Candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2009) pattern should possess CGPA of not less than 2.00 out of 4.00 for Core.

Candidates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCSS (2013) pattern should possess CGPA of not less than 5.00 out of 10.00 for Core.

Candidates who have passed qualifying examination in other patterns should possess not less than 50% marks in Main

Relaxation: For SC/ST candidates – The minimum grade in the qualifying examination for admission to the PG Degree programmes is ‘C’ in the seven-point scale for CBCSS and a pass for pre-CBCSS applicants.

For OEC candidates – A relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed i.e., CGPA of 1.80 for CBCSS (2009), CCPA of 4.5 for CBCSS (2013) applicants and 45% marks for pre-CBCSS applicants.

For SEBC candidates – A relaxation of 3% marks in the qualifying examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed. i.e., CGPA of 1.88 for CBCSS (2009), CGPA of 4.7 for CBCSS (2013), applicants and 47% marks for pre-CBCSS applicants.

For Physically disabled candidates – A relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed i.e., CGPA of 1.80 for CBCSS (2009), CCPA of 4.5 for CBCSS (2013) applicants and 45% marks for pre-CBCSS applicants.

A = (GP of Core x Credit of Core )+(GP of Complementary 1 x its credit)+(GP of Complementary 2 x its credit)

(Credit of Core )+(Credit of Complementary 1)+(Credit of Complementary 2)

B = A x 100

C = GP of Core x 60

D = B+C  x 1000

1600

Index Mark = D

CBCSS (2009) Old Pattern

A =   (GP of Core x Credit of Core )+(GP of Complementary 1 x its credit)+(GP of Complementary 2 x its credit)

(Credit of Core )+(Credit of Complementary 1)+(Credit of Complementary 2)

B = A x 250

C = GP of Core x 150

D = B+C 1600 x 1000

Index Mark = D

Pre-CBCSS Pattern Index Mark =  Total marks on 1000+marks of Main on 600   X 1000  

1600

Final Index Mark = Index Marks obtained + Bonus (if any)– Penalty (if any)