MGAC Vellore Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Muthurangam Government Arts College (MGAC), Vellore, is a highly reputed institution providing a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in arts, sciences, and management. MGAC is renowned for its holistic admission process to choose worthy candidates in different disciplines. The college is NAAC accredited and AICTE approved to provide quality education to its students.

MGAC's admission season usually starts from May-June for the coming academic year which commences from July-August. The merit-based admission criteria of the college take into consideration scores obtained at different state- and national-level entrance exams. MGAC imparts 41 undergraduate, 18 postgraduate, and many M.Phil and Ph.D. courses among a wide assortment of academic specialties.

For undergraduate courses, the minimum eligibility is the successful completion of 10+2 from a recognized university. The college provides courses in Arts (BA), Sciences (B.Sc), Commerce (B.Com), and Business Administration (BBA). Postgraduate candidates should have completed their bachelor's degree in the corresponding field from a recognized university.

Application Process

The application procedure for MGAC is different for different programs:

1. Go to the official MGAC website and click on the admissions tab.

2. Download the application form for the chosen program or apply online if the option is provided.

3. Complete the application form with correct personal and academic information.

4. Submit all the documents as required, which include:

• Passport size photos
• 10th and 12th mark sheets
• Transfer Certificate
• Community Certificate (if needed)
• Entrance exam scores as relevant (for certain programs)

5. Pay the application fee as determined by the college.

6. Send the filled-in application form along with all documents either online or to the college admission office within the stipulated time.

7. For postgraduate and research courses, candidates might have to take an entrance test and/or interview as a part of the selection process.

8. Wait for the merit list to be put up on the college website or notice board.

9. In case of selection, fill in the admission formalities such as document verification and payment of fees within the prescribed time.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.A: MGAC provides several B.A courses such as Economics, English Literature, History, and Tamil Literature. The admissions are made on the basis of merit of 10+2 marks. The college has a total of 320 seats for B.A courses.

B.Sc: B.Sc courses are offered by the college in subjects like Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, and Nutrition and Dietetics. Admission is on the basis of 10+2 scores with emphasis on science subjects. MGAC has 442 seats for B.Sc courses.

B.Com: The college offers B.Com courses with 50 seats. Admission is on the merit of 10+2 scores, especially on commerce-related subjects.

BBA: The college offers a 40-seat Business Administration program with admission through 10+2 marks and, optionally, a personal interview.

M.A: MGAC offers M.A programs in Economics, English, History, and Tamil. Admission is on the basis of the performance of the candidate in the bachelor's degree course related to that program. There are 90 seats available in M.A programs.

M.Sc: M.Sc courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Zoology are offered by the college. The candidate's scores in the respective subject at bachelor's degree level are considered for admission. There are 78 seats for M.Sc courses at MGAC.

M.Com: MGAC provides an M.Com course with 20 seats. Admission is made on the basis of B.Com or equivalent degree scores.

MBA: The institute provides an MBA course with 30 seats. Admission is either on the basis of CAT/MAT scores or on the basis of a personal interview.

Ph.D: MGAC offers Ph.D. programs in different streams. Admission is normally on the basis of a research proposal, entrance examination, and interview conducted by the institute.