MG University B.Sc Computer Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The B.Sc (Honours) Computer Science programme at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam is a 4-year full-time undergraduate degree offered through its 260+ affiliated Arts and Science colleges across Kerala. The programme is governed under the MGU Undergraduate Programme (MGU-UGP) framework and covers core areas including programming, data structures, algorithms, database management, operating systems, networking, and software engineering. Annual tuition fees at aided colleges are approximately Rs. 3,150 per year, while self-financing colleges charge Rs. 21,000 per semester (Rs. 1,68,000 total). The programme has a typical intake of 30 to 40 seats per college and is one of the most sought-after science programmes in Kerala due to the state's strong IT industry presence and high employability of graduates. Admission is purely merit-based through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) conducted by MGU, with no separate entrance exam required.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are upcoming. The CAP 2026 for UG programmes will commence immediately after the publication of Kerala Plus Two (Higher Secondary) results, expected in May 2026. Based on the 2025 schedule, online registration is expected to open in late May 2026, with the first allotment likely in mid-June 2026 and classes commencing by July 1, 2026. The CAP 2025 admission process closed on August 29, 2025.

Key Points

• The programme follows the MGU-UGP (Honours) framework introduced from 2024-25, offering a 4-year Honours degree with exit options at the end of each year (Certificate after Year 1, Diploma after Year 2, B.Sc. after Year 3, B.Sc. Honours after Year 4).
• Rank list for CAP is prepared based on Plus Two marks in Part III subjects, with special weightage given to Mathematics and Computer Science scores.
• Bonus marks are awarded for NCC/NSS certificates, Student Police Cadets, and Scouts/Guides at the Plus Two level.
• The programme is offered in both aided (government-subsidised) and self-financing (SF) modes across affiliated colleges, with significantly different fee structures.
• Seats are distributed across Merit, Community, and Management quotas; 50% of seats in aided colleges fall under the CAP merit process.

MGU B.Sc CS Fees

Tuition and Other Fees - Aided Colleges (B.Sc Computer Science)

Grand Total (Aided, 4 Years): Rs. ₹20,075

Tuition and Other Fees - Self-Financing (SF) Colleges (B.Sc Computer Science)

• The Caution Deposit of Rs. ₹360 (aided colleges) is refundable at the time of leaving the institution, subject to no dues.
• University fees (Affiliation, Matriculation, etc.) are collected directly by the university and are separate from college fees.
• Fees are subject to a 5% annual increase as per government directives.
• SF college fees shown above are tuition fees only; individual SF colleges may levy additional charges such as development fee, lab fee, and other special fees as approved by the university.
• Application fee for CAP registration: Rs. ₹800 for general candidates; Rs. ₹400 for SC/ST candidates.

MGU B.Sc CS Admission 2026

MGU UGP CAP 2026 - Admission Schedule (Tentative, based on 2025 schedule)

• The 2026 CAP schedule will be officially published at cap.mgu.ac.in after Kerala Plus Two results are declared.
• All dates above are tentative and based on the 2025 CAP schedule.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed the Plus Two (Higher Secondary) or equivalent examination in the Science stream with Mathematics, Computer Science, or Informatics Practices as a compulsory subject.
• There is no upper or lower age limit for admission to UG programmes at MGU.
• Candidates who have already enrolled in another UG/PG programme and have not cleared all papers are not eligible to apply for a fresh UG programme.

Admission Process

• Register online at cap.mgu.ac.in after Kerala Plus Two results are published.
• Pay the application fee online (Rs. ₹800 for general; Rs. ₹400 for SC/ST).
• Enter academic details and submit options for preferred programmes and colleges in order of preference.
• Rank list is prepared based on index marks: total Part III marks + best of Mathematics/Computer Science marks + bonus marks (if any), minus handicap marks.
• Allotment is done in multiple rounds; candidates must confirm admission (temporary or permanent) and pay the required fee within the stipulated time.
• Candidates choosing temporary admission can retain higher options for subsequent allotment rounds.
• Final admission is confirmed after physical verification of original documents at the allotted college.

MGU B.Sc CS Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• Central Sector Scholarship applications are typically open from June to October each year on the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• Post-Matric Scholarship applications for SC/ST/Minority students are accepted annually through the NSP portal; deadlines are typically between October and November.
• Students must not be availing any other scholarship simultaneously to be eligible for most of the above schemes.
• SC/ST students in aided colleges effectively pay very minimal fees as tuition is heavily subsidised; scholarship amounts can cover most or all remaining charges.