MG University MA Courses & Fees 2023: Date, Eligibility, Application, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements
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MG University M.A.What’s new?
- The private registration is ongoing for MA courses. The last date to apply with a fine and superfine is Dec 31 and Jan 1, 2024 to Jan 15, 2024, respectively. Read the official notification here.
- MGU CAT 2024 registrations are expected to begin in Feb 2024.
- MG University MA Eligibility & Highlights 2023
- MG University M.A. Popular courses
- MG University MA Admission Dates 2023
- MG University MA Admission 2023: How to Apply?
- MG University MA Cutoff
- MG University M.A. Curriculum
- MG University MA Seats 2023
- MG University MA Placements
- MGU vs Kerala University vs Calicut University
- MG University M.A. Student Reviews
- MG University MA FAQs
MG University MA Eligibility & Highlights 2023
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) Kerala offer an MA, which is one of the popular courses offered at the University campus. Admission to the programme is conducted through online mode via MGU CAT. Candidates, who have completed graduation, can apply for the programme. It is offered in 11 specialisations. A lot of MG University affiliated colleges also offer this PG-level course. The entrance exams accepted by the affiliated colleges are CPGET/MAT/CAT/CMAT/KMAT Kerala/Kerala University Admission.
Candidates seeking admission to the PG-level course shall check out the course-specific eligibility criteria. Admission to the course is entrance-based. MG University MA specialisations are mentioned below along with the eligibility criteria:
MA |
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MA Specialisation |
Eligibility Criteria |
Social work in Disability Studies & Action |
Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream |
Gender Studies |
Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 45% |
Development Studies |
Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 45% |
Politics & International Relations |
BA in Economics/ Politics/ History/ Law with 45% aggregate or BA in English/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Psychology/ Geography/ Philosophy/ Commerce with 50% aggregate or BSc in any branch with 60% aggregate |
Politics & Human Rights |
BA in Economics/ Politics/ History/ Law with 45% aggregate or BA in English/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Psychology/ Geography/ Philosophy/ Commerce with 50% aggregate or BSc in any branch with 60% aggregate |
Politics (Public Policy & Governance) |
Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream |
Malayalam |
Bachelor's degree in Malayalam with at least 45% aggregate (or CGPA of 1.8) or bachelor’s degree in Arts/ Science with a minimum of 50% aggregate |
English |
Bachelor's degree in English with 45% aggregate or bachelor’s degree in Arts/ Science with a minimum of 50% aggregate |
History |
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences with at least 45% aggregate |
Anthropology |
Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream |
Economics |
Bachelor’s degree in Economics Mathematics/ Statistics under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 45% aggregate |
Download: PG Prospectus 2023
Tabulated below are the MGU Kerala MA selection criteria:
Course | Selection Process |
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MA (Common for all specialisations) | MGU CAT/CPGET/MAT/CAT/CMAT/KMAT Kerala/Kerala University Admission + Counselling |
Find below more highlights related to the MGU MA course:
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Q: What is the selection criteria for MG University MA?
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.
Q: How are placements in MG University for MA?
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:
Course (PG 2-year) | Statistics (2022) |
---|---|
Total no. of students | 440 |
Students placed | 87 |
Median package | INR 5.00 LPA |
Read more: MGU Kerala Placements 2023
Q: What is the MGU Kerala fee structure for MA?
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.
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MG University MA Admission Dates 2023
Currently, MGU is carrying out MA private registrations. Moreover, the MGU CAT 2024 registrations are expected to begin in Feb 2024. Check out the table given below for MG University MA admission dates:
Dates | Past Events |
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21 Sep '24 | Second Phase of Counselling Begins |
31 Aug '24 | M.A. Closing of Admissions |
MG University MA Admission 2023: How to Apply?
Mahatma Gandhi University MA admission criteria involve multiple steps such as application form filling, entrance exam, release of the cutoff list, and counselling. The procedure can vary for admission on campus and at the affiliated colleges. Each of the admission stages is further explained below:
STEP 1: MG University MA Application Process 2024
MG University's application process for an MA at the University campus is conducted through a Common Admission Test (MGU CAT). Candidates have to register online via the official website of MGU CAT to apply for any of the programmes. However, the application form has to be filled out separately by candidates applying to the affiliated colleges with other accepted national-level exam scores. Below mentioned is the step-wise MG University application process:
Step 1.1: Visit the official website of MGU CAT, www.cat.mgu.ac.in.
Step 1.2: Click on new registration and register yourself.
Step 1.3: Fill in the required academic and personal details.
Step 1.4: Upload the required documents, including a qualifying exam mark sheet and a passport-size photograph.
Step 1.5: Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.
MG University MA Application Fee 2023
Find below the categorise-wise MG University application fee:
Category | Application Fee |
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General | INR 1,100 |
Reserved (SC/ST) | INR 550 |
MG University MA Application Process: Important Documents
The documents required at the time of the MGU Kerala MA application process are as follows:
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet
- BA or equivalent bachelor’s mark sheet
- Date of birth certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Transfer certificate
- Character certificate
STEP 2: Appearing for Entrance Exam
After the application submission, the next step is to appear for the MGU CAT entrance exam for admission to an MA course at the MGU campus. The schedule for the entrance exam is made available on the university's official website. This state-level exam is conducted in an online mode. Candidates applying at affiliated colleges with other entrance exam scores can skip this step.
