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 Ranking 2026

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Maharaja's College Ernakulam Latest Updates and News

18 Aug, 2026 Outlook Ranking 2026 has been released for Engineering, Medical, Law and other streams. The Overall and Management rankings were released earlier in November 2025. Maharaja's College Ernakulam secured the following ranks:

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Collegedunia Ranking

Maharaja's College Ernakulam Arts ranking by Collegedunia.com is 56 out of 300 colleges in India in 2026.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking
Commerce	#51 out of 300 in India 2026 #6th in Kerala
Science	#52 out of 300 in India 2026 #7th in Kerala
Arts	#56 out of 300 in India 2026 #8th in Kerala

NIRF Ranking

Maharaja's College Ernakulam Overall ranking by NIRF is 75 out of 300 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 53 out of 300 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Overall	#75 out of 300 in India 2025	#53 out of 300 in India 2024	#46 out of 200 in India 2023

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