M.Sc. Biotechnology 

at MKU, Madurai

The fee for MSc at  Madurai Kamaraj Univerisity ranges from INR 1,430 – INR 94,000. This fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same. 

MKU offers admission to its MSc program through a university-level entrance exam. In addition, students must also pass the GD/PI/Viva rounds. The fee for the MSc course at Madurai Kamaraj University ranges from INR 500 to INR 1.5 lakh. This fee is sourced from official channels, so it may vary.

Madurai Kamaraj University provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities provided by Madurai Kamaraj University include Auditorium, Bank, Canteen, CCTV, Central Instrumentation Centre, Clean and Green Campus, Guest House, Health Care Centre, Hostels, IAS Coaching Centre, International Journal Access List, Internet/WIFI, Library, etc.

To join Madurai Kamaraj University, you must first see the eligibility criteria for your programme, i.e., 10+2+3… for P.G. etc. courses. To begin with, go to the official website of the university after which complete the application form online. Finally, upload the required documents and pay the registration fee, unless exempted. For entrance-based programmes, please appear for the entrance test in the mentioned centres as your selection will be based on the entrance test and academic performances. After checking the results, check the selection list of the University and get ready for document verification and fee payment. Detailed and accurate information should not create any problems during the process.

Madurai Kamaraj University is a State University which is owned and funded by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Moreover, the university is also recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Further, Madurai Kamaraj University has also been accredited with an “A+” grade in the 4th cycle (2021) by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Madurai Kamaraj University provides admissions through entrance-based and merit-based processes, depending on the programme. For entrance based courses like some P.G. To get admission in professional degree programmes (e.g. MA, MSc, MBA Residential) candidates have to take a computer based 100 minutes duration examination. Also, M.P.Ed. has a practical test and viva-voce after the entrance examination in some cases. For non-entrance-based P.G. For P.G. programs and U.G./integrated jaars, admission will be on academic merit based on marks of previous qualifying examination. Before applying, candidates must review the requirements for their chosen programme.

Students must possess a relevant bachelor’s degree from any recognized college, for admission to the MSc Psychology course in Madurai Kamaraj University. Furthermore, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree with at least 55% aggregated marks to qualify for admission.

Madurai Kamaraj University has a vast alumni network working across multiple sectors. According to unofficial sources, the alumni are primarily working in the Engineering sector (27%). For more information, refer to the below pie chart representing the Madurai Kamaraj University alumni sector-wise distribution:

Yes, the University provides placement opportunities. The University has released the NIRF report 2024. According to the report, 226 PG 2-years and 17 PG 5-years students were placed during Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023. Further, the median package offered to PG 2-years and PG 5-years students during Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023 was INR 2.55 LPA and INR 1.80 LPA, respectively.

Madurai Kamaraj University offers a decent placement rate, with students from almost all the courses getting placement assistance. During Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023, a total of 226 PG 2-years and 17 PG 5-years students were placed in reputed companies. The key highlights of Madurai Kamaraj University placements for the Class 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Madurai Kamaraj University NIRF report 2024.