M.A. in Economics 

at MG University, Kottayam

The seats available in MGU aided/government/self-financing affiliated colleges are categories as merit seats, community merit seats, and Management seats. Tabulated below is the total seat count at MGU campus and some affiliated colleges for MA course:

NOTE: The seat count mentioned above is as per an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

The university has not released the course-wise placement report for 2025 as of now. However, according to the NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of MG University placements 2024 for PG 2-year courses (which includes MA) are mentioned below:

The minimum eligibility criteria is a BA or equivalent bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. However, the required aggregate and subjects can vary from one specialisation to another. Find below the eligibility criteria for some of the MG University MA specialisations:

Admission to this PG-level course is through a Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). For selection, candidates have to take the MGU CAT exam, which is conducted in-house. Based on the candidates' score in the entrance examination, a selection list is released by the university. Candidates who make it to the list become eligible for participation in the counselling round. The seats are allotted after document verification during counselling.

Moreover, its affiliated colleges accept other entrance exam scores as well. The accepted exam list include CPGET/MAT/CAT/CMAT/KMAT Kerala/Kerala University Admission.

MG University MA fee is cumulative of multiple fee components such as the tuition fee, hostel charges, enrolment fee, security deposit, and many more. The fee for MA courses varies for the courses on-campus and those offered by the affiliated colleges. Total tuition fee for this course range between INR 1,900 and INR 1.8 lakh. Moreover, the given fee range is cumulative of courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges, hence may vary.

The MG University application fee is INR 1,000 for students belonging to the General AI category. The fee can be paid online via a credit card/debit card/net banking. The application cost is INR 500 for the SC and ST categories. 

NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per past years’ data. Hence, is indicative.

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:

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.

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:

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.