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Current admission status

Allotments, spot admissions and candidate updates

DUAT Phase II Allotments in progress

Phase II allotments are in progress

DUAT Phase II results are available in the admission portal, and allotment processing is in progress. Candidates should check the portal and their registered email regularly for allotment and further instructions.

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Spot admissions Final notified date

Final notified PG spot admission: 24 July 2026

The current notified spot admissions are for MBA, Electronics, Applied Physics, AI, Cyber Security, Environmental, Ecology, Data Science and Data Analytics programmes. Check your programme eligibility, then apply through the official portal before following the applicable spot-admission instructions.

Eligibility remains mandatory

Spot admission does not relax academic eligibility. For most two-year PG programmes, General-category candidates require at least 60% in the qualifying degree. A 5-percentage-point relaxation applies to eligible reserved categories where prescribed. One-year programmes and some category provisions use different thresholds.

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PhD candidates Results awaited

PhD selection is complete; results are awaited

All PhD selection stages, including DRAT-S and Interview, have been completed. Candidates should follow official email and portal updates for results and further instructions.

Admissions 2026: Current Status and Next Steps

Check the final notified PG spot admission, ongoing PG allotments, induction details and PhD result status.

Study at Technopark Phase IV, Thiruvananthapuram, through project-based learning, internships and interdisciplinary academic training.

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I am waiting for PG allotment

DUAT Phase II results are available and allotments are in progress. Check the portal and your registered email regularly.

I received allotment

Use the admission portal and complete the notified token-fee step within its deadline.

I received an induction invitation

Invited newly admitted students should report on 27 July 2026 at 9:30 AM at C-DAC Hall, Technopark Phase I.

I am waiting for PhD results

All PhD selection stages are complete. Results are awaited; follow official email and portal updates.

Spot Programme Eligibility

Use the programme cards to verify academic eligibility before attending a notified spot admission. The programme cards below cover the final notified spot admission on 24 July 2026. Use the complete catalogue for programmes not listed in the current notice.

Eligibility first: Most two-year PG programmes require at least 60% in the qualifying degree for General-category candidates, with the applicable reserved-category relaxation under the prospectus. One-year programmes and some category provisions use different thresholds. Open the complete 2026 programme catalogue.

MBA

MBA (Full Time)
School of Digital Humanities and Liberal Arts · General MBA with elective pathways
MBA
Seats20
Admission TestsCUET-PG 2026 (conducted by NTA), CAT, GRE, CMAT, KMAT, XAT, NMAT/GMAT, or DUAT01
Programme Fee₹4,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Three-year bachelor's or two-year master's degree with the prescribed score. CUET-PG 2026: Candidates with a valid CUET-PG 2026 score, including candidates who appeared for LAQP01 (English), may apply for MBA, subject to the published academic eligibility criteria and selection process. Elective pathways: Business Analytics, Digital Governance, Technology Management, Information Security Management, Digital Transformation, and related areas.

MBA (For Working Professionals)
Flexible MBA for employed learners · Minimum 2 years work experience required
MBA
Seats20
Admission TestsCUET-PG 2026 (conducted by NTA), CAT, GRE, CMAT, KMAT, XAT, NMAT/GMAT, or DUAT01
Programme Fee₹4,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Graduates who also satisfy the work experience requirement. CUET-PG 2026: Candidates with a valid CUET-PG 2026 score, including candidates who appeared for LAQP01 (English), may apply for MBA, subject to the published academic eligibility criteria and selection process. Same broad elective structure as the regular MBA, adapted for working professionals.

MBA (Supply Chain Management and Logistics)
Specialised pathway in supply chain, operations, and logistics
MBA
Seats20
Admission TestsCUET-PG 2026 (conducted by NTA), CAT, GRE, CMAT, KMAT, XAT, NMAT/GMAT, or DUAT01
Programme Fee₹4,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Graduates who satisfy the published MBA admission requirements. CUET-PG 2026: Candidates with a valid CUET-PG 2026 score, including candidates who appeared for LAQP01 (English), may apply for MBA, subject to the published academic eligibility criteria and selection process. Focus: Procurement, operations, transportation, warehousing, distribution, supply chain analytics, sustainable logistics, and a capstone internship-thesis in the final semester.

