M.Sc. in Data Science 

at Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram

Yes, you can pursue M.Sc. Maths at Kerala University. The basic eligibility criteria to be able to apply for the course is that the candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in the subject chosen for M.Sc. Specialisation to become eligible for admission. Admission to the course is entrance-based. Candidates who make it to the M.Sc. Rank list become eligible for the Personal Interview PI round. The aspirants who want to enrol for an M.Sc. Programme are required to first fill out and submit the Kerala University M.Sc. Admission form.

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 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

Both KU and MGU are popular universities in Kerala state. Based on the university rankings and fees, Kerala University has a better ranking, however, MGU MSc fees is more economical. Candidates can check details from the following table:

University Name	NIRF Rank ‘23	Total Tuition Fee*
MG University	31	INR 1,900 - INR 2 lakh
Kerala University	24	INR 2,200 - INR 2.28 lakh

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

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:

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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

A fluctuating trend was observed in the number of PG (1-year) students placed over the past three years. The number of students placed in PG (1-year) courses dropped from 2021 to 2022 and then increased from 2022 to 2023. On the contrary, the number of PG (2-year) students placed over the past three years improved year-on-year. For a detailed analysis check the below table depicting the University of Kerala placement trends:

Course	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
PG (1-year)	- Total students: 321 - Students placed: 53	- Total students: 25 - Students placed: 25	- Total students: 37 - Students placed: 31
PG (2-year)	- Total students: 740 - Students placed: 222	- Total students: 1,376 - Students placed: 685	- Total students: 1,914 - Students placed: 881

NOTE: The above statistics are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

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.

A total of 1,276 seats are available for MSc in Kerala University and affiliated colleges. Candidates can get seat in MSc programme based on their score in PG Entrance Exam. Below is MSc intake in Kerala University and affiliated colleges:

Institutes	Seats
Kerala University	240
Government College For Women, Thiruvananthapuram	113
Fatima Mata National College	71
MG College	82
Mar Thoma College of Science and Technology	60

For admission to an MSc course of the University of Kerala, it is essential that the applicant fulfils the eligibility requirements. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in the subject chosen for MSc specialisation become eligible for admission. In addition, the degree must be issued by a recognised university or authority. Furthermore, it is also crucial that the applicant hold the relevant documents as proof of eligibility for verification purposes. Below are the details for Kerala University MSc eligibility:

• 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) can apply for Kerala University MSc.
• Graduates who have passed qualifying examination (BSc) in annual scheme/ other pattern with at least 55% aggregate can also apply.