SAFI Institute of Advanced Study Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

SAFI Institute of Advanced Study (SIAS) in Malappuram, Kerala—an autonomous arts and science institution accredited with a NAAC A++ grade—offers merit and entrance-based admissions to its comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Affiliated with the University of Calicut, the college has fully implemented the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) alongside its established postgraduate courses. The admission structure divides seats equally, allocating 50% to the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) merit pool of the University of Calicut, and the remaining 50% to the Management Quota.

Admission Process

Admissions at SIAS flow through a streamlined dual-registration system that integrates both university-level tracking and institutional evaluation:

• Mandatory Registration: Candidates seeking admission under both the Merit and Management quotas must register online via the University of Calicut CAP portal (cap.uoc.ac.in) to obtain a mandatory CAP ID. Simultaneously, they must complete a single online application form via the official institutional portal at siasindia.org or sias.edu.in.

• Selection Pathways: * Undergraduate (FYUGP): Admission is predominantly merit-based, determined by the index marks calculated from 10+2 qualifying examinations. However, specialised tracks like the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) BA B.Ed / BSc B.Ed courses mandate valid scores from the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) conducted by the NTA.

  • Postgraduate (PG): For programs such as M.Sc (Food Science and Technology, General Biotechnology, Microbiology), selection relies on performance in the SIAS Entrance Test coupled with a personal interview. M.Sc Psychology seats are uniquely distributed—50% strictly via graduation merit and 50% through Management Quota without an entrance mandate. Management and entry pathways for specific programs like MBA rely on national/state exams (KMAT Kerala/CMAT/CAT), while other PG arts programs require the Calicut University Entrance Examination.

• Allotment & Seat Confirmation: Shortlisted applicants are called to the campus in Vazhayoor East for a mandatory face-to-face interview and physical document verification. Final verification requires candidates to submit their Calicut University CAP registration profile and pay the initial semester fees at the SIAS accounts office to officially secure their seats.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate (FYUGP) Honours Programs

• General Requirement: Applicants must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Aggregate Cut-offs: A minimum aggregate of 45% to 50% is required depending on the stream. For instance, BA English Honours specifically requires not less than 45% marks in aggregate.

• Subject Specifics: * B.Sc Computer Science / BCA / B.Sc Artificial Intelligence: Requires 10+2 completion with Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent technical electives.

  • B.Sc Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Technology): Requires a 10+2 pass with science subjects, including Chemistry, Physics, and Biology/Mathematics.

Postgraduate (PG) Programs

• General Requirement: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.

• Minimum Marks: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying undergraduate degree is strictly required per university norms. Final-year students completing exams in 2026 are permitted to apply provisionally.

Important Dates (2026 Academic Cycle)

The following expected timeline outlines the admission phases for both UG and PG batches during the 2026 academic calendar:

Application Fees & Tuition

• Application Fee: The institutional application form is processed upon an online payment of INR 300. Applications submitted without this payment are systematically rejected, and the fee is non-refundable.

• Tuition Fee Structure (Per Semester):

  • BA / B.Com / BBA Honours: Fees range between INR 10,080 to INR 26,880 per semester depending on the program (e.g., BA Economics is INR 10,080/semester, whereas BA English is INR 26,880/semester).

  • B.Sc Honours / BCA: Ranges from INR 12,600 (B.Sc Physics) up to INR 22,500/semester for specialized courses like B.Sc Food Technology and Microbiology.

  • M.Sc Programmes: Spans from INR 1,01,000 to INR 1,88,000 for the full 2-year duration.

• Concessions: Fee concessions and stipends are accessible through the Kerala E-Grantz portal for eligible SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates.

Required Documents

During the mandatory physical verification round, applicants must present one copy of their online application alongside the following original certificates (accompanied by self-attested photocopies):

1. College copy of the University of Calicut CAP registration profile

2. Online receipt of the mandatory university fee paid to Calicut University

3. SSLC / 10th Standard or equivalent certificate (Original + 1 Copy)

4. Higher Secondary / 12th Standard Marksheet (Original + 4 Copies)

5. Qualifying Graduation Marksheets and Provisional Certificate (For PG applicants)

6. Transfer Certificate (TC) & Conduct Certificate from the last attended institution

7. Nativity, Community, and Income / Non-Creamy Layer Certificates (For reservation claims)

8. Equivalency & Migration Certificates (Mandatory for students from outside Kerala or NIOS)

9. Sports, Cultural, or Medical Board Certificates (If applying under specific quota reservations)

10. Recent passport-sized photographs