Central University of Kerala Ph.D Admission 2025-26 Notification.
Central University of Kerala Ph.D. Admissions 2025-26: Notification Released
Central University of Kerala (CUK) has released its official notification for admission to its Ph.D. programmes for the academic year 2025-26. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for 230 tentative seats across 26 departments.
Summary Details
University: Central University of Kerala
Programme: Ph.D. (Full-Time)
Academic Year: 2025-26
Mode of Application: Online
Application Fee: ₹1000 (UR/OBC/EWS) ; ₹500 (SC/ST/PWD)
Last Date to Apply: October 16, 2025 (by 23:59 Hrs)
Official Website: [www.cukerala.ac.in]
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill both the educational qualification and the entrance criteria.
A) Educational Qualification:
- A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
- A 4-year Bachelor's degree with at least 75% marks.
- An M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks.
- A 5% marks relaxation is allowed for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates.
B) Entrance Qualification:
Candidates must have qualified in one of the following:
- National Level Tests: UGC-NET/JRF, UGC-CSIR NET/JRF, GATE, CEED, etc.
- UGC-NET (As per 2024 norms): Candidates with a valid NET score for "Admission to Ph.D. only" or "Admission to Ph.D. and Assistant Professor" are eligible. The NET score is valid for one year for Ph.D. admission.
Departments and Seat Matrix
A total of 230 tentative seats are available across various departments. The seat matrix is categorized by reservation.
| Department | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| Physics | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| Genomic Science | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| Public Health | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| Environmental Science | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| Computer Science | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| Linguistics | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| English | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| View full table on university website
Note: The University reserves the right to change the number of vacancies. 5% horizontal reservation is provided for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
Application Process
1. Online Application: Candidates must apply online through the official university website: [www.cukerala.ac.in]
2. Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable fee online.
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000/-
- SC/ST/PWD: ₹500/-
3. Deadline: The portal will close at 11:59 PM on October 16, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
Selection Procedure
- Admission will be based on the criteria notified by the University, in accordance with UGC regulations.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview/viva-voce conducted by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
- The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview, which will assess domain knowledge, research aptitude, and communication skills.
Important Dates
Event Date
Date of Notification: September 25, 2025
Last Date for Online Application: October 16, 2025
Disclaimer: For detailed information on department-specific contacts, research areas, and the exact application link, candidates are advised to visit the official Central University of Kerala website regularly for updates.
