M.Com in Finance and Accounting 

at Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram

Basic eligibility to apply for a seat for M.Com in university of Kerala is that candidate should be a graduate having done either a B.Com or BBA in graduation. 80% of the total seats would be reserved for candidates with B.Com. Interested candidates can apply online/ offline with the required information. Eligible candidates need to appear for Entrance Test conducted by University of Kerala. Candidates are selected based on graduation and Entrance Test marks. Selection parameters and weightages: Graduation Marks - 50 Entrance Test marks - 50 Regards.

Kerala University conducts an entrance exam for PG admission. For most of the UG programmes, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. For MBA, the university accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as CAT,  CMAT and KMAT. Kerala University may call the shortlisted candidates for group discussion and personal interview rounds for some of the courses such as MBA, MSW, etc. Once the candidates are shortlisted, Kerala University releases a course-wise merit list. Aspirants with their names on the merit list are required to participate in the Centralised Allotment Process conducted by the university.

Yes, Kerala University has a dedicated placement cell. During Kerala University placements 2023, 912 PG students were placed. This includes 31 PG (1-year) and 881 PG (2-year) students. Additionally, the median offered to PG (1-year) and PG (2-year) students was INR 2.60 LPA and INR 3.15 LPA, respectively. The important University of Kerala placement details are depicted below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-1 year)	37
Students placed (PG-1 year)	31
Median package (PG-1 year)	INR 2.60 LPA
Total students (PG-2 year)	1,914
Students placed (PG-2 year)	881
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 3.15 LPA

NOTE: The above details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

Kerala University specifies the required qualification and minimum aggregate for each UG and PG programme. Aspirants must fulfill the set eligibility criteria for that particular course to get admission. Below is the eligibility criteria and marks requirement for top Kerala University courses:

Class 12

Courses	Common Eligibility
MBA	BA/ BSc/ BCom with at least 50% aggregate
MSW	Graduation with at least 50% aggregate (35% aggregate for SC/ ST)
MSW
MSc	Graduates who have passed the qualifying examination in CBCS Pattern-2013 admission onwards (BSc in relevant subjects) with at least 5.5 CGPA out of 10 (2.2 CGPA out of 4 for graduates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCS Pattern-prior to 2013)
MA	BA in relevant subjects

Yes, Law graduates are applicable for government jobs. In India, it is observed that government jobs are preferred over private jobs as they offer many benefits. Some of the prominent benefits are job security, tax benefits, good pay, better job opportunities, etc.

Students with a BA LLB degree can apply to jobs in various government organisations. Interested students can check the below table to know some of the prospective government jobs along with their average salaries:

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Public Prosecutor	INR 5-8 lakhs
Judge	INR 15-25 lakhs
Law Officer	INR 4-6 lakhs
Legal Advisor	INR 4-7 lakhs
Assistant Public Prosecutor	INR 3-5 lakhs

Note: The above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

The placement data for the past three years shows that the median package for PG (1-year) courses has fluctuated. On the other hand, an improving trend was recorded in the PG (2-year) median package. Alongside this, the placement percentage for PG (1-year) and PG (2-year) courses indicates a fluctuating trend. Take a look at the table below for a detailed analysis of Kerala University placement trends:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-1 year)	321	25	37
Students placed (PG-1 year)	53	25	31
Median package (PG-1 year)	INR 3.20 LPA	INR 2.50 LPA	INR 2.60 LPA
Total students (PG-2 year)	740	1,376	1,914
Students placed (PG-2 year)	222	685	881
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.12 LPA	INR 3.15 LPA

NOTE: The above details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

Kerala University conducts PG Entrance Exam for PG courses of the university. Apart from this, the university also accepts national or state-level entrance exams for admission. Below is accepted entrance exams for top Kerala University courses:

Courses	Accepted Entrance Exam
MBA	KMAT KERALA,  CMAT,  CAT,  KMAT
MSW	PG Entrance Exam
MSc	Kerala PG Entrance Exam
MA	Kerala University PG Entrance Exam

Yes, admission to the postgraduate-level course is based on a common entrance exam conducted by the university. It is conducted by CSSAC. Candidates seeking admission must take the test as re-examination is not carried out under any circumstances. Kerala University PG Entrance Exam response sheets are marked either digitally or by a examiners panel approved by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. The type of questions asked in the exams are multiple choice types. Additionally, negative marking is also applicable, and hence, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

The Scholarships shall be awarded only to students who pass the HSE/ VHSE/ CBSE/ ISC examination at the first attempt and who secure not less than 55% of marks at the HSE/ VHSE/ CBSE/ ISC Examination. Kerala University awards scholarship to PG students with first-class bachelor's degree obtained at the university examination. 

The total tuition fee for the UG, PG, and Diploma courses offered by the University of Kerala ranges between INR 1,120 and INR 49.09 lakh, as per unofficial sources. Candidates can pay the university admission fee online via credit card/debit card/net banking. In addition, the fee is not accepted through demand draft, cheque, chalan, etc. Moreover, the category-wise University of Kerala registration fee is tabulated below:

Category	Application Fee
Kerala University UG Courses Application Fee
General/SEBC	INR 500
SC/ST	INR 250
Kerala University PG Courses Application Fee
General	INR 750 (for additional subjects: INR 105)
SC/ST	INR 500 (for additional subjects: INR 55)

NOTE: The above-mentioned application fees are as per the university brochure 2021 for UG courses and 2022 brochure for PG courses. Hence, are indicative.