Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai is a government institution in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1965. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1965
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0463
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Rural
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- mkuniversity.ac.in
Questions about Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
How do I get admission to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Does Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai have an entrance exam?
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai a government or private institution?
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai?
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai is in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai established?
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai was established in 1965.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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