MSc

MSc Electronics (VLSI and Embedded Systems) – Specialization in AI and VLSI
AI and VLSI pathway under the School of Electronics Systems and Automation Engineering.
MSc
Seats20
Admission TestsDUAT03, CUET-PG (SCQP15, SCQP18, SCQP19, SCQP22, SCQP24, SCQP29), GATE, or another University-approved national-level examination
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: A 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks (or equivalent). Focus: Chip design, embedded architectures, AI hardware, neural processors, VLSI systems, and verification workflows.

MSc Applied Physics (Applied Materials) – Specialization in AI and Advanced Materials
AI and advanced materials pathway under the School of Electronics Systems and Automation Engineering.
MSc
Seats20
Admission TestsDUAT03, CUET-PG (SCQP15, SCQP18, SCQP19, SCQP22, SCQP24, SCQP29), GATE, or another University-approved national-level examination
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: A 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks (or equivalent). Focus: Quantum and solid-state foundations, applied materials, characterisation, and computational materials studies.

MSc Environmental Science
Four specialisation pathways — Environmental Data Science, Ecological Informatics, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Communication
MSc
Seats30
Admission TestsDUAT04, CUET-PG (SCQP01, SCQP02, SCQP07, SCQP08, SCQP09, SCQP11, SCQP14, SCQP15, SCQP16, SCQP17, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27, SCQP28, SCQP29, COQP02)
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Either a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks or equivalent, with relaxation for reserved categories as per University norms. Specialisations: Environmental Data Science, Ecological Informatics, Sustainability Studies, and Environmental Communication.

MSc Ecology (Ecological Informatics)
School of Informatics · Ecology supported by data and computation
MSc
Seats20
Admission TestsDUAT04, CUET-PG (SCQP01, SCQP02, SCQP07, SCQP08, SCQP11, SCQP14, SCQP17, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27, SCQP28, SCQP29)
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Either a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks or equivalent, with relaxation for reserved categories as per University norms. Focus: Ecology together with ecological informatics and technology-enabled environmental analysis.

MSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
School of Computer Science and Engineering · Artificial intelligence pathway
MSc
Seats45
Admission TestsGATE, CUET-PG (SCQP06, SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27), or DUAT02
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Any 3-year / 6-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 5.5 level or any 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level, with at least 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent). Reservation relaxation as per applicable norms. Focus: A postgraduate programme focused on artificial intelligence, covering core computational methods, machine learning foundations, intelligent systems, and advanced AI applications.

MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)
School of Computer Science and Engineering · Cyber security pathway
MSc
Seats90
Admission TestsGATE, CUET-PG (SCQP06, SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27), or DUAT02
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Any 3-year / 6-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 5.5 level or any 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level, with at least 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent). Reservation relaxation as per applicable norms. Focus: A postgraduate programme focused on cyber security, including secure systems, network security, information assurance, and contemporary security practice.

MSc Computer Science (Data Analytics)
School of Digital Sciences · Data analytics and machine learning orientation
MSc
Seats50
Admission TestsDUAT02, CUET-PG (SCQP09, SCQP27, SCQP19, SCQP24, MTQP04)
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Three-year or four-year bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics with Mathematics or Statistics as one of the subjects. Focus: Data analytics, data mining, knowledge discovery, machine learning, and deep learning.

MSc Data Science and Computational Modelling
School of Digital Sciences · Quantitative and simulation-oriented programme
MSc
Seats65
Admission TestsDUAT02, CUET-PG (SCQP09, SCQP27, SCQP19, SCQP24, MTQP04)
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Science, Engineering, or Mathematics graduates with Mathematics or Statistics in their qualifying degree. Focus: Data science, machine learning, scientific simulation, and large-scale computational modelling.

