

M.A. in Development Studies
- A++ NAAC accredited
- Public/Government University
- Estd. 1983
M.A. in Development Studies at MG University Overview
A 2 years M.A. in Development Studies programme is provided at MG University, Kerala at the PG level. MG University, Kerala M.A. in Development Studies course has a seat intake of 12 for the students from diverse backgrounds. Check out other programmes of MG University, Kerala M.A..
Duration | 2 years |
Course Level | PG Degree |
Mode of Course | Full Time |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Seat breakup | 12 |
Type of University | Public/Government |
M.A. in Development Studies at MG University Frequently Asked Questions
M.A. in Development Studies at MG University Placements
| Particulars | Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
| Median Salary | INR 6.00 Lakh |
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MG University BBA LLB placement data is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2025 released by the University, the key highlights of UG 5-year (including BBA LLB course) placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | UG 5-year Placement Statistics 2022 | UG 5-year Placement Statistics 2023 | UG-5 year Placement Statistics 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 1.8 LPA | INR 3.6 LPA | INR 4 LPA |
Total students | 18 | 36 | 38 |
Students placed | 14 | 20 | 26 |
The total seat intake is nearly 317 at the university. Additionally, the total number of seats available for MSc at the university and its affiliated colleges is 3932. Some of the MGU Kerala MSc specialisations along with the seat intake are mentioned in the table below:
MSc Specialisation | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
Botany & Plant Science Technology | 14 |
Nano Science & Technology (Physics) | 14 |
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 15 |
Physics | 26 |
Food Science & Technology | 26 |
Statistics | 28 |
Mathematics | 28 |
Data Science & Analytics | 28 |
Computer Science | 30 |
NOTE: The above-mentioned seat intake is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.
The University has released the NIRF report 2025. The report incorporates 2024 statistics. As per report, 455 PG-2 year and 26 UG-5 year students were placed during the 2024 placements. The median salary offered to UG-5 year and PG-2 year students was INR 4 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA, respectively.
Mahatma Gandhi University was established in 1983. The university is approved by UGC and has been given an A grade by NAAC. The University of Kerala was established in 1937. The university is re-accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. Kerala University has a score of 55.50 and ranks 24 among the top Universities in India by NIRF 2023, whereas MG University has been ranked 31 among the top Universities in India with a score of 53.44.
According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Operations domain has placed the most no. of MG University students. The domain-wise MG University alumni placement statistics are presented below:
Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.
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