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

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

Mangalore University is affiliated with various institutions/colleges for MA courses. The total number of seats allocated to MA courses among the university and its affiliated colleges is 964. From which the highest number of MA seats are offered by Alva's College. Check out the number of seats allocated to MA courses in this college below

Mangalore University offers admission on the basis of merit and accepted entrance exams. The university offers UG, PG, PhD, PG Diploma and certificate programmes in various streams such as Management, Commerce, Arts, Science and Technology. Admission to several courses is offered based on the valid scores of accepted exams such as Karnataka PGCET, KCET, CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, and other equivalent examinations. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 35% to 45% in Class 12 and 45% to 50% in graduation. 

As per the NIRF report 2024, out of 1,481 PG (2-year) graduates 1,181 students were placed successfully during 2023 placements. On the other hand, 24 out of 26 MCA students were placed. The table below mentions the total strength and the number of students placed over the past three years of Mangalore University placements: 

The placement rate for PG (2-year) courses has been fluctuating over the past three years. On the other hand, year-on-year growth was recorded in the MCA placement rate. The table below depicts the Mangalore University placement rate trends for the past three years:

NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the details given in the NIRF report 2024.

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.

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.