Gems Arts and Science College Malappuram BA {Hons.}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Specialisation transfers after CAP allotment are generally not permitted by the University of Calicut. Autonomous colleges can set their own internal policies, but inter-specialisation transfers post-confirmation are rare. List your preferred specialisation carefully during the CAP choice-filling window and contact the GEMS Malappuram admissions office to confirm their policy before applying.

Ans. Yes. The BA Honours degree from GEMS Malappuram is awarded by the University of Calicut, a UGC-recognised university, making graduates eligible for Kerala PSC and UGC-NET after completing MA. For school-level teaching posts under Kerala PSC, candidates also need a B.Ed degree after graduation. Verify specific eligibility norms with the Kerala PSC notification at the time of applying.

Ans. 50% of BA Hons seats are filled through the University of Calicut CAP and the remaining 50% through management quota. For management quota seats, candidates apply directly to GEMS Malappuram without going through the CAP portal. Selection is based on Plus Two merit. Contact the college at gemsasc.ac.in for the management quota schedule and cut-offs.

Ans. Yes. All four BA Honours specialisations at GEMS Malappuram — English, Multimedia and Web Development, Sociology, and Travel and Tourism — are open to students from any Plus Two stream. No stream restriction applies and no entrance exam is required. Admission is based solely on Plus Two aggregate marks through the CAP or management quota.

Ans. Graduates can pursue MA in their specialisation (English, Sociology, Tourism, or Media Communication), MSW, MBA, B.Ed for teaching roles, LLB, or PG Diplomas in design, journalism, or hospitality. The NEP 2020 Honours framework qualifies graduates for UGC-NET eligibility after MA. Graduates targeting civil services can begin UPSC preparation directly after BA Hons.

Ans. GEMS Arts and Science College, Malappuram provides hostel facilities. Hostel charges are separate from the INR 83,545 course fee and billed additionally. The campus is in Kadungapuram, Ramapuram, Malappuram District, accessible from the main Malappuram city. Contact the college at gemsasc.ac.in for hostel availability, current charges, and the 2026-27 application process.