AUGUST 2012
CONTENTS
1. General Rules ............................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Selection Procedure and Community Reservation ........................................................................................ 7
3. Reservation of sets/additional seats ............................................................................................................. 8
4. Essential requirement at the time of admission ............................................................................................. 10
5. Special rules for University teaching Departments ....................................................................................... 10
6. Additional Weightage and Ranking ............................................................................................................... 11
a. General rules ...................................................................................................................................... 11
b. Eligibility criteria ............................................................................................................................... 11
c. Ranking of candidates ........................................................................................................................ 13
d. Details of finding Selection Index Score 16
1. GENERAL RULES
IMPORTANT: Orders regarding amendments, modifications, additions, deletions etc., issued by the University from time to time, are to be
timely incorporated to these Rules.
1. Students shall be admitted to the various PG Programmes of study in affiliated colleges/ University teaching departmens on the basis of the
rules prescribed by the University and communicated to the college/ department from time to time.
2. Admission schedule is provided in the University website.
3. The last date for admission shall be the 60th day after commencement of classes for the respective programmes or as per the Schedule of
Admission.
4. Re-admission to PG semester programmes for discontinued candidates shall be made within one week after the commencement of each
semester classes (U.O. No: GAI/J1/5760/2003 dated.16.3.2004)
5. The Principals can make readmission of such candidates within the sanctioned strength
including marginal increase, if any, within the stipulated time. (Circular No. GA 1/B1 /3946/ 2002 dated 12.7.2002).
6. Applications for late registration i.e, after last date of issuance and receipt of application for admission to various programmes shall not
generally be entertained without prior permission from University. Such applications shall be considered only after exhausting the applications
received in time.
7. The first list consisting of the sure list and supplementary list of candidates selected shall be published on the notice board on the 7th day for all
programmes after the last day of receipt of applications. The interview shall normally start on the 9th day for the courses after publications of
rank list. In any case the interview cards shall be despatched at least 5 clear days prior to the date of interview. No admission shall be made
prior to the date fixed for the interview. “Chance cards” shall be sent to candidates in the supplementary list showing the original rank number,
the called rank number, number of vacancy and date of interview for selection to all vacancies. In case there are vacancies after the exhaustion
of the sure list and supplementary list, a second list of candidates shall be published on the next day after the interview of candidates for each group and interview cards in these cases also shall be dispatched at least 5 days prior to the date fixed for interview.
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8. The ranking of candidates for various programmes shall be made according to the rules prescribed by the University from time to time. The first
list shall consist of a sure list containing names of candidates selected for sure admission for all the seats. It shall be accompanied by a
supplementary list consisting of at least twice the number of candidates ranked in order for admission to fill the vacancies of each quota
including marginal increase. The ranking marks shall be noted against the names of the candidates in all selection lists, irrespective of sure or
chance lists. The ranked lists and the supplementary lists for admission under each quota shall be published on the prescribed date in the college
notice board and a copy of the same shall be sent by Registered post simultaneously to the Registrar, University of Calicut. The Principal
should certify that the lists prepared are in conformity with the regulations of the University. Candidates included in the sure lists to groups of
their first preference shall not be repeated in the other lists.
9. All the applications received in the college shall be kept ready for verification by the candidates or by their guardians, if needed.
10. Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents
a. An acknowledgement
b. Interview card(s).
11. An application register shall be maintained by the college, containing the following details of all applications received.
a. Serial number.
b. Application Number
c. Name and address of applicant.
d. Date of receipt of application.
e. Caste with community (Specify OBC / OBH/ BPO/ SC / ST /SEBC etc.)
f. Marks/CGPA secured at the qualifying examination with name of qualifying examination (Specifying the authority issuing the certificate).
g. Ranking index:
h. Date of interview card issued, if eligible for admission.
i. Date of interview.
j. Whether selected and admitted to the programme.
k. If selected, under which quota, i.e., merit quota, Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Quota, Community quota, management quota etc.
l. Remarks.
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12. The interview cards shall be posted. If cards are returned undelivered, the fact should be noted in the remarks column of the register against the name of the applicant concerned. However, the students should themselves verify their rank displayed in the College/Department notice board
as per the schedule.
