MKU Palkalai Admission 2026

Madurai Kamraj University

Palkalai, Tamil Nadu · MKU Palkalai · Estd. 1965

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

MKU 2026-27 admissions: UG through TN centralised (June-July 2026); PG through MKU PG Entrance. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Madurai Kamraj University

Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), established in 1965 by an Act of the Tamil Nadu state legislature, is a state university located at Palkalai Nagar, Madurai. The university is named after K. Kamaraj — the freedom fighter, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a Padma Vibhushan recipient (1976). MKU serves the southern Tamil Nadu region — Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivagangai and Virudhunagar districts.

MKU has 35 teaching departments organised into multiple faculties — Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education, Law and Management. It affiliates 100+ UG and PG colleges. NAAC accredited. The Sourashtra College affiliated to MKU and several other distinguished colleges are notable.

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Tamil Nadu state centralised system on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through MKU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through MKU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

TN Centralised / MKU PG Entrance

Conducted by DGE TN / MKU

UG admissions through TN state centralised on Plus Two merit. PG through MKU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through MKU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
TN UG Counselling 2026	15 Jun 2026	—	tncas.in	Upcoming
MKU PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	mkuniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
MKU PhD Entrance 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	mkuniversity.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

TN Chief Minister's Free Education, TN Pudhumai Penn, BC/MBC/SC/ST Post-Matric, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

TN state policy: SC 18%, ST 1%, MBC/DNC 20%, BC 30%, BC-Muslims 3.5%, EWS 10%, PwBD 4%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Madurai Kamraj University?

Madurai Kamraj University admits students primarily through TN Centralised / MKU PG Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Madurai Kamraj University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Madurai Kamraj University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Madurai Kamraj University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Madurai Kamraj University accept TN Centralised / MKU PG Entrance scores?

TN Centralised / MKU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Madurai Kamraj University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.