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Mangalore University: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff

Mangalore, India


Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education ,Mangalore ,Karnataka

Overview

The Mangalore University is a government college established in 1980 in Mangalore, Karnataka. It is one of the oldest public universities in the southern region. Mangalore University is approved by AICTE, AIU, UGC. It is accredited as a Grade 'A’ NAAC university. Mangalore University in 2004 has established its Center for Distance Education section. While this distance education section has no particular rankings, the university has been ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2024 ranking, 17th out of 44 in the India Today 2024 Ranking & more. 

At the Center for Distance Education at Mangalore University courses are focused primarily in Arts & Commerce. The courses are offered at both Undergraduate and postgraduate levels & B.Ed. The courses available at Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education are B.A., B.Com., M.A., BBA, M.Com. & more. The most popular Mangalore University courses are B.A., B.Com, and MA. The Mangalore University admissions are based on academic merit. But for the B.Ed. program, students need to qualify CET exam of the college.

The annual Mangalore University course fees structure ranges from ₹ 18,000 - ₹ 22,000. This fee includes different charges. The UG Course fee ranges around ₹9,000 - ₹12, 000 & for the PG Courses it ranges from ₹18,000 - ₹ 22,000. For the B.Ed. fee structure it ranges around ₹33,000 - ₹ 53,000. 

The highest salary package offered at Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education 2023 placements is ₹7 LPA for MCA students. The median package offered to 2-year PG students is ₹4.95 LPA. Many leading companies & banks like HDFC, TCS, Axis Bank, Accenture & many more become a part of Placements. 


Quick Highlights 

The particulars of the Mangalore University, Centre for Distance Education are tabulated to give students a brief about this section of the University. 

Features 

Details 

Established

2004 ; Public

Location 

Mangalore, Karnataka

Approved by

UGC, AICTE, AIU

Accredited by

Grade ‘A’ NAAC

Affiliated 

Part of Mangalore University, Mangalore, Karnataka

Courses Offered 

UG,  PG & B.Ed(ODL)

Popular Courses

B.Sc., BA, B.Com, M.Sc., BBA & more

Placement rate 

90%

Highest Package (2023)

₹ 7 LPA for MCA 

Median Package (2023)

₹ 4.95 LPA

Admission Criteria

Merit Based & CET for B.Ed. only

Application Mode

Offline

Official Website 

https://mangaloreuniversity.ac.in/distance-education-1


Ranking

The Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education has no ranking separately as it is a section of the Mangalore University which has multiple rankings & accolades by different agencies. 

Ranking Agency 

Year 

Rank

India Today 

2024

17th out of 44

NIRF 

2024

151-200 out of 200

8th in Karnataka 

The Week

2020

39th out of 70

QS Ranking 

2020

48th out of 100

5th in Karnataka 

Outlook

2019

75th out of 100

5th in Karnataka 

Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education ,Mangalore ,Karnataka

Programs

Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education courses are famously offered in Arts & Commerce streams at both UG and PG levels. Center also offers the B.Ed. (ODL) course. The most popular courses are B.A, B.Com,  BBM, B.Ed., MA, M.Com. & other courses. The Mangalore University course fees structure ranges from  ₹ 18,000 - ₹ 22,000. The complete tuition fee for UG courses ranges from ₹ 9,000- ₹ 12,000. 

Course

Specialization 

Duration

Total Tuition Fees

B.A.

History, Kannada, Political Science , English, Sociology, Economics, Hindi.

3 years 

₹ 9,000

B.Com 

Commerce 

3 years 

₹ 12,000 

BBA/BBM

Business Administration 

3 years 

₹ 12,000

B.Ed.

Education 

2 years

-

M.A.

History, Kannada, Political Science , English, Sociology Economics, Hindi.

2 years

₹ 16,000 

M.Com

Commerce 

2 years

₹ 16,000


The table below highlights a detailed fee structure of the courses.

Particulars

Fees 

UG COURSES (BA) -3 years - 7 specialisation 

Tuition Fees (annual)

₹ 3,000

Registration Fees ( 1st year only)

₹ 1,000

Enrollment fees( annual) 

₹ 200

correspondence development fees ( 1st year)

₹ 500

Library (annual)

₹ 300

Total Fees (1st year) 

₹ 5000

Total fees for ( 2nd & 3rd year)

₹ 3,500

UG COURSE (B.Com & BBM) - 3 years 

Tuition Fees (annual)

₹ 4,000

Registration Fees ( 1st year only)

₹ 1,000

Enrollment fees( annual) 

₹ 200

correspondence development fees ( 1st year)

₹ 500

Library (annual)

₹ 300

Total Fees (1st year) 

₹ 6,000

Total fees for ( 2nd & 3rd year)

₹ 4,500

All PG COURSE - MA. & M.COM.

Tuition Fees (annual)

₹ 8,000

Registration Fees ( 1st year only)

₹ 1,000

Enrollment fees( annual) 

₹ 200

correspondence development fees ( 1st year)

₹ 300

Library (annual)

₹ 300

Total Fees (1st year) 

₹ 10,000

Total fees for ( 2nd & 3rd year)

₹ 8,500

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education ,Mangalore ,Karnataka

Admissions

The Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education admissions are conducted based on academic merit. But for B.Ed (ODL) students need to appear & qualify for the CET exam conducted by the university. Students can get admission to UG and PG Courses by reaching out to the admission office for offline admissions.


