Kerala Kalamandalam Admission 2026, Courses, Application Form, Dates

The admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Kerala Kalamandalam University is expected to begin in June 2026. The university admits students based on their merit scores and performance in entrance exams. Admissions strictly follow a grading system. The application fee for General category students is Rs. 300, while SC/ST category students are required to pay only Rs. 100.

It is a deemed university of skill and civilization. This University is a platform for learning the Indian dancing skill of the southern states of India focused on Kerala. It is located in cheruthuruthy in Thrissur, Thrissur District on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river. It is a premier public institution that offering training in the field of Kerala arts viz. Kathakali, Kutiyaatam, Mohiniaattam, Thillul, and Panchavaadyam. Candidates who get deep training in this institute will get a chance to perform not only national level but also global level. They represent their culture, society, city, state and country where they do perform.

The Kerala kalamandalam University is now available for Admission in B.Tech, M.tech, Ph.D., B.Tech + M.S, B.Tech + M.tech.

•  You can apply for B.tech and + M.S /M.tech from Jun 2026.
•  For M.Tech date is from Apr 2026
• For Ph.D. application date is from Apr – May 2026.

Also Read Kerala Kalamandalam Fee Structure

Kerala Kalamandalam Thrissur Admission Highlights 2026

Application Fees	INR 500/- (For SC/ST- INR 200/-)
Application form charge from University	INR 25/- (General) INR 6/- (SC/ ST)
Application Mode	Offline
Campus	Located at Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala
Counseling	University Level
Course offered	UG, PG & Doctorate
Founded by	Padmabhooshan Vallathol Narayana Menon
Founded In	1930
How to Travel	Shoranur junction Railway-station is only 3 KMs away from Kalamandalam From Kochi/Eranakulam, the distance to Kalamandalam is only 110 KMs to the North. Kalamandalam is 330 KMs to the north of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala’s international airport at Nedumbassery is only 85 KMs away from Kalamandalam along the Thrissur- Ernakulam National Highway – 47
Managed By	Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Kerala
Name of the University	Kerala Kalamandalam
Nearest Metropolitan City	32 km from Thrissur
Payment Mode	Online in favor of The Registrar
Recognized	UGC and Sangeet Natak Akademy, New Delhi
Selection Procedure	Admission test, Interview
Type	Deemed
University Type	Deemed University

Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur Qualification needed :

1. Bachelor of Arts (BA): The Student before applying for the degree of BA must have passed the 12th class with a minimum of D grade. The applicant must be below the age of 23. The selection is based on the institute entrance exam.

2. Ph.D.:  It is a must to have a Post-graduation Degree in your relevant area before applying for Ph.D. The selection will be based on the institute entrance exam and the interview conducted by the institute.

3. M.Phil: The candidate must have a degree or post-graduation with a minimum of 55% in relevant subjects.

4. M.A: Graduation with C grade is a must to getting the Admission in this Institute. The selection criteria will be the institute entrance exam and interview.

Kerala Kalamandalam Notification 2026

• PhD Admission Entrance Exam Syllabus
• PhD Admission Entrance Exam Notice
• Plus One & B.A. Admission Notice
• B.A. Admission 2026-27 Selection List

Courses Provided By Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur :

1. BA – 

• Kathakali Vadakkan
• Kathakali Thekkan 
• Kathakali Music
• Kathakali Chenda
• Kathakali Chutty
• Kuttiyattam Female
• Mizhavu
• Thullal
• Thimila
• Karnatic Music
• Mohiniyattam

2.  M.A –  

• Kathakali
• Mohiniyattam
• Kuttiyattam
• Mridangam
• Chenda
• Karnatic Music

3. M.Phil  – 

• Performing Arts
• Cultural Studies

4. Direct Ph.D. – 

Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur Application Process :

Institute entrance Exam will be the selection method of students. By following the steps you can fill your application form.

• Go to the institute website http://www.kalamandalam.org/
• Then download the application form for your essential course.
• After downloading the form student should fill the form and pay the application fees to the registrar.
• Post this filled form to the given address – “The Registrar, Kerala, Kalamandalam, Thrissur”. With the payment slip under the date provided by the institute.
• You must have a separate photocopy of the filled form.
• The interview is a must for admission.

Admission Counselling:

The admission counselling of Kerala Kalamandalam Vallathol Nagar is conducted by the access counselors of the institute under the guidance and direction of the institution authorities. The counselors verify the authenticity of students’ required data in the admission process and make proper,  systematic records of it and keep all the records.

Merit List:

The merit list of Kerala Kalamandalam Vallathoi Nagar prepared by the official members of the institute according to the prescribed category of institute are easily available on the official website of the institute i.e (www.kalamandlam.org) 

Essential Document for Admission in Kerala Kalamandalam :

• You must have your original documents with you during the interview.
• You must have a copy of the filled form with payment slip
• Marksheet of your 10th and 12th class.
• Conduct certificate
• Migration certificate for those candidates who are from other Universities
• Caste certificate issued by the Competent Authority for SC/ST/OBC candidates
• Character Certificate (Original) issued by the Principal of last attended Board/Institute/University
• No Objection certificate
• Transfer certificate

When the University will call for the counselling process then appear to the university with original mark sheets as well as attested copies of mandatory documents. The university will handed over the original documents to aspirants checking if they are up to the mark.

Note: This University is offering these degrees with many specializations in the course. So student should read the eligibility criteria before applying for any individual degree. 

• The application form fees are Rs. 25 for the general category and Rs. 6 for the SC, ST, and OBC Category.
• The application fees will be RS. 500 for each category and Rs. 200 for SC, ST Category.

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