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Calicut University M.A. Courses & Fees 2026

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Estd. 1968

Calicut University M.A.
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Calicut University MA 2025 applications are open. Interested candidates can apply for the same course through the official university website.

Calicut University Admission 2023: MA

Calicut University MA admission is based on the entrance exam conducted by the University. Available in over 20 specialisations, this is a two-year programme. However, there are a few MA programmes that consider other factors as well while final selection. For all MA specialisations, OBC/OEC students are eligible to relaxation up to 5% and SC/ST candidates need only to get a pass. The minimum eligibility criteria required to pursue Calicut University MA for General category candidates is as follows:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MA	BA or any other relevant degree with at least 50% aggregate
Read more: Calicut University MA Admission 2022: Eligibility, Application, Specialisations

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Calicut University M.A. Highlights 2026
Calicut University M.A. Popular courses
Calicut University M.A. Fees details 2026
Calicut University M.A. Admission dates 2026
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Calicut University M.A.
Highlights 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 3.8K - 95.5K

Median Package₹ 1.6L - 30L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CUCAT

Graduation score45%

10+2 score60%

Calicut University M.A.
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M.A. in Economics

4.42 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUCAT

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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M.A. in Sociology

2 yearsOffered by The Zamorin's Guruvayoorappan College- Cochin

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– / –

Median Salary

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Total Tuition Fees

₹3.78 K

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by The Zamorin's Guruvayoorappan College- Cochin

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– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.78 K

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M.A. in Economics

2 yearsOffered by The Zamorin's Guruvayoorappan College- Cochin

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₹3.78 K

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Master of Communication and Journalism (MCJ)

2 yearsOffered by Pazhassi Raja College

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M.A. in Malayalam

2 yearsOffered by The Zamorin's Guruvayoorappan College- Cochin

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Total Tuition Fees

₹3.78 K

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the admission criteria for University of Calicut?

To get admission in University of Calicut, canddiates must qualify the eligibility criteria of the course they want to apply in. Further, candidates must clear the course-wise entrance exams. Find below course wise elgibility and selection criteria of Calicut Univesity:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with 50% aggregate in Mathematics separately and 50 % marks in PCM put together (45% aggregate for OBC/ OEC and a mere pass for SC/ ST).	KEAM/ JEE Main + CAP
MBA	Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate (45% for OBC/ OEC and pass for SC/ ST)	CAT/ CMAT/ BTech	Class3 GDPI
B.Ed	Bachelor's/ degree in a relevant discipline	CUCAT (for some MSc specialisations) and merit-based + PGCAP (for others)
MA	Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline*	Merit + PGCAP (Aptitude test for some specialisations)
BCA	HSE of the Kerala State Board of Higher Secondary Examination	Merit-based + UGCAP
MA	Bachelor's6 degree in relevant discipline*	Merit + PGCAP
B.Ed	Bachelor's/ BA/ BSc degree with at least 50% aggregate or MSW/ MCJ/ MCom with at least 50% aggregate or, MBA with at least 55% aggregate	Merit-based
BTech	Class2 BSc.Ed/ BA.Ed or B.Ed degree with at least 50% aggregate	Merit-based

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: Are admission open at Calicut University?

Yes, admissions 2026 are open at Calicut University. Students can apply directly through the official website for UG and PG programmes. Students check the eligibility criteria set by the university.

Q: Does Calicut University offer distance education courses?

Calicut University offers distance education to students through its School of Distance Education. Formerly known as the Institute of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education, the School of Distance Education, Calicut University was established in 1981-82. The Calicut University SDE offers 25 courses to students.

Q: Which entrance exam is accepted by Calicut University?

Calicut University conducts its own entrance exam Calicut University Common Admission Test (CUCAT) for admission to its courses. The university also accepts few national-level exams, which are tabulate below:

Course Name	Entrance exams
BTech	KEAM/ JEE Main + CAP
MBA	CAT/ CMAT/ KMAT + GDPI
MSc	CUCAT (for some MSc specialisations) and merit-based + PGCAP (for others)
MA	Merit + PGCAP (Aptitude test for some specialisations)
BCA	Merit-based + UGCAP
MCom	Merit + PGCAP
B.Ed	Merit-based
M.Ed	Merit-based

To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses, make your course selection here.

Integrated M.A. in Development Studies

4.05 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUCAT

Median Salary

– / –

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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

4.22 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUCAT

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

M.A. in English Language and Literature

5.02 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUCAT

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹4.6 K

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M.A. in Sociology

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUCAT

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹90.97 K

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M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUCAT

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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M.A. in History

2 years

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Exams Accepted

CUCAT

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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M.A. in Malayalam Language and Literature

2 years

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Exams Accepted

– / –

Median Salary

₹30 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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M.A. in Political Science

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUCAT

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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M.A. in Arabic

2 yearsOffered by Pookoya Thangal Memorial Government College

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Exams Accepted

– / –

Median Salary

₹4.8 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.78 K

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Calicut University M.A.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 3.78 K - 90.97 K
Hostel	₹ 45.93 K - 1.05 L
One-time Payment	₹ 530 - 1.21 K
Other Fees	₹ 2.68 K
Total fee	₹ 52.92 K - 2 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 4.2/5 (60 Reviews).View placement details

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is University of Calicut a good university?

