Kerala University Syllabus 2024–25

About the University of Kerala

The University of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) is one of India's oldest universities, established in 1937 as the University of Travancore. It is headquartered in Kariavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram, and affiliates over 200 colleges in the southern Kerala region — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, and Kottayam districts.

The university follows the Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS) for undergraduate programmes and has implemented the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under NEP 2020 from 2022–23 onwards.

Major UG programmes: BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, BHSc, BPE. PG programmes: MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, MSW, MEd, LLM. Research: MPhil, PhD across faculties.

The University of Kerala is known for its strong Arts and Sciences faculties. Its affiliated colleges include prestigious institutions like Thiruvananthapuram Medical College (Government), Law College Thiruvananthapuram, and several century-old colleges.

BCom Syllabus — University of Kerala

BCom under CBCSS is a 3-year, 6-semester programme (pre-NEP batches). Under FYUP/NEP (2022–23 onwards), BCom is 4 years.

Semester 1: Financial Accounting, Business Communication, Business Economics-I, Business Mathematics, Common Course (English/Language).

Semester 2: Advanced Financial Accounting, Business Law, Cost Accounting, Business Statistics, Common Course.

Semester 3: Corporate Accounting, Income Tax-I, Quantitative Techniques for Business, Banking Law and Practice, Open Course.

Semester 4: Advanced Corporate Accounting, Income Tax-II, Marketing Management, Auditing, Elective.

Semester 5: Financial Management, GST and Customs Duty, Entrepreneurship Development, Management Accounting, Open Course.

Semester 6: International Trade, Research Methodology, Industrial Law, Project Work/Dissertation.

Common Core Courses (all UG students): English Language and Communication (Semesters 1–4), Second Language (Semesters 1–4), Environmental Studies, Health and Physical Education.

Open Courses: Students can choose an open course from another department in Semesters 3 or 5. Popular choices for BCom students: Psychology, Journalism, Basics of Computer Science.

BA and BSc Syllabus Overview

BA popular subject combinations at Kerala University affiliated colleges: - BA English Literature, History, Political Science - BA Economics, History, Political Science - BA Malayalam Language and Literature, History, Sociology - BA Hindi, History, Political Science - BA Arabic, History, Islamic History

BSc popular combinations: - BSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics - BSc Chemistry, Botany, Zoology - BSc Computer Science, Maths, Statistics - BSc Electronics, Physics, Mathematics - BSc Zoology, Botany, Chemistry

All BSc students take core science practical sessions every semester. Practical examinations are conducted jointly by the university and the respective college.

Complementary subjects: BA and BSc students take two complementary courses (supporting subjects) across 4 semesters.

Absorption of BA Economics: Economics taught at the BCom and BA level in Kerala includes Kerala-specific economic history and state policy — useful for the Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) exam.

Exam Pattern and Grading

Kerala University examination pattern under CBCSS:

Theory Exam: 3-hour written exam. Total: 80 marks (university) + 20 marks (internal) = 100 marks per paper.

Internal Assessment (20 marks): Attendance (5 marks), assignment (5 marks), seminar/viva (5 marks), test paper (5 marks).

Practicals: 50 marks, conducted jointly by university and college examiners.

Minimum passing marks: 35% in both the university external exam and overall combined score. Project work minimum 50%.

Grade system: Letter grades and GPA on a 4-point scale: - O (Outstanding): 90–100 → 4.0 - A+ (Excellent): 85–89 → 3.7 - A (Very Good): 80–84 → 3.5 - B+ (Good): 70–79 → 3.0 - B (Satisfactory): 60–69 → 2.5 - C (Adequate): 50–59 → 2.0 - P (Pass): 35–49 → 1.0 - F (Fail): Below 35

Results: Published on Kerala University's official website (keralauniversity.ac.in). The Controller of Examinations typically declares results 45–60 days after exams.

How to Download the Official Syllabus

Official Kerala University syllabus PDFs are published on the university website:

1. Visit keralauniversity.ac.in 2. Go to 'Academics' → 'Syllabi' or 'Courses' 3. Select your programme (BA/BSc/BCom etc.) 4. Choose the relevant year/CBCSS or FYUP batch 5. Download the PDF

FYUP (NEP 2020): Students admitted from 2022–23 follow the FYUP structure. FYUP syllabi are on the official website under 'FYUP' or 'NEP 2020' sections.

Colleges with autonomy: Colleges granted autonomous status (like St. Joseph's College, Alappuzha; CMS College, Kottayam) run their own examinations and may follow a modified syllabus. Check with your college.

Note: This guide provides a general overview based on typical Kerala University BCom and BA/BSc structure. Syllabus details change with regulation updates. Always download from keralauniversity.ac.in and verify that you are looking at the regulation year that applies to your batch (2019 Admission, 2020 Admission, 2022 FYUP, etc.).