MSc (1 year)

MSc Cyber Security (1 year)
Intensive one-year pathway in cyber defence, secure systems, and protecting digital infrastructure.
1 Year
Seats30
Admission TestsGATE, CUET-PG (SCQP06, SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27), or DUAT02, followed by school-specific test/interview
Programme Fee₹1,10,000
Duration1 Year
EligibilityCandidates should hold any of the following in a relevant discipline such as CS / IT / Electronics / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / AI / Cyber Security, etc.:
4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level
4-year B.E. / B.Tech with minimum 160 credits
2-year Master’s degree, including a completed 2-year MSc, with at least 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent)
5-year integrated Master’s degree
Minimum aggregate of 70% marks (or equivalent) in a four-year undergraduate degree, or 60% marks (or equivalent) in a postgraduate degree.

A one-year postgraduate pathway in cyber security with advanced study in secure systems, digital defence, and applied cyber practice.

MSc Advanced Artificial Intelligence (1 year)
One-year pathway in advanced AI spanning deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and intelligent data analysis.
1 Year
Seats30
Admission TestsGATE, CUET-PG (SCQP06, SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27), or DUAT02, followed by school-specific test/interview
Programme Fee₹1,10,000
Duration1 Year
EligibilityCandidates should hold any of the following in a relevant discipline such as CS / IT / Electronics / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / AI / Cyber Security, etc.:
4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level
4-year B.E. / B.Tech with minimum 160 credits
2-year Master’s degree, including a completed 2-year MSc, with at least 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent)
5-year integrated Master’s degree
Minimum aggregate of 70% marks (or equivalent) in a four-year undergraduate degree, or 60% marks (or equivalent) in a postgraduate degree.

A one-year postgraduate pathway in advanced artificial intelligence with emphasis on machine learning, intelligent systems, and applied AI workflows.

MSc Environmental Sustainability (1 year)
Net-zero pathways, circular economy, sustainability analytics
1 Year
Seats30
Admission TestsDUAT04, CUET-PG (SCQP01, SCQP02, SCQP07, SCQP08, SCQP09, SCQP11, SCQP14, SCQP15, SCQP16, SCQP17, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27, SCQP28, SCQP29, COQP02, COQP08, COQP10, HUQP08, HUQP22), followed by school-specific test/interview
Programme Fee₹1,10,000
Duration1 Year
EligibilityAny of the following in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Technology, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Sustainability, or related areas:
4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level
4-year B.E. / B.Tech with minimum 160 credits
1-year or 2-year postgraduate degree, including a completed MSc where applicable, with at least 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent)
5-year integrated Master’s degree
Minimum aggregate of 70% marks (or equivalent) in a four-year undergraduate degree, or 60% marks (or equivalent) in a postgraduate degree.

Focus: Net-zero pathways, circular economy, sustainability analytics, and life cycle assessment. Designed for eligible entrants under the notified one-year postgraduate framework.

MTech

MTech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design) – Specialization in AI Hardware
School of Electronics Systems and Automation Engineering · AI hardware and electronics-specific entry rules
MTech
Seats20
Admission TestsGATE, CUET-PG (MTQP05, MTQP09), followed by school-specific admission procedure
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: (a) A 4-year Bachelor's degree in EE, ECE, AEI, EI, Robotics, or equivalent electronics hardware branches; or (b) a 3-year undergraduate degree followed by a 2-year postgraduate degree, or a 5-year integrated Master's degree, in Electronics, Instrumentation, or equivalent fields. Important: Applicants from CS, CSE, IT, and similar computing-focused branches are not eligible. Focus: AI hardware, VLSI systems, and advanced electronics engineering.

MTech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
School of Computer Science and Engineering · Artificial intelligence specialisation
MTech
Seats45*
Admission TestsGATE, CUET-PG (MTQP04, MTQP05), or DUAT07, followed by school-specific admission procedure
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Any of the following with at least 60% aggregate marks: 4-year B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or allied areas; 1-year or 2-year postgraduate degree such as MSc / MCA in Computer Applications, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or allied areas, with at least 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent); or 5-year integrated Master’s degree in allied areas. Focus: A specialised MTech programme in artificial intelligence, with advanced study in intelligent computation, machine learning systems, and applied AI.

