Kasaragod: The Central University of Kerala (CUK) has opened registration for its newly launched four-year undergraduate programmes for the academic year 2025–26.

Candidates who appeared for the CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) are eligible to apply. Registrations are open on the university’s official website, www.cukerala.ac.in, and will close on July 31. A registration fee of Rs 500 is applicable for candidates from General, OBC, and EWS categories, with an additional Rs 100 for each extra programme selected.

CUK's four-year Honours programmes include BSc (Hons.) in Biology, BCom (Hons) in Financial Analytics, and BCA (Hons), offered at its Periya campus, each with an intake of 60 students. Additionally, a BA (Hons) in International Relations is available at the university's Thiruvananthapuram Capital Centre, with 40 seats on offer.

A provisional rank list will be published on August 4. Candidates may submit complaints, if any, via email to admissions@cukerala.ac.in on August 5. The final rank list will be released on August 6. Admissions will be conducted in three phases: from August 7 to 10, August 12 to 15, and August 18 to 21. Classes are scheduled to commence on August 25.

The academic structure follows the National Education Policy's multiple entry-multiple exit framework. Students can exit after the first, second, or third year with a certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree, respectively. Those who complete all four years with the research component will receive an Honours degree with research, making them eligible for direct admission to PhD programmes. Students who opt out of the research track can pursue a one-year fast-tracked master’s degree.

The NAAC 'A' grade university has 26 departments offering post-graduate and doctoral studies.

Market-aligned Curriculum
Vice-Chancellor Prof Siddu P Algur said the employment landscape is being reshaped by digital innovation, climate exigencies, and data-centric industries, and the programmes are designed to meet these demands. "They are more than academic degrees. They are launchpads for careers in fast-growing industries," he said.

BCom (Hons) Financial Analytics combines finance with data science, preparing students for roles in FinTech, investment banking, and business intelligence. Tools like Python, Power BI, and global finance databases are part of the curriculum.

BCA (Hons) is crafted for the digital age, covering AI, data science, cybersecurity, full-stack development, and software engineering. It prepares students for roles such as AI engineer, data analyst, and cybersecurity expert.

BSc (Hons) Biology offers an interdisciplinary science education, covering genomics, molecular biology, environmental science, and bioinformatics. It is designed for careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, public health, and research.

Admission Dates & Guidelines
- Provisional rank list: August 4
- Grievance submission: August 5 (via email to admissions@cukerala.ac.in)
- Final rank list: August 6
- Admission phases: August 7-10, August 12-15, and August 18–21
- Commencement of classes: August 25

Shortlisted candidates must pay the admission fee online within 48 hours of receiving the offer. Those seeking a reservation must upload valid category certificates (SC/ ST /OBC-non creamy layer/ EWS) during registration and present originals at admission.

For more information, visit www.cukerala.ac.in or call 0467-2309460 / 0467-2309467.