Kannur University, Kerala offers several Post-Graduate courses under Choice Based Credit Semester System (CBCSS). With respect to the university’s guidelines, one seat in each Post Graduate programme has been reserved for students who belong to the sports category (outstanding performer). Candidates who find themselves applicable to apply for the postgraduate course provided by the University can apply online within the scheduled date.
University follows a single online application procedure to grant admission in its departments/centers & community colleges. Students are advised to check the stringent eligibility relaxation & reservation rules before looking for admission in aided & government-affiliated colleges of the university. Maintaining position in the rank list is the only criteria to secure admission.
Method of Application
Online & Offline Both
START DATE - END DATE
10th May, 2018 - 31st May, 2018
Kannur University PG Admissions 2018 Important Dates
MA, M.Sc, MCA & MBA/PGDM
STATUS
EVENT
DATE
Last date for submitting the Application
10th - 31st May, 2018
Kannur University PG Admissions 2018 Eligibility Criteria
MCA
According to Government of Kerala guidelines, Students should have passed a degree course of the minimum period of three years along with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Computer Application/Engineering/Technology as core or elementary subjects with 50% marks in aggregate.
Students with Under-Graduate degree of B.Tech./B.Sc./B.Com. or BCA along with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the core subjects with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note:
For SEBC & physically handicapped aspirants 45% marks (for SC/ST students a pass in degree course is sufficient) in aggregate need.
In terms of overall CGPA calculations, it should not be less than 1.6
Master of Arts [MA] (English)
Students who have passed B.A English/Functional English or B.A/B.Sc. along with English as one of the common subject with 45% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note:
Weightage of 10% marks (5% weight will be given to those who have studied English as functional subject) will be given to those students who have studied English as an optional subject.
Students who have passed BBM/BBA/B.Com & B.Sc. are not applicable to take admission in this programme under Kannur University.
Master of Arts [MA] (Malayalam)
Students who have passed B.A Malayalam or B.A/B.Sc. along with Malayalam as one of the common subject with 45% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note:
Students who have passed BBM/BBA/B.Com & B.Sc. are not applicable to take admission in this programme under Kannur University.
Weightage of 10% marks will be given to those students who have studied Malayalam as the core subject.
Master of Arts [MA] (Hindi)
Students who have passed B.A Hindi/Functional Hindi with 45% marks or B.A/B.Sc. along with Hindi as one of the common subject with 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note:
Weightage of 10% marks (5% weight will be given to those who have studied functional Hindi as the core course) will be given to those students who have studied Hindi as the core course.
Students who have passed LRP programmes like BBM/BBA/B.Com & B.Sc. are not applicable to take admission in this programme under Kannur University.
Master of Arts [MA] (Applied Economics)
MA Economics/Applied Economics/Development Economics:
Students who have passed B.A Economics with 45% marks or B.Sc. along with Mathematics/Statistics with 70% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note:
In case of B.Sc. qualified students, only 25% seats will be filled from the total sanctioned strength.
Master of Arts [MA] (Anthropology) & Master of Arts [MA] (Bharatanatyam)
Students who have passed any degree with 45% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note:
Relaxation of 2% & 3% will be given to those students who have studied Anthropology at 10+2 & Bachelor level respectively.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Mathematics)
Students with B.Sc. Mathematics with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Statistics)
Students with B.Sc. Statistics with not less than 50% marks in aggregate or B.Sc. Mathematics along with Statistics with minimum 55% marks are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics)
Students with B.Sc Physics with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Chemistry)
Students with B.Sc. Chemistry with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
M.Sc. Botany:
Students with B.Sc. Botany/Life Science/Plant Science with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology)
Students with B.Sc. Zoology/Life Science with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Microbiology)
Students with Bachelor’s Degree in any of the subjects namely, Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Bio Chemistry/ Zoology/ Botany/ Plant Science/ Life Science/ Microbiology or any other subjects with microbiology/ biotechnology as one of the subjects of study at Under Graduate level with not less than 50% marks are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Computer Science)
Students with any degree along with Mathematics & Physics at 10+2 level are also applicable to apply.
Students with B.Sc. Electronics/Computer Science/Statistics or Physics with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Environmental Science)
Students with B.Sc. Degree in any of the subjects namely, Botany/ Zoology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry or any discipline of Life Science/ Geology/ Geography with not less than 50% marks are applicable to apply.
Students with the engineering degree in Civil/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Environmental discipline with an aggregate of 55% marks are also applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Medical Microbiology)
Duration: 3 years
Students want admission should have passed Under Graduate degree in Chemistry or any other discipline of Chemistry with any of the biological Science discipline as one of the subjects of study at Degree/ 10+2 level or Biotechnology or any of the Biological Science discipline like Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany with Chemistry/Biochemistry as one of the subjects of study at degree level with not less than 60% marks.
Note: Aggregate calculation will not comprise marks of language subject/open subject or common subject.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Medical Biochemistry)
Duration: 2 years
Students looking for admission must have passed B.Sc. degree (period of 4 years) in biochemistry/Medical Microbiology respectively.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Medical Laboratory Technology)
Students looking for admission must have passed B.Sc. MLT(4 years) or B.Sc. MLT(3 years) with 10 years of experience in the relevant field are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Molecular Biology)
Aspirants with B.Sc. degree in any discipline of Life Sciences (Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, and Laboratory Technology), Chemical, Medical, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences from any recognised University, with not less than 50% marks are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Wood Science & Technology)
Students with B.Sc. in Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Physics/ Botany/ Plant Science/ Forestry/ Micro Biology/ Biotechnology/ Mathematics with minimum 50% marks in the related subjects are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Geography)
Students with B.Sc. or B.A degree with minimum 50% marks in main and subsidiaries parts together. Blind/Deaf aspirants are not applicable for admission to this course.
