Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, established in 1875 is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade.The institute is Kerala's first and only government autonomous college and ranked 1 in the list of Autonomous colleges in India by NIRF rankings 2020.

The college currently offers various courses for undergraduates, postgraduates, and doctoral students in five programmes: Science, Arts, Commerce, Banking, and Pharmacy, with degrees ranging from BA to BSc, B.Com, MSc, and MA. Admissions are granted based on the candidate's average academic achievement in 10+2. Admissions to PG and PhD courses also include interviews of eligible candidates.

With the establishment of ICT facilities, the college has also improved implementation and education. The college has a well-established infrastructure that includes all of the requisite facilities and equipment. Along with academics, the college emphasizes extra-curricular sports and provides facilities such as a 15-acre playground with a state-of-the-art synthetic track, pavilion, and a well-maintained cafeteria, hostels, labs, and several other amenities.

Maharaja’s College: Key Points 

  • Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam has secured the top rank in the list of NIRF Autonomous Colleges in India in 2020.
  • In 2010, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) designated all of Maharaja's College's science divisions for special assistance under the programme Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST).
  • The UGC has bestowed the title of ‘Potential for Excellence' on Maharaja's College in Ernakulam, Kerala.
  • The NAAC has successively re-accredited Maharaja’s College, Kerala with A Grade in 2006 & 2013. 
  • The faculty of Maharaja’s College, Kerala have an average work experience of 10-20 years in study-research and relative subjects.
  • Students receive placements in various well- known companies like Dr. Reddy’s laboratories, ICICI Bank, Amazon and many more.
  • Maharaja’s College does not provide any scholarships to students.

Maharaja’s College: Courses & Fees 

Maharaja’s College provides 20 specializations at the UG level across Science, Commerce and Arts streams. It also provides several programs in these departments across the PG level. Additionally, students can also avail PhD courses with proper eligibility across 11 departments. The courses offered and their details are given below.

Courses Course Details
B.A
  • Subjects offered: Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Economics, Economics (Hons.), History, Islamic History, Philosophy, Political Science and Music
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with the relevant subjects
  • Selection Criteria: Merit Based
  • Fees: Rs. 3920 PA
B.Com
  • Subjects offered: Finance & Taxation
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with the relevant subjects and an aggregate of 45% marks
  • Selection Criteria: Merit Based
  • Fees: Rs. 4080 PA
B.Sc.
  • Subjects offered: Botany, Chemistry, Chemistry Environment and Water Management, Mathematics, Physics, Physics Instrumentation, Zoology
  • Duration:3 Years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in science stream with the relevant subjects
  • Selection Criteria: Merit Based
  • Fees: Rs. 4505 (All other Subjects); Rs. 15340 (Environmental Chemistry/Physics instrumentation only)
M.A
  • Subjects offered: Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Economics, History, Islamic History, Philosophy, Political Science
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-Based
  • Fees: Rs. 5200
M.Sc.
  • Subjects offered: Botany, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-Based
  • Fees: Rs. 6400
M.Com
  • Subjects offered: Finance
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-Based
  • Fees: Rs. 5200

Maharaja’s College: Cut Off

Students applying to different courses at Maharaja’s college need not appear for any entrance exams. However, the college conducts interviews at the PG and PhD levels. The cut off at Maharaja’s College generally implies the aggregate required to be scored by students in their qualifying examinations.

  • The admission criteria for courses like B.Com, B.Sc., and B.A is 10+2 completion from any recognized board in the appropriate field with at least 55% aggregate.
  • Admission Criteria for M.A, M.Sc., and M.Com is that the applicants must have passed their UG or any other equivalent course with a minimum of 60% aggregate.

Maharaja’s College: Placement

Maharaja's College, Ernakulam has a dedicated placement cell that operates tirelessly to provide meritorious and deserving students with better opportunities, ensuring their future. The placement cell keeps track of students based on their academic performance as well as their cultural experience. It regularly invites recruiting companies to the college so that they can interact with the student community.

  • The Placement Cells works with the help of the placement committee which comprises Five faculty members and students from the Student Quality Assurance Cell.
  • Currently, 35 girl students from the final year degree are undergoing interviews and selection process for the Free Aviation Course which provides recruitment to girls from minority and disadvantaged communities under Deen Dayal Upadhaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India (MoRD).
  • 12 Students from final year Economics are undergoing an interview process for Vibrathon Technologies, Kochi.

Top Recruiters

  • Dr.Reddy’s Laboratory
  • Krythium Solutions Private Ltd.
  • Sutherland Global Services
  • WAPCOS India
  • ALLIANZ India
  • Malayala Manorama
  • ICICI Bank
  • Indian School of Commerce
  • Mathrubhumi Pvt Ltd.
  • Amazon
  • Music World Pvt Ltd.
  • Abbasoft Technologies

Maharaja’s College: FAQs

Q. What are the hostel facilities in Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam?

Ans. Maharaja’s College has three hostels with a combined capacity of 340 students. There are two hostels for girls and one for boys. The hostels are both very well-equipped and well-kept. There are two hostel caretakers for the girls' hostel and one for the boys' hostel. Both basic facilities and food services are offered in the hostel rooms.

Q. What is the curriculum in Maharaja’s college, Ernakulam?

Ans. The curriculum at Maharaja’s college is based on the guidelines of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The courses run on a year-to-year basis, with examinations at the end of the year. 

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for Maharaja’s college, Ernakulam?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for admission in any course of Maharaja’s college is passing 10+2 with the relevant subjects from a recognized institution. After applying for admission online, students have to undergo an interview by the college’s admission committee where they have to perform exceptionally well as the college only admits meritorious students.

Q. How is the infrastructure of Maharaja’s college, Ernakulam?

Ans. The college's framework is well-maintained and disciplined. Maharaja’s college meets all of the fundamental needs of its employees and students. It has various labs for students' practical education, as well as a library, cafeteria, greenhouse, and playground for leisure activities.

Q. Are there any seats through sports quota in Maharaja’s college, Ernakulam?

Ans. There are officially no seats available for sports and other quotas at Maharaja’s college, according to the rules. The only way to get the seat is to meet the conditions and then pass the interview. However, while enrolled in college, those who excel in sports and other extracurricular events are provided with additional facilities.

Q. What are the extra-curricular facilities at Maharaja’s college, Ernakulam?

Ans. Maharaja’s college provides a 15-acre playground with a synthetic track and pavilion with a seating capacity of approx. 300 people at a time. The college excels when it comes to sporting and other extracurricular activities. The college also provides a gymnasium for the health and welfare concerns of the students.