The Bachelor of Arts [BA] in English at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit [SSUS], Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala, is a four-year full-time undergraduate programme offered under the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) framework of the National Education Policy 2020. The programme covers British literary history from Old English to contemporary period, American literature, postcolonial and Indian writing in English, literary theory and criticism, English linguistics and language acquisition, drama studies, translation studies, and research methodology in English. SSUS holds a NAAC Grade A+ accreditation with a score of 3.3. The total programme fee is ₹31,880 for four years. Admission is merit-based on Class 10+2 marks through the SSUS UG admission portal.
Admissions to BA English at SSUS Kalady for 2026-27 are through merit-based selection on Class 10+2 marks. Applications are submitted online at ugadmission.ssus.ac.in. The application window for 2026 is expected to open around May 22, 2026.
Key Points
- NAAC Grade A+ accredited university; one of Kerala’s leading institutions for arts and humanities.
- Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) under FYUGP (NEP 2020); multiple exit options after Year 1, 2, and 3.
- Total fee: ₹31,880 for the four-year programme (₹3,150 per semester tuition).
- Admission is merit-based on Class 10+2 marks; no CUET required.
- Graduates can pursue MA in English or related fields, or appear for government competitive examinations.
SSUS Kalady BA English Fees
BA English Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | ₹3,150 |
| Total Tuition (8 Semesters) | ₹25,200 |
| Special Fee (4 Years, per annum ₹1,050) | ₹4,200 |
| University Charges (Enrollment, Matriculation, etc.) | ₹1,430 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | ₹1,050 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | ₹31,880 |
- Total fee for the four-year BA (English) programme at SSUS under the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) is ₹31,880, comprising tuition of ₹3,150 per semester (8 semesters), special fee of ₹1,050 per year, one-time university charges of ₹1,430, and a refundable caution deposit of ₹1,050.
- Fees are charged semester-wise; university charges include enrollment fee (₹160), matriculation fee (₹210), recognition fee (₹210), student affiliation fee (₹110), department development fund (₹530), and student welfare fund (₹210).
- Students who exit after 3 years receive the BA degree; students completing the 4th year receive BA (Hons.) or BA (Hons. with Research) depending on the exit pathway chosen.
- SC/ST students are eligible for tuition fee waiver; E-Grantz scholarship covers fees for eligible OBC and minority students.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus; charges are payable separately to the hostel administration.
SSUS Kalady BA English Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens (SSUS UG Admission 2026) | May 22, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Deadline | June 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Rank List Publication | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification and Fee Payment | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Programme Commencement | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| SSUS UG Aptitude Test (if applicable) | June 2026 (Tentative) | June 2026 (Tentative) | June 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to BA English at SSUS is merit-based on Class 10+2 marks; CUET UG is not mandatory for UG admissions at SSUS.
- The FYUGP structure allows students to exit after Year 1 (Certificate), Year 2 (Diploma), Year 3 (BA), or complete Year 4 for BA (Hons.) or BA (Hons. with Research).
- Applicants must ensure they meet the minimum eligibility and submit all required documents within the stipulated deadline to avoid rejection of application.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled candidates).
- Candidates from any stream (Arts, Science, or Commerce) are eligible for BA English.
- Admission is merit-based on Class 10+2 marks; a university-level aptitude test may be conducted for certain programmes.
- Applications are submitted online through the SSUS UG admission portal at ugadmission.ssus.ac.in.
Admission Process
- Visit the SSUS UG admission portal at ugadmission.ssus.ac.in and download and read the FYUGP Prospectus 2025 before applying.
- Complete Part One online registration and pay the application fee; successful payment generates login credentials for Part Two.
- Complete Part Two by uploading Class 10+2 marksheets, category certificates (if applicable), recent photograph, and identity proof.
- Check the rank list published by SSUS; shortlisted candidates must report for document verification and pay the first-semester fee.
- Attend document verification at the university with original certificates to confirm admission.
SSUS Kalady BA English Scholarships 2026
BA English Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| SSUS Merit Scholarship (BA) | ₹300 per year | Top 25 percent of admitted BA students by merit |
| Sanskrit Encouragement Scholarship (UG) | As per SSUS norms | Students of Sanskrit-medium BA programmes; merit-based |
| E-Grantz Scholarship (Kerala Govt.) | Full fee reimbursement | OBC, OEC, SC, ST and minority students with valid E-Grantz eligibility |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | Top 20 percent in Class 12; family income below ₹8,00,000 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala Govt.) | As per government norms | SC, ST, OBC and minority students domiciled in Kerala |
- SSUS awards a merit scholarship of ₹300 per year to the top 25 percent of admitted BA students; students are assessed automatically on the basis of qualifying examination merit.
- E-Grantz scholarship from the Kerala government covers tuition and other fees for eligible OBC, OEC, SC, ST, and minority students; applications are made through the Kerala E-Grantz portal.
- NSP Central Sector Scholarship and Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship are available through scholarships.gov.in and the Kerala government scholarship portal respectively.
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