Is CUET mandatory for Central University of Kerala admission 2026?

Yes. CUET UG is mandatory for UG admission and CUET PG is mandatory for PG admission at Central University of Kerala. There is no direct or merit-only route outside CUET for 2026.

What is the minimum eligibility percentage for CUK PG admission?

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% marks for PG admission at CUK. Final-year graduation students may also apply.

How does CUK conduct its counselling process?

CUK conducts centralised online counselling after CUET results. Eligible candidates register on the CUK portal, fill programme preferences, and receive seat allotment based on CUET rank, category, and seat availability. Document verification and fee payment confirm the seat.

What is the application fee for CUK 2026 admission?

The application fee for CUK admission 2026 is INR 1,000 for most programmes and INR 1,400 for select courses. Fees must be paid online through the university admission portal.

Does Central University of Kerala have a management or NRI quota?

No. As a Central University, CUK fills all seats through merit-based centralised counselling. There is no management quota or NRI quota at CUK.

What are the main PG programmes offered at CUK?

CUK offers 27 PG programmes including MA in English, Linguistics, and Hindi; MSc in Zoology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science; MBA; LLM; MSW; and MPH. Admission to all is through CUET PG.

How do I apply for PhD admission at CUK?

PhD applicants must hold a PG degree with at least 55% marks and a valid UGC-NET, JRF, or GATE score. CUK releases a separate notification for PhD admission with interview dates. Check cukerala.ac.in for the current notification.

Which campuses does Central University of Kerala operate from?

CUK operates from three locations: the main campus at Tejaswini Hills, Periye, Kasaragod; a Capital Centre in Thiruvananthapuram; and a Law Campus in Thiruvalla. Programme availability varies by campus.

CU Kerala CUET Cutoff 2026: Check Expected Cutoff marks

The Official CUET Cutoff 2026 for CU Kerala has not been released yet. However, students can refer to the expected CUET 2026 cutoff for CU Kerala, which is based on the trends observed in previous years cutoff.

CU Kerala CUET Cutoff 2026 (Category Wise)

CU Kerala CUET 2026 Expected Cutoff for General Category ranges between 1 - 247. For Round 1, CU Kerala CUET 2026 is expected to be 1-247.

Category	Round 1 Closing marks (Expected Range)	Closing marks (Expected Range)
General	1-247	1-247
SC	1-164	1-164
ST	4-129	4-129
EWS	50-326	50-326

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CU Kerala CUET Cutoff 2025

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CU Kerala CUET Cutoff 2026 (Course Wise)

CU Kerala CUET Cutoff 2026 for General Category

B.Sc (Hons.) Biology Cutoff for CUET (General Category) expected to fall in the range between 33-33, which makes it the most in-demand course for CU Kerala. Furthermore,B.Com Hons. (Financial Analytics) is expected to be the second most preferred course for General Category with expected range of 25-25. You can check course wise expected CUET 2026 cutoff for General Category in below table:

Course	Round 1 Closing marks (Expected Range)	Closing marks (Expected Range)
B.Sc (Hons.) Biology	33-33	33-33
B.Com Hons. (Financial Analytics)	25-25	25-25
BA (International Relations)	18-247	18-247
BCA {Hons.}	11-11	11-11
MA Hindi & Comparative Literature	6-6	6-6
MA English & Comparative Literature	5-5	5-5
MA Public Administration & Policy Studies	1-1	1-1

CU Kerala CUET Cutoff 2026 for SC Category

B.Sc (Hons.) Biology Cutoff for CUET (SC Category) expected to fall in the range between 33-33, which makes it the most in-demand course for CU Kerala. Furthermore,BCA {Hons.} is expected to be the second most preferred course for SC Category with expected range of 29-29. You can check course wise expected CUET 2026 cutoff for SC Category in below table:

Course	Round 1 Closing marks (Expected Range)	Closing marks (Expected Range)
B.Sc (Hons.) Biology	33-33	33-33
BCA {Hons.}	29-29	29-29
B.Com Hons. (Financial Analytics)	25-25	25-25
BA (International Relations)	18-164	18-164
MA Hindi & Comparative Literature	6-6	6-6
MA English & Comparative Literature	3-3	3-3
MA Public Administration & Policy Studies	1-1	1-1

CU Kerala CUET Cutoff 2026 for ST Category

BA (International Relations) Cutoff for CUET (ST Category) expected to fall in the range between 66-129, which makes it the most in-demand course for CU Kerala. Furthermore,B.Com Hons. (Financial Analytics) is expected to be the second most preferred course for ST Category with expected range of 50-50. You can check course wise expected CUET 2026 cutoff for ST Category in below table:

Course	Round 1 Closing marks (Expected Range)	Closing marks (Expected Range)
BA (International Relations)	66-129	66-129
B.Com Hons. (Financial Analytics)	50-50	50-50
B.Sc (Hons.) Biology	43-43	43-43
BCA {Hons.}	20-20	20-20
MA Hindi & Comparative Literature	15-15	15-15
MA Public Administration & Policy Studies	11-11	11-11
MA English & Comparative Literature	4-4	4-4

CU Kerala CUET Cutoff 2026 for EWS Category

B.Sc (Hons.) Biology Cutoff for CUET (EWS Category) expected to fall in the range between 89-89, which makes it the most in-demand course for CU Kerala. Furthermore,BA (International Relations) is expected to be the second most preferred course for EWS Category with expected range of 73-326. You can check course wise expected CUET 2026 cutoff for EWS Category in below table: