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 Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Ph.D at CU Kerala is a 3-year Full Time Doctorate Degree. The course is offered in 22 specializations. The most popular specializations include Education, Public Health, Law and Legal Studies.

The total Ph.D Fees at CU Kerala for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 74,230 - 1.81 Lakhs. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 74,230 - 1.73 Lakhs.

To be eligible for the CU Kerala Ph.D program, candidates must have passed Post Graduation (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on CU Kerala Ph.D admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Ph.D

Total Fees:₹1.2 Lakhs - 1.25 Lakhs

24 Courses5 Years Full Time

(Based on 359 views last year)

Application Date:

15 Nov 2025

Education

₹1.2 Lakhs

(Based on 50 views last year)

Linguistics

₹1.2 Lakhs

(Based on 27 views last year)

CU Kerala Ph.D Fees

CU Kerala Ph.D Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 74,230 - 1.81 Lakhs for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 162.35% (~₹1) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 24,743 - 60,393 per year.

The total Ph.D fees covers-

Total tuition fee of ₹ 74,230 - 1.73 Lakhs
Total other fee of ₹ 30,380 - 39,860

The hostel fees for CU Kerala is 32,580.

Based on 351 views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular Ph.D specialisation is Education, Public Health, Law and Legal Studies.

Ph.D Education total fees is ₹ 93,020
Ph.D Public Health total fees is ₹ 1.59 Lakhs
Ph.D Law and Legal Studies total fees is ₹ 74,230

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total academic fees	₹ 1.2 Lakhs - 1.25 Lakhs
hostel fees	₹54,300
total fees	₹ 1.74 Lakhs - 1.79 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

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CU Kerala Ph.D Admission 2026

Students must have Post Graduation to be eligible for Ph.D admission at CU Kerala.

CU Kerala Seat Intake 2026

There are 159 Ph.D seats in CU Kerala. These include 8 seats of Education, 6 seats of Public Health, 7 seats of Law and Legal Studies.

Particulars	Number of Seats
Education	8
Linguistics	1
Plant Sciences	2
Public Health	6
Environmental Science	15
Social Work	3
Mathematics	17
Economics	8
Law and Legal Studies	7
Animal Science	4
Chemistry	6
English	2
Physics	6
Geology	11
Computer Science	4
Genomics	3
Hindi	3
International Relations and Political Science	15
Malayalam	13
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry	10
Public Administration	15

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