M.A. in Public Administration and Policy Studies 

at CU Kerala, Kasargode

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:

No, applicants cannot get admitted to the Central University of Kerala for the MA programme without appearing in the entrance exam. The university asks applicants to appear in the CUET-PG as a part of its admission procedure. Admission is granted on the basis of the candidate's performance in CUET-PG, followed by registration on the portal of the university, counselling, and payment of fees. Thus, appearing in the CUET-PG is compulsory for getting admitted to the MA programme at the Central University of Kerala.

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 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:

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:

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.

Central University of Kerala admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. The various entrance exams are prescribed as per the specific course choice. Students achieving 85% can certainly apply for admission at CU Kerala, however, they must note that they must still appear for the entrance exam. Accepted exams include CUET, CUET-PG, KMAT Kerala, etc.

In order to get admission at Central University of Kerala, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria first as per respective courses. Students can check some of the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria at CU Kerala:

According to central University of Kerala NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during Central University of Kerala PG 2-year placements 2023 stood at INR 3.26 LPA. Earlier, the University has not released the official placement data for the year 2023. However, the NIRF report 2023 is out on the official website. As per the report,  234 PG (2-year) students were placed during the 2022 drive. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students during the Central University of Kerala placements 2022 was INR 4.80 LPA.