Kerala University M.Com : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 2-year M.Com programme at Kerala University is INR 5,160, paid across 4 semesters. Semester 1 costs INR 2,640 as it includes one-time admission charges, while Semesters 2 to 4 cost INR 840 each. SC/ST students are fully exempted from tuition fees. Optional hostel accommodation is available at INR 12,230, with a refundable caution deposit of INR 2,000.

Ans. Admission to M.Com at Kerala University is through the Kerala University PG CSS Entrance Examination. The exam has 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. For 2026, the exam was held from May 18 to May 24, 2026. Candidates must register online at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in and pay the CSS fee of INR 1,500 for General candidates.

Ans. Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Kerala or a recognised equivalent. The minimum eligibility is a CGPA of 5.0 on a 10-point scale, or 3.5 on a 7-point scale, or 2.0 on a 4-point scale in the qualifying degree. SC/ST candidates receive relaxation in minimum eligibility as per Kerala University norms. The qualifying degree must be in Commerce or a directly related field.

Ans. M.Com graduates from Kerala University can pursue careers in college teaching after qualifying UGC NET Commerce, in accounting, taxation, financial consulting, and corporate finance. Government roles in audit and accounts departments are also accessible. Many graduates proceed to M.Phil or PhD in Commerce for academic careers. Professional certifications like CA, CMA, or CFA complement the M.Com degree well for industry roles.

Ans. Yes, SC/ST students are fully exempted from tuition fees for M.Com at Kerala University. The exemption covers all semester tuition charges, which would otherwise total INR 5,160. SC/ST students can also apply for the Post Matric Scholarship through Kerala’s e-Grantz portal, which provides a maintenance allowance in addition to the tuition waiver. Eligible students should apply for the scholarship at the beginning of each academic year.

Ans. Kerala University typically releases the CSS PG admission notification in March each year. For the 2026 cycle, the application deadline was April 30, 2026, the entrance exam was held in May 2026, and classes commenced on July 16, 2026. For the 2027 intake, the notification is expected around March 2027 at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in. Candidates should monitor the portal regularly from February onwards.