MTech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security Engineering)
School of Computer Science and Engineering · Cyber security engineering specialisation
MTech
Seats45*
Admission TestsGATE, CUET-PG (MTQP04, MTQP05), or DUAT07, followed by school-specific admission procedure
Programme Fee₹2,10,000
Duration2 Years

Eligibility: Any of the following with at least 60% aggregate marks: 4-year B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or allied areas; 1-year or 2-year postgraduate degree such as MSc / MCA in Computer Applications, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or allied areas, with at least 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent); or 5-year integrated Master’s degree in allied areas. Focus: A specialised MTech programme in cyber security engineering, with emphasis on secure computing, resilient systems, and advanced cyber defence.

* AICTE has approved a total of 90 seats for the School of Computer Science and Engineering MTech programmes. A common rank list may be prepared, and the intake of each programme may be adjusted accordingly.

Admission Route Reference

Admission routes are programme-specific. The programme card is the controlling reference for the route applicable to a candidate.

PG routes

For MSc, MTech and MBA programmes, admission may be through DUAT, CUET-PG, GATE, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, XAT, NMAT, GRE, GMAT or other approved tests, depending on the programme.

Current DUAT syllabus and model papers

PhD 2026 status

PhD applications and all selection stages are complete. Results are awaited; the DRAT syllabus is retained for reference.

Open the DRAT 2026 archive

Why Study at Digital University Kerala

A postgraduate university focused on digital technologies, applied learning, research and social impact.

A university built for the digital era DUK was established by the Government of Kerala to focus on postgraduate education, research, innovation and responsible digital technologies.
Learn through projects and practice Programmes are designed around applied learning, internships, research exposure and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Programmes in high-demand areas Study areas include AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Electronics, Geoinformatics, Sustainability, Business and Digital Transformation.
Located in Kerala’s technology ecosystem The campus at Technopark Phase IV, Thiruvananthapuram, places students close to technology, research and innovation networks.

Recognition and Rankings

Selected recognitions and rankings that reflect DUK’s work in innovation, cybersecurity and institutional development.

IIC 4-star rating

Rated 4-star by the Institution’s Innovation Council, Ministry of Education, for innovation and entrepreneurship activities.

CERT-In empanelled cybersecurity capability

Through KSAAC, DUK is empanelled by CERT-In as an Information Security Auditing Organization.

KSAAC provides security auditing, consulting, training and related cybersecurity services.

KIRF University category

Included in the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework under the University category.

Student Support and Professional Exposure

Students at DUK engage with a structured academic environment that combines coursework, projects, and guided opportunities for real-world exposure and professional development.

Earn While You Learn (EWYL)

Paid R&D internship opportunities for eligible master’s students through university-led projects

EWYL details

Merit-cum-means support

Eligible students may receive tuition-fee support under university scholarship schemes

Scholarships and support

Career and placement support

A dedicated Training and Placement Cell provides guidance, training, internships, and industry interaction

Placement Cell

Innovation and incubation

DUK’s innovation and incubation ecosystem supports prototyping, mentorship, and early-stage innovation activities.

Innovation at DUK

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About Digital University Kerala

Digital University Kerala is a specialised institution established by the Government of Kerala for postgraduate and doctoral education, research, and innovation in digital technologies and interdisciplinary applications. Its academic structure brings together computing, data, electronics, management, environmental studies, and allied domains.

At a Glance

  • Specialised digital university (Government of Kerala)
  • Postgraduate and doctoral programmes structured into multiple Schools
  • Rated 4-star by Institution’s Innovation Council (MoE), 2024–25
  • Included in the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) – University category

Located within Technopark, the University is connected to Kerala’s wider digital ecosystem and supports collaboration, applied learning, and interdisciplinary study with societal relevance.

Campus location

Digital University Kerala, Technopark Phase IV, Mangalapuram, Thonnakkal P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695317

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