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 M.Sc: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ernakulam, KeralaEstd 1875 MG University, Kottayam NAAC Grade A 3.1

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M.Sc at Maharaja's College Ernakulam is a 2-year Full Time PG Degree. The course is offered in 10 specializations. The most popular specializations include Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Zoology, Analytical Chemistry.

The total M.Sc Fees at Maharaja's College Ernakulam for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 7,540 - 8,800. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 3,780.

To be eligible for the Maharaja's College Ernakulam M.Sc program, candidates must have passed Graduation (or equivalent).

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

Master of Science [M.Sc]

Total Fees:₹10,145 - 1.01 Lakhs

3.1(5 Reviews)10 Courses2 Years Full Time

(Based on 166 views last year)

Eligibility:

Graduation

Application Date:

15 May - 29 Aug 2026

Zoology

₹10,145

(Based on 23 views last year)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

₹1.01 Lakhs

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(Based on 20 views last year)

Maharaja's College Ernakulam M.Sc Fees

Maharaja's College Ernakulam M.Sc Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 7,540 - 8,800 for the entire course duration. This is an decrease of -36.32% (~₹5) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 3,770 - 4,400 per year.

The total M.Sc fees covers-

Total tuition fee of ₹ 3,780
Total other fee of ₹ 3,760 - 5,020

Based on 5 reviews and 204 views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular M.Sc specialisation is Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Zoology, Analytical Chemistry.

M.Sc Pharmaceutical Chemistry total fees is ₹ 8,800
M.Sc Zoology total fees is ₹ 8,800
M.Sc Analytical Chemistry total fees is ₹ 8,800

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total fees	₹ 10,145 - 1.01 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

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Maharaja's College Ernakulam M.Sc Admission 2026

Students must have Graduation to be eligible for M.Sc admission at Maharaja's College Ernakulam.

Maharaja's College Ernakulam M.Sc Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to Maharaja's College Ernakulam M.Sc program was May 15 - August 29, 2025.

Important Events

Events	Dates
Admission Timeline [M.Sc]	May 15, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 Ongoing

Maharaja's College Ernakulam Seat Intake 2026

There are 119 M.Sc seats in Maharaja's College Ernakulam. These include 6 seats of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 12 seats of Zoology, 12 seats of Analytical Chemistry.

Particulars	Number of Seats
Zoology	12
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	6
Mathematics	20
Geology	12
Applied Chemistry	6
Statistics	15
Analytical Chemistry	12
Botany	10
Chemistry	10
Physics	16

Maharaja's College Ernakulam M.Sc Ranking

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	#52 out of 300 (2026) #7th Kerala

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