13. The Principal shall fill up all the seats lying vacant as on the closing date, from candidates on the waiting list, if any. If vacancies still exist even
after the closing of the admissions, the Principal has the option to fill up such vacancies by candidates seeking college transfer in the form of
combination of attendance with permission from the University in this regard, or (ii) by the next eligible candidate in the rank list cancelled on
the closing date of admissions if the Principal certifies the vacancy and the eligibility as such and also that he/she shall be eligible to earn the
required Attendance and Progress in the remaining period of the semester. Requests from the candidates without proper certification /
recommendation by the Principals of the colleges concerned shall not be entertained by the University.
14. Admission to any programme of study shall not exceed sanctioned strength in anticipation of the approval by the University.
15. The selection of candidates for the marginal increase in seats sanctioned shall be made according to the rules prescribed by the University for
filling the original seats.
16. The total intake including marginal increase and additional seats should not in any way exceed the Statutory maximum limit (except in the case
of admission of Lakshadweep students, as provided in Section III.3).
17. Final list of candidates selected under each category and admitted to various programmes shall be put on the notice board prominently as soon
as admissions are over.
18. A list showing the number of applications received for various programmes from the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes students and the
number of candidates admitted to each programme should be published on the notice boards of all colleges in each academic year (GA I
/A2/7899/1997 dated 29.02.2000). A copy of the same should be sent by Registered Post to the Registrar.
19. The rules regarding reservation of seats to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities should be strictly
followed.
20. No fees other than those prescribed by the University/Government shall be levied from the students.
21. a. Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examinations at an annual or its preceding supplementary examinations held by the
examination authorities alone are eligible to seek admission to any PG programme of study under the University. Candidates are not eligible to seek admission to a PG programme in a particular academic year if they have passed the qualifying examination in the Supplementary/
September examination in the same academic year to which they seek admission.
b.
The interval between the date of passing the qualifying exam and the exam for which admission is sought should not be less than the normal
period prescribed for the programme of study.
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iii) Out of the 5% reserved for Scheduled Tribes, one percent (1%) or five seats, whichever is higher, are reserved for Primitive Tribes in the
22. Children of service persons who are awarded gallantry decorations in the Vir Chakra either in person or posthumously and also on Non-
Decorated service Personnel who are killed in action will be exempted from the requirement of minimum marks prescribed for admission to
M.A/ M.Com/ M.Sc programmes. (GA/G2/28074/1984 dated 01.12.1986)
23. Equivalency / Recognition of the qualifying examinations taken from other Universities / Institutions should be confirmed strictly before
making admission of students.
24. The equivalency certificates/Recognition certificates issued from this University are of a general nature, without verifying
originals of the qualifying certificate and other records of the candidates. Therefore the Admitting Authorities have to verify properly
and ensure the genuineness of the claims of the candidates regarding the qualifications, mode of study, duration of the programme
10+2+3 (pattern) etc. before granting admission.
25. If the Principals of any college/Admitting Authority make any irregular admission a fine of Rs.10,000/- per admission will be
imposed as per the Syndicate decision dated 07.01.2006 vide U.O. No. GAI/A2/4394/2004 dated 04.02.2006.
26. Concessions to Backward Communities:
a. Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes candidates who have secured minimum pass in the qualifying examination are eligible for admission to
higher courses in the affiliated colleges. (U.O. No. GA I/BI/36/1992 dated 08.10.92)
b. Other Backward Communities will be allowed a concession of 5% in the minimum
marks required for admission or equivalent CGPA as per the eligibility rules specified for each PG programme (U.O.No.GAI/A2/9091/1994
Vol. II, dated 26.07.2003)
c. Other Eligible Communities are also eligible for relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks for admission or equivalent CGPA specified as per the
rules for various courses of study in the affiliated colleges and University Teaching Departments. (GA/G2/2566/1986 dated16.03.1987)
27.
N+1 Admission:- Degree and P.G. students who have excelled in sports/games by participating in the Inter Collegiate / Inter University Tournaments can be permitted by the Principals of the respective colleges to continue one more year, as per the AIU Rules, in the same college
where they had completed the course with the same set of optional subjects / languages so as to enable them to complete the programme of
studies successfully. The applications of such candidates for examinations shall be forwarded to the Controller of Examinations, in time, with
the details of their admission. (U.O. No. GA1 /A2/ 9812/ 2001 dated 27.8.2005).
