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Kerala University PG Diploma Courses & Fees 2023: Dates, Eligibility & Selection, Application Process

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Kerala University offers one-year PG Diploma courses. Admission to the programme is based on merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university. It is further crucial that the aspirants meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. Kerala University admits candidates in the course considering the seat intake, exam scores and academic records.

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Kerala University PG Diploma Admission 2023: Fee, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

It is crucial that each of the PG Diploma course aspirants meet the eligibility requirements. Candidates are also required to submit the relevant documents for verification purposes. The table is given below mentions Kerala University PG Diploma fee, eligibility and selection criteria:

Course

Eligibility & Selection

Total Tuition Fee*

PG Diploma

Eligibility: Class 12 pass with relevant subject as per the applied course.

Selection: Kerala University PG Entrance Exam

INR 1,120

*The mentioned tuition fee is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to changes.

Kerala University PG Diploma Application Process 2023

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria shall complete the University of Kerala application process to take the entrance exam. The Kerala University application process for 2023 is explained below in a step-wise way:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university (admissions.keralauniversity.ac.in)

Step 2: Register by providing details such as register number, exam board, name, DOB, gender, category, etc.

Step 3: Login with the application number and password.

Step 4: Payment of the application fee.

Step 5: Fill out the application form.

Step 6: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Kerala University PG Diploma Application Fee

Candidates can pay the university admission fee online via credit card/debit card/net banking. The category-wise University of Kerala registration fee is tabulated below:

Category	Application Fee
Kerala University PG Courses Application Fee
General	INR 750 (for additional subjects: INR 105)
SC/ST	INR 500 (for additional subjects: INR 55)

NOTE: The above-mentioned application fees are as per the university brochure 2021 for UG courses and the brochure for PG courses. Hence, are indicative.

Kerala University PG Diploma Application Process 2023: Documents Required

The list of documents required at the time of admission is as follows:

Print out of completed online application
Original fee receipt
Allotment Memo
Original mark list/certificate of the qualifying exam
Transfer / Migration Certificate
Academic certificates
UG degree or UG Diploma certificate

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Kerala University PG Diploma
Admission dates 2025

Dates	Past Events
7 Jul '23 - 10 Jul '23	PG Diploma Publication of First Allotment list
5 Jul '23	PG Diploma Last date of apply

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Kerala University	46

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Kerala University PG Diploma Admission FAQs

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for PG Diploma at Kerala University?

A. The basic eligibility criteria is that the applicant must have passed Class 12 and a certificate or UG course in the respective specialisation from a recognised organisation to be eligible. The University of Kerala PG Diploma category-wise eligibility requirements (CGPA) are mentioned below:

Eligibility for General category: CGPA of 2 or above in a 4 - point scale, 3.5 or above in a 7 -point scale or 5 or above in a 10-point scale.
Relaxation for candidates from SC/ST category: CGPA of 1.8 or above in a 4-point scale or, 3.15 or above in a 7-point scale or, 4.5 or above in a 10-point scale.
SEBC Category: CGPA of 1.92 or above in a 4-point scale or, 3.36 or above in a 7-point scale or, 4.8 or above in a 10-point scale
Persons with Disability Category: CGPA of 1.8 or above in a 4-point scale or, 3.15 or above in a 7-point scale or, 4.5 or above in a 10-point scale.

NOTE: The mentioned required CGPA for admission is as per unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

Q. What is the admission criteria in Kerala University for PG Diploma?

A. Candidates seeking admission must have passed Class 12 and UG/UG Diploma from recognised authorities to be eligible for the course. Eligible candidates can further fill out the application via online/offline mode. To fill out the application online, candidates can visit the University of Kerala official website (keralauniversity.ac.in). Further, the university shortlist and allot seats to the candidates on the basis of merit in the in-house PG entrance examination. As per the university 2023 PG Brochure, the last date to apply is Apr 20 and the entrance exam is scheduled from May 10 to May 15.

Q. How are classes conducted for the PG Diploma in Russian at the University of Kerala?

A. Kerala University conducts two batches for PG Diploma course in Russian language. The morning batch is from 7.30 AM to 9.00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and the evening batch from 5.00 PM to 6.30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Candidates can attend the classes as per their preference. Additionally, the schedule is also given to the candidates by the university and are informed in case of any alterations.

Q. What is fee for PG Diploma in Kerala University?

A. Candidates have to pay some amount from the total fees after seat allotment to confirm admission. The total PG Diploma course fees will include multiple fee components such as tuition fee, caution deposit, library fee, laboratory, etc. Some of the fee components details are mentioned below:

Fee Component	Amount
Total tuition fee	INR 1,120
Library caution deposit	INR 250 (refundable at the end of course)
Laboratory caution deposit	INR 500 (refundable at the end of course)

NOTE: The given fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence is subject to changes. Candidates can reach out to the university authorities or the official website (keralauniversity.ac.in) for more details on the fee structure.

Q. What is the Kerala University application fee for PG Diploma?

A. In order to submit the application successfully, aspirants must pay the application fee within the due date. Candidates can pay the University of Kerala admission fee online via credit card/debit card/net banking. The category-wise registration fee is mentioned in the table below:

Kerala University PG Courses Application Fee
General	INR 750 (for additional subjects: INR 105)
SC/ST	INR 500 (for additional subjects: INR 55)

NOTE: The above-mentioned application fees are as per the university brochure 2023 for PG courses.

Q. How good is Kerala University for PG Diploma?

A. The University of Kerala is a reputed state-run university. It is ranked amongst top universities in India by various ranking bodies. As per the NIRF 2022 rankings, it ranks 40 under the university category and 52 under the overall category. All the courses offered by the university are also approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also re-accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. Thus, it is a good university for PG Diploma course aspirants.

Q. In which streams does Kerala University for PG Diploma courses?

A. The university offers one-year PG Diploma courses in multiple specialisations. All the courses are offered in a full-time mode. Some of the PG Diploma specialisations are mentioned in the table given below:

Kerala University PG Diploma Specialisations
Geo-Information Science and Technology	Philosophical Counselling	Human Rights
Biodiversity Conservation	Health Science Research	Developmental Neurology
Molecular Diagnostics	--	--

Q. Is there any entrance exam for PG Diploma in Kerala University?

A. Yes, the aspirants of PG Diploma courses are required to take the PG Entrance Exam conducted by the office of CSSAC, University of Kerala. There is no provision for re-examination under any circumstances. The questions asked in the test are Multiple Choice Questions. In addition, negative marking is applicable and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong response. The response sheets are further either digitally checked or by an examiner’s panel, which is approved by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor. Candidates can take the test by completing the application process by visiting the university website (keralauniversity.ac.in).

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