Course

Eligibility

Subjects

Admission criteria 

B.A.

2 year PUC or 3 years Diploma or equivalent examinations 

History, Kannada, Political Science , English, Sociology Economics, Hindi

Academic merit 

B.Com

2 year PUC or 3 years Diploma or equivalent examinations 

Commerce 

Academic merit 

BBM/BBA

2 year PUC or 3 years Diploma or equivalent examinations 

Business Administration 

Academic merit 

B.Ed.

Passed Bachelors in any discipline with minimum 50%

Education 

Entrance exam conducted by Mangalore University

M.A.

Passed Graduation with at least 50% from any recognized university in related subjects

History, Kannada, Political Science , English, Sociology Economics, Hindi

Academic merit 

M.Com

Passed Graduation with at least 50% from any recognized university in commerce. 

Commerce 

Academic merit 


Important dates

Event

Important Dates

CBSE 12th Result Date (tentative)

Mid May 2025

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

36

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

10

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

43

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

35

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

4

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

4

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

For UG degree Courses, the admission is taken on merit basis of 2 year PUC or 3 year Diploma or equivalent 10+2 exam from any recognised board.

Candidates need to submit ₹ 300 for the one-time application fee for admission.


Yes, B.Ed (ODL) is one among many courses that are offered at the Center of Distance Education. Interested students should qualify for the CET exam conducted by the university.

No, Mangalore University does not allow CUET Exam scores for admission to UG & PG courses. It offers admission on a merit basis. For B.Ed. There is a CET exam conducted by the university itself.


Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education ,Mangalore ,Karnataka

Placements

The Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education does not have its placements.  The placement cell of Mangalore University is responsible for taking care of the placements. University placement cell helps students to secure a desired package and is keen to help students get a desired package. The highest package was offered for MCA at ₹ 7 LPA  and the median package stood at ₹ 4.96 LPA. The complete placement statistics are:

Particulars 

Details 

Placement rate 

90%

Highest Package (2023)

₹ 7 LPA for MCA 

Median Package (2023)

₹ 4.95 LPA

Top Recruiters 

Axis Bank, Accenture, TCS, WIPRO, KPMG, MRF, Oracle & many more.

Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education ,Mangalore ,Karnataka

Scholarships

The Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education doesn't entertain any scholarship facilities for the students but students can easily apply for scholarships provided by the Karnataka Government. Students can also take the “ Student loan” facility. 

Karnataka Government Scholarships 

Scholarships

Details 

Devaraj Arasu Scholarship 

  • Students should be domiciled of Karnataka 
  • Belong to a social backward class
  • Family income less than INR 2.50 lakhs.

Vidyasiri Scholarship 

  • Students should belong to SC/ST/OBC
  • Also called the Karnataka E pass Scholarship 
  • 1500/ per month awarded to the student. 

There is no facility for scholarships at Center for Distance Education specifically. Students can apply only for government scholarships provided to students.

Mangalore University, Center for Distance Education ,Mangalore ,Karnataka

Infrastructure

Mangalore University provides the following infrastructural facilities to its students: 

Facilities 

Details 

Auditorium  

Mangalore University has a spacious fully AC auditorium for different seminars & functions.

Classrooms 

Mangalore University has fully functional classrooms & lecture halls for the students to have a great learning experience with modernized facilities.

Library 

University has a great independent library with a massive collection of over 2.5 lakh books and multiple thesis, journals, research papers, & more

Employment Bureau 

The Employment Bureau is a department of the university that helps students to get jobs.

Labs

University offers students different lab facilities for psychology, and language, and also a computer lab.

Sports Complex 

The university has a large sports complex offering numerous sports for students to play. Sports like Badminton, Basketball, Football, Cricket, Table tennis, Volleyball, kabaddi & more are available for students. 

Hostel 

Mangalore University offers in-campus hostel facilities for both boys & girls separately. Hostels have all the basic amenities that are required by the students to live comfortably. The university also offers gymnasium facilities.

SC/ST Cell

Mangalore University has a dedicated SC/ST cell to address the concerns & ensure the safety of SC/ST students on campus.

Miscellaneous 

Mangalore University offers some other miscellaneous facilities like WiFi, Cafeteria, Transport, medical facilities & many others.


girl's  

The Mangalore University hostel is available to both boys & girls separately. Not only this, the university also provides a hostel for working women separate from the girl's hostel. 

The Mangalore University hostels provide the students with all the basic amenities like 24/7 electricity, water, mess facilities, gym, TV, & more making it a home away from home. 


FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

Yes, students at Mangalore University have access to many special facilities like the Employment Bureau, SC/ST cell & more. 


Mangalore University  offers WiFi connection, accommodation, gym, recreational area and mess facilities for the hostelers. The Mangalore University college offers various sports like volleyball, basketball, table tennis, cricket, kabaddi, football & more.