Decorated service Personnel who are killed in action will be exempted from the requirement of minimum marks prescribed for admission to
M.A/ M.Com/ M.Sc programmes. (GA/G2/28074/1984 dated 01.12.1986)
23. Equivalency / Recognition of the qualifying examinations taken from other Universities / Institutions should be confirmed strictly before
making admission of students.
24. The equivalency certificates/Recognition certificates issued from this University are of a general nature, without verifying
originals of the qualifying certificate and other records of the candidates. Therefore the Admitting Authorities have to verify properly
and ensure the genuineness of the claims of the candidates regarding the qualifications, mode of study, duration of the programme
10+2+3 (pattern) etc. before granting admission.
25. If the Principals of any college/Admitting Authority make any irregular admission a fine of Rs.10,000/- per admission will be
imposed as per the Syndicate decision dated 07.01.2006 vide U.O. No. GAI/A2/4394/2004 dated 04.02.2006.
26. Concessions to Backward Communities:
a. Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes candidates who have secured minimum pass in the qualifying examination are eligible for admission to
higher courses in the affiliated colleges. (U.O. No. GA I/BI/36/1992 dated 08.10.92)
b. Other Backward Communities will be allowed a concession of 5% in the minimum
marks required for admission or equivalent CGPA as per the eligibility rules specified for each PG programme (U.O.No.GAI/A2/9091/1994
Vol. II, dated 26.07.2003)
c. Other Eligible Communities are also eligible for relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks for admission or equivalent CGPA specified as per the
rules for various courses of study in the affiliated colleges and University Teaching Departments. (GA/G2/2566/1986 dated16.03.1987)
27.
N+1 Admission:- Degree and P.G. students who have excelled in sports/games by participating in the Inter Collegiate / Inter University Tournaments can be permitted by the Principals of the respective colleges to continue one more year, as per the AIU Rules, in the same college
where they had completed the course with the same set of optional subjects / languages so as to enable them to complete the programme of
studies successfully. The applications of such candidates for examinations shall be forwarded to the Controller of Examinations, in time, with
the details of their admission. (U.O. No. GA1 /A2/ 9812/ 2001 dated 27.8.2005).
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II. SELECTION PROCEDURE & COMMUNITY RESERVATION
1. For every PG Programme for which admission is to be made, there shall be a Selection Committee in every college with the Principal as
Chairman and the Head of the Department of the subject concerned for Post-Graduate programmes and one member nominated by the
Management.
2. The Selection Committee shall prepare the selection list for each subject from the applications received in time.
3. Subject to any rules of reservation that the University may make for the purpose, the selection shall be on the basis of merit generally governed
by the conditions of agreement relating to the direct payment. For colleges which do not come under the direct payment, the rules of reservation
prescribed by the Government from time to time may be followed.
4. Government Colleges: The selection of students shall be governed by the Rules prescribed by the Government from time to time in respect of
such admissions.
5.
Aided Colleges: The selection of students for admission in the Colleges under the Direct Payment System will be on the following basis.
i) SC / ST: 20% of the seats shall be reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to be filled up on merit basis from among the students of
Scheduled Castes (15%) and Scheduled Tribes (5%) with interchangeability in the absence of either communities. In the University Teaching
Departments 15% of the seats are reserved for SC candidates and 7.5% of the seats are reserved for S.T candidates, which is inclusive of seats
reserved for Lakshadweep candidates. The instructions issued in the University letter No.GAI/-A2/5220/1997 dated 23.6.98 shall be followed
strictly in this regard.
ii) The Provisions stipulated in the Government Order No. G.O.(P) 53/ 2000/SCSTDD dated 03.07.2000 and implemented vide University Order
No. GAI/A2/3312/1997 dated 26.8.2000 shall be scrupulously followed to fill the vacant reserved seats of SC/ST Communities, by admitting
applicants belonging to Other Eligible Communities (OEC).
1. For every PG Programme for which admission is to be made, there shall be a Selection Committee in every college with the Principal as
Chairman and the Head of the Department of the subject concerned for Post-Graduate programmes and one member nominated by the
Management.
