Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

Central University of Kerala was established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act 2009. The university is approved by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Central University of Kerala is accredited by the NAAC. CUK Kasaragod is a co-education university spread over a campus size of 310 acres. The university offers a total of 50 courses. Central University of Kerala has a total faculty size of 115 members and 2,062 students. The university also provides various academic and infrastructural facilities to the students. CUK Kasaragod also offers placements and scholarships opportunities to all its students. According to the official website of the institute, the vision of the institute is to raise awareness among current and future generations about the importance of personal enrichment, societal sustainability, and environmental harmony. The mission of the institute is to provide educational and research facilities in all appropriate and relevant fields of study. 

What is the full form of CUK Kasaragod? 

The full form of CUK is Central University of Kerala. It is located in Kasaragod.

Central University of Kerala Location

The institute is located at NH-17, Periya, Kasaragod, Kerala. The nearest bus stop is the Kanhangad Bus Terminal, located 12 kms from the campus. The nearest railway station is the Kanhangad Railway Station, at a distance of 12 kms from the campus. Kannur Airport, located 73 kms from the campus is the nearest airport. Students can easily reach the campus by hiring a cab/auto from these places.   

Central University of Kerala Awards, Recognitions, Accreditations and Collaborations

Accreditations

The institute is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Central University of Kerala Facilities

The institute provides a variety of facilities and infrastructure to its students. Central University of Kerala facilities include different hostels for boys and girls, a library with a vast collection of books, magazines, national and international journals on Arts, Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. Central University of Kerala facilities also include multiple sports complexes for the students and a well-equipped cafeteria that caters healthy and hygienic food to its students. The campus has a medical clinic that provides first aid for the emergency purposes of teachers and students. The university also provides Wi-Fi connectivity and facilitates internet access to its students and teachers. Central University of Kerala also offers departmental based laboratories for the practical learning of the students. The campus houses a Bank/ATM for the benefit of the faculty members and the students. 

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Central University of Kerala Courses

The institute offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Sciences, commerce, education, humanities & social sciences, arts, computer application & IT, management & business administration, medicines & allied sciences, hospitality and tourism and law are the streams in which Central University of Kerala courses are offered. Central University of Kerala offers a total of 50 courses. The eligibility criteria for some of the Central University of Kerala courses are given in the table below:

Central University of Kerala-Courses and Eligibility Criteria

 
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Central University of Kerala Admissions

The institute offers admissions at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Central University of Kerala admissions to all the courses are offered to the candidates on the basis of Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) scores followed by the counselling process conducted by the central universities. The admission process is as follows:

Central University of Kerala Admission Procedure for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

Central University of Kerala Admission Procedure for M.B.A. Courses

• Meet the eligibility criteria for M.B.A. admissions.

• Appear for CUCET, group discussion and personal interview..

• 80% weightage to CUCET score and 20% weightage to GD & PI is used to prepare the merit list,

• Get the documents verified and pay the admission fees for final admissions.    

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Central University of Kerala Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students who have succeeded in their academic pursuits. Central University of Kerala scholarships are also available to needy and deserving students. Additionally, students are entitled to apply for a number of state and national scholarships. Saksham Scholarship, PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students, Scheme of 'Merit cum Means Based Scholarship' for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities, Scheme of 'Post Matric Scholarship' for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities are some of the scholarships that students from Central University of Kerala can apply for. 

Central University of Kerala Placements

The institute offers placement opportunities to all eligible students. The Central University of Kerala's placement cell aids in overall student placement. The placement cell organises a variety of guest lecturers and training programmes from industry specialists to teach students. For the advantage of students, the Central University of Kerala placement cell offers a variety of practice sessions in logical reasoning, arithmetic skills, writing aptitude and mock interviews. The placement statistics of Central University of Kerala are as follows:

Central University of Kerala Placements for PG 2 years programme for Academic Year 2019-20

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