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The admissions year for a Kerala student runs from October counselling to September departures. This calendar shows what happens each month for Indian private universities and for the main study-abroad intakes, so nothing is discovered too late. Dates are indicative; each institution publishes its own.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Verified in counselling for your specific shortlist.
| When | Milestone | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| October–December 2026 | Shortlisting and profile work | Counselling, course and institution shortlist. Language tests (IELTS/PTE) if abroad is on the table. Scholarship research for September 2027 intakes. |
| January 2027 | Applications open | Most private universities in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mangaluru open UG applications. UK January intake starts; September 2027 UK and Ireland applications open. |
| February–March 2027 | Board exams | Kerala Plus Two examinations. Keep application portals updated with predicted results where allowed. Study-abroad SOPs and references finalised. |
| April 2027 | Entrance tests | Institution-level entrance tests and interviews (management, engineering, law). CUET and other national tests for participating universities. |
| May 2027 | Results | Plus Two results (typically May). Upload marks, confirm eligibility, apply to remaining shortlist. Study-abroad offer acceptance and deposit deadlines begin. |
| June–July 2027 | Offers and admissions | Admission offers, fee payment, hostel allotment. Education-loan sanction. Visa applications for September and October intakes (UK, Ireland, Canada, France, Germany). |
| August 2027 | Classes begin in India | Most Indian programmes start. Pre-departure planning for abroad: accommodation, forex, insurance, NORKA Student ID. |
| September 2027 | Main abroad intake | UK, Ireland, Canada, France and many Australian programmes begin; Germany's winter semester starts in October. February 2028 Australia and New Zealand applications open. |
Deadline alerts
Four to six messages a year. No spam, and one reply opts you out.
Next step
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