2. The Selection Committee shall prepare the selection list for each subject from the applications received in time.
3. Subject to any rules of reservation that the University may make for the purpose, the selection shall be on the basis of merit generally governed
by the conditions of agreement relating to the direct payment. For colleges which do not come under the direct payment, the rules of reservation
prescribed by the Government from time to time may be followed.
4. Government Colleges: The selection of students shall be governed by the Rules prescribed by the Government from time to time in respect of
such admissions.
5.
Aided Colleges: The selection of students for admission in the Colleges under the Direct Payment System will be on the following basis.
i) SC / ST: 20% of the seats shall be reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to be filled up on merit basis from among the students of
Scheduled Castes (15%) and Scheduled Tribes (5%) with interchangeability in the absence of either communities. In the University Teaching
Departments 15% of the seats are reserved for SC candidates and 7.5% of the seats are reserved for S.T candidates, which is inclusive of seats
reserved for Lakshadweep candidates. The instructions issued in the University letter No.GAI/-A2/5220/1997 dated 23.6.98 shall be followed
strictly in this regard.
ii) The Provisions stipulated in the Government Order No. G.O.(P) 53/ 2000/SCSTDD dated 03.07.2000 and implemented vide University Order
No. GAI/A2/3312/1997 dated 26.8.2000 shall be scrupulously followed to fill the vacant reserved seats of SC/ST Communities, by admitting
applicants belonging to Other Eligible Communities (OEC).
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districts of Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. In the absence of enough primitive Tribal applicants
the specially reserved seats shall be given to other Scheduled Tribes (circular No.GAI/A2/2667/1994. Dated, 19.9.94)
iv) Management Quota: 20% of the seats for admission will be reserved as management quota.
v) Community Quota: 10% of the seats will be reserved for the community to which the college belongs (this will be 20% in the case of colleges
belonging to Backward Communities). These seats will be filled upon merit basis from among students of the said community.
vi) Open Merit: 50% of the seats will be reserved for admission to open merit. (40% in the case of colleges belonging to backward communities).
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Unaided Colleges: 50% of the seats will be filled upon merit in accordance with the guidelines Issued by the University. The normal rules of
reservation for Backward Classes and Scheduled Caste and Tribes (10% of the Government merit seats are reserved for students from SC/ST
communities, with effect from 2004-05 admission- G.O. (MS) No. 14/2005/SC/ST Dev. Department dated 05.04.2005) will apply to these seats.
The educational agency will have the freedom to choose the other 50% from a merit list prepared by them, provided that they satisfy the
eligibility conditions prescribed by the University.(GAI/A2/ 2533/1996 dated 18-05-1996)
III RESERVATION OF SEATS / ADDITIONAL SEATS
1. Physically Handicapped: For P G programmes, the reservation shall be given 3% in aggregation – Faculty wise in University teaching departments
and college wise in affiliated colleges after scrutinizing the suitability. The candidates having minimum 40% disability certified by the Medical
Board be considered for admission to the reserved seats earmarked for the Physically Handicapped students. Such eligible candidates be ranked
on the basis of the marks secured in the qualifying examination. (GA I/A2/9091/1994 Vol. II dated 28.5.2003 & GA I/A2/5752/1998 dated.
04.05.2004)
2. Lakshadweep Candidates: One seat in a PG programme in the affiliated Arts and Science
Colleges is additionally created and reserved over and above the sanctioned strength, but within the Statutory maximum limit for the native
students of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, recommended by the Director of Education, Union Territory of Lakshadweep. In programmes
where the sanctioned strength and the Statutory limit are the same, the additional seat can be created above the Statutory limit, exclusively for
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the admission of the above candidates. (U.O.No.GAI/ A2/ 6135/ 1994 Vol. II dated 25.09.2006 and 01.08.2007). These candidates need not be
insisted to obtain permission from the University for late registration up to the closing of admission to the respective programmes of study (Lr.
Dtd. 24.09.1997). In Government Colleges where the Government have earmarked seats, the seats reserved for the Ethnic Natives will be in
addition to the seats sanctioned by the Government.
