Maharaja's College · Ernakulam
M.A. English at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
A heritage PG program that pairs literary deep-dives with NET/SET coaching — all for less than the price of a flagship phone.
Total Program Fee
That's roughly ₹15,400 per year. Student-loan trauma not included.
Key numbers
Institute NIRF Rank
53
Batch Size
20 seats
Placement Rate (2025)
45%
Average CTC (2025)
₹3.2 LPA
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
B.A. English or an equivalent undergraduate degree.
Admission Basis
Pure merit-based selection — no entrance exam required.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
45%
Top recruiters
Investment
₹0.3L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Year 1 Tuition₹15,400
- Year 2 Tuition₹15,400
Your 2-Year Journey
Year +0
Semester 1-2
Literary Criticism, Cultural Studies & Gender Studies foundations.
Year +1
Semester 3
Postcolonial Literature, Seminar Presentations & research electives.
Year +2
Semester 4
Dissertation submission, Research Methodology & NET/SET coaching wrap-up.
NAAC ‘A’ Grade Campus
Maharaja's College holds a NAAC ‘A’ accreditation with a 3.12 CGPA. Translation? Solid academic credibility without the metro-city price tag.
The verdict
Good fit
This program is a hidden gem if you're chasing academia, research, or creative industries. The ₹30.8K total fee is genuinely unheard of for a PG degree, and the NET/SET coaching is a clutch add-on for future professors. That said, placements are modest (45% in 2025) and the 20-seat cohort means you'll need to hustle for networks. Skip if you want a fast-track corporate role right after the degree.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable higher education
- ✓ Academic & research careers
- ✓ NET/SET coaching built-in
Doesn't match
- ✗ Immediate high corporate salary
- ✗ Large cohort networking
- ✗ Non-arts background