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PG ENTRANCE TEST – 2011

Applications are invited for the PG Entrance Test to the Various Teaching Departments of Kerala
University for the Academic Year 2011-2012. Application Form and other details are available on the
following Websites of the University

www.keralauniversity.ac.in.

Last date 2nd May 2011

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This form ‘A’ along with the Hall Ticket portion, FORM - A
Registration cum Application Fee and Self Addressed
Stamped cover for Rs.5/- should be submitted to the
Deputy Registrar, Office of the CSS, University of
Kerala,Kaariavattom.P.O., TVPM-695581 before
5 p.m on 2nd May, 2011

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
OFFICE OF THE CREDIT AND SEMESTER SYSTEM
KARIAVATTOM CAMPUS, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. PH: 0471-2308328
APPLICATION FORM FOR PG ENTRANCE TEST, 2011
TO TEACHING DEPARTMENTS UNDER UNIVERSITY OF KERALA.

Fee: Rs. DD/Pay-in-Slip No. Dated: Name of Bank:

I certify that the photo is that of

Register Number (Name of the applicant) : ……………………………………………………………..…………………………………….
Passport size
Name and Address of
Photo to be
Attesting Officer : ……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………
attested by a
……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………..……………………………………
Gazetted Officer
……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………..……………………………………

(To be filled by the To be attested by a Gazetted Officer by signing over photo.

Office) (Office Seal)

1. Name (Block Capitals)

2. Sex : Male/Female 3. Age and Date of Birth :

4. a) Whether belonging to SC/ST

b) If yes, please furnish details and attach
relevant proof.

5. Address for Communication

(Phone number to be provided with

STD Code / Mobile Phone number)

6. Qualifying degree with main subject

(Students who had taken double main for
Degree should specify both subjects)

7. Test applied for: (Specify subject)

P.G. Course

8. a) Whether applying for additional subjects a)

b) If yes, specify subjects for P.G.
b)

DECLARATION

I, _____________________________________________ do hereby declare that the statements made in the

application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature of the Applicant.

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UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
OFFICE OF THE CREDIT AND SEMESTER SYSTEM
KARIAVATTOM CAMPUS, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. PH: 0471-2308328

HALL TICKET FOR PG ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2011

(Subjects, Name and Address to be filled in by Candidate)

Register Number : * Signature of Candidate

Name :
Passport size
Address : Photo of the Candidate
to be attested by a
Gazetted Officer.

Subject :

Additional Subjects if any: 1. Signature of the Gazetted

Officer with date and Designation
2.

* To be signed in the presence of the attesting Officer.

The Venue, Date & Time of Examination will be intimated along with the hall ticket.
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This Form-‘B’ along with the copies of

Marklists and other relevant documents to
be submitted to the concerned teaching dept
where the candidate seeks admission before
th
5.00 p.m. on 20 July, 2011.

FORM - B

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
DEPARTMENT OF _____________________________ (Mention subject)

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO MA/M.Sc/M.Com/M.Ed/M.LI.Sc./MCJ/LLM/MSW

FOR THE YEAR 2011 (Strike off which is not applicable)
I certify that the photo is that of
Register Number (Name of the applicant) : ……………………………………………………………..…………………………………….
Passport size
Name and Address of
Photo to be
Attesting Officer : ……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………
attested by a
……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………..……………………………………
Gazetted Officer
……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………..……………………………………

(To be filled by the To be attested by a Gazetted Officer by signing over photo.

Office) (Office Seal)

1. Name (In block letters with initials last)

2. Address to which communication is

to be sent

Telephone Number if any/Mobile Number

3. Permanent Address

4. Age and Date of Birth (In figures and words)

5. Sex

6. Nationality

7. Father’s/Guardian’s name and address

8. Occupation and annual income of parent

9. Name and address of Local guardian, if any

Telephone number if any

10. Have you been in receipt of any scholarship
or Fee concession ? If so, give details.
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11. Do you belong to any of the following

category ( If Yes ‘ √ ‘ mark) ( copy of SC ST OEC SEBC
community certificate will be attached. For
reservation other than SC/ST category
students should produce copy of Income
certificate)

12. Do you belong to BPL (If Yes attach copy of

the BPL Certificate) Yes No

13. Do you have any NCC/NSS/Sports

activities Write Yes or No. If Yes, attach
copy of certificates.
14. Are you physically handicapped, if yes
specify and produce copy of certificates.
15. Details of the qualifying examination.
a) Name of the Examination
b) Reg. No. and Year of passing
c) Annual Scheme/Semester Scheme
d) Main and Subsidiary Subjects.
e) Name of the University.
f) Name of Institution studied with State.

