M.Sc. Computer Science with Specialization in Data Analytics 

at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

MKU offers admission to its MSc program through a university-level entrance exam. Students qualify Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Viva Rounds. It is mandatory for students to appear in the admission procedure. 

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.

Madurai Kamaraj University offers a decent placement rate, with students from almost all the courses getting placement assistance. During Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023, a total of 226 PG 2-years and 17 PG 5-years students were placed in reputed companies. The key highlights of Madurai Kamaraj University placements for the Class 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

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

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.

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.

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.

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 MKU DDE eligibility criteria for UG and PG courses requires students to complete the last qualifying exam with specified marks and subjects. Students need to ensure that they satisfy the admission criteria before applying for the course of choice. Find below a general eligibility criteria for MKUDDE undergraduate and postgradaute courses:

• Passing Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board is required to get a seat in any of the undergradaute courses offered at the college. The aggregate may vary depending on the course
• Graduation in a relevant field and specified aggregate is required to get a seat at the college for the postgraduate programmes

For detailed admission process and eligibility criteria, students may visit the official website of the college.

MADURAI KAMARAJ institution is a well-known institution founded by the Tamil Nadu government in 1965. The admission process at MKU-DDE is fairly basic. Simply go to the website, download the admission form, and then submit it online or offline. Admission is usually granted in the month of April. If you want to study from home and have been admitted to IGNOU, you can do so. You may get additional information from its official website, which I also visited. I shall always remember this college favorably. This is the most amazing experience I've ever had. Seniors, staff, and administration will assist you in any way they can. The teachers' teaching abilities are exceptional. You will never get anything back from a teacher. Learning here has a very good atmosphere.

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.