Discontinued (OCT 2025) M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at Mangalore University, Mangalore

Mangalore University does accept the scores of its university-level entrance exam for admissions to MA courses. Moreover, on the official website of the university, the accepted scores of Karnatka PGCET are not mentioned anywhere. However, the university is affiliated with various colleges. So, there are chances that some of the university-affiliated colleges might accept the scores of the Karnataka PGCET for admissions to MA courses. To get a better clarification, candidates are suggested to directly reach out to the admission department of the university/ affiliated-colleges. 

In recent times, a government job is more preferable to a private job. Most of the time, government job aspirants pursue the MA courses to excel in the particular field. After completing an MA course from Mangalore University, candidates can explore various government job opportunities across different sectors. Here are some popular options:

• Civil Service
• State Civil Service
• Banking Sector 
• SSC Exam 
• Railways 
• Teaching Jobs
• Defense Service 
• Public Service Undertaking 
• Translators 
• Interpreters

Candidates seeking admission to the MA programme offered at Mangalore University in any of the specialisation must pay the Mangalore University MA fee, which ranges from INR 6,300 to INR 22,700. Apart from the tuition fee, they are also required to pay the hostel fees and one-time admission fees to the college.

The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative

The documents that are required for admission to MA courses at Mangalore University are meant to be proof of educational qualification, statement of purpose, etc. The names of the documents that candidates should bring at the time of a document verification or while applying for the course online are: 

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates,
• Two passport-size photographs
• Aadhaar card
• Caste Certificate
• While submitting the application form, attach the pay slip of the application fee and attach two photocopies of the online challan of the bank for successful submission of the application form.
• Score card of Univeristy-level entrance test

The highest package is not out on the official website. However, the median package is available. During 2022 placements, the highest median package stood at INR 7 LPA and was offered to MCA students. Take a look at the below table depicting the Mangalore University placement package 2022:

Admission to BSc at Mangalore University is merit-based/ entrance-based. Those who are willing to get admission to this course must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. The next step is to qualify for the merit/cutoff list. Some of the affiliated colleges of Mangalore University accept the scores of the last qualifying exam for admission to BSc courses. On the other hand, other colleges might accept the scores of entrance examinations too for admissions to BSc courses. However, to check the acceptance of entrance examinations, candidates should directly reach out to the admission department of the respective college. 

Top recruiters were Grant Thornton, KPMG, Ernst and Young, ICICI, MRF. Top roles offered are audit analyst, audit associate, sales managers, human resource executive, project manager.Companies like Cognizant, Axis Bank, Aditya Birla, Samsung, and Oracle visit the campus for recruitment. Tata and many companies recruited students in many places like Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Mysore, etc.

In terms of placements, the University recorded an improving trend in the percentage of PG (2-year) and MCA students placed over the past three years. Tabulated below are the Mangalore University placement rate trends for better understanding:

NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2023.

Mangalore University offers admission to various UG, PG, PhD, Certificate and PG Diploma courses on the basis of merit and accepted entrance exams. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 for UG level admissions and graduation for PG level course admissions. Apart from this, candidates must qualify respective entrance exams for the preferred courses. 
Candidates must apply for the admission process through the online application process provided by the university. Post successful application submission, candidates will be shortlisted based on the merit list/ cutoff list of the accepted entrance exams. For final admission, candidates must pay the fees and confirm candidature.