Note: Fill either 16 or 17 as applicable

16. Statement of marks secured in the Minimum marks for

Marks Secured Maximum marks
qualifying examination (copy to be attached) pass
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Total
17. Statement of marks secured in the qualifying Minimum marks for
Marks Secured Maximum marks
examination ( copy to be attached) pass
Part II (English/_________________)
Part II (Malayalam/Hindi/ ______________)
Part III Optional subjects
a) Main ____________________
b) Subsidiary ________________
i)
ii)
Total for Optional Subjects
18. M.Ed.
Attach copy of mark sheet of B.Ed. and PG
19. M.LI.Sc.
Attach copy of mark sheet of qualifying
degree
20. LLM
Attach copy of mark sheet of qualifying
LLB degree
21. Any other information the candidate may
wish to add.
DECLARATION
I, _____________________________________ do hereby declare that the statements made in the applications are
true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place:
Date : Signature of the applicant

For Office Use Only

Date of Receipt of application :
Date of admission :
Admission No. :
Remarks : Head of the Department
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INSTRUCTIONS

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the Entrance Test 2011, for admission to the
Post-Graduate Degree programmes in the teaching departments of the University of Kerala. Appearance
at the Entrance Test is a MUST for all those who are desirous of seeking admission to the PG courses in
the University Teaching Departments. Admission to the PG Programmes will be on the basis of the marks
obtained in the qualifying examination and the Common Entrance Test, in the ratio 50:50. There will be no
re-valuation of Entrance Examination answer scripts.

Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree with the required minimum as specified in the concerned subject (see overleaf).
Relaxation of marks upto 5% will be given to SC/ST candidates. Students who have appeared or are
appearing for their qualifying examination may also apply, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria,
at the time of admission.

Application Form:
Application form can be downloaded from the following University’s website:
www.keralauniversity.ac.in

Registration Fees:
A registration fee of Rs.260/- (Rs.135/- for SC/ST candidates) has been prescribed. However if a candidate
appears for admission for more than one P.G. Programme for the Entrance Test Rs.50/- (Rs.25/- for
SC/ST) may be added for each additional subject applied for. The Registration Fee in the form of
DD/University Chalan should be attached with Form-A.

Mode of Remittance:
Remittance at the University of Kerala Cash Counter Chalan / Demand Draft drawn on SBT/SBI/District
Co-operative Bank in favour of the Finance Officer, University of Kerala, payable at Trivandrum. In
case of DD Registration Fee is Rs.280/-

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

(For all subjects there is relaxation in minimum marks for SC/ST students)
M.A
English BA/B.Sc. with 50% in Part I or 45% in Part III & IV Optional English
Main with relaxation for SC/ST students.
Philosophy BA with 50% or B.Sc. with 55% minimum marks with relaxation of
marks for SC/ST students.
Archaeology BA/B.Sc. Degree with 45% marks.
History BA History/Politics/English/Economics/Philosophy/Sociology/
Social Science/BBA with 50% marks.
Sociology Graduate in any subject in Faculty of Arts/Social Science/ Science/
Commerce with 45% marks. Relaxation of marks for SC/ST.
Economics BA Economics or B.Sc. Mathematics/Statistics with 50% marks
relaxation of marks for SC/ST.
Political Science BA Politics/Economics/History/Philosophy/Law/Journalism/
Social Science Subjects with 50% marks, for SC/ST 35%
Psychology A pass in BA/B.Sc. Psychology
Hindi BA Hindi Main or BA/B.Sc. with Hindi in Part II with aggregate
maximum of 300 marks in Hindi. with relaxation for SC/ST students.
Malayalam BA Malayalam 50% marks or 50% in Part II Malayalam language for
SC/ST pass only.
BA/B.Sc./B.Com degree with 50% marks.
Linguistics
BA degree in Arabic or Arabic as Second Language at degree level.
Arabic
BA in Islamic History or students of Social Science subjects with
Islamic History 50% marks at degree level.
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BA Sanskrit – BA Sanskrit Special with any specialization – or BA

Sanskrit with Sanskrit as Second Additional Language with 45% marks.
BA Tamil or Second Language with 50% marks.
Tamil
BA – B.Sc degree with Post Diploma course or Second Class with
German Diploma or 50% marks secured in Part II German.
A pass in any degree recognized by University of Kerala and
Russian Diploma in Russian or Integrated Diploma in Russian or BA, B.Sc.
Part II Russian.
BA Music / BPA with 50% marks.
Music

M.Sc.
Aquatic Biology & B.Sc. Zoology with 55% marks in Part III
Fisheries
Bio Chemistry B.Sc. Chemistry main or B.Sc. Biochemistry/Chemistry – Core
subject restructured course with 55% in Part III.
Botany B.Sc. Botany with 55% marks in Part III/Tipple Main with Botany

Chemistry B.Sc. Chemistry main with Mathematics as Subsidiary with 55%

marks.
Demography 55% marks for B.Sc Mathematics – Statistics or 50% marks for BA
Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology with Statistics
Subsidiary or have opted Mathematics at Pre-degree level.
Geology B.Sc. Geology with 55% marks in Part III
Mathematics B.Sc. Mathematics with 55% marks in Part III

