M.A. in Kannada 

at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

Yes, the University provides placement opportunities. The University has released the NIRF report 2024. According to the report, 226 PG 2-years and 17 PG 5-years students were placed during Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023. Further, the median package offered to PG 2-years and PG 5-years students during Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023 was INR 2.55 LPA and INR 1.80 LPA, respectively.

The Madurai Kamaraj University Directorate of Distance Education, a statutory college institution, was founded in 1971. The college is associated with Madurai Kamaraj University and has been re-accredited with a 'A' grade by NAAC. Over 50 Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes are available at the university in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Education, and Science. The college administration offers spot admission for various distance education courses. In addition, the university provides UGC Diploma and Certificate courses in a variety of fields, with durations ranging from 6 months to 12 months.

The Madurai Kamaraj University average package offered during the 2024 placement drive is yet to be released on the official website. However, the median package offered in 2023 placements is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. Check out the below table for course-wise median packages offered during Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023:

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Madurai Kamaraj University NIRF report 2024.

The course-wise median package trends witnessed during Madurai Kamaraj University placements between 2021 and 2023 are presented below: 

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Madurai Kamaraj University NIRF report 2024.

The documents required at MKU DDE admissions are:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
• Migration certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Category certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Income certificate (in case of EWS category candidates)

No, MKU DDE does not provide a refund of fees if a student wishes to cancel or withdraw his/her admission. However, the institute may provide a refund of fees in the following cases:

• Duplicate payments: If students have accidentally made duplicate payments for the same programme, they are entitled to a refund of duplicate payment.
• Processing errors: If an error has been made in processing a student's payment that results in an overcharge or incorrect amount being deducted, then the particular student is entitled to a refund of duplicate payment.
• Service cancellation: In case the institute decided to cancel the programme, any fees paid by  the students are refunded.

Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University admission is done through merit based. Students qualify the eligibility criteria set by the university as per the course.

MKU DDE offers BSc courses with an array of specialisations for students to choose from. Prospective career choices and expected salary also depend on students' skill sets and competencies. Tabulated below are a few career options and respective industry-based average payouts commonly pursued by BSc graduates:

• Plant Breeder/Grafting Expert: INR 4.6 LPA
• Clinical Research Associate: INR 4.2 LPA
• Soil Forestry Officer: INR 3.8 LPA
• Biostatistician: INR 5.7 LPA

As per the students’ reviews on Shiksha page, various recruiters from diverse sectors visited every year at Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University and placed students in various sectors. The top recruiters of who participated during the recent placements at Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University include Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, ICICI Bank, TCS, Infosys, etc.

Following is the package and placement information as per year 2023

Students Registered for Placements 509

Percentage of Placements 21.83%

Madurai Kamaraj University. the highest Package- 10 Lacs

Madurai Kamaraj University, Average Package- 5.7 Lacs

The DDEMKU average package offered during the 2023 placement drive is yet to be released on the official website. However, as per the recent reviews students on Shiksha page, the average package offered during the recent placements at Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University stood at INR 2 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Note: The average package mentioned above has been taken from students’ reviews on the Shiksha page.