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MG University MA Courses & Fees 2025: Date, Eligibility, Application, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

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MG University M.A.
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MG University MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 1.9K - 1.8L
Median Package 1.1L - 6.7L
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Q:   How are placements in MG University for MA?
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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:

Course (PG 2-year)

Statistics 2024

Total no. of students

565

Students placed

455

Median package

INR 5.5 LPA

 

Q:   What is the MGU Kerala fee structure for MA?
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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.

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MG University M.A.
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₹ 1.89 K - 1.84 L
₹ 1.65 K
₹ 3.54 K - 1.86 L
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These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 4.4/5 (96 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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MG University MA Admission Dates 2025

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Jun '26
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Jun '26
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DatesPast Events
20 Jun '25
MGU CAT 2025 result
8 Jun '25 - 9 Jun '25
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MG University MA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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Q:   How to apply to MG University?
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A Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) is used for the purpose of the MG University application procedure for all courses offered on the university campus. To apply for any of the programmes, candidates must first register online at the MGU CAT official website. Candidates from the general category must pay a cost of INR 1,000, while applicants from the reserved category must pay a fee of INR 500. The steps for applying to MG University are listed below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of MGU.

Step 2: Click on new registration and register yourself.

Step 3: Fill in the required academic and personal details.

Step 4: Upload the required documents, including a qualifying exam mark sheet and a passport-size photograph.

Step 5: Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.

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MG University M.A.
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M.A. in Human Resource Management,RCSS

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MG University MA Seats 2025

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Q:   How many seats are available for MA course on MG University campus and at the affiliated colleges?
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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:

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Seats

MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University

154

Maharaja's College

177

St. Thomas College, Pala

130

NSS Hindu College

87

Union Christian College

60

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

MG University MA Placements

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Based on 16 Student Responses
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Internships and industry projects

Offered in the final year only

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Active but run mostly by students

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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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MGU vs Kerala University vs Calicut University

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Q:   Is MG University or Calicut University better for MA?
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Both MGU and Calicut University are popular universities in Kerala. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, MG University leads Calicut on 31st spot and the latter has secured 70th position.  Hence, ranking-wise MGU is a better option. However, the course fee is more economical at the Calicut University. MGU MA fees range between INR 1,900 and INR 1.8 Lacs and at Calicut University, the MA fee range from INR 950 to INR 82,500. Candidates can consider their prorities (location, fees, and more) and make a choice.

Further, it must be noted that the mentioned fee is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary.

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MG University MA FAQs

Q:   What is the MGU CAT 2025 exam date?
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MGU CAT 2024 exam dates are announced in May 2024. The MG University announces the exam dates and registration schedule on its official website. Moreover, the application process generally commence in the first week of Feb 2024.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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.

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Bhumika Gupta

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Answered 2 weeks ago

As per the NIRF report 2025, the median salary for UG 5-year and PG 2-year couses in 2024 stood at INR 4 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA. Earlier, the median salary offered to UG 5-year students in 2023 was INR 3.6 LPA and for PG 2-year it was INR 6 LPA.  

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Abhay Panda

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Placements at MG University for BPharma graduates depends on the merit and experience of the students.  A breakdown on the general salary packages based on experience are given below:

  • Entry-Level: INR 15,000 - 25,000 per month
  • Mid-Level: INR 25,000 - 50,000 per month
  • Senior-Level: INR 50,000 – 1 Lacs p

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

BPharm admissions at MG University require students to have passed Class 12 from a recognised board or equivalent. Students with higher educational backgrounds can also apply for the course. Further, students should be at least 17 years of age by December 31 of the admission year. Documents are requ

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Chikat Marchang

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Answered 2 months ago

No, students can not join Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala. The university accepts admisison based on merit and entrance exams. MGU Kerala accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, KEAM, CPGET, and others. 

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