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Updated On Date: Nov 25, 2025

KU CAT 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The KU CAT 2026 eligibility criteria provide the basic requirements candidates must meet to appear for the Kerala University Common Admission Test. The detailed eligibility criteria for KU CAT 2026 (Kerala University Common Admission Test) are as follows:

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
A minimum aggregate of 50% marks is required for general, EWS, and OBC candidates.
For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the minimum aggregate required is 45%.
Degrees accepted must follow the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern. For example, B.Com, BA, B.Sc. should be under 10+2+3, whereas degrees like B.Tech, B.Arch under 10+2+4 pattern are also eligible.
Candidates with postgraduate degrees like M.Com, MA, M.Sc (minimum 50%) from recognized universities are also eligible.

Other Eligibility Conditions

Final-year degree students who are awaiting results can also apply, but admission is provisional until degree completion is confirmed.
There is no age limit or restriction on the number of attempts to appear for KU CAT.
Candidates must be Indian nationals.

Reservation and Preferences

Reservations as per Kerala University norms apply for SC (15%), ST (5%), SEBC, and other backward classes.
Preferences are given as per government rules for economically and socially backward classes.
Candidates from reserved categories must produce appropriate certificates during admission.

KU CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Q1. What educational qualifications are required for KU CAT 2026?

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks for general/EWS/OBC and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Q2. Can final-year students apply for KU CAT 2026?

Ans. Yes, candidates in their final year of graduation can apply, but admission is provisional until they submit proof of degree completion.

Q3. Is there an age limit for KU CAT 2026?

Ans. No, there is no age limit for appearing in KU CAT.

Q4. Are there any restrictions on the number of attempts?

Ans. No, candidates can attempt KU CAT any number of times.

Q5. What reservation policies apply in KU CAT admissions?

Ans. Reservations follow Kerala University and government norms for SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EWS, and PwD categories.

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