If there is no claimant from among the Ethnic Native Scheduled Tribe Candidates from the Union Territory for the seat reserved for them for
degree programmes, then the seats thus falling vacant due to their absence, will be allotted to the children of the employees belonging to Kerala
State who have undergone plus Two education in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. (GA/A2/6135/94 dated 16.3.1998) The admission shall
be made only after obtaining prior permission from the University. (GA I/A2/6135/ 1994 (i) dated 29-08-2000 & GAI/A2/3897/2003 dated
05.06.2003).
3. First and Second Rank holders of Pattern II degree programme conducted by the University can be considered for admission to the I M.A/M.Sc
programme in the respective disciplines by providing additional seats up to a maximum of two, provided the statutory maximum strength shall
not be exceeded by such admission. (U.O. No. GA I/B1/774/1992 dated 26.7.1994)
5. Islamic History Degree Holders: One seat in MA History programme shall be additionally created and reserved over and above the sanctioned
strength but within the statutory maximum limit in the affiliated colleges to Islamic History (Pattern I) degree holders (GA I / B1/ 383/2000
dated 24-8-2001&18.10.2002)
6. Outstanding Sports Stars:
P.G. Programmes:- One seat for all the M.Sc. programmes, one seat for MSW programme and one seat for the M.A. and M.Com programems
together (altogether three seats) will be additionally created and reserved over and above the sanctioned strength but within the Statutory
maximum limit in the affiliated colleges for admission of outstanding sportsmen / women. In the case of colleges where the Statutory maximum
limit doesn’t permit the sanctioning of such additional seats, the candidates will be allotted to colleges where such seats can be created (U.O.
NO.GA1/A2/2454/1998 dated 01.10.1999). The candidates who have satisfied the norms prescribed below only are eligible for admission
under the additional seats. The merit list will be prepared by the Dept. of Physical Education, University of Calicut.
1. Representing the Country in International Competitions
2. Winning the I / II / III in the Senior National Championships
3. Representing Senior State in National Championships
4. Winning I / II / III in the All India Inter University Championships
5. Representing the University.
(U.O. No. GA I/A2/2454 / 1998 dated 01.10.1999 & 01.07.2003 and GA I/A2/5990 / 2003
dated 06.04.2004)
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IV ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION
The candidates shall produce the following documents (in original) at the time of admission to a programme of study in the affiliated colleges.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
V.
VI.
Qualifying Certificate.
Mark List(s)/grade sheet(s) of the qualifying examination.
Transfer Certificate received from the Institution where he/she studied last.
Conduct Certificate.
Equivalency /Recognition Certificate (see General Rules 25).
Any other documents (Income Certificate / Nativity Certificate /Community
Certificate) as Directed by the admitting authorities.
V SPECIAL RULES FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING DEPARTMENTS
1. In the University Teaching Departments 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes candidates, 7.5% of the seats are reserved for
Scheduled Tribes candidates and 10% of the seats are reserved for Other Backward Class candidates. Ethnic Native candidates from the Union
Territory of Lakshadweep are considered as Scheduled
Tribe candidates for the purpose of admission to the programme offered by the University in the Teaching Departments.
2. One seat each in a Post-Graduate programme is additionally created within the Statutory maximum limit and reserved for the admission of
Ethnic Native Lakshadweep Candidates, sponsored by the Director of Education, Union Territory of Lakshadweep (U.O. No.
GA1/A3/5260/1993 dated 16.10.1993)
3. Two seats (One in Science Departments taken together and one in the Non-Science
Departments taken together except the programme having Entrance Test for admission) are created and reserved, over and above the sanctioned
strength but within the statutory maximum limit, for admission of Sports Candidates with outstanding achievements, selected by the
Department of Physical Education, University of Calicut. The candidates shall produce certificates issued by the competent authorities to prove
their achievements in Sports.
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4. One seat in MA History programme shall be additionally created and reserved over and above the sanctioned strength but within the statutory
maximum limit in the Department of History to Islamic History degree holders (GA I/B1 /383/2000 dated 24-8-2001 and 18-10-2002)
5. Three percent (3%) seats shall be reserved for the admission of persons with disabilities to PG Programems . The reservation shall be given 3%
in aggregation - Faculty wise, after scrutinizing The suitability. The candidates having minimum 40% disability certified by the Medical Board
shall be considered for admission to the reserved seats and such eligible candidates shall be ranked on the basis of the marks secured in the
qualifying examination (U.O.No. GAI/A2/5752/1998 dated 04.05.2004)
VI Additional Weightage and Ranking
A. GENERAL RULES
1. In the case of candidates passing their qualifying examination other than Degree Examination of University of Calicut, for the purpose of
calculating index and ranking for admission to the P.G programme, the total marks/grades(CGPA) obtained by such candidates at the qualifying
examination/ specific subject shall be brought to the corresponding aggregate total / subject total/grade (CGPA) of the Degree Examination of
University of Calicut, unless specified otherwise.