STEP 3: Release of Cutoff/Selection List
After the entrance test, the university releases a cutoff list. Candidates with a score equal to or more than the cutoff marks become eligible for admission. The selection list can be released separately for candidates who have applied with a score of other exams than MGU CAT.
STEP 4: Counselling & Seat Allotment
Candidates with required marks become eligible for participation in the counselling. During counselling, document verification and seat allotment are carried out. Selected candidates can then pay the required fee amount for seat confirmation.
Commonly asked questions On Application Process
Q: What is the MG University MA application fee?
Candidates are required to pay the application fee within the due date in order to submit the application successfully. The fee can be paid online with a credit card/debit card/net banking. The table given below further mentions the category-wise application fee:
Category | Application Fee |
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General | INR 1,000 |
Reserved (SC/ST) | INR 500 |
NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per past years’ data. Hence, is indicative.
Q: How to apply to MG University?
A Common Admission Test (MGU CAT) is used for the purpose of the MG University application procedure for all courses offered on the university campus. To apply for any of the programmes, candidates must first register online at the MGU CAT official website. Candidates from the general category must pay a cost of INR 1,000, while applicants from the reserved category must pay a fee of INR 500. The steps for applying to MG University are listed below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of MGU.
Step 2: Click on new registration and register yourself.
Step 3: Fill in the required academic and personal details.
Step 4: Upload the required documents, including a qualifying exam mark sheet and a passport-size photograph.
Step 5: Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.
MG University MA Cutoff
For MA course admission, the university accepts MGU CAT exam scores. Candidates with other valid national-level exam scores can apply for affiliated colleges. Tabulated below is the past years' MG University MA cutoff for the General All-India category:
MG University M.A.Curriculum
Specialization | Curriculum |
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M.A. in Human Resource Management,Rajagiri College |
MG University M.A.MG University MA Seats 2023
MG University has a total of 2020 seats for MA programmes. The seat count varies from one affiliated college to another and on campus. Moreover, under the MGU CAP admission process, 50% of the seats are reserved for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS category candidates. Candidates can check the following table for MGU MA college-wise seat bi-furcation:
Commonly asked questions On Seats
Q: How many seats are available for MA course on MG University campus and at the affiliated colleges?
The seats available in MGU aided/government/self-financing affiliated colleges are categories as merit seats, community merit seats, and Management seats. Tabulated below is the total seat count at MGU campus and some affiliated colleges for MA course:
Institutes | Seats |
---|---|
MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University | 154 |
177 | |
130 | |
87 | |
60 |
NOTE: The seat count mentioned above is as per an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.
MG University MA Placements
Companies such as IndiGo Airlines, Kerala Holidays and Travel Que visited the campus during MG University placements 2023. According to MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during MG University PG 2-year placements 2022 stood at INR 5 LPA. Further, a total of 87 students were placed out of 440 students during MG University PG 2-year placements 2022.
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2021) |
Placement Statistics (2022) |
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PG 2-year median package |
INR 6 LPA |
INR 5 LPA |
PG 2-year total students |
367 |
440 |
PG 2-year students placed |
111 |
87 |
MGU vs Kerala University vs Calicut University
A comparison between top universities in Kerala offering MA courses based on their rank and tuition fee is presented in the table given below:
University Name |
NIRF Rank ‘23 |
Total Tuition Fee* |
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MG University |
31 |
INR 1,900 - INR 1.8 lakh |
24 |
INR 1,700 - INR 75,000 | |
70 |
INR 950 - INR 82,500 |
*The fee mentioned on this page is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary.
Commonly asked questions On Comparisons
Q: Is MG University or Calicut University better for MA?
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.
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MG University MA FAQs
Q: What is the MGU CAT exam pattern for MA?
MGU CAT exam has 80 MCQs with four choices for each question. Each correct answer carries one mark and there is negative score for incorrect answers. The entrance exam duration is 90 minutes. Moreover, candidates taking the exam have to study English Language, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Travel Geology. Read more about MGU CAT exam pattern here.
Q: Where are the MGU CAT exam centres?
MGU CAT exam centres are located in five cities across Kerala. The centres are at Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Kochi, Kozhikode and Kannur. Candidates can opt a maximum of three centres on a preferential basis. However, the decision of allotment will be made by the MG University.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MA at MG University?
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:
MA Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria |
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Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream | |
Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 45% | |
Development Studies | Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 45% |
BA in Economics/ Politics/ History/ Law with 45% aggregate or BA in English/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Psychology/ Geography/ Philosophy/ Commerce with 50% aggregate or BSc in any branch with 60% aggregate |
Q: What is the MGU CAT 2025 exam date?
MGU CAT 2024 exam dates are announced in May 2024. The MG University announces the exam dates and registration schedule on its official website. Moreover, the application process generally commence in the first week of Feb 2024.
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