Mangalore University is a premier university in Karnataka. It is a public university located in Mangalore. The university imparts higher education in the field of Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, and Management. It has grown impressively since its inception with 190 Affiliated Colleges including two constituent colleges. Admission to the university is both merits as well as entrance-based. The MBA admissions at the university are based on Karnataka PGCET exam scores and the cut-off for the same is 7005 for the General category students. Graduates from the university are placed in top-recruiting companies such as Dell, Ernst & Young, HDFC Bank, ABB, etc.

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Mangalore University Highlights

Established | Type 1980 | State University
Accreditation NAAC – ‘A’ grade
Courses offered Postgraduate, Certificate, and Diploma
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance-based
Accepted exam scores Karnataka PGCET, GATE, and CET
Application mode Online and Offline
Official Website https://mangaloreuniversity.ac.in/

Mangalore University Ranking

Year Ranking Body Category
2020 NIRF 101 in Overall list
2020 QS 48th in Overall list
2019 NIRF 101 in Overall University List
2019 Outlook Ranked 75th for Overall University performance
2019 QS Ranked 44th in Overall University list

Mangalore University Courses

The university offers various courses in multiple specializations. The list of PG courses comprises MBA, M.Sc., MA, M.Com, MCA, MSW, M.Ed., M.P.Ed., Ph.D., and diploma courses.

Courses Details
M.A Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduate in relevant discipline with 45% marks
Subjects: English, History, Economics, Kannada, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication, and Political Science
Selection Criteria: Entrance & Merit-based
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M.Sc Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation in relevant discipline with 45% marks (40% marks for reserved categories)
Selection Criteria: Entrance & Merit-based
Subjects: Computer Science, Applied Botany, Applied Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioscience, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Electronics, Industrial Chemistry, Marine Geology, Geoinformatics, Material Science, Physics, Human Consciousness & Yogic Science, and Statistics.
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M.Com Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduate in B.Com/ BBM/ BBA with 45% marks (40% marks for reserved categories)
Selection Criteria: Entrance-based
Subjects: General & Human Resource Development
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MBA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduate with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
Selection Criteria: K-PGCET score
Specializations: Tourism and Travel Management, General, and International Business
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Graduate with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories)
M.Ed Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduate in B.Ed/ B.A. B.Ed/ B.Sc B.Ed with 50% marks
Selection Criteria: Merit & Entrance-based
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B.P.Ed Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in Inter college/ zonal/ district competition in sports and game
Selection Criteria: Entrance, Merit, and Sports Representation
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Apart from these courses, the university also offers PG Diploma and certificate programs in various disciplines. Some of them are as follows: 

  • The certificate program in Yogic Science
  • PG Diploma in Cyber Security 
  • PG Diploma in Embedded System
  • Diploma in the French Language

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Mangalore University Admission 2024

Candidates seeking admission in the university must fill an online application form by visiting the official website. The registration is done online as well as offline mode. Candidates wishing to apply can download the application form from the official website of the university. The admission for some courses will be through an Entrance Test which will be held by the respective departments. Listed candidates on the basis of their marks in the exam are considered for admission.

Mangalore University also offers a Ph.D. program in various specializations such as Kannada, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Mass Communication and Journalism, Physical Education, etc. The minimum eligibility to apply is a Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum required marks.

The selection is done on the basis of the entrance test namely- CET (Centralized Entrance Test) followed by a personal interview round. Shortlisted candidates on the basis of their performance in CET will be called for interview round. Those who will successfully qualify both rounds of selection will be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Candidates qualified U.G.C/ CSIR (JRF) Exam/ NET/ SLET/ GATE/ Teacher Fellowship holder/ M.Phil. degree holder who has already appeared for Entrance Test or if Research candidates working under sponsored Major Research Projects are exempted from appearing CET.

Mangalore University Scholarship

The University and other Agencies/Trusts offer the following scholarships to the deserving and meritorious students

  • Scholarships for Differently abled
  • Post-Metric Scholarships
  • Karnataka Minority Scholarship
  • G.O.I. National Merit Scholarship including E.B.L. and Tour Grant to SC/ST
  • Scholarships to the Children of Mica/Iron Ore/Manganese Ore/Chrome Ore/Lime Stone and Dolomite workers
  • Scholarships to the Children of Beedi Workers
  • Karnataka Labour Welfare Commission Scholarships
  • S.J. Jindal Trust Scholarships for those who secure 55% of marks and above

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Mangalore University Placement

The university has a dedicated placement cell that offers job opportunities to deserving students. It also organizes pre-placement activities like mock interviews, conferences, workshops, expert talks to boost confidence among students. The cell also organizes a job fair to prepare the students for the job market. Tabulated below are some of the highlights from the recent placement drive: 

Total Students participated 750
% of students placed 90%
No. of companies visited 16
No. of students placed (On-campus) 289
No. of students placed (Off-campus) 61
Median Salary offered INR 2.40 LPA

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Mangalore University Results

Mangalore University (MU) conducts the semester examination in two sessions, namely, in the months of May/June & November/December. Recently the University has released the result for May/June session for various UG & PG courses. Students can check their semester-wise results by following the official website of MU.