2. 5% of the selection index should be added as grace marks/point arrived at for preparing the merit list for admission to Post-Graduate
programmes in the case of those candidates who passed their qualifying examinations from Calicut University except in the case of admission
to P G programmes for which Entrance Examination is conducted(UO. GA1/B1/774/92 dated 26.7.1994)
3. Students who have worked in the Illiteracy Eradication Programme on voluntary basis in any capacity for at least one year will be allowed 5
bonus marks/points for PG admission.(Circular- GA I/A2/4990/1988 dated 06.06.1994)
4. Five (5) marks/points shall be awarded as bonus marks in respect of N.S.S / N.C.C cadets for admission to Post-Graduate programmes, for the
purpose of ranking, subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions;
5.
a. In respect of NCC applicants the bonus marks/points will be awarded on the basis of NCC certificates signed by the Director and issued
by the Directorate of NCC to the candidates who have secured at least 75% of attendance after having participated in its activities during the
programmes of study immediately preceding the programme for which admission is sought.
b. For awarding bonus marks/points to NSS participants the basis will be N.S.S. certificates signed by the Vice-Chancellor and issued by the
University to volunteers who have completed 240 hours of work within a period of two years in the programme of study immediately
preceding the programmes for which admission is sought.
c. The benefit of bonus marks/points for the purpose of admission can be availed by the candidates only under any one category either N.S.S
or N.C.C.
6. NCC cadets holding A, B, C certificates are eligible for an additional weightage of 3, 5, 10 marks/points respectively for the purpose of
admission to Post Graduate programmes (No. GA I/A2/1557/1995. Vol. II dated 07.10.1998)
7. Bonus marks or additional weightage marks/points will be given only in the case of those NCC Certificates on the basis of which no grace
marks/points have been awarded already and the additional weightage will be limited to a maximum of 10 marks only. (U.O. No. GA 1/ A2/
1602 / 1999 dated 03.06.2006).
8. A weightage of 10 marks/grace points (to be added to the aggregate index marks/points) may be made to those candidates who have
successfully undergone the CSS Programme of this University for admission to PG programmes.
9. A deduction of 10 marks/points for every successive attempt after first attempt will be made out of the ranking total, if one has taken two or
more chances to complete the qualifying examination, subject to a total of 25 marks/points. The number of chances means the number of
chances taken for passing any part or parts of the qualifying examination. Betterment of results will not be considered as a chance.
10. Bonus / weightage marks will be added to the index marks/point for ranking in the selection list in the case of candidates who already possess
the required minimum marks and qualifications prescribed for admission.
11. The admission of students who obtained same index marks/points shall be decided first on the basis of age and then by name in alphabetical
order unless otherwise specified. (UO. No. GA I/A2/7226/2000 dated 04-05-2001).
B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Students under mark system: Eligibility of each PG Programme is specified based on the eligible UG programmes and the % marks obtained
maximum limit in the Department of History to Islamic History degree holders (GA I/B1 /383/2000 dated 24-8-2001 and 18-10-2002)
5. Three percent (3%) seats shall be reserved for the admission of persons with disabilities to PG Programems . The reservation shall be given 3%
in aggregation - Faculty wise, after scrutinizing The suitability. The candidates having minimum 40% disability certified by the Medical Board
shall be considered for admission to the reserved seats and such eligible candidates shall be ranked on the basis of the marks secured in the
qualifying examination (U.O.No. GAI/A2/5752/1998 dated 04.05.2004)
VI Additional Weightage and Ranking
A. GENERAL RULES
1. In the case of candidates passing their qualifying examination other than Degree Examination of University of Calicut, for the purpose of
calculating index and ranking for admission to the P.G programme, the total marks/grades(CGPA) obtained by such candidates at the qualifying
examination/ specific subject shall be brought to the corresponding aggregate total / subject total/grade (CGPA) of the Degree Examination of
University of Calicut, unless specified otherwise.
