M.A. in Sociology 

at MG University, Kottayam

The university has not released the course-wise placement report for 2023 as of now. However, according to the NIRF report 2023, the key highlights of MG University placements 2022 for PG 2-year courses (which includes MA) are mentioned below:

Read more: MGU Kerala Placements 2023

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.

The minimum eligibility criteria is a BA or equivalent bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. However, the required aggregate and subjects can vary from one specialisation to another. Find below the eligibility criteria for some of the MG University MA specialisations:

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.

Admission to this PG-level course is through a Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). For selection, candidates have to take the MGU CAT exam, which is conducted in-house. Based on the candidates' score in the entrance examination, a selection list is released by the university. Candidates who make it to the list become eligible for participation in the counselling round. The seats are allotted after document verification during counselling.

Moreover, its affiliated colleges accept other entrance exam scores as well. The accepted exam list include CPGET/MAT/CAT/CMAT/KMAT Kerala/Kerala University Admission.

No, a CUET score is not required for admission to MG University courses. There is no information available regarding the same officially. Admission to the MGU Kerala courses is merit and entrance-based. The university also conducts an in-house entrance examination, which is the Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test (MGU CAT).  It is conducted for admissions to various PG programmes offered by the University such as MSc, MA, Master of Tourism and Travel Management, LLM and M.Ed. In addition, many national-level exam scores are also accepted for admission.

MGU CAT application form is made available on the MGU and the entrance exam official websites. Candidates can visit the website to apply online. Details in the application form should be filled out carefully and as per the candidates official documents. Also, the application form must be submitted on or before the prescribed deadline.

The last closing rank after round 4 for Mahatma Gandhi University cutoff for UG and PG admissions for the General category candidates is mentioned below: 

• B.A. in English was 1258
• B.A. in Economics was 1147
• B.Sc. in Physics was 1279
• B.Com in Tax Procedure and Practice was 1295.25
• M.A. in Malayalam was 983.32
• M.Sc. in Chemistry (Nano Science and Nano Technology) was 979.67

Note: The aforementioned cutoffs have been derived from previous year cutoffs. For more information regarding Mahatma Gandhi University cutoff, click here.

MGU admissions 2024 are now closed. The students can apply for the desired UG and PG courses. Check below some important event dates:

• MGU UG application form was released on May 15 and the last date to apply was Jun 7. Additionally, the provisional merit list shall be published was Jun 12.
• The last date to apply for MBA and MGU-CAT was May 5, 2024. CAT-MGU was held between May 17 and May 18, 2024. Admission to most of the PG courses is based on MGU CAT conducted by the university.

Yes, MGU Kerala offers a valid BSc degree, hence, graduates are eligible to apply for job government profiles. A bachelor's degree in Science can be used to apply for many different jobs in the public sector that are a good fit for the candidate's technical knowledge and analytical skills. Moreover, across all scientific disciplines, a BSc degree provides access to research positions at national institutes and laboratories. The following table mentions some popular government job profiles for BSc graduates: