Kannur University Kannur Admission 2026 - Eligibility, Process & Key Dates Admissions 2026

Kannur, Kerala

Abhijeet Chatterjee

Updated on 10 January 2026

Abhijeet Chatterjee

Updated on 10 January 2026

KANNUR UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

Parameter	Details
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	01 November 2025
Application Deadline	15 December 2025
Admission Through	University Centralized Allotment Process (CAP)
Entrance Exams Accepted	KUMAT (MBA), Kannur University PG Entrance Exam, CAT/MAT (MBA), Merit-based for UG
UG Programmes	50+ courses
PG Programmes	30+ courses
Total Intake	Approx. 10,000 seats (including affiliated colleges)
Eligibility (UG)	10+2 pass with 45%-60% marks depending on course
Eligibility (PG)	Graduation with minimum 45%-50% marks; 50% for research programs
Fee Range (UG)	₹450 to ₹24,650 per year
Fee Range (PG)	₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year
Counselling Start	June 2026
Session Begins	July 2026
Official Website	www.kannuruniversity.ac.in
Admission Helpline	0460-2206050, beddoa@kannnuruniv.ac.in

KANNUR UNIVERSITY UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BTech	Engineering (General)	4 years	Varies by college	10+2 with PCM, 45% aggregate	KEAM / JEE Main	₹2,09,000 approx.

Management Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BBA	Retail Management	3 years	10+2, 45% aggregate	Merit-based	₹5,800 - ₹70,000 total
BBA	Travel & Tourism Management	3 years	10+2, 45% aggregate	Merit-based	₹5,800 - ₹70,000 total
BBA	Hospital Administration	3 years	10+2, 45% aggregate	Merit-based	₹5,800 - ₹70,000 total
BBA	Aviation and Hospitality	3 years	10+2 pass	Merit-based with weightage for VHSE/CBSE Travel & Tourism	₹5,800 - ₹70,000 total
BBA	Aviation & Airport Management	3 years	10+2, 45% aggregate	Merit-based	₹5,800 - ₹70,000 total

Science Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BSc	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany	3 years	Varies	10+2 Science stream, 50% aggregate	Merit-based	₹8,470 - ₹17,270

Commerce Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BCom	General Commerce	3 years	Varies	10+2 Commerce stream	Merit-based	₹15,675

Arts Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BA	English, Hindi, Malayalam, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Functional English, Co-operation	3 years	Varies	10+2 any stream, 45% aggregate	Merit-based	₹10,405 approx.

Law Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BA LLB	Integrated Law	5 years	Varies	10+2 any stream	Merit-based / Entrance	₹15,755 approx.

Computer Applications Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BCA	Computer Applications	3 years	Varies	10+2 any stream	Merit-based	₹94,000 - ₹1,80,000 total

KANNUR UNIVERSITY PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MTech	Computer Science and Information Security	2 years	18	BTech in relevant field, 50%	GATE	₹24,000 approx.

MBA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (Total)
MBA	Finance	2 years	Varies by college	Graduation, 50%	CAT/CMAT/KMAT	₹1,42,000
MBA	Human Resources	2 years	Varies by college	Graduation, 50%	CAT/CMAT/KMAT	₹1,42,000
MBA	Marketing	2 years	Varies by college	Graduation, 50%	CAT/CMAT/KMAT	₹1,42,000
MBA	Production & Operations Management	2 years	Varies by college	Graduation, 50%	CAT/CMAT/KMAT	₹1,42,000
MBA	Small Business Management	2 years	Varies by college	Graduation, 50%	CAT/CMAT/KMAT	₹1,42,000
MBA	Information Technology	2 years	Varies by college	Graduation, 50%	CAT/CMAT/KMAT	₹1,42,000

MSc Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MSc	Mathematics	2 years	Varies	BSc Mathematics, 50%	University Entrance	₹15,000 - ₹22,500
MSc	Statistics	2 years	Varies	BSc with Statistics, 50%	University Entrance	₹15,000 - ₹22,500
MSc	Chemistry	2 years	Varies	BSc Chemistry, 50%	University Entrance	₹15,000 - ₹22,500
MSc	Botany	2 years	Varies	BSc Botany/Life Science, 50%	University Entrance	₹15,000 - ₹22,500
MSc	Zoology	2 years	Varies	BSc Zoology/Life Science, 50%	University Entrance	₹15,000 - ₹22,500
MSc	Geology	2 years	Varies	BSc Geology/Water Resource Management, 50%	University Entrance	₹15,000 - ₹22,500

MCom Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MCom	General	2 years	Varies	BCom/BBA/BBM, 55%	University Entrance	₹15,000 - ₹22,500

MCA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MCA	Computer Applications	2 years	Varies	BCA/BSc CS/IT, 50%	University Entrance	₹15,000 - ₹22,500

PG Diploma Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (Total)
PG Diploma	Geo-informatics	1 year	Varies	Bachelor’s degree any discipline	Merit-based	₹20,000 - ₹50,000
PG Diploma	Counselling and Guidance	1 year	Varies	Bachelor’s degree any discipline	Merit-based	₹20,000 - ₹50,000
PG Diploma	Yoga and Naturopathy	1 year	Varies	Bachelor’s degree any discipline	Merit-based	₹20,000 - ₹50,000

