Ques. Is CAP registration mandatory for UG admission at SIAS Vazhayoor?
Ans. CAP registration at cap.uoc.ac.in is mandatory only for merit quota seats (50% of intake). Without a CAP ID, your application will not be considered for merit quota. However, for management quota seats (the other 50%), you can apply directly through siasindia.org without a CAP ID.
Ques. What is the total fee for BCA at SIAS Vazhayoor?
Ans. The total fee for BCA Hons. at SIAS is INR 1,26,000 for the three-year programme (INR 42,000 per year). Additional examination fees, library charges, and development fees may be levied separately as per University of Calicut norms.
Ques. Is there an entrance test for M.Sc admission at SIAS?
Ans. Yes. Admission to M.Sc Food Science and Technology, M.Sc General Biotechnology, and M.Sc Microbiology requires clearing the SIAS Entrance Test and a personal interview, regardless of whether you apply for merit or management quota. M.Sc Psychology is an exception: 50% seats are filled on graduation merit without a test; the remaining 50% are management quota seats.
Ques. What is special about the B.Com Islamic Finance programme at SIAS?
Ans. B.Com Islamic Finance at SIAS is one of the few undergraduate programmes in Kerala that focuses specifically on Islamic banking, interest-free finance, and Sharia-compliant financial systems. The total fee is INR 60,480 (INR 20,160 per year for 3 years) under University of Calicut affiliation, making it accessible for students from Malappuram and surrounding districts.
Ques. Can I apply for SIAS management quota seats even if I missed CAP registration?
Ans. Yes. Management quota seats (50% of UG intake at SIAS) are filled directly by the institution through siasindia.org, independent of the Calicut University CAP process. You do not need a CAP ID for management quota. Apply at siasindia.org before the June 2026 deadline and contact the admissions office for seat availability and selection criteria.
Ques. What is the total fee for MA programmes at SIAS Vazhayoor?
Ans. Both MA Islamic Studies and MA Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) at SIAS carry a total fee of INR 84,000 for the two-year programme (INR 42,000 per year). Additional examination and library charges may apply as per SIAS and University of Calicut norms.
Ques. How does MA MCJ admission work at SIAS compared to MA Islamic Studies?
Ans. MA MCJ requires all candidates (merit and management quota) to appear for the SIAS Entrance Test at the Vazhayoor campus, followed by a personal interview. MA Islamic Studies, on the other hand, fills 50% seats purely on graduation marks (merit list) and the remaining 50% through direct SIAS management quota selection. No entrance test is required for MA Islamic Studies.
Ques. When do classes start at SIAS Vazhayoor for the 2026-27 session?
Ans. Classes at SIAS for all programmes are expected to commence between July and August 2026, following the University of Calicut academic calendar. Exact dates will be communicated after the allotment and admission process is complete. Monitor siasindia.org and uoc.ac.in for updates.
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