M.Sc. in Geography 

at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

Madurai Kamaraj University offers a vast range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to students, including 44 PG, 40 MPhil, 57 PhD programmes, and 17 diploma/ PG diploma/certificate courses. The courses include MBA. MSc, BSc, BCom, MA, BA, MCom, BCA, UG Diploma, etc. Candidates also need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for MKU admissions.

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 highest package offered during Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023 is yet to be published on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated on this page. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the median packages offered during Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023 in the table below:

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

Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University application fee varies depending on the course. The college charges the fees only once at the time of submitting the application. Students must note that this information is taken from the official sources and is subject to changes. Find below the MKUDEE application fees:

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.

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)

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and ratings. As per official sources, the fees to pursue a BSc at MKU DDE range from INR 12,000 to INR 1.8 lakh. Moreover, the fees to pursue a BSc at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology amount to INR 1.20 lakh. In terms of fees, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is a better choice.

Moreover, as per Shiksha ratings, MKU DDE and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology have been rated 3.5 out of 5 and 4.1 out of 5, respectively. In terms of rating, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is a better choice.

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

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

MKU DDE and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology are good options to consider for pursuing a BSc. However, in terms of affordability, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue BSc at MKU DDE ranges from INR 12,000 to INR 1.8 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue a BSc at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology is INR 1.20 lakh.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

In order to make a choice between BSc courses offered by MKU DDE and IDE-Madras University, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees and overall Shiksha rating. To help, presented below is a comparison between the BSc courses at MKU DDE and IDE-Madras University based on fees and ratings:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.