KANNUR UNIVERSITY PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

Department	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance	Fellowship
Arts & Humanities (Arabic, Hindi, History, Kannada, Malayalam, Psychology, Sanskrit, Library Science)	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics)	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Education (Education, Physical Education)	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Law	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Commerce and Accounting	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Social Sciences (Political Science, Economics)	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Management (Management Studies, Travel & Tourism)	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Biology & Bio Sciences (Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Anthropology)	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Environment & Earth Sciences (Geology)	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Entrance Test/NET exempt	₹20,000/month approx. (JRF/UJF)
Engineering and Applied Science (Information Technology)	3-6 years	Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST/OBC)	Ent

KANNUR UNIVERSITY Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Computer Hardware & Networking	2 years	10+2 pass in any stream, minimum 38% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Electronics	2 years	10+2 pass in any stream, minimum 38% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Electrical Engineering	2 years	10+2 pass in any stream, minimum 38% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Business Administration	2 years	10+2 pass in any stream, minimum 38% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Post Graduate Diploma in Learning Disability (PGDLD)	1 year	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, minimum 36% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (PGDCP)	1 year	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, minimum 36% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Diploma in Tulu	Duration
Diploma Course in Kalarippayattu	Duration

Certificate Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Digital Marketing	Duration	12th pass in any stream, minimum 35% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
GST Practitioner	Duration	12th pass in any stream, minimum 35% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Cyber Security	Duration	12th pass in any stream, minimum 35% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	Duration	12th pass in any stream, minimum 35% aggregate	₹20,000 - ₹50,000 (approx.)
Certificate Course in Swimming Training	Duration
Certificate Programme in Yoga	Duration
Certificate Course in Fitness Management	Duration
Certificate Course on Academic Writing - Theory and Practice	Duration

KANNUR UNIVERSITY Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

Register at http://admission.kannuruniversity.ac.in/ with email/mobile
Fill personal, academic details and select desired course
Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, 10th and 12th marksheets, category certificate
Pay application fee online via card, UPI, net banking
Submit application and save application number for future reference

Application Fee

Category	Amount
General/OBC	₹600
SC/ST/PwD	₹300

KANNUR UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	March 2026
Application Deadline	30 April 2026
Entrance Exam	June–July 2026

KANNUR UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

10th & 12th marksheets and certificates (original + photocopy)
Printout of online application form, registration fee & university fee payment
Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, Character Certificate
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable), Nativity certificate (Kerala students)
Photo (passport size), Aadhar card or other identity proof

PG Admission

Graduation degree certificate and all semester marksheets
Printout of online application form, registration fee & university fee payment
Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, Character Certificate
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)
Photo (passport size), Aadhar card or other identity proof

KANNUR UNIVERSITY Brochure & Prospectus Download 2026

Document	Year	Download Link
Prospectus	2025-26	Download PDF
Prospectus	2025-26	Download PDF
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Admission Brochure	2025-26	Download PDF
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KANNUR UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 FAQs

What is the admission process for KANNUR UNIVERSITY?

Admission starts in March 2026 with online application submission until 30 April 2026. Candidates apply through the official portal, pay application fees (₹600 general, ₹300 reserved), and admission is merit-based on qualifying exam marks or entrance tests like CUET, KMAT, CAT, or university-specific exams. Counselling follows merit list publication.

What are the fees at KANNUR UNIVERSITY?

UG course fees range from ₹8,470 to ₹17,270 annually, while PG fees vary between ₹15,000 and ₹22,500 per year. MBA fees are around ₹12,130 annually. Hostel charges and additional fees like lab and development fees apply separately. Fee payment is online and scheduled at admission and semester start.

What is the placement record at KANNUR UNIVERSITY?

Placement rate is about 30% with median packages of ₹1.80 LPA for UG and ₹2.50 LPA for PG students in 2024. Top recruiters include Wipro, IBM, Amazon, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank. The university placed 285 students in 2024 with increasing package trends over recent years.

What cutoff/rank is needed for KANNUR UNIVERSITY?

Admission is primarily merit-based with qualifying marks of 45% for UG and 50% for PG courses. Entrance exam cutoffs vary by program; for MBA, CAT and KMAT scores are considered with category-wise relaxations. Competitive programs may require higher ranks, especially for reserved categories.

How is hostel and campus life at KANNUR UNIVERSITY?

Hostels offer single and shared rooms with mess facilities providing quality meals. The campus supports sports, cultural events, and student clubs, fostering a vibrant environment. Facilities include Wi-Fi, libraries, and recreational areas, contributing to a balanced academic and social life.

Is KANNUR UNIVERSITY worth joining?

Kannur University offers affordable fees with decent placement packages and a strong alumni network. It is suitable for students seeking quality education in Kerala with good ROI. While placement rates are moderate, the university’s diverse programs and campus life make it a viable choice compared to similar state universities.