uppara Elur Chetties
Pannayar Sagara Vada Balija
Vadugan Ural Goundan Vakkaliga
Vaduka Valaiyan Vaduvan
Vilakkathalavan Ayar Rajaka
Ambattan Mayar Vilakkithala Nair
Pranopakari Maniyani Vadukan
Pandithar Eruman Vadugar
Nusuvan Iruman Veera Saivas

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 Vaniya Erumakkar Pandaram
Vanika Golla Vairavi
VanikaVaisya Kolaries Vairagi
Vaisya Chetty Chakkamar Yogeeswar
Vanibha Chetty Mogers of Kasaragod Taluk Yogeeswara
Reddiars (through out the
Ayiravar Nagarathar Poopandaram
State except in Malabar area)
Vaniyan Mooppar Malapandaram
Vaniya Chetty Kallan Moopan Pandaran
Vaniar Kallan Moopar Matapathi
Yadava Valan Yogi
Kolaya Mukkuvan Veluthedathu Nair
Arayan Araya Vannathan
Nulayan Arayas Veluthedan
Arayavathi Mukaya Karuvan
Dheevara Mogayan Kamsala
Dheevaran Paniakel Viswakarmas
Valinjiar Mukaveeran Viswakarma
Paniakkal Mogaveera Pandikammala
Bovis-Mukayar Kammala Malayala Kammala
Mogavirar Viswakarmala Kannan
Moosari Thachan Velaan (Velaar)
Kalthachan Asari Velaans
Kallassari Villasan Andhra Nair
Perumkollen Vilkurup Anthuru Nair
Kollan Viswabrahmanan Kulalan
Thattan Viswabrahmanar Kulala
Pandithattan Kitaran Kulala Nair
Kusavan Chaptegra Kumbaran
Odan Palisa Perumkolla Kudumbi
Thachar (Carpenter)

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 ANNEXURE VIII - UNDERTAKING FROM THE STUDENTS AS PER THE
PROVISIONS OF ANTI-RAGGING VERDICT BY THE HON’BLE SUPREME COURT
OF INDIA

I, Mr. /Ms........................……………….…………………………, Roll No…...……………….

Program: …………………………………. Student of ………………………….…………..… do
hereby undertake on this day ……..……… Month …….………… year …………………, the
following with respect to above subject and Office Order No: ………………………………..…

1) That I have read and understood the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on
anti-ragging and the measures proposed to be taken in the above references.
2) That I understand the meaning of Ragging and know that the ragging in any form is a
punishable offence and the same is banned by the Court of Law.
3) That I have not been found or charged for my involvement in any kind of ragging in the past.
However, I undertake to face disciplinary action/legal proceedings including expulsion from
the Institute if the above statement is found to be untrue or the facts are concealed, at any
stage in future.
4) That I shall not resort to ragging in any form at any place and shall abide by the rules/laws
prescribed by the Courts, Govt. of India and Institute authorities for the purpose from time to
time.

Signature of Student

I hereby fully endorse the undertaking made by my child/ward.

Signature of Mother/Father and or Guardian

Witness: …………………………………..

Place:
Date:

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