What TANCET score is required for admission to MBA course at Madurai Kamaraj University?

The exact scores required in TANCET exam vary according to the year to year. Madurai Kamaraj University cutoff 2023 for the MBA course is based on TANCET MBA scores followed by round-wise counselling. Also, the university offers admission through various affiliated colleges. Candidates seeking admission to Madurai Kamaraj University MBA course must have a valid score to be eligible for further rounds. As per the TANCET cutoff 2023, the TANCET score for Fatima College stood at 6942, whereas for Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College it was 6276 and Senthil Kumar Nadar College Virudhunagar it was 5855 for the MBA courses. On analysing the cutiff trend with that of past year, it can be concluded that the Fatima College has seen a fluctuating trend for the MBA admissions. All the ranks mentioned before are for the General category All India candidates.

Does Madurai Kamaraj University provide scholarships?

Madurai Kamaraj University provides scholarships to both national as well as international students. A total of 21 scholarships are offered by Madurai Kamaraj University. The list of Madurai Kamaraj University National scholarships is mentioned in the below table: Scholarships for Indian Scholars ICSSR ICHR ICSSR – Post Doctoral Fellowship UGC – JRF / SRF Fellowship UGC – Non-net Fellowship CSIR Lady Tata Memorial Trust Fellowship INSPIRE Fellowship Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) Post- Metric Scholarship PhD Fellowship Karnataka Government Post Metric Scholarship

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, Madurai Kamaraj University ranks #63under the category 'University'.

Madurai Kamaraj University admissions 2026 are open. Find below other recent updates:

The GATE 2026 exam has been concluded for Phd admission.
The TANCET 2026 counselling registration has started for admission to the MBA and MCA courses. Students can register till Jun 30, 2026.

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Madurai Kamaraj University Highlights 2025
Madurai Kamaraj University Popular Programmes 2025
Madurai Kamaraj University Admission Process and Important Dates 2025
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Madurai Kamaraj University Cutoff 2025
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Madurai Kamaraj University Highlights 2025

Madurai Kamaraj University is a well known University in Tamil Naidu. It was founded in the year 1966. The rank given by the NIRF 2024 in University category is 63 rank. Awarded the second rank by the HRD Ministry of India in the "SWACHHTA" Ranking of Higher Educational Institutions in the Country.

It comprises of 20 schools that offer over 44 PG, 40 MPhil, 57 PhD programmes, and 17 diploma/ PG diploma/ certificate courses. The fields include Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Business Studies, Education, Economics, and others. It offers several UG courses such as BA in History, Political Science, Economics, and Sociology. 109 colleges are affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. Distance education of the university is one of the most popular offerings among the students.

It has established MoUs with more than 100 universities, which include the University of Wisconsin, the School of Tamil Studies, Binary University Malaysia, the International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation (IMRF), and others.

The major highlights of MKU Madurai are mentioned in the table below:

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment Year	1966
Ownership type	Public state university
Also known as	MKU
Campus location	Madurai - Tamil Nadu
Recognised by	UGC
NAAC grade	A++
NIRF ranking (2024)	63 (University)
No. of affiliated colleges	105+
Official Website	mkuniversity.ac.in

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Q: Which is the top courses of MKUDDE Madurai?

Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate of Distance Education popular programmes are:

Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Q: Why choose Madurai Kamaraj University?

Located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai Kamaraj University is a public state university that is owned and funded by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Madurai Kamaraj University, also known as MKU Madurai, was established in 1966. MKU Madurai has also secured the 63 rank in the University category by NIRF in 2024.

It is a UGC-recognised university and has also been accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC, in 2021. MK University Madurai has been awarded the second rank by the HRD Ministry of India in the "SWACHHTA" Ranking of Higher Educational Institutions in the Country.

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Madurai Kamaraj University Popular Programmes 2025

MKU Madurai offers a wide range of courses at the UG, PG, diploma, and doctoral levels in the fields of Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Studies, Information Technology, Performing Arts, and Tamil Studies, among many others.

At the PG level, the MSc and MBA courses offered by MKU Madurai are top-rated among the students. MK University Madurai offers a two-year MSc programme in more than 15 specialisations including Genomics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geography, Computer Science, and Visual Communication, among others. The university also offers a two-year MBA programme in three specialisations, namely, General Management, Hospital Administration, and Tourism & Hotel Management through its Business Studies school.

Distance Education of Madurai Kamaraj University comprises the low-cost programmes offered by the university in distance mode. These programmes are very popular among students because of their easy accessibility. The university offers BA, BCom, and BSc courses at the UG level in various streams. The popular Madurai Kamaraj Distance Education PG programmes include MBA, MCA, and MSc courses.

It also offers a distance MBA programme in different specialisations including FM, HRM, Operations and Project Management, among others.

Check out the popular programmes along with the eligibility criteria and the total course fees in the table below:

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B.Sc.

413 Courses

3.9(134)3 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.38 K - 4.49 L

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Median Salary

₹1.08 - 10.51 LPA

M.Sc.

208 Courses

4.0(33)1 year - 2 years

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

₹500 - 1.52 L

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Median Salary

₹1 - 4.5 LPA

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Madurai Kamaraj University Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

Admissions to all MKU Madurai courses are both merit and entrance-based. The university offers various UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, and diploma courses through its 20 schools in various streams, such as Natural Sciences, Tamil studies, Arts, Management studies, and others.

The UG courses are offered by more than 100 colleges of the university, while the PG courses are offered by different departments of the university itself.

Admission to the UG courses is primarily merit-based, while for the PG courses, the university accepts state and national-level entrance exams, such as MAT, CAT, TANCET, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH CET.

Interested students must fill out the online application for the respective courses on the official website of Madurai Kamaraj University.

Below are the important Madurai Kamaraj University admission dates:

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MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

63 Courses1 year-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
10+2 with 35% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, ATMA, XAT, TANCET, CAT, CMAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th

Important dates

Dates	Events
1 Apr '26 - 8 Jun '26	MAT May 2026 Registration CBTOngoing
11 Jun '26	MAT May 2026 CBT Admit Card
14 Jun '26	MAT May 2026 CBT

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Madurai Kamaraj University Cutoff 2025

MKU Madurai releases its cut-off lists annually for the candidates seeking admission to the university. The university determines the cut-off depending on the number of candidates and the seats available.

Candidates must go through the eligibility criteria of the university for the course they wish to enrol in and should also apply for the entrance exams accepted by the university.

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the year-wise TANCET cutoff rank for the General category students:

Madurai Kamaraj University Rankings 2025

Over the past few years, MKU Madurai has been ranked under multiple streams. A few of the important Madurai Kamaraj University rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking body	Category	Rank
NIRF 2024	Overall	101-150
NIRF 2024	University	63

Madurai Kamaraj University Placements 2025

The key highlights of the 2025 and 2024 placement statistics will be updated here once released. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the key highlights of Madurai Kamaraj University placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package (PG 2-years) (MBA, MSc, MA, etc.)	INR 2.15 LPA	INR 2.55 LPA
Total students (PG 2-years)	677	740
Total students placed (PG 2-years)	215	226
Median package (PG 5-years)	INR 1.44 LPA	INR 1.80 LPA
Total students (PG 5-years)	7	17
Total students placed (PG 5-years)	7	17