Updated on Jun 22 2026, 12:10 PM IST
Calicut University First Merit list 2026 for UGCAP has been released on June 22, 2026.
Calicut University PGCAP first merit list will be released on June 24, 2026.
The last date to apply for Calicut University MBA and MEd admissions is June 27, 2026.
Fourth Annual International Conference of the SHSK will be held from Sep 17-19, 2026 at Calicut University.
University of Calicut (UOC) admissions are offered full-time and part-time. Calicut University admissions are granted based on both merit in the qualifying examination and the marks scored in the University's entrance examination.
The entire Calicut University admission process is held online via the official website of the University of Calicut. Interested candidates can check below for a detailed explanation of the application and Calicut University admission procedure for various PG courses.
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Calicut University and its affiliated colleges offer admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Calicut University selection process for most of the programmes is through FYUGCAP. The CUCET exam is conducted for MA, MSc, Integrated PG, BPEd, BPES(Integrated) & LLM with double specialisation programmes. Entrance exam and interview are conducted for PhD admissions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Popular Courses | MBA, MSc, MCom, LLM, MA, MCA, MEd, MPEd, MLibISc |
| Courses Offered by Affiliated Colleges | BSc, BA, BEd, BCom, BTech, PhD and many more |
Mode of Application | Online |
Admission Criteria | Merit/University-Entrance Exam/ KMAT/ CMAT/ CAT |
University Entrance Exam | Calicut University Common Admission Test (CUCET) |
Students can check the dates of the UGCAP and PGCAP events for admissions to undergradaute and postgraduate programmes at Calicut University and its affiliated colleges.
| UGCAP | Dates |
|---|---|
| First Allotment | June 22, 2026 |
| Second Allotment | June 29, 2026 |
| Commencement of classes | July 1, 2026 |
| Third Allotment | July 6, 2026 |
| First Supplementary Allotment | July 23, 2026 |
| Publishing of the rank list for Self-Financing Programmes | July 25, 2026 |
| Second Supplementary Allotment | July 29, 2026 |
| Publishing of the rank list for Aided programmes | August 3, 2026 |
| Closing date of Admission | August 29, 2026 |
| PGCAP | Dates |
|---|---|
| Trial Allotment | June 17, 2026 |
| First Allotment | June 24, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | July 1, 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Rank List | July 7, 2026 |
| Admission Based on Rank List | July 10, 2026 |
| Closing Date of Admission | August 29, 2026 |
Interested candidates need to follow the Calicut University application process for admission to the desired courses. Check the step-wise University of Calicut application process 2026 below.
Go to the official website of Calicut University and click on the “Apply Now” tab.
Candidates need to enter the details, such as the number of chances to pass the qualifying examination, and click on the “Save and Proceed” button.
Candidates need to add the details of the course and their college preference.
The candidates can pay the Calicut University application fee online based on their categories.
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The colleges affiliated with Calicut University offer many undergraduate programmes, including BSc, BA, BEd, BCom, BTech, and many more. The Calicut University selection process for most of the UG programmes is merit based though Centralised Admission Process (CAP). For some programmes like BTech, national level and state level entrance exams are accepted by the University of Calicut.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Courses | BSc, BA, BEd, BCom, BTech, and many more |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 |
Admission Criteria | Merit/Entrance-based |
Counselling | FYUGCAP (Four-year undergraduate programme Centralised Admission Process) |
Meet the Calicut University UG eligibility criteria.
Fill out the Calicut University application form 2026 from the official website.
Students must apply and appear for the FYUGCAP (Four-year undergraduate programme Centralised Admission Process).
Seats are allotted based on the performance in the qualifying exam for most of the undergraduate programmes.
National-level and state-level entrance exams are accepted by the University of Calicut for programmes like BTech.
Students must meet eligibility criteria for PG admissions. Calicut University PG admissions are explained below in detail, along with the eligibility criteria and seat intake for the PG courses.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks | |
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria of Calicut University for the respective PG course.
Candidates can apply for Calicut University PG admissions through the official website of the University of Calicut.
Candidates will be selected for PG admission based on their performance in the last qualifying examination or entrance examination conducted by the University of Calicut.
Selected candidates must submit their documents for verification along with the University of Calicut fees.
Students willing to take admission at Calicut University must have valid scores in KMAT/ CMAT/CAT.
Meet the Calicut University MBA eligibility criteria.
Fill out the application form 2026 from the Calicut University official website.
Shortlisted students must then attend group discussions and a personal interview.
Final selection will be based on performance in the qualifying examination, KMAT/ CMAT/CAT, group discussions and a personal interview.
Many affiliated colleges of the University of Calicut offer PhD at the doctoral level. Check the details below of the Calicut University PhD selection process.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Eligibility Criteria | Master’s degree in a relevant field |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-exam+Interview/Viva conducted by Calicut University |
Exemption from the entrance exam conducted by the university |
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Meet the Calicut University PhD eligibility criteria.
Fill out the Calicut University application form 2026 from the official website.
Appear and qualify for the entrance examination conducted by the Calicut University.
UGC-NET and UGC CSIR-NET qualified students are exempted from the entrance exam conducted by the university.
Then the students must appear for the interview/Viva conducted by Calicut University
Finally, selected students must get their documents verified.
Have a look at the college list of Calicut University for its courses and admissions.
Class 10+2 marks sheet
Graduation mark sheet
Entrance Test Scorecard
Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate
Caste Certificate (for reserved category candidates)
Identification certificate
Passport-size photographs of the candidate
Note: Students must submit the above-mentioned documents to the University of Calicut for course admissions. Candidates must carefully go through the norms and regulations of the university before applying for Calicut University admission.
Calicut University generally requires a minimum 50% for General category and 45% for reserved category in the qualifying examination to be eligible for admissions. Exact marks criteria may vary depending on the course.
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Calicut University releases its allotment list in multiple phases, including trial, first, and supplementary allotments. For instance, the first and second allotments for UG courses were released in June 2024, followed by supplementary rounds in July. Admission for UG programs generally closes by late August.
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Admissions to Calicut University in 2024 will be awarded based on the candidate's standing in the qualifying test as well as their results in entrance exams, such as the JEE Mains for B.Tech, the KMAT/CMAT/CAT for MBA, and so forth, depending on the course they are applying for.
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