Is there a separate entrance exam for UG admission at Maharajas College?

No. UG admission (BA, BSc, BCom) at Maharajas Collegeis purely merit-based on Plus Two index marks, prepared by the college itself. No entrance exam is required. The only exception is BA Music (Hons), which requires an additional aptitude test conducted by the college.

What admission system does Maharajas Collegeuse, and how does allotment work?

Maharajas College Ernakulam is a Government Autonomous College and runs its own admission process, independent of any MGU-wide centralised system. Candidates register once at maharajas.kreap.co.in, submit up to five Program preferences (UG) or three (PG), and are admitted in sequential phases against the college's own index-mark rank list. With admission to a Program, lower preferences are automatically dropped, while any retained higher preference stays active and can still come through in a later phase.

What is the application fee for Maharajas College Ernakulam admission?

For UG admission at Maharajas College, the application fee is 200 (100 for SC/ST candidates). For PG admission, the application fee is a flat INR 400 (INR 200 for SC/ST candidates); there is no per-Program add-on fee.

Can students from outside Kerala apply to Maharajas College?

Yes, candidates from any state can apply and are eligible under the Open Quota. Reserved-category seats (SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.) at Maharajas College Ernakulam are governed by Kerala Government orders and require the applicant to belong to the relevant Kerala-recognised community/category and hold the corresponding certificate.

What exam is required at Maharajas College Ernakulam for PG admission, and what is the eligibility?

No external entrance exam is required. Maharajas CollegePG admission is based on the college's own index mark, computed from the marks/CGPA of the candidate's qualifying UG degree, with the core subject of the UG degree mapped to the PG Program applied for. Minimum marks required are typically 45% (Arts/Commerce programs) or 50% (Science programs) in the relevant core group, with relaxations for SC/ST/SEBC/OEC/PD candidates.

Does Maharajas College Ernakulam offer direct admission or management quota seats?

No. Maharajas College Ernakulam is a government institution. It does not offer direct admission or management quota seats. All seats are filled through merit-based allotment under the college's own admission process.

What are the reservation categories at Maharajas College Ernakulam?

Reservation categories at Maharajas Collegeinclude Sports Quota, Cultural Quota (special reservations), Open Quota, SEBC (Ezhava, Muslim, Other Backward Hindus, Latin Catholic, Other Backward Christian), Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PD), Lakshadweep Nominees, Transgender Persons, and (UG only) a seat for applicants from Government Children's Homes/institutions under the Juvenile Justice Act. PD candidates need a minimum 40% disability certificate from a District Medical Board or higher. EWS candidates must produce an Income & Assets Certificate (or AAY/PHH card) as prescribed by the relevant Government Order.

Can final-year degree students apply for PG admission at Maharajas College?

The PG Prospectus of Maharajas College Ernakulam, specifies that academic eligibility must be satisfied as on the last date of submission of the online application -meaning applicants generally need their qualifying UG result already available by that date. The prospectus does not describe a provisional-registration route for final-year students awaiting results; candidates in this situation should confirm directly with the college.

What scholarships are available for students at Maharajas College Ernakulam?

AT Maharajas College, students can access the Kerala e-grants scholarship, National Merit Scholarship, MGU University Merit Scholarship, SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal, and minority community scholarships via the Ministry of Minority Affairs portal. Applications are submitted online after admission.

When does the 2026-27 admission process begin at Maharajas College Ernakulam?

Maharajas CollegeUG admission's first phase began in June 23, 2026, following registration from May 26 to June 9. PG admission's first phase began June 26, 2026, following registration from May 26 to June 11.The first semester undergraduate classes of the academic year 2026-27 at Maharaja's College will commence on the 1st of July 2026 and the postgraduate classes on the 6th of July.

Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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BA {Hons.} at Maharaja's College Ernakulam is a 4-year Full Time UG Degree. The course is offered in 11 specializations. The most popular specializations include Economics, Music, Arabic.

The total BA {Hons.} Fees at Maharaja's College Ernakulam for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 7,465. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 4,200.

To be eligible for the Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} program, candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.}

Total Fees:₹10,275

3.1(31 Reviews)11 Courses4 Years Full Time

(Based on 99 views last year)

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

23 June - 24 Jul 2026

Applied Economics

₹10,275

(Based on 9 views last year)

Economics

₹10,275

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Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} Fees

Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 7,465 for the entire course duration. Students must pay approximately ₹ 1,866 per year.

The total BA {Hons.} fees covers-

Total tuition fee of ₹ 4,200
Total other fee of ₹ 3,265

Based on 30 reviews and 135 views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular BA {Hons.} specialisation is Economics, Music, Arabic.

BA {Hons.} Economics total fees is ₹ 7,465
BA {Hons.} Music total fees is ₹ 7,465
BA {Hons.} Arabic total fees is ₹ 7,465

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Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total fees	₹ 10,275

* Fees is refundable

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Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} Admission 2026

Students must have 10+2 to be eligible for BA {Hons.} admission at Maharaja's College Ernakulam.

Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} program was August 04 - August 05, 2025.

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Events	Dates
Fee Payment & Admission for Supplementary Allotment MGU CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 31, 2026 - Aug 01, 2026
Date for 2nd Supplementary Allotment for MGU CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 31, 2026
Option Modification for MGU CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 29, 2026

Maharaja's College Ernakulam Seat Intake 2026

There are 360 BA {Hons.} seats in Maharaja's College Ernakulam. These include 50 seats of Economics, 20 seats of Music, 30 seats of Arabic.

Particulars	Number of Seats
Applied Economics	30
Economics	50
Political Science	50
Arabic	30
English	25
Hindi	40
History	50
Music	20
Philosophy	50
Sanskrit	15

Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} Ranking

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	#56 out of 300 (2026) #8th Kerala

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