Question 1

Is there an entrance exam for Calicut University UG admission?

Accepted Answer

No entrance exam is required for most UG programmes under UGCAP 2026. Admission to FYUGP and B.Voc courses is merit-based using the index mark from Plus Two results.

Question 2

What is the minimum percentage for Calicut University UG admission?

Accepted Answer

General category candidates need at least 50% in Plus Two. OBC and OEC candidates need 45%. SC and ST candidates need only a pass in the qualifying exam.

Question 3

What is the index mark and how is it calculated?

Accepted Answer

The index mark uses Plus Two marks normalised to the Kerala HSE scale. Subject-specific weightage marks for optional subjects are then added. The complete formula is in the UGCAP Prospectus 2026-27 at admission.uoc.ac.in.

Question 4

Which PG programmes require the CU-CET entrance test?

Accepted Answer

CU-CET 2026 is required for select PG programmes. These include MA, MSc, MCA, MSW, LLM, MPEd, BPEd, BPES (Integrated), MA Journalism and Mass Communication, MSc Health and Yoga Therapy, and MSc Forensic Science. All other PG courses use a merit index without an entrance exam.

Question 5

How many allotment rounds does Calicut University conduct for UG?

Accepted Answer

Government and Aided colleges receive three allotment rounds under UGCAP 2026. Self-financing colleges receive two allotment rounds. Candidates must complete fee payment within the deadline after each allotment to confirm the seat.

Question 6

Can a student get direct admission without registering on CAP?

Accepted Answer

No. All candidates including management quota applicants must register through the CAP portal. Even self-financing colleges that reserve 50% of seats for management quota require compulsory CAP registration.

Question 7

What is the application fee for Calicut University B.Ed admission?

Accepted Answer

The B.Ed application fee is INR 720 for General candidates. SC and ST candidates pay INR 225. Fee payment is done online during registration at bedu.uoc.ac.in.

Question 8

What bonus marks apply to PG admission index at Calicut University?

Accepted Answer

Bonus marks added to the PG index include: +5 for Calicut University graduate status, +5 for NCC cadet or NSS volunteer (240 hours), +3 / +5 / +10 for NCC Certificate A / B / C, and +10 for the Compulsory Social Service Programme. A minus 10 penalty applies if the qualifying degree took more than 2 attempts.

Question 9

Do candidates from outside Kerala need extra documents for Calicut University admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates from a board or university outside Kerala must submit an equivalency certificate from the University of Calicut. This certificate must be produced before admission is confirmed at the allotted college.

Question 10

What scholarships are available for Calicut University students?

Accepted Answer

Three key options are available: Central Sector Scholarship (for students with 55% or above), Kerala State Merit Scholarship (for top performers), and SC / ST fee concession (full semester fee waiver). Central scholarships are applied through scholarships.gov.in. State scholarships go through the affiliated college.

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