University of Calicut is a good university. Calicut University, also known as The University of Calicut, is a state-private university that was established in 1968 in Calicut. Calicut University has been ranked 69 under the University category by the NIRF in 2022. It is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE. It is accredited with an "A" Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Admissions are open for various courses for 2023 and the accepted entrance exams are KEAM, CMAT, CUCAT, and others. Candidates must go through the KEAM 2023 result, KEAM 2023 question paper, and KEAM 2023 syllabus before giving the exam. Talking about the placements, according to the NIRF report 2023, a total of 151 out of 824 UG and PG students were placed during University of Calicut placements 2022. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (1-year) students was INR 2.64 LPA and INR 3.96 LPA during placements 2022.

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Calicut University M.A.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
Mar '26	CUCAT Online Registrations 2026Tentative
4 Jun '25 - 13 Jun '25	M.A. Application 2025 start and end date

Calicut University M.A.
Admission cutoff 2026

Cut Off 2023 for CUCAT: Year-Wise rank Accordion Icon V3

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CUCAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2021	2022	2023
M.A. in Economics	– / –	1	2
M.A. in English Language and Literature	12	41	11
M.A. in Philosophy	9	2	12
Discontinued (Mar 2022)- Master of Theater Arts	46	2	– / –
M.A. in Financial Economics	– / –	1	2

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Calicut University M.A.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication,Calicut University
M.A. in English Language and Literature,Calicut University
M.A. in Sociology,Calicut University
M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature,Calicut University
M.A. in History,Calicut University

Calicut University M.A.
Seats

2052

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
University of Calicut	482
The Zamorin's Guruvayoorappan College- Cochin	80
Vimala College	87
Government Arts and Science College, Meenchanda	78
Carmel College, Mala	47

Calicut University MCom Placements 2024

The 2024 placement details are yet to be released. Meanwhile, the key highlights of Calicut University placements 2023 and 2022 for popular courses are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)	711	841
Students placed (PG-2 year)	129	253
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 2.42 LPA	INR 2.76 LPA

NOTE: The aforementioned data is collated from the NIRF report 2024.

Insights on Placements

Based on 68 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the highest package offered during University of Calicut placements?

The University of Calicut highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2025)

Median Package

INR 2.74 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 3.50 LPA(PG 2-year)

INR 6.50 LPA (PG 3-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026

Q: What is the average package of University of Calicut?

The average package at University of Calicut Placement has not been made available yet. However the median package has been released and is given in the table below:

Course	Median Salary
PG 2-year	INR 3 LPA
PG 3-year	INR 6 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q: What are the details mentioned on Calicut University merit list 2023?

The college-wise Calicut University Merit Lists are released by the university for different courses inlcudes the following details:

Course name
Faculty of study/ department
Date of Counselling/ admission
Mode of counselling or admission process
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Important instructions for candidates
Date of release

Duration

2 years

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Calicut University M.A.
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Calicut University	₹ 3 LPA - 30 LPA	₹ 4.6 K - 95.54 K	-/-
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Infrastructure4.1

Faculty & Course4.2

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money4.1

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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2023

Offered by SAFI Institute of Advanced Study

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, the best College for M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication Course.

Placements: Approximately 95% of students are placed between LPA 10 and LPA 15, with Times Group, India Today Group, Hindustan Times, and other publications being the first to recruit. The bulk of students (90%) secured internships in diverse businesses. Top occupations include Content Strategist, Social Media Manager, and others.

Infrastructure: The college has a reliable Wi-Fi system. Libraries are ordinary. The food supplied is really tasty. It has adequate facilities for sports and activities. The library possesses all of the essential books. The classrooms are well-equipped, which helps the students develop. There is a hospital.

Faculty: Professors here are highly certified and have extensive experience. Students are encouraged to learn more and have higher expectations for their work. Transfer training is well-managed. Students are prepared for jobs as early as their second year. Semester exams are rigorous, with a pass rate exceeding 30%.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026Read More

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M.A. in English - Batch of 2023

Offered by Amal College of Advanced Studies

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

It is a decent college with good facilities.

Placements: Placements are very poor for this course. There are many recruiting companies, especially foreign companies like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc. Although very few students got placed. Authorities are working on that part. The course is effective for academics and not for jobs.

Infrastructure: The overall infrastructure is decent with well-structured labs, a good developing library, and facilities like Wi-Fi. Hostels are good and separate for both boys and girls. The hostel for girls is not yet fully developed. The building-related tasks will probably end within a few years.

