M.A. in Economics 

at CU Kerala, Kasargode

Yes, MA is available at Central University of Kerala as a full-time, PG level course. The duration of the course is two years. The institute grants admission to candidates based on their CUET-PG exam. This course is offered in various specialisations. For more details, candidates can refer to the following key highlights:

The details for MA or Central University of Kerala MBA placement statistics have not been released officially. However, the combined placement data for PG (2-year) courses is available in the NIRF report 2024. The placement rate for PG (2-year) courses has declined year-on-year from 2021 to 2023. To know the exact percentage refer to the table below:

In order to find out which college is more suitable to study an MA programme between CU Kerala and JNU, candidates need to look into several factors. Some of these factors are tuition fees, eligibility criteria, total intake of seats, number of specialisations available, cutoffs, etc. Candidates can refer to the following table for a short comparison between CU Kerala and JNU for their MA programmes:

The tuition fee for the MA programme at CU Kerala is INR 4,700. Meanwhile, the MA tuition fee at Banaras Hindu University ranges from INR 5,200 to INR 10,400. However, as per the aforementioned comparison, the MA tuition fees at CU Kerala are lower than those at Banaras Hindu University. Hence, CU Kerala is a more affordable option compared to Banaras Hindu University.

The Central University of Kerala MA application process for the academic year 2025 is now available. The deadline to apply for admission via CUET-PG was February 8, 2025. The following are a few other key dates for MA admission at the Central University of Kerala:

• CUET-PG exam date: March 13, 2025, to April 1, 2025 (Tentative)
• CUET-PG result date: April-May 2025 (Tentative)
• Counselling: June 2025.

In terms of placements, the University has maintained a decent track record. The official placement report or brochure is yet to be released. As per the data gathered from the NIRF report 2024, 156 out of 818 PG (2-year) graduates were placed in 2023. Earlier, 234 out of 803 students were placed in the 2022 drive. Further, the median package offered in 2023 was INR 3.26 LPA, which was almost 32% less in comparison to 2022. Take a look at the below table for a detailed analysis of Central University of Kerala placement trends:

NOTE: The above data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

Courses offered at Central University of Kerala are MBA, BA, M.Sc, MSW, MA and many other but the best course M.Sc in Chemistry as the best package offered is from this department. Many students have got placements in geology but from the passing out.

The University has released the median package details in the NIRF report 2024. During 2023 placements, the median package offered to PG (2-year) students was INR 3.26 LPA. Earlier, the median package offered in 2022 was INR 4.80 LPA. Looking at the past three years' records (2021 to 2023), a fluctuating trend was observed in the median package of PG (2-year) courses. For better understanding refer to the below table depicting the Central University of Kerala placement package trends:

The Central University of Kerala the highest package has not been disclosed. However, the median package for PG (2-year) courses has been released in the NIRF report. The table below depicts the Central University of Kerala placement package 2023: