Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) is a public state university located at Madurai city in Tamil Nadu, India. MKU is one of the 15 universities in India with 'University with Potential for Excellence' status awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India. In 2021, the university has been accredited 'A++' grade from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in the 4th cycle.

Madurai Kamaraj University is a highly ranked, dynamic, and vibrant University in India. There are 77 departments in the University with 20 Schools offering 44 Post Graduate, 40 M.Phil., 57 Ph.D programmes and 17 diploma/ P.G. diploma/ certificate courses.

The university offers various integrated UG, PG and Doctoral courses. The university offers MA, M.Sc., MBA, MCA, M.Com, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, and M.Lib.I.Sc. in various specializations. It also offers integrated UG course BBA-MBA along with M.Phil and PhD in various disciplines. Besides these, the university also offers UG, PG, PG Diploma, Certification courses under Directorate of Distance Education.

Madurai Kamaraj University Quick Facts

  • There are 121 colleges and institutions under Madurai Kamaraj University which include 16 aided colleges, 24 autonomous colleges (including both government and self financed), 4 constituent colleges, 1 MKU college, 5 MKU evening colleges, 57 self financed colleges and 14 approved institutions.
  • The University follows Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).
  • The university is well facilitated by Library, Bank, Canteen, Hostels, Central Instrumentation Center, Hostels, IAS Coaching Centre, WiFi, Post Office, etc.
  • Companies such as IBM, TATA, Wipro, Reliance, HDFC, ICICL, and Apollo are some of the top recruiters at Madurai Kamaraj University.
  • The university also has various International Collaborations with Education entities such as University of Oxford, University of Munich, Harvard University, University of Tubingen, National Cancer Institute, Okayama University, etc.

Madurai Kamaraj University Rankings

  • University Ranked 52 in India by NIRF 2022 Rankings. 
  • Overall rank 88 by NIRF in 2022.
  • Ranked between 86-90 in India by QS World University Rankings 2020.
  • Ranked 78th in India and 2849th in the World 2022 overall rankings by EduRank.
  • MKU was also ranked 2nd among the cleanest Higher Educational Institution in the country by the Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India.

Madurai Kamaraj University Courses & Fees

Madurai Kamaraj University offers various programmes at PG, PG Diploma, and doctoral level on campus. Apart from that it also offers undergraduate courses such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Ed, BBA, and BCA through Directorate of Distance Education (DDE). Detailed information about courses is tabulated below:

Courses Program Details Selection Criteria
B.A.
  • Specializations: History, Political Science, Social Science, Economics, English Literature, Social Work, Tamil Literature, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Administration, Sociology
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 11960 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have passed 10+2 in any stream with minimum 45% marks in aggregate
 Merit-based
B.Sc.
  • Specializations: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Computer Science, Visual Communication.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 11,960 – 15,260 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have completed 10+2 level from an Indian board recognized by government with PCB or PCM as main subjects
 Merit-based
B.Com
  • Specializations: Regular, Computer Applications, Information Technology
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 13,810 – 15,260 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have completed 10+2 level from an Indian board recognized by government
 Merit based
B.Ed
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 37,000 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have completed 10+2 level from recognized University
BBA
  • Specializations: Regular, Retail, Computer Application
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 13,860– 15,260 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have completed 10+2 level from recognized University
 Merit based
BCA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 30,000 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have completed 10+2 level from recognized University
 Merit based
PG Diploma
  • Specializations: Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy, Christianity & Comparative Religion, Scientific Yoga Meditation & Holistic Health, French, Industrial Metal Finishing
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 15,000 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks
 Merit based
M.Sc.
  • Specializations: Genomics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Microbial Gene Technology, Chemistry, Geography, earth remote sensing and Geo Information Technology, Mathematical Economics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Marine Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Peace Making, Electronics & Instrumentation
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 8,100 – 40,100 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% aggregate marks from any Indian or foreign university
 Merit based and University Based Entrance Test
MBA
  • Specializations: Residential Programme, Hospital Administration, Business Administration
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 35,600-45,100 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: Pass in Bachelor’s degree
 Performance in the Entrance test followed by GD & PI
Integrated BBA+ MBA
  • Specializations: Tourism & Hotel Management
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Fees: N/A
  • Eligibility: students must have passed 10+2 level
 Merit based
M.A.
  • Specializations: Economics, English, French, History, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Linguistics, Journalism & Mass Communication, Folklore, Philosophy & Religion, Political Science, Sociology, Administrative Studies, Women’s Studies
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 8,100-9,100 (Annual)
  • Eligibility: pass in any Bachelor’s degree in concerned subject/ relevant discipline
 Merit based and University Based Entrance Test
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 10,100 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: A pass in B.Com/B.B.A/Bachelor of Bank Management/B.A. (Corporate Secretary ship, Business Economics, Co-operation, Industrial Organisation)/B.Sc. Mathematics with Accountancy and Costing or Banking as allied /Ancillary subjects, any other degree with Accounting/ Costing as allied/ancillary subjects
 Merit based
MCA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: 33,100 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: any bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for the SC/ST/PH candidates) and mathematics as one f the main subject at 10+2 or graduation level from a recognized University
 Performance in the Entrance test followed by GD & PI
M.Ed.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 10,100 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: B.Ed degree with 50% marks in aggregate
 University Based Entrance Test
M.P.Ed.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 20,100 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: pass in B.P.Ed/ B.P.Es/ B.P.E with 50% marks and Intercollegiate or Inter district sports participation in any one of the sports is essential
 University Based Entrance Test
M.Lib.I.Sc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 10,100 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: Any degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PH candidates)
 Merit based
M.Phil
  • Specializations: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Environmental/ Marine sciences, Materials Science, Geography, Management, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Tamil, History, Economics, French, Linguistics, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Sanskrit, English, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Peacemaking, Comparative Religion, Christianity, Art History, Folklore, Physical Education, Library & Information Science, Education, Computer Application, Botany, Journalism & Mass Communication, Microbiology, Media & Communication
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 9,685 – 37,685 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks
 Entrance exam based
Ph.D.
  • Specializations: Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Christian Tamil Studies, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Genomics, Geography, History, Genetics, Journalism & Mass Communication, Linguistics, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, Political Science, etc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 9,685 – 37,685 INR (Annual)
  • Eligibility: candidate must have master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks
 Entrance exam based

