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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 34729

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Bechu Kurian Thomas, J
Hemanth R. Nair – Appellant
Versus
University of Kerala – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Suman Chakravarthy, K.R. Rija, Brejitha Unnikrishnan, Sudeesh K.E., Prahladh S.P.
For the Respondents: Thomas Abraham, Nisha George

Table of Content
1. summary of facts regarding migration and denial of certificate. (Para 1)
2. university cannot restrict mid-term migration between recognized institutions absent statutory prohibition. (Para 2 , 3 , 4)

BECHU KURIAN THOMAS., J

W.P.(C) No.18678 of 2026

Dated this the 12th day of June, 2026

J U D G M E N T

The petitioner completed his 4th semester BE Mechanical Engineering from Amal Jyothi, College of Engineering and obtained a Migration Certificate and completed his course from Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College. According to the petitioner, both the aforementioned colleges are recognized by the AICTE as well as UGC and all other educational agencies. However, after petitioner completed his course, he applied to the first respondent university for an eligibility certificate as he obtained admission at TKM Institute of Management, Kollam for MBA. By Ext.P12, petitioner’s request was refused, pointing out that, as per the prevailing regulations of the University, mid-term course migration or credit transfer was not permitted. It is further stated that the graduate degree obtained will be recognized by the University of Kerala, only if such degree

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