MG University M.Com Finance And Taxation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Commerce [M.Com] with Finance and Taxation specialization at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme spread across four semesters, offered through MGU-affiliated arts and science colleges across Kerala. The programme provides in-depth knowledge of advanced accounting, taxation laws, financial management, and strategic finance, making it one of the most sought-after M.Com specializations in Kerala. The Finance and Taxation stream (Group 1) includes elective papers on Indirect Tax Laws, Derivatives and Risk Management, and Personal Investment and Behavioural Finance. Total fees at self-financing affiliated colleges amount to approximately Rs. 1,06,000 for the full programme. Admission is through the MGU Centralized Allotment Process (PG CAP), and the programme is highly popular among commerce graduates aspiring for careers in taxation, financial services, auditing, and corporate finance.

Admission for the 2026-27 academic year is currently upcoming. The PG CAP 2026 online application is expected to open in May 2026, with the last date for submission in June 2026. Classes are expected to commence in July 2026. Based on the 2025 season, the PG CAP process typically runs from May to September each year.

Key Points

• The Finance and Taxation stream (Group 1) is one of the three official elective specializations under MGU M.Com, alongside Marketing and International Business, and Management and Information Technology.
• Elective papers in the Finance and Taxation stream include Indirect Tax Laws (Semester 3), Derivatives and Risk Management, and Personal Investment and Behavioural Finance (Semester 4).
• The programme is structured under PGCSS 2019 regulations with 80 credits across four semesters, including a mandatory Project Report and Comprehensive Viva Voce.
• Core papers cover Specialised Accounting, Advanced Corporate Accounting, Strategic Financial Management, Income Tax Law and Practice, and Advanced Cost and Management Accounting, making it highly relevant for CA/CMA aspirants.
• MGU is re-accredited by NAAC with A++ Grade and consistently features in Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

MGU M.Com Fees

Fee Structure

• The tuition fee of Rs. 21,000 per semester is the revised fee fixed by MGU for unaided (self-financing) M.Com programmes as per the official MGU CAP fee structure (source: cap.mgu.ac.in).
• Caution deposit is refundable at the time of leaving the institution, subject to no dues.
• Fees at aided colleges are significantly lower, governed by Government of Kerala fee orders (approximately Rs. 1,800 per year for tuition).
• Hostel facilities are available at select affiliated colleges; hostel fees are not mandatory and vary by institution (typically Rs. 2,000-4,000 per month).
• No EMI options are officially offered; fees are payable semester-wise.
• University examination fees are subject to a 5% annual increase as per MGU orders.

MGU M.Com Admission 2026

MGU PG CAP 2026 - Important Dates

Source: cap.mgu.ac.in

MGU CAT 2026 - Entrance Exam Dates (For University Department Admissions)

• MGU CAT is applicable for admissions to PG programmes in University Schools/Departments/Centres only.
• For M.Com admissions in affiliated colleges, the PG CAP process applies.

Source: cat.mgu.ac.in

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed B.Com / BBA / BBM approved by Mahatma Gandhi University or an equivalent degree recognized by MGU.
• Minimum 45% marks in Part III subjects (Main/Core + Subsidiaries/Complementaries) under the conventional pattern; or CGPA not less than 1.80 out of 4 (CBCSS 2009 pattern); or CCPA not less than 4.5 out of 10 (CBCSS 2013 pattern) in the Core Group.
• Relaxation in minimum percentage is applicable for SC/ST, OEC, SEBC, and Physically Challenged candidates as per University norms.

Admission Process

• Register on the MGU PG CAP portal at cap.mgu.ac.in and pay the application fee (Rs. 750 for General; Rs. 350 for SC/ST).
• Fill in academic details, select preferred colleges and courses, and submit the online application before the deadline.
• A rank list is prepared based on marks secured in the qualifying examination (Part III subjects standardized to 1000), with applicable weightage/bonus marks.
• Allotment is done in multiple rounds (First, Second, Third, Special SC/ST, and Supplementary allotments).
• Candidates must pay the university fee online and report to the allotted college for admission within the stipulated time.
• Submit original documents including mark sheets, TC, community certificate (if applicable), and allotment memo at the college.

MGU M.Com Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• Most government scholarships are applicable primarily for students in aided colleges; self-financing college students may have limited eligibility for some schemes.
• Application deadlines for government scholarships typically fall between July and October each year; students should check the respective portals for current-year deadlines.
• SC/ST students are eligible for a 20% fee concession on MGU examination fees.