Madurai Kamaraj University Admission

Madurai Kamaraj University offers admission to various courses such as M.Sc, MA, MCA, MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D, etc in various specializations. For some courses, the university conducts its own Entrance tests while for other courses, the admission is completely merit-based. Admission at Madurai Kamaraj University is online. Step by step process for filling the online application form is given below.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of the University
  • Sign up with valid email id & password
  • After completion login into your account and click on the application form button.
  • Fill out all the mandatory details in the application form with valid and legitimate information.
  • Upload applicant photo, signature, and scanned documents
  • Remit the registration fee through SBI I Collect to the University Registrar account
  • Verify all the details in the form and click the submit button.

Note: the applicants are advised to submit their application form within 30 days from the date of sign up, or else their data will be removed from the server automatically.

Documents Required

  • Educational Qualification certificates ( SSC/ HSC/ UG/ PG/ M.Phil)
  • Qualifying Examination Certificate (if applicable)
  • Scanned signature of the applicant
  • Community certificate
  • Physically challenged (if applicable)
  • OBC certificate (if applicable)
  • Address Proof (if applicable)

Madurai Kamaraj University Cutoff

MKU MBA Cut Off 2021

Madurai Kamaraj University MBA cutoff 2021 based on TANCET round 1 is tabulated below:

Category Cutoff Marks
General 398
SC 3105
ST 4846
OBC 588
PWD 398
EWS 398

Madurai Kamaraj University Placement

Madurai Kamaraj University has the Placement Cell for permanent placement to all the academic students of University campus and its affiliated institute/college. The placement cell at MKU conducts the special training class for weak students who cannot fully fill the required knowledge. The cell offers academic teaching and learning practices, training, and placement for all the students of MKU.

Following are the companies that visited the campus for the placement in recent years:

  • Mahindra
  • IBM
  • ICICI Bank
  • WIPRO
  • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.
  • HP
  • ITC
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Coal India
  • Sun Pharma
  • HCL
  • Tata Motors Limited
  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
  • Infosys
  • Reliance Industries Ltd
  • HDFC Bank

Madurai Kamaraj University Scholarship

Madurai Kamaraj University provides various scholarships to its students pursuing postgraduate programmes. The university also offers fellowship to students under doctoral level courses. Students are required to submit mandatory documents for scholarship and approval Letter for Fellowship from the Supervisor’s project (Mandatory for Applicant from the project who is exempted from entrance examination). List of scholarships provided by MKU is listed below:

Scholarships:

  • Post Matric National Scholarship For Disabilities
  • Post Matric National Scholarship For Minorities
  • Tamil Nadu State Bc/ Mbc/ Dnc Scholarship

Fellowships:

  • University Grants Commission (UGC): Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) / Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) / Basic Scientific Research (BSR)
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF): SC/ ST
  • Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)
  • Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
  • Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
  • Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD)
  • Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
  • Department of Science & Technology – Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research
  • Women Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Dr. DS. Kothari – Post Doctoral Fellowship
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ ST
  • Doctor Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship
  • Lady Tata Memorial Fellowship

Madurai Kamaraj University FAQs

 Ques. How can international students get admission at Madurai Kamaraj University?

Ans. The university accepts applications of international students for PG and Ph.D. programs. Admission to international students is done on a first-come-first-serve basis provided that the applicants meet all the eligibility requirements. International students can apply directly as there is no entrance examination conducted for foreign applicants. However, candidates who have completed their Graduation from India are required to appear for the entrance examination.

Ques. Does Madurai Kamaraj University provide transport facilities?

Ans: Yes, the university provides transport facilities to students and staff. There are a total of 10 buses run by the MKU to different parts of the city.

Ques. What is the application fee of Madurai Kamaraj University?

Ans: Candidates are required to pay INR 300 for entrance based PG Programmes (INR 600 for MBA/ MCA), 200 for non-entrance based PG programmes, INR 1000 for Ph.D. (INR 500 for SC/ST) and INR 400 for M.Phil (No fee for SC/ST) online.

Ques. Can I apply offline for the course at Madurai Kamaraj University?

Ans: Yes, MKU accepts application forms in both online and offline mode. To apply offline,

  • Download the application form from the official website
  • Fill out the application form and send it to University with the registration fee through demand draft only and relevant certificates before the last date of admission.

Ques. How can I get admission to Ph.D at Madurai Kamaraj University?

Ans: Applicants are required to appear for the MKU CET in order to get admission in the Ph.D programme. Candidates are selected on the basis of marks secured in the university entrance examination followed by a personal interview conducted by their respective research department/ centre/ institutions.