Master of Arts [MA] (Arabic)
The student with BA (Afzal-ul-ulama) or Arabic [Oriental Title in Arabic] examination organized by Kerala University/Calicut University /Kannur University with 50% marks is also applicable to apply.
Students who have passed B.A Arabic as the core subject with 45% marks or B.A/B.Sc. along with Arabic as one of the common subject with 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note: Benefit of 10% marks will be given to those students who have studied Arabic & Islamic History (Double Main) with 50% marks in aggregate.
Master of Arts [MA] (Kannada)
Students who have passed B.A Kannada as the core subject with 45% marks or B.A/B.Sc. along with Kannada as one of the common subject with 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note:
Students who have passed LRP programmes like BBM/BBA/B.Com & B.Sc. are not applicable to take admission in this programme.
Master of Arts [MA] (History and Heritage Management)
Students who have passed B.A History as the core subject with 45% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Arts [MA] (Philosophy)
Students who have passed B.A Philosophy or any degree with Psychology as one of the subjects with 45% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Arts [MA] (Politics)
Students who have passed B.A Politics as core subject or any degree with 45% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Arts [MA] (Music)
Students who have passed B.A Music or any degree with good aptitude & training towards Carnatic music with 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Arts [MA] (Rural & Tribal Sociology)
Students who have pa
ssed any degree with 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Note:
Relaxation of 10% & 5 % will be given to those who have studied Sociology & Anthropology respectively.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Electronics)
Students with B.Sc. Electronics/Computer Science or Physics with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Social Work [MSW]
Students who have passed any degree with 45% marks (50% marks for science subjects) for non-science subjects in are applicable to apply.
Note:
Weightage of 10% marks will be given to those students who have obtained the degree in BSW with 45% marks in aggregate.
M.Com
Students with Under Graduate degree in B.Com/BBA/BBS or BBM with not less than 45% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Counseling Psychology)
Students want for admission must have passed B.Sc. Psychology (3 years) from any university with minimum 50% marks in optional main or core course. A student having a degree in any subject is also applicable for admission with 50% marks in aggregate.
Eligibility Relaxation Criteria:
For OBC & OEC students, there is the provision of relaxation of 5% marks in relevant or part subject are need to secure admission in Post Graduate courses.
For SC/ST students, at least passing marks in relevant or part subject need to secure admission in Post Graduate courses.
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Geology)
Students with B.Sc. Geology with not less than 50% marks in aggregate are applicable to apply.
Kannur University PG Admissions 2018 How To Apply
MA , M.Sc & MCA
After clicking on the Registration link, an application form will be displayed on the screen. Submit the form after confirmation of all details.
Applicable students can apply online for Post Graduate programmes by visiting the official website of Kannur University. (Click on ‘Online Registration’)
Students have to pay INR 500 for M.Sc Microbiology/Computer Science & Biotechnology (INR 250 for other courses) as application fee.
Note: Students belonging to SC/ST category have to pay INR 100/- as part of application fee.
Online filled application with desired documents should access the Heads of Departments/Course Directors of related departments on or before May 31, 2016. You required filling that with suitable attitude with accurate information.
Kannur University PG Admissions 2018 Admission Procedure
MA , M.Sc & MCA
Admission will be granted on the basis of entrance test organized by the Kannur University. Final admission will be given on the basis of rank in the entrance exam. Merit list will be prepared to keep in mind, the factors like reservation norms & eligibility relaxations.
Kannur University PG Admissions 2018 Reservation Criteria
Students should check the reservation norms laid down by Kannur University before filling the application form. Certificate allocated by the Village Officer only will be considered as the Certificate of Economic Backwardness.
Aided Colleges:
Apart from 3% of the total seats reserved for PWD category, remaining seats will be distributed as given below:
Category of Reservation
Forward Community Colleges (%)
Backward Community Colleges (%)
Other Colleges (%)
Open Quota
50
40
60
Community Quota
10
20
Nil
SC
15
15
15
ST
05
05
05
Management Quota
20
20
20
Note: The seats under Community quota will be filled on the basis of merit & on the basis of community certificate allowed by revenue authorities/Parish Priest or other competent authority.
To avail the benefits of this category they have to produce the certificate that they come under the Below Poverty Line (BPL). These regulations would be eligible to both Government & Aided Colleges as discussed below:
Government Colleges:
Apart from 3% of the total seats reserved for PWD category, remaining seats will be bifurcated as given below:
Category of Reservation
% of Reservation
Open quota (Merit based)
50
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)
Ezhava (EZ)
8%
20
Muslim (MU)
7%
Latin Catholic/SIUC (LC)
1%
Other Backward Christian (BX)
1%
Other Backward Hindu (BH)
3%
*Economically backward among forwarding communities
10
Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes
SC
15%
20
ST
05%
*Note: This criterion is eligible for those participants who are not enjoying any other communal reservation.
User facts:
Thiyya and Billava communities will be considered as Ezhava Community for reservation.
For SEBC Aspirants, annual family income should be less than INR 4.5 Lakhs for getting the benefit of reservation.
