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| Parameter | Madurai Kamaraj University | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Madurai |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison Score | 70/100 · AAA+ | 35/100 · AA |
| Student rating (5) | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| NIRF University rank 2025 | #85 | — |
| NIRF rank 2024 | — | — |
| Teaching & Learning (TLR) | 63.91 | — |
| Research (RPC) | 23.79 | — |
| Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 70.9 | — |
| Outreach & Inclusivity (OI) | 49.62 | — |
| Perception (PR) | 36.16 | — |
| NAAC grade | A++ | — |
| Approvals | UGC, AICTE +2 | +0 |
| Type · Ownership | State Govt University · Government | Institute of National Importance · Government |
| Established | 1966 | 2021 |
| Campus area (acres) | 750 | — |
| Students | 8,000 | — |
| Student : faculty | 27 : 1 | — |
| Annual fees (min – max) | ₹4 K – ₹40 K | ₹0 – ₹0 |
| Median package | 3.5 LPA | — |
| Placement rate | 45% | — |
| Hostel | Yes | Yes |
| Institution of Eminence | No | No |
| Official website | mkuniversity.ac.in | aiimsmadurai.edu.in/ |
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| Parameter | Madurai Kamaraj University | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Madurai |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | 10+2 (50%+) | — |
| Duration | 3 years | — |
| Mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| Total Intake (Seats) | 100 | — |
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹4,500 | ₹0 |
| Total Tuition | ₹13,500 | ₹0 |
| Hostel Fee (per year) | ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Est. Living Costs (per year) | ₹75,000 | ₹55,000 |
| Scholarships | Merit & Need-based | Merit & Need-based |
| Entrance Exam | University Entrance | — |
| Popular Specializations | English, Economics | General |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ | — |
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| Parameter | MKU | All |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted Exams | MKU Entrance Exam | University Entrance Exam |
| Application Dates | Jan – Apr 2027 | Jan – Apr 2027 |
| Application Fee | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| Counselling Route | Direct / Counselling | Direct / Counselling |
| Selection Process | Exam + Interview | Exam + Interview |
| Eligibility Match | ✓ Eligible | ✓ Eligible |
| Round | MKU | All | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| R1 | 9,072 | 8,586 | 8,100 | 9,072 | 8,586 | 8,100 |
| R2 | 9,576 | 9,063 | 8,550 | 9,576 | 9,063 | 8,550 |
| R3 | 10,080 | 9,540 | 9,000 | 10,080 | 9,540 | 9,000 |
2025 values from the dataset; rounds and earlier years illustrative.
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| Metric | MKU | All |
|---|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 45% | — |
| Median Package | ₹3.5 LPA | — |
| Average Package | ₹3.9 LPA | — |
| Highest Package | ₹10 LPA | — |
| Total Offers | 900 | 750 |
| Internships / PPO | 84% | 65% |
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| Category | MKU | All |
|---|---|---|
| University | #85 | — |
| Overall | — | — |
| Teaching & Learning | 63.91 | — |
| Research | 23.79 | — |
| Outreach & Inclusivity | 49.62 | — |
| Perception | 36.16 | — |
| Metric | MKU | All |
|---|---|---|
| Publications | 428 | 540 |
| Citations | 4,996 | 6,300 |
| Patents Filed | 86 | 108 |
| Funded Projects | 64 | 81 |
| Research Centres | 5 | 5 |
| Industry Collabs | 71 | 90 |
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