2. 5% of the selection index should be added as grace marks/point arrived at for preparing the merit list for admission to Post-Graduate
programmes in the case of those candidates who passed their qualifying examinations from Calicut University except in the case of admission
to P G programmes for which Entrance Examination is conducted(UO. GA1/B1/774/92 dated 26.7.1994)
3. Students who have worked in the Illiteracy Eradication Programme on voluntary basis in any capacity for at least one year will be allowed 5
bonus marks/points for PG admission.(Circular- GA I/A2/4990/1988 dated 06.06.1994)
4. Five (5) marks/points shall be awarded as bonus marks in respect of N.S.S / N.C.C cadets for admission to Post-Graduate programmes, for the
purpose of ranking, subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions;
5.
a. In respect of NCC applicants the bonus marks/points will be awarded on the basis of NCC certificates signed by the Director and issued
by the Directorate of NCC to the candidates who have secured at least 75% of attendance after having participated in its activities during the
programmes of study immediately preceding the programme for which admission is sought.
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b. For awarding bonus marks/points to NSS participants the basis will be N.S.S. certificates signed by the Vice-Chancellor and issued by the
University to volunteers who have completed 240 hours of work within a period of two years in the programme of study immediately
preceding the programmes for which admission is sought.
c. The benefit of bonus marks/points for the purpose of admission can be availed by the candidates only under any one category either N.S.S
or N.C.C.
6. NCC cadets holding A, B, C certificates are eligible for an additional weightage of 3, 5, 10 marks/points respectively for the purpose of
admission to Post Graduate programmes (No. GA I/A2/1557/1995. Vol. II dated 07.10.1998)
7. Bonus marks or additional weightage marks/points will be given only in the case of those NCC Certificates on the basis of which no grace
marks/points have been awarded already and the additional weightage will be limited to a maximum of 10 marks only. (U.O. No. GA 1/ A2/
1602 / 1999 dated 03.06.2006).
8. A weightage of 10 marks/grace points (to be added to the aggregate index marks/points) may be made to those candidates who have
successfully undergone the CSS Programme of this University for admission to PG programmes.
9. A deduction of 10 marks/points for every successive attempt after first attempt will be made out of the ranking total, if one has taken two or
more chances to complete the qualifying examination, subject to a total of 25 marks/points. The number of chances means the number of
chances taken for passing any part or parts of the qualifying examination. Betterment of results will not be considered as a chance.
10. Bonus / weightage marks will be added to the index marks/point for ranking in the selection list in the case of candidates who already possess
the required minimum marks and qualifications prescribed for admission.
11. The admission of students who obtained same index marks/points shall be decided first on the basis of age and then by name in alphabetical
order unless otherwise specified. (UO. No. GA I/A2/7226/2000 dated 04-05-2001).
B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Students under mark system: Eligibility of each PG Programme is specified based on the eligible UG programmes and the % marks obtained
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in different Parts (eg: part 1, part II, part III etc.). Relaxation in the requirement of minimum marks upto 5% for OBC / OEC is applicable.
SC/ST candidates need get only a pass in their qualifying examination for admission to the Post Graduate Programmes. Eligibility criteria are
given along with the description of each course.
2. Students under grade system (CCSS): For each PG programme there will be a set of eligible UG programmes. Either of the below given
options (Option1 or Option 2) will be the general criteria for fixing the eligibility for each programme. Option 1 is based on the overall CGPA
and Option 2 is based on the CGPA in each core and complementary courses. The following system is provided for a CGPA with 0-4 point
scale. For other scales, the eligibility will be determined by keeping the same proportion.
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For B.Com/BBA:
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5. M.A Political Science
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22. M.Sc Zoology/Applied Zoology
Eligibility under Mark scheme: At least 50% in qualifying examination. OBC/OEC candidates are eligible to relaxation up to 5%. SC/ST candidates
need only to get a pass.
Eligibility under Mark scheme: At least 50% in qualifying examination. OBC/OEC candidates are eligible to relaxation up to 5%. SC/ST candidates
need only to get a pass.
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