Faculty: The teaching staff members are good here. Some are excellent at teaching and solving doubts. Overall, most of them are very coordinated and cordial. They teach us relevantly according to the course curriculum. There are exams in every semester, which are well-timed. Exams are moderate to tough.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025Read More

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Integrated M.A. in Development Studies - Batch of 2027

4.4

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It's a totally good campus with good infrastructure and academic conditions.

Placements: There is a placement cell, but that is not efficient. But some of the departments, like MBA, have their own placement cells. The university placement cell is not working properly, so we need to find other jobs in the job market. But there are some companies that are recruiting students.

Infrastructure: There is a good hostel facility and a mess. Hostel food is far better than others. The hostel has four shared and single rooms. The cost of living is very low here. Only 170 rupees per month is rent. We can afford it easily. Toilets are very neat and clean.

Faculty: Here, the faculty is very qualified and highly educated. We can easily access their guidance. They will truly help us in our own projects and research. Some of them are world-listed scientists. We can talk to them and make decisions in our project work.

Other: There are so many events on campus.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025Read More

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M.A. in English Literature - Batch of 2022

Offered by Christ College, Irinjalakuda

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

One of the best colleges for M.A. in English literature.

Placements: Many students take admission in this college. The highest package goes to 8 LPA, the lowest is 3 LPA. Top recruiters of this college are GAO Tek, Gandhavalla Informatics, etc. These companies generally hire most of the students. Around 65 percent of students got an internship programme of the year.

Infrastructure: College provides a great infrastructure. All the requirements of students are already available here. Classrooms are fully maintained, washrooms are clean, and Wi-Fi is available for teachers. Hostel facilities are also available. Rooms are well furnished, with good washrooms and water facilities. The mess food was delicious.

Faculty: The faculty of this college is deeply knowledgeable. They are very experienced and friendly with students. Most of the students have at least 12 years of experience. The teaching method is great. The course curriculum is relevant. They prepare students for the industrial area. Semesters are difficult. Around 55 percent of students pass exams.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025Read More

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Integrated M.A. in Development Studies - Batch of 2025

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Will be useful if used in a good way.

Placements: The first batch of the course will be completing the course in 2026, so the placements and recruiting companies are not known. Every student is informed and given internship opportunities by the department from the second year onwards. It is kind of mandatory to do an internship within the third year.

Infrastructure: Currently, the department doesn’t have a building of its own, but they will soon have one. The department building currently used has Wi-Fi, library, computer labs, and classrooms. Students have both men’s and women’s hostels within the campus, along with a gym, stadium, health center, central library, and a park.

Faculty: It is a research-oriented course, so if seen that way, it will be easier and more useful. The course curriculum is relevant, but if it had more practical exposure, it would be more useful for the students. The difficulty of exams varies among students. Every resource for studying is available in the department library or central library.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025Read More

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Integrated M.A. in Development Studies - Batch of 2027

3.8

1Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I really like it. Good campus.

Placements: The college has a very bad placement cell. They do not provide us with good placements at all. I expect too much from the placement, but I realised the sad reality. There is no active placement cell, but some departments have one. Their own placement cell. Its very good.

Infrastructure: Hostel is very good. We can easily take admission, and there are no hidden rules and regulations. We can move without any restrictions. The mess food is also good. We do not need to go outside for good food. There is also good food and sports there. We have a discount there.

Faculty: There are good teachers with high qualifications. We have the opportunity to study below them. We can always ask their opinion on any topic. They are all Ph.D. holders. It helps us to prepare our final year project. The place is full of qualified teachers.

Other: Good campus with lots of information.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025Read More

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What is the NIRF ranking of Calicut University?

Answered 2 months ago

Calicut University is ranked 101-150 by the NIRF 2025 under the University category. National Institutional Ranking Framework only ranks those colleges or universities that are good. The university has been ranked by other ranking bodies like QS World Rankings and others.

Mayank Surbhi

Contributor-Level 10

How can I check seat availability for specific BA specialisations at University of Calicut?

Answered a month ago

To check the exact seat count students can visit University of Calicut seat availability table on the official admission portal and check the number of seats they have for each BA branch. Since competition for specific BA courses can be high, knowing the seat matrix helps students make informed choi

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Does University of Calicut follow reservation norms for its BA seat allocation?

Answered a month ago

Yes, University of Calicut strictly adheres to state and central governments' reservation policy and a certain percentage of seats in University of Calicut is reserved for the SC/ST/OBC community, Persons with Disabilities, and sportspersons.

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Are internship opportunities available for those studying a BA at University of Calicut?

Answered a month ago

Yes, gaining practical experience is a core part of the learning. The Placement Cell leverages its industry network to offer internships that help BA students at University of Calicut apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings. These internships provide a "head start," allowing students

Rashmi Karan

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What are the advantages of choosing a BA at University of Calicut over private institutions?

Answered a month ago

Check out the comparison of University of Calicut with private institutions on the basis of below pointers-

Cost-Effectiveness: Tuition at Calicut's affiliated colleges is a fraction of private institution fees.
Recognition: A Calicut degree is superior for government job applications and PSC exams in

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