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

The M.Sc. in Demography (officially offered as M.Sc. Demography and Biostatistics) at the University of Kerala is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Demography at the Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram. The University of Kerala is the first university in India to have introduced Demography as a discipline at the PG level (1963), and the department is home to one of India's 18 Population Research Centres (PRC), fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The programme covers demographic analysis, biostatistics, population studies, public health, reproductive health, and research methodology. The seat intake is 18 seats, and the total tuition fee for the 2-year programme is approximately Rs. 3,360 (4 semesters x Rs. 840 per semester), making it one of the most affordable PG programmes in the country. Admission is through the University's CSS (Credit and Semester System) PG Entrance Examination. The programme is popular among students from Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science backgrounds who wish to pursue careers in population research, public health, and data analytics.

Admission Status: Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently open. The application window opened on 16 March 2026 and the last date to apply is 30 April 2026. The entrance examination is scheduled from 18 May 2026 to 24 May 2026. The rank list will be published on 17 June 2026, and admissions will commence from 29 June 2026. Classes are expected to begin from 16 July 2026.

Key Points

• The programme is officially titled M.Sc. Demography and Biostatistics, combining population studies with quantitative biostatistical methods - making graduates highly sought after in public health and research sectors.
• The Department of Demography houses a Population Research Centre (PRC) - one of only 18 in India - funded by the Government of India, giving students direct exposure to national-level demographic research.
• The department publishes "Janasamkhya," a peer-reviewed international journal in demography since 1983, providing students a platform for academic publication.
• The programme covers diverse areas including mortality, fertility, migration, urbanisation, reproductive and child health, population ageing, biostatistics, and actuarial science.
• The University is NAAC A++ accredited and ranked 5th among State Public Universities and 25th in the University category in NIRF 2025.
• Seat intake is 18 seats with reservation as per Kerala Government norms (50% Open Merit, 20% SEBC, 15% SC, 5% ST, 10% EWS).

KU M.Sc Demography Fees

Fee Structure

• The above fee structure is as per the PG CSS Prospectus 2026-27 (University of Kerala).
• SC/ST candidates allotted against merit or reserved seats are fully exempted from payment of fees at the time of admission.
• OEC (Other Eligible Communities) candidates are also exempted from fee payment at the time of admission, irrespective of annual family income.
• All admitted candidates (including SC/ST/OEC) must pay the Caution Deposit as per existing rules (amount communicated in admission memo).
• The Student Care Fund of Rs. 200 is a one-time payment for the entire 2-year programme.
• Department Development Fund (DDF) is collected additionally at the time of admission; the amount is communicated in the admission memo.
• Tuition fee of Rs. 840 is collected at the commencement of each semester.
• Hostel accommodation is available on campus at Kariavattom for PG students (separate hostels for men and women).
• Hostel fees are charged separately and are not included in the above total.
• Hostel is not mandatory.
• No EMI options are applicable given the low fee structure.

KU M.Sc Demography Admission 2026

Kerala University PG CSS Admission Dates 2026-27

• These are the official dates from the PG CSS Prospectus 2026-27 published by the University of Kerala.
• Applications are submitted online at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in.
• The online registration fee is Rs. 1,500 for General candidates and Rs. 750 for SC/ST candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science, OR any multi-major programme with Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science as a Complementary Course from a recognised university.
• Candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale, or 3.5 on a 7-point scale, or 5.0 on a 10-point scale, or 50% marks in the qualifying Bachelor's degree. (Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/PWD; 2% for SEBC candidates.)
• Candidates awaiting Bachelor's degree results may also apply, but must possess the prescribed eligibility at the time of admission.

Admission Process

• Candidates register online at admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in and pay the registration fee (Rs. 1,500 for General; Rs. 750 for SC/ST).
• A candidate can apply for a maximum of 5 PG programmes through a single registration.
• All candidates (except SC/ST, Foreign Candidates, Defence Personnel, and Sponsored Candidates) must appear for the CSS PG Entrance Examination.
• The entrance exam consists of 100 MCQs for 100 marks (1 mark each; 0.25 negative marking), covering subject knowledge at qualifying exam level and logical/numerical reasoning. Duration: 2 hours.
• Rank list is prepared based on percentile scores in the entrance examination.
• In case of a tie, higher CGPA/marks in the qualifying examination is used as the tiebreaker.
• Candidates report to the Department of Demography with original documents on the allotted admission date.

KU M.Sc Demography Scholarships 2026

Scholarships and Fellowships

• University Merit Scholarship notifications are issued by the University after processing applications from Heads of Departments.
• Central Sector Scholarship is processed exclusively through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• SC/ST and OEC fee exemptions are automatic at the time of admission upon submission of valid community certificates.
• Students from economically weaker sections (EWS) among forward communities are eligible for EWS reservation (10% of seats) but not for fee exemption.