Physics B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics as subsidiary and 55% marks in

Part III
Statistics B.Sc. Statistics or B.Sc. Mathematics with Statistics as subsidiary
with 55% marks.
Zoology B.Sc. Zoology with 55% marks.
Bio-technology B.Sc. in Zoology/Botany/Micro Biology/Bio technology/
Bio chemistry/ Environmental Science/ Aquatic Biology
with 55% marks.
Computer Science Ist Class Bachelors degree in Computer Science/ Computer
Application / Electronics with 60% marks.
Computational BSc(Computer Science),and Allied Areas BSc(Electronics, BCA,
Biology Information Technology, BSc Bioinformatics, BSc Mathematics and
BTech in any branch.(Life Science students are not eligible for
admission).
Environmental B.Sc. Botany/Zoology/Life Science/Environmental Science/ Bio-
Science technology/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Geology with 55% marks.
M.Com B.Com with 50% marks with relaxation for SC/ST
M.LISc. Bachelors Degree of University of Kerala or a Degree of any other
University recognized as equivalent thereto with 50% marks
aggregate.
M.Ed. B.Ed with 50% marks and MA or M.Sc with 50% marks.

LLM LLB Degree with 50% marks.

MCJ Any degree Arts 50% Science 55% in Part III.

MSW Graduate in Social Science, Commerce, Law, BSW, BBA & Science
Graduates.
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SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM

There will be two parts in the application form. ‘Form A’ – Application for Entrance Test for P.G.
Admissions in the departments in University of Kerala. Form – B – Application for admission to
Department of ______ (Name of subject) for admission to MA/M.Sc/M.Com/MCJ/LLM/
MLISc./M.Ed/MSW etc. Additional Xerox copies of Form B has to be used separately when applying for
more than one subject provided they had remitted an additional fee of Rs.50/- for each additional subject
applied. (If DD Rs.70/-)

FORM-A :- Filled in Application Form –A along with the Demand Draft /Chalan, the
Hall ticket portion and a self addressed stamped cover for Rs.5/- alone should be sent addressed to
THE DEPUTY REGISTRAR, CREDIT AND SEMESTER SYSTEM, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA,
KARIAVATTOM.P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695581 so as to reach before 5 p.m on 2nd May
2011.

The cover containing application form should be superscribed “Application for Entrance Test to
teaching department (CSS)”. Application received after the last date will be rejected without any intimation.
Request for refund of registration fee will not be entertained. Please note that if the application is found to
be incorrect or incomplete in any respect an amount of Rs.50/- will be charged as handling charges.

FORM-B - Should be filled and sent addressed to the PROF & HEAD, DEPARTMENT
OF……………………(Name of the Teaching Department the student seeks admission) UNIVERSITY
OF KERALA, KARIAVATTOM.P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695581.
Students applying for MA English, M.Com., M.LISc., RUSSIAN AND GERMAN should sent form-B
addressed to THE PROF & HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF……………..(Name of the department the
student seeks admission) UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, PALAYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
Students applying for MA Music should sent form-B addressed to THE PROF & HEAD,
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, THYCAUD .P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. And Students
applying for M.Ed. should sent form-B addressed to THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, THYCAUD.P.O,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.

Each APPLICATION FORM-B should be accompanied with copy of Marklist and Community
certificate and other relevant certificates.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM –‘B’ to the concerned Teaching
Department is 20.07.2011

PATTERN AND MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

Test is of two hours duration and has two parts. The first part is objective type consisting of 50
multiple choice questions to be answered in 1 hour and the second part consists of 15 short answer
questions, out of which, 10 are to be answered in the remaining 1 hour. The question will be at the level of
the qualifying Bachelor’s Degree Course. Medium of the examination is English, except for languages.

CENTRE OF EXAMINATION: Test will be conducted at Thiruvananthapuram only.

PROPOSED DATE OF EXAMINATION: From 28.05.2011

VENUE & TIME TABLE OF EXAMINATION will be intimated later along with the Hall Ticket.
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PREPARATION OF RANK LIST

The rank list for P.G. Course will be prepared by giving weightage for marks secured in the Entrance
Examination and the marks secured in the concerned subjects at the degree level. Bonus marks for
NCC, NSS etc. will be as per existing norms.

RESULTS OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

The marks scored in the Entrance Examination will be published in the University Web site

ADMISSION MEMO (SELECTION MEMO)

Will be sent to selected candidates from the concerned departments after preparing the rank list.

FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED ONLY AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION.

1) Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of Entrance Examination

2) SSLC and relevant School Records to prove date of birth
3) Original marklists and certificates of qualifying examination.
4) Transfer Certificate and Conduct Certificate from the Institution last attended.
5) Eligibility Certificate from University of Kerala in respect of students who passed their
qualifying examination from Universities/Boards/Outside University of Kerala.
6) Any other documents suggested by the department.

Fee Structure:

Shall be intimated along with the selection memo sent from the concerned department.

Controller of Examinations