Colleges in Kottayam

Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM) offers PG Diploma in Journalism.

The course trains students to master the skills required to become those news professionals capable of working across various media. They are given hands-on training in Print, Broadcast and Digital journalism, preparing them to become a contemporary media professional. Modules on mobile journalism and social media prepare them for enhanced career opportunities. 

Yes, Mahatma Gandhi University B.Ed course amdission is merit-based. Candidates are shortlisted and admitted based on their merit in the last qualifying examination. Shortlisted candidates further have to go through MGU CAP seat allotment procedure. In the last step, selected candidates are required to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. 

Yes, the university accept applications via online mode. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility requirements can apply through the MGU official website. The steps to be followed for online application form filling are:

1. Go to the MGU official website and click on the link “B.Ed CAP 2024”.
2. Follow the guidelines and fill in the asked details to create login credentials.
3. Login and fill out the application form.
4. Pay the application fee.
5. Upload the required important documents.
6. Check the entered details and submit the application form.
7. Take a print of the confirmation page for your future reference.

Both KU and MGU are popular universities in Kerala state. Based on the university rankings and fees, Kerala University has a better ranking, however, MGU MSc fees is more economical. Candidates can check details from the following table:

*This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

There are 87 MGU-affiliated colleges that offer MSc courses. The fee and seat intake for the course varies from one institute to another. Some of the institutes offering the course are further mentioned below:

The university offers MSc in nearly 21 specialisations. These courses are available on campus. Many MGU Kerala affiliated institutes also offer the PG programme. Tabulated below are some of the MSc specialisations:

The MSc placement report 2024 is not released as of now. However, as per the university NIRF report 2025, the median package offered during MG University PG 2-year placements in 2024 stood at INR 5.5 LPA. In addition, a total of 455 students were placed out of 565 students during PG 2-year placements 2024. 

The total seat intake is nearly 317 at the university. Additionally, the total number of seats available for MSc at the university and its affiliated colleges is 3932. Some of the MGU Kerala MSc specialisations along with the seat intake are mentioned in the table below:

NOTE: The above-mentioned seat intake is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.

The seats available in MGU aided/government/self-financing affiliated colleges are categories as merit seats, community merit seats, and Management seats. Tabulated below is the total seat count at MGU campus and some affiliated colleges for MA course:

NOTE: The seat count mentioned above is as per an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

Both MGU and Calicut University are popular universities in Kerala. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, MG University leads Calicut on 31st spot and the latter has secured 70th position.  Hence, ranking-wise MGU is a better option. However, the course fee is more economical at the Calicut University. MGU MA fees range between INR 1,900 and INR 1.8 Lacs and at Calicut University, the MA fee range from INR 950 to INR 82,500. Candidates can consider their prorities (location, fees, and more) and make a choice.

Further, it must be noted that the mentioned fee is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary.