Maharajas College Ernakulam Admission 2026 is handled by the college through its own online process. The college is a Government Autonomous College, autonomous since 2014, and is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, for curriculum recognition and final degree certificates. Popular options include BA and M.Sc, while application fees are INR 200 for UG applicants, INR 100 for SC/ST UG applicants, INR 400 for PG applicants, and INR 200 for SC/ST PG applicants.

Admission is based on college-prepared index marks and rank lists. UG courses, except BA Music (Hons), do not need a separate entrance test. PG admission also does not use CUET PG, and seats are filled through the college’s merit process with no management quota. The college offers 19 UG programs, including 18 honours programs and 1 five-year integrated PG Program, along with 23 PG programs, including 22 regular MA/MSc/MCom programs and 1 lateral-entry route.

Maharajas College Ernakulam Admission Portal: maharajas.kreap.co.in

  • Application fee:
    • UG: INR 200 (INR 100 for SC/ST)
    • PG: INR 400 (INR 200 for SC/ST)
  • BA Music (Hons): Students take a college aptitude test on basic Carnatic music, from saptaswaras to alankaras, and final selection gives equal weight to index marks and the test.
  • MA Music: Non-music graduates can compete for 2 supernumerary seats through a performance aptitude test.
  • NCC/NSS/Scouts & Guides bonus marks: Bonus marks count only for activities done during the qualifying exam period. The mark values are different for UG and PG.
  • PwD applicants with at least 40% impairment get 5% supernumerary seats and 5% mark relaxation. Transgender applicants have 2 supernumerary seats per Program. EWS seats form 10% of General Merit seats and need an Income & Assets Certificate or AAY/PHH card.

Direct Admission at Maharajas College Ernakulam: Maharajas College does not have management quota admission. The college fills seats only through merit and its own admission process.

Maharajas College Ernakulam UG Admission 2026

UG admission at Maharajas College is completed through maharajas.kreap.co.in. A student has to register once, select up to five Program preferences in priority order, and wait for phase-wise allotment. For each Program, the college prepares one index-mark rank list.

Maharajas College Ernakulam UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

For UG courses, students must have passed Plus Two or an equivalent 10+2 examination recognised by MGU. The subject requirement changes according to the Program selected.

Program Eligibility Selection Basis
BA (All Specialisations) 10+2 or equivalent in relevant stream College index marks (own rank list)
BA Music (Hons) 10+2 with basic knowledge of Carnatic music required College index marks + college aptitude test (50:50 weightage)
B.Sc (All Specialisations)

10+2 with the relevant Science subject as an optional at HSE level

 College index marks (own rank list)
B.Com (Hons.) 10+2 with Book-Keeping & Accountancy and two related commerce subjects (or 45% aggregate) College index marks (own rank list)

Maharajas College Ernakulam UG Selection Criteria 2026

The UG merit list is prepared by the college. Selection depends on index marks, and the highest possible index mark is 1,200.

  • The index mark uses the 10+2 aggregate, marks in the relevant subject, subject weightage, bonus marks, and negative marks, if any, for repeat attempts.
  • Bonus marks are given only for activities during the qualifying examination period. The values include 15 marks for NCC/NSS/Scouts-Guides-Rover-Ranger/Student Police Cadet, an extra 5 marks for NCC 'B' Certificate, and 15 marks for ex-servicemen or their dependents.
  • Sports and Cultural quota applicants are placed on separate merit lists within their quota, based on performance during 10+(1 or 2).
  • If two students have the same score, the tie is settled in this order: higher marks in the relevant subject, Part 3 subjects, Part 1, Part 2, residential weightage, age, and application timestamp.
  • After a student gets a seat in one Program, all lower preferences are removed. Any higher preference that remains can still be allotted later and will replace the current admission automatically.

How to Apply for UG Admission at Maharajas College Ernakulam?

  • Go to the college admission portal, maharajas.kreap.co.in.
  • Register with a valid email address and mobile number, as messages are sent by email/SMS.
  • Pay the online application fee of INR 200, or INR 100 for SC/ST candidates.
  • Enter up to five Program preferences in order, and upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
  • Check the draft eligibility list after applications close and verify the index marks.
  • After the final rank list is released, wait for the college’s instruction to report for the allotted admission phase.
  • Report to Maharaja’s College Ernakulam with original documents, complete verification, and pay the required fee.

Note: All claims for community, quota, bonus marks, and similar benefits must be entered during application submission. A claim that is not made at that stage cannot be added later, even if the student has proof. Program preferences should be chosen carefully because allotment follows the order selected by the applicant.

Maharajas College Ernakulam PG Admission 2026

PG admission at Maharajas College is based on the college’s index-mark system, not on an outside entrance exam. The index is calculated from the applicant’s UG marks or CGPA, and admission is completed through the same online, rank-list-based, phase-wise process at maharajas.kreap.co.in.

Maharajas College Ernakulam PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree. The UG core subject must match the PG Program rules. Most Arts and Commerce courses need 45% marks, while Science courses usually need 50% marks in the relevant Part 3 or core group. In each MA Program, 75% of seats are reserved for graduates of the same subject.

PG Course(s) Eligibility Criteria
MA (Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit) Bachelor's degree with the respective language with min. 45% marks (pre-CBCSS) or 45% CGPA/CCPA (CBCSS).
MA (Economics, History, Islamic History, Music, Philosophy) Bachelor's degree in Arts/Social Sciences/Science with min. 45% marks
MA English Bachelor's degree in English or another eligible discipline with minimum 45% marks
MA Political Science Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or Language & Literature with English (Model I/II/III) with min. 45% marks
M.Com B.Com/BBA/BBM with min. 45% marks
M.Sc Chemistry (Analytical, Applied, Pharmaceutical) Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Petrochemicals with min. 50% marks
M.Sc Physics Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electronic Equipment Maintenance with min. 50% marks
M.Sc Mathematics
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Application, or BTech with 50% in Mathematics and 50% overall
M.Sc Statistics
M.Sc Geology Bachelor's degree in Geology as the core subject with 50% marks
M.Sc Botany Bachelor's degree in Botany or Botany-Biotechnology (Double Main) with 50% marks
M.Sc Zoology Bachelor's degree in Zoology or Biological Techniques & Specimen Preparation with 50% marks
MA Archaeology and Material Cultural Studies (Lateral Entry) Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, History, Anthropology, Chemistry, or Zoology (Model I/II/III) with 45% marks

 NOTE: PG selection is decided by Program-specific index marks and merit rank.

Maharajas College Ernakulam PG Selection Criteria 2026

For PG courses, the college converts the applicant’s UG CGPA or marks to a base of 1,000. Program weightage and bonus marks are then added, while negative marks for repeat attempts are deducted where applicable.

  • A single PG application can include up to three Program preferences.
  • Bonus marks include 10 for NCC 'B'/'C' Certificate holders, 5 for NSS volunteers with 240 hours of service, and 15 for ex-servicemen or their dependents. Only one bonus category can be claimed.
  • MA Music keeps 2 supernumerary seats for non-music graduates, and these seats are filled through a college aptitude test.

How to Apply for PG Admission at Maharajas College Ernakulam?

  • Register on the college admission portal, maharajas.kreap.co.in.
  • Pay the application fee: INR 400 for general category applicants and INR 200 for SC/ST applicants.
  • Upload the consolidated UG mark sheet or grade sheet, photograph, and signature, and choose up to three Program preferences in order.
  • Review the draft eligibility list after the application window closes.
  • After the final rank list is published, wait for the college’s reporting intimation for the allotted phase.
  • Report to Maharaja's College Ernakulam with original documents, complete verification, and pay the applicable fee.

Maharajas College Ernakulam Scholarships

Students who join Maharaja's College can apply for central and Kerala government scholarship schemes. Many schemes are processed through the Kerala e-grants portal after admission.

  • Kerala e-grants: State government scholarship for eligible students, based on income and community category.
  • National Merit Scholarship: For students with strong Class 10 and Class 12 academic records.
  • University Merit Scholarship: Mahatma Gandhi University scholarship for top-ranked students.
  • SC/ST/OBC Scholarships: Central government post-matric scholarships available through the National Scholarship Portal.
  • Minority Community Scholarships: Pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for eligible minority students through the Ministry of Minority Affairs portal.
  • Fishermen Community Scholarships: Kerala state support scheme for students from fishing community families.
     

Maharajas College Ernakulam Admission FAQs

Ques. Does Maharajas College hold an entrance test for BA, BSc, or BCom admission?

Ans. BA, BSc, and BCom admission is based on Plus Two index marks prepared by Maharajas College. Students do not need an entrance exam for these courses. BA Music (Hons) is the exception, as it includes a college aptitude test.

Ques. How are seats allotted at Maharajas College Ernakulam?

Ans. Maharajas College Ernakulam is a Government Autonomous College and runs its own admission process instead of an MGU-wide centralised system. Students register at maharajas.kreap.co.in, add up to 5 UG preferences or 3 PG preferences, and get seats through phase-wise allotment based on the college’s index-mark rank list. Lower preferences are cancelled after admission, while a higher retained preference can still be allotted later.

Ques. What fee must applicants pay for Maharajas College admission?

Ans. The UG application fee is INR 200, and SC/ST candidates pay INR 100. For PG admission, the fee is INR 400, while SC/ST candidates pay INR 200. PG applicants do not pay an extra fee for each Program.

Ques. Are applicants from other states allowed to apply to Maharajas College?

Ans. Yes. Students from any Indian state can apply under the Open Quota. Reserved seats such as SEBC, SC, ST, and EWS follow Kerala Government rules, so the applicant must belong to the Kerala-recognised category and provide the required certificate.

Ques. Is CUET PG or any other outside exam needed for Maharajas College PG admission?

Ans. No external entrance exam is needed. PG admission is decided by the college’s own index mark, calculated from the applicant’s qualifying UG marks or CGPA. The UG core subject must match the PG Program rules. The usual minimum is 45% for Arts and Commerce courses and 50% for Science courses in the relevant core group, with relaxations for SC/ST/SEBC/OEC/PD candidates.

Ques. Does Maharajas College Ernakulam have direct admission?

Ans. No. Maharajas College Ernakulam is a government institution and does not provide direct admission or management quota seats. Admission is given only through the college’s merit-based allotment process.

Ques. Which reservation categories are followed for admission at Maharajas College?

Ans. The college follows categories such as Sports Quota, Cultural Quota, Open Quota, SEBC, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, EWS, Persons with Disabilities, Lakshadweep Nominees, Transgender Persons, and, for UG admission only, a seat for applicants from Government Children's Homes or institutions under the Juvenile Justice Act. SEBC includes Ezhava, Muslim, Other Backward Hindus, Latin Catholic, and Other Backward Christian categories. PD applicants need at least a 40% disability certificate from a District Medical Board or higher. EWS applicants must submit an Income & Assets Certificate or AAY/PHH card as required by the Government Order.

Ques. Can students awaiting final UG results apply for PG courses?

Ans. PG applicants must satisfy academic eligibility by the last date of online application submission. This means the qualifying UG result is generally expected to be available by then. The prospectus does not mention provisional registration for final-year students whose results are still pending, so such applicants should confirm directly with the college.

Ques. What financial aid options can Maharajas College students use?

Ans. Students may apply for Kerala e-grants, National Merit Scholarship, MGU University Merit Scholarship, SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal, and minority community scholarships through the Ministry of Minority Affairs portal. Applications are completed online after admission.

Ques. When did Maharajas College run the 2026-27 admission process?

Ans. The 2026-27 admission process covered separate UG and PG registration, rank list, admission phase, and class commencement stages. UG and PG classes began after the admission phases were completed according to the college schedule.