University of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Admission to UG/PG ODL Programmes for the academic session July-August, 2025 (AY 2025-2026)
University of Kerala
Centre for Distance and Online Education
School of Distance Education
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Admission to UG/PG ODL Programmes for the academic session July-August, 2025 (AY 2025-2026)
Applications are invited for admission to the following UG/PG ODL Programmes for the academic year 2025-26, academic session beginning July-August, 2025
-
UG Programmes: B.Lib.I.Sc. (2 Semesters)
-
PG Programmes: M.Lib.I.Sc. (2 Semesters)
-
PG Programmes: M.Sc. Mathematics (4 Semesters)
-
PG Programmes: M.Sc. Computer Science (4 Semesters)
-
Online registration starts on 05/07/2025
-
Refer eligibility criteria before remitting fees.
-
Closure of online registration:
M.Sc. Mathematics & Computer Science: 31/08/2025
B.Lib.I.Sc. & M.Lib.I.Sc.: 10/09/2025
-
Hard copies should reach CDOE office within 10 days from the date of submission of online application preferably by Registered/Speed Post.
-
Before filling up the online application, applicants should read the Prospectus carefully and ensure that he/she is eligible as per the prescribed criteria.
-
Applicant(s) must have a valid e-mail id and mobile number.
-
Fields marked with (*) are mandatory.
-
All admissions are provisional till the verification of the original certificates are made.
-
PG/B.Lib.I.Sc candidates whose qualifying examination certificate is from a University other than Kerala University should take eligibility certificate from Kerala University before registering online.
-
UG candidates whose qualifying examination certificate is from other State Boards/NIOS should obtain eligibility certificate from Kerala University before registering online.
-
Applicants belonging to SC/ST/OEC/OBC-H category and eligible for fee concession should produce the print out of E-grants on-line application for fee concession from Akshaya Kendra, along with a copy of SSLC, Plus Two and Degree certificates, Original caste (within three year validity) and income certificate (within one year validity), copy of Aadhaar card and copy of bank passbook. The students eligible for fee concession are advised to visit www.e-grantz.kerala.gov.in for submitting application for e-grants.
-
Candidates those who apply for the post-matric scholarship/Egrantz may download the 'Allotment memo' from the SDE online admission portal after completing the six-step admission registration process.
-
Fee can be remitted using online mode/SBI challan/DD (in favour of the Finance Officer, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram)/University cash counters/Kerala University-e payment portal (https://pay.keralauniversity.ac.in).
-
All candidates are directed to remit Rs. 105/- (Rupees One Hundred and Five Only) towards the SDE-DDF (Department Development Fund) by Demand Draft from any branch of SBI drawn in favour of the Director, SDE, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus payable at SBI, Kariavattom Branch, Thiruvananthapuram. Please mention name, address and purpose on the back side of the DD before submission.DDF can also be remitted in cash directly at the SDE Tapal - section, while submitting the application hard copy at SDE.
-
Opening of online registration: July 05, 2025.
-
Closure of Online registration of Programmes M.Sc Mathematics and M.Sc Computer Science: August 30, 2025.
-
Closure of Online registration of Programmes M.Lib.I.Sc, B.Lib.I.Sc.: September 10, 2025.
-
Submit the print out of the online application form along with the Admission fee receipts , DDF receipt and other documents (TC, Qualifying certificates in original, Copy of SSLC and Passport size photo) to the Director, Centre For Distance and Online Education, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram - 695581, within 10 days from the date of online submission of the application , preferably by Registered/Speed post.
-
For more information, please contact General Enquiry: 0471-2991173
-
Applicants may send general and technical queries related to online registration or admission process, if any to sde@keralauniversity.ac.in or sdehelp@keralauniversity.ac.in.
-
Academic Sections and email ids-
- AC I (UG (B.Sc.) programmes): sde_ac1@keralauniversity.ac.in
- AC II (PG programmes): sde_ac2@keralauniversity.ac.in
- AC III (UG B.Lib.I.Sc. programme): sde_ac3@keralauniversity.ac.in
-
Online application involves 7 steps - User Creation, Personal Details, Academic Details, Course Details, Fee Details, Checklists and Photo/Sign Upload. After reading below instructions click on "Proceed" button to start your registration process.
-
Fill details in each step carefully . Do not click 'Back/Forward/Refresh' button in the browser during registration.
-
Details provided in first step are not editable. After completing this step you will get an Application Number and password. Save this for future use. Even if the registration process is interrupted, the applicant can login [from the login facility at home page] again with the same Application Number (as user id) and password(your date of birth) to continue the rest of the registration.
-
Once you login to your profile, you will get a status report of your registration process.
-
Click on "START REGISTRATION" button if you are about to start registration or click on "CONTINUE REGISTRATION" if you are already half way.
-
Click on "EDIT" button against each step to change details regarding any of the steps already completed. Please note that some page like your Course Details and Fee details will be cleared if you have edited your already submitted details.Thus please re enter the details after editing the change.
-
Candidates who have completed the payment via the direct online payment mode , cannot edit any changes , they should contact SDE office regarding the necessary correction.
-
Students can download the SBI challan from the website (for those who prefer that payment option). Challan will be printed with your name and amount to be paid. The amount should be remitted in anySBI branch and student should login again to continue registration. He / She should submit the SBI challan with journal No. / ReceiptNo,ReceiptDate,Amount,Branch Name and Bank TransactionId.
-
Fee can be remitted using Online Mode/SBI Bank Challan/DD/University Cash Counters/Kerala University- ePayment Portal (https://pay.keralauniversity.ac.in).
-
Make sure that you have done your payment at KU payment portal as per the following steps, Select the option Centre For Distance and Online Education and purpose -> Admission Fee.
-
Note: Kindly save the registration details here only after 45 minutes from successful remittance!
-
DD/University Cash Counters/Kerala University- ePayment Portal - Students opting for this mode of payment should remit fees in advanc and submit the details as above.
-
While selecting the Online payment mode , If your transaction is FAILED , you may wait 24 Hrs to complete the transaction settlement process, and try again only after that.
-
Students should check their eligibility in the Prospectus before applying online.
-
Students should also read the general instructions given in the first paragraph.
-
Admissions to M.Sc. Mathematics and M.Sc. Computer Science are strictly based on merit and reservation norms.
-
Seats available for M.Sc Mathematics and M.Sc Computer Science are 135 and 180 respectively.
-
Candidates eligible for applying Science based PG programmes are advised to pay only the prospectus fee (Rs. 265/-) while completing their online application.
-
Students may remit the Tuition fee /Admission fee only if they are selected for the programme based on merit and reservation norms.
-
The final rank list (based on merit and reservation norms) will be published in the website of the Centre For Distance and Online Education www.ideku.net.
Specification for Photograph & Signature
-
Photo [with 150px X 200px (WIDTH X HEIGHT), 40kb, .jpg format only]. Photo must be clear and with light background. Signature [with 150px X 60px (WIDTH X HEIGHT), 40kb, .jpg format only]. For uploading photo and signature, select the image file on the PC using "Browse" button. After uploading the photo and signature, click "SAVE" button.
-
Refund of fee remitted online will be decided upon only on the basis of written request to the Registrar, University of Kerala; and shall be subject to existing refund rules and regulations of the University of Kerala.
CONTACT
0471-2991173
sde@keralauniversity.ac.in or sdehelp@keralauniversity.ac.in
Download Notification
Download Prospectus
Fee Structure
APPLY NOW
Click for more information
Published By: Sahadeb
Published On:
28 Aug 2025
Admission Info 
Apply Now 
Merit List