The University of Kerala, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, is one of India's premier high-ranking institutions with an NAAC A++ accreditation. As the oldest university in the state, it manages a vast network of over 150 affiliated colleges and specialized teaching departments. This page provides the official and expected 2026 exam timetable for all major academic streams, including Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering (B.Tech), Law (LLB), and Management (MBA).
Third Semester B.Des (Fashion Design) Degree Examination, February 2026 (2024-2028 Batch)
SIXTH, FOURTH AND SECOND, SEMESTERB.Sc. ELECTRONICS (RESTRUCTURED) (340) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2025
SIXTH SEMESTER B.Sc. CHEMISTRY & INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY(RESTRUCTURED) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2025 (Mercy Chance Prior to 2000 Admission and 2000 to 2009 Admission)
SECOND SEMESTER UNITARY LL.B (THREE YEAR) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
SECOND SEMESTER MVA(MASTER OF VISUAL ARTS) IN PAINTING DEGREE EXAMINATION, FEBRUARY 2026
SECOND SEMESTER B.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE (320) (Restructured) DEGREE EXAMINATION, June 2025
Second Semester BSc BOTANY & BIOTECHNOLOGY (Restructured) DEGREE EXAMINATION, June 2025 (Mercy Chance Prior to 2000 Admission & 2000 to 2009 Admission )
FOURTH SEMESTER B.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE (320) (Restructured) DEGREE EXAMINATION, June 2025 (Mercy Chance -2000-2009 Admission.)
FIFTH SEMESTER B.A. JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION PRACTICAL DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER B.Sc. CHEMISTRY AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEGREE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2025
SIXTH SEMESTER FIVE YEAR MBA(INTEGRATED) DEGREE EXAMINATIONS DECEMBER 2025(2022 & 2015 SCHEMES- REGULAR & SUPPLEMENTARY) - VIVA
SIXTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION November 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER CBCSS B.Sc HOME SCIENCE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DECEMBER 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (B.S.W) (315) VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER CBCSS B.Sc MICROBIOLOGY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DECEMBER 2025
FOURTH SEMESTER M.A. MALAYALAM LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE VIVA - VOCE EXAMINATION (Mercy Chance) September 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER B.Com PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DECEMBER 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER CBCSS B.Sc POLYMER CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DECEMBER 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER CBCSS B.Sc CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DECEMBER 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER CBCSS B.Sc BIOCHEMISTRY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DECEMBER 2025
SECOND SEMESTER BPA MUSIC, BPA MUSIC ( VEENA), BPA MUSIC (VIOLIN), BPA MUSIC(MRIDANGAM)/BPA (VOCAL/VEENA/VIOLIN/MRIDANGAM/DANCE) DEGREE EXAMINATION AUGUST 2025
SECOND SEMESTERB.Com. COMMERCE WITH COMPUTER APPLICATION(138) 2(b) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2025 - REVISED
THIRD SEMESTER B.Ed. SPECIAL EDUCATION(ID) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026 (Regular-2024 Admission) and Supplementary (2023 Admission)
FIRST SEMESTER B.Ed. SPECIAL EDUCATION (ID) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
FOURTH SEMESTER MBL DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026 - REVISED
FIFTH SEMESTER CBCSS B.Sc PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DECEMBER 2025
FIFTH SEMESTER CBCSS B.Sc MATHEMATICS PRACTICAL EXAMINATION DECEMBER 2025
SEVENTH SEMESTER INTEGRATED (5 YEAR) BA LL.B DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026 2022 ADMSISSION REGULAR (2020 SCHEME) 2021 & 2020 ADMISSION SUPPLEMENTARY (2020 SCHEME) 2015 - 2019 ADMISSION SUPPLEMENTARY (2013 SCHEME) 2012 ADMISSION (2011 SCHEME) & 2014 ADMISSION (2013 SCHEME) MERCY CHANCE
TIME TABLE FOR THE THIRD SEMESTER BBA (195) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER BMS. HOTEL MANAGEMENT DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER BCA (332) DEGREE EXAMINATION JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER BBA LOGISTICS (196) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORKDEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Voc.TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (352) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Voc. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (351) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Voc FOOD PROCESSING AND MANAGEMENT (356 ) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Voc FOOD PROCESSING (359 ) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Sc.COMPUTER SCIENCE (320) DEGREE EXAMINATION JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Sc. CHEMISTRY AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY (241) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Sc. PHYSICS AND COMPUTER APPLICATION (328) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Sc. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT AND WATER MANAGEMENT (216) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.SC. BOTANY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (247) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.SC. BIOCHEMISTRY AND INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY (248) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.SC ELECTRONICS (340) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.SC BIOTECHNOLOGY [MULTIMAJOR] 2(b) (350) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.Com. COMMERCE WITH COMPUTER APPLICATION (138) 2(b) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY-20
THIRD SEMESTER B.COM. COMMERCE & TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (338) 2(a) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.COM COMMERCE & HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING (339) DEGREE EXAMINATION January 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.A. MALAYALAM & MASS COMMUNICATION (116) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
THIRD SEMESTER B.A. ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH (133) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2026
About University of Kerala Examinations
The University of Kerala operates on a rigorous Semester System (CBCS), recently integrating the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) for new admission cycles. Examinations are primarily overseen by the Controller of Examinations (CoE) at the Senate House Campus.
Timetable Overview
For the 2026 Academic Session, the university has already released schedules for the January–February 2026 cycle, which includes the 1st, 3rd, and 5th-semester exams for various UG/PG courses. The upcoming Even Semester Examinations (2nd, 4th, 6th) are tentatively scheduled for April–May 2026, with practical exams expected to begin 10 days prior to theory papers.
| Examination Category | Expected/Actual Window | Status |
| UG S3/S5 (CBCS/Career Related) | January 19 – February 15, 2026 | Ongoing |
| PG S1/S3 (MA, M.Sc, M.Com) | January 2026 | Released |
| FYUGP (1st Semester) | March 2026 | Scheduled |
| Even Semester (S2, S4, S6) | April – May 2026 | Upcoming |
How to Check & Download Timetable
- Visit the dedicated exam portal at exams.keralauniversity.ac.in.
- Click on the "Time Table" link under the "Examinations" menu.
- Select your course type: UG (CBCS), PG, Professional, or SDE (Distance).
- Locate the notification for "Exam Date Sheet 2026" corresponding to your semester.
- Open the PDF link to view the detailed subject-wise schedule.
- Verify the dates against your specific paper codes and set personal reminders for each shift.
Core Academic Links
- Official Timetable Portal
- 2026 Results Page
- Student Profile/Registration Portal
- Draft Academic Calendar 2025-26
- SDE (Distance Education) Portal
Exam Pattern & Session Types
Kerala University exams are generally held in two sessions:
- Forenoon (FN): 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- Afternoon (AN): 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (Except Fridays: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM).The university follows a 60/40 or 75/25 split between external theory and internal assessment (CA) depending on the scheme year.
Expert Tips for Students
- Monitor "Rescheduling" Notices: KU often reschedules specific exams due to public holidays or state events. Check the "Notifications" tab 24 hours before your paper.
- Verify "Mercy Chance" Eligibility: If you are a student from a legacy scheme (e.g., 2013-2018), ensure you download the "Mercy Chance" specific timetable rather than the regular one.
- Admit Card (Hall Ticket): Hall tickets are usually released on the student portal 5-7 days before the exam. Download and print a physical copy immediately; digital copies on phones are not permitted in the hall.
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Mandatory Disclaimer: All timetable information is based on official university notifications or historical patterns. IndCareer.com is an independent educational portal and is not affiliated with the University of Kerala.
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