  1. Visit the official website of Mangalore University.
  2. In the Academic section, click on ‘Results’
  3. Enter your registration number & click on submit.
  4. Now click on Check Results.
  5. Save & download the scorecard for future reference
  6. In order to check the already published results, navigate to UG & PG published results section & click on the desired link.

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Mangalore University Distance Education

Centre for Distance Education, Mangalore University (MU) offers courses in various UG & PG programs in the field of Arts, Commerce & Management. These Open & Distance Learning Courses (ODL) are offered at three study centers located at different locations. To maintain the academic activities, the University follows the rules & regulations prescribed by UGC.

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Mangalore University Facilities

Following are some of the facilities offered by the students to cater to the needs of the students: 

  • Library: The University library has 1,92,598 books, 23,085 back volumes, 316 research, and general interest journals on a wide range of subjects. It has access to over 4,500 Journals in the Full text in e-form from UGC-INFONET and Contents pages.
  • Hostels: The University has three well-furnished hostels for male, female, and working women. The hostels are equipped with, well-furnished guest rooms, Library, Indoor sports facilities, power generator backup. 
  • Computer Labs: All the departments are provided with separate computational facilities with access to the internet round the clock. There are a total of 800 computers all over the campus and provides internet services up to 1 Gbps.

Mangalore University FAQs

Ques. How is life at Mangalore University?

Ans. The university has a great campus life, with an area of 346 acres, every possible facility is provided to the students. There is a diverse population with students coming from Nepal, Namibia, Madagascar, and Afghanistan. The library at Mangalore University is one of the top libraries in Karnataka with the best infrastructure and vast collection of books. Additionally, the faculty members are highly experienced in their respective fields. 

Ques. How can I apply for a transcript from Mangalore University?

Ans. To apply for an official transcript, the student will be required to visit an online portal dedicated to transcripts. One can simply enter their details and log in to the portal. Click here to visit the website. 

Ques. Does Mangalore University offer admission to international applicants?

Ans. Yes, the university welcomes international applications for all the courses. The students are admitted either through government scholarship or under the self-financing category.

Ques. What is the application fee for international students at Mangalore University?

Ans. Foreign nationals are required to pay an application fee amounting to INR 3300, payable to The Finance Officer, Mangalore University.

Ques. What are some of the best colleges affiliated to Mangalore University?

Ans. Some of the best colleges affiliated to Mangalore University are:

College Name Popular Course Fees (INR) Know More
AJ Institute of Management (AJIM) MBA/ PGDM INR 2.8 Lacs Click Here
Shree Devi College of Hotel Management BHM - Click Here
Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration (SIHA) BHM INR 3.09 Lacs Click Here
Karavali College B.Ed - Click Here
SDM College of Business Management (SDMCBM) BBA/ BBM INR 75,000 Click Here
MSNM Besant Institute of PG Management Studies MBA/ PGDM INR 2.2 Lacs Click Here
Mangalore Institute of Fire and Safety Engineering BBA - Click Here

Ques. What is the hostel fees at Mangalore University?

Ans. The hostel fee structure at Mangalore University is as follows:

Particulars Fee per semester (INR)
Application Fee 150
Admission Fee 150
Registration Fee 100
Room Rent 2750 (Only for Ph.D. students)
Establishment Charge 500
Depreciation Charge 400
Sports & Reading Room 400
Hostel Day 400
Cultural Activities 400
Water Charges 150
Medical Fee 150
Caution Deposit (Refundable) 4000

Ques. How is Mangalore University MBA?

Ans. MBA at Mangalore University is of 2 years duration. The fee for the whole program is INR 36,400. Mangalore University MBA is specialized in Tourism Administration, International Business, and Travel Tourism. Students are shortlisted for admission based on marks obtained in Karnataka PGCET. The intake capacity for the program is:

  • MBA (General): 60
  • MBA (Tourism & Travel Management): 26 (Merits) and 16 (Self-financing)

Ques. What is the admission procedure for the B.Ed program at the distance center, Mangalore University?

Ans. The admission at Mangalore University distance center is followed by a merit-based direct method for the B.Ed Program. For admission to the B.Ed Program, the University organizes CET (Common Entrance Test) for the students. The admission in B.Ed Program depends upon merit obtained by the candidates in the CET.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters for the MBA program at Mangalore University?

Ans. The top recruiters for the MBA program at Mangalore University are:

Dell ABB Birla Sun Life Insurance ERNST & Young
HDFC Bank Infosys Mahindra Finance Max Life Insurance

Ques. What is the scope of studying MTA at Mangalore University?

Ans. MBA in Tourism and Travel Management (MTA) is based on burgeoning Travel, Tourism, and the Cargo industry. Graduates from the university are placed in airlines, airports, hotels, tour operating companies, logistics companies, event management companies, destination management organizations, etc.