Programmes

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued the Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes 2023 (CCFUP), which would provide a flexible choice-based credit system, multidisciplinary approach, multiple entry and exit options, and establish three Broad Pathways, (a) 3-year UG Degree, (b) 4-year UG Degree (Honours), and (c) 4-year UG Degree (Honours with Research).

“THE MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (HONOURS) REGULATIONS, 2024” – MGU-UGP (Honours) was approved vide Orders of the Hon. Vice Chancellor dated 27.02.2024.

MGU UGP Syllabus

Under Graduate Programmes (Aided)

Number of Seats: 40
Specialization: Rural Management
Students have opportunity to choose conventional Economics degree with History and Political Science as minors. If a student wants to explore and exploit the avenues of new generation jobs in data science and socio-economic research, they can choose Mathematics and Statistics as minors. Graduation in Economics enable students to perform in civil service examinations and other PSC and UPSC examinations.

    Specialization in Rural Management offers,
  • In-depth multi-disciplinary understanding of the problem of rural India
  • Nurture student’s capacity to find innovative and far-reaching solution
  • A unique pedagogy, combining innovative class- room and studio teaching, with field education, including internships
  • All courses will build professional competencies and cultivating the necessary value- systems that develop compassionate human beings

Career Opportunities:
Agribusiness Management, Food Processing Industries, Civil Society Organizations, National and International NGOs, International Development Agencies, Rural Enterprises, Market Research and Consulting for Rural Entrepreneurship, etc.

Number of Seats: 40
Along with major courses in History, the department also offers minor courses in Political Science. Students may choose Political Science and Economics as their minors. They may also choose minor courses in other subjects according to their interests.

    Opportunities:

  • Opens up a wide range of job opportunities such as Historical Consultant, Museum curator, Archivist, Genealogist, Educator, Policy Analyst etc.
  • Equips to excel in civil service examinations and other PSC and UPSC examinations.
  • Holistic development of the students and promote positive attitude towards the life and society
  • Inspires and guides the students to delve deeper into the history to guide the future
  • Visit to historical sites for better understanding of our cultural and heritage
  • Develop a healthy progressive mind, good interpersonal and leadership skills
Number of Seats: 40
Specializations: Finance and Taxation & Logistics Management
    Opportunities:
    Specialization in Finance and Taxation
  • Versatile career prospects in finance and taxation sectors.
  • Pathway to professional certifications for career advancement.
  • Focuses on financial principles and tax systems.
  • Offers diverse job opportunities in public and private sectors.
  • Provides foundation for professional certifications like ACCA, CMA, CA.
  • Integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
  • Encourages pursuit of advanced certifications alongside undergraduate studies.
    Specialization in Logistics Management
  • Holistic approach to logistics operations.
  • Wide array of career opportunities in logistics sector.
  • Equips students with comprehensive skills essential for effective management in logistics.
  • Encompasses sourcing, procurement, and movement of raw materials.
  • Covers inventory management, warehousing, transportation, distribution.
  • Provides a balanced blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications.
  • Prepares students for various career roles within the logistics sector.

Number of Seats: 32
Specialization: Applied Plant Science
About Programme:
The BSc Botany Honours program with a specialization in Applied Plant Science delves into the world of plants, offering a rich curriculum that combines foundational knowledge with practical applications in Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Forestry and Environmental Science. This prepares graduates for a wide range of exciting careers, from Research and Conservation to Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, and Environmental Consulting. The department also offers minor courses in Zoology.

Number of Seats: 20
Specialization: Forensic Chemistry
Opportunities: The specialization in Forensic Chemistry introduces students to various chemical techniques of Organic & Inorganic Analysis, Toxicology & Instrumentation. This leads to enhanced professional & technical skills opening several employment opportunities in Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Analytical Science & Information Science. This will help them to leverage their capabilities to work across multiple fields such as Education, Manufacturing, Ecology and Law Enforcement.

Number of Seats: 24
The B.Sc. Mathematics program provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of Mathematics. Minor courses of Statistics are also offered by the Department. Graduates in Mathematics can pursue careers in the fields of Education, Research and IT.

Along with minor in Statistics, students may choose minor courses from any one of the following subjects. Physics, Computer, Botany, Economics, Chemistry and Commerce. This will give them career opportunities as Data Analyst, Actuary, Software Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, Cryptographer, Operational Research Assistant, Medical Physicist, Biostatistician, Bioinformatics specialist, Ecologist, Economist, Toxicologist, Analytical Chemist, Financial Assistant.

Number of Seats: 24
Specializations: Computational Physics & Photonics
Pathways and Opportunities:
Along with major courses in Physics, the department also offers minor courses in Computer Application which may be chosen along with minor courses in Statistics or Mathematics giving students opportunity to lay foundation for their path towards career in IT, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis.
Students who are interested to pursue a conventional combination may also choose pathways with Chemistry and Mathematics as minors. Various job opportunities await them in Teaching, Forensic Science, Telecommunication, Biomedical Instrumentation, Scientific Writing, Content Creation, etc. Students have option to choose other nonconventional combinations according to their interests.

Under Graduate Programmes (Self-financing)

Number of Seats: 60
Specializations: Accounting & Financial Markets
    Opportunities:
    Specialization in Accounting
  • Enhances expertise in financial analysis and auditing.
  • Provides opportunities in both corporate and public accounting sectors.
  • Equips students with skills needed for roles in financial management and compliance.
  • Offers a solid foundation for pursuing certifications like CPA, CIMA, and CA.
  • Opens doors to careers in internal auditing, tax consulting, and forensic accounting.
  • Combines in-depth theoretical learning with practical, real-world applications.
  • Supports ongoing professional development and advanced studies in accounting.
    Specialization in Financial Markets
  • Enhances expertise in investment strategies and market analysis.
  • Provides opportunities in trading, asset management, and financial consulting sectors.
  • Equips students with skills needed for roles in portfolio management and risk assessment.
  • Offers a solid foundation for pursuing certifications like CFA, FRM, and CAIA.
  • Opens doors to careers in equity research, derivatives trading, and wealth management.
  • Combines in-depth theoretical learning with practical, real-world applications.
  • Supports ongoing professional development and advanced studies in financial markets.

Post Graduate Programmes

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

(UNDER MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY PGCSS REGULATIONS 2019)

 2019 ADMISSION ONWARDS  


Course Code

Title of the Course

Type of the Course

Hours per week

Credits

FIRST SEMESTER

EC010101

Microeconomics-I

Core

05

04

EC010102

Macroeconomics-I

Core

05

04

EC010103

Development Economics

Core

05

04

EC010104

Indian Economy-I

Core

05

04

EC010105

Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis

Core

05

04

SECOND SEMESTER

EC010201

Microeconomics-II

Core

05

04

EC010202

Macroeconomics-II

Core

05

04

EC010203

Public Economics

Core

05

04

EC010204

Indian Economy-II

Core

05

04

EC010205

Statistical Methods for Economic Analysis

Core

05

04

THIRD SEMESTER

EC010301

International Economics

Core

05

04

EC010302

Econometrics-I

Core

05

04

EC010303

Heterodox Economics

Core

05

04

EC010304

Environment Economics

Core

05

04

EC010305

Kerala Economy

Core

05

03

FOURTH SEMESTER

EC010401

International Finance

Core

05

04

EC010402

Econometrics-II

Core

05

04

EC800401    

Agricultural Economics

Elective

05

04

EC800402

Industrial Economics

Elective

05

04

EC800403

Labour Economics

Elective

05

04

EC010403

 Project/Dessertation

Project

02

EC010404

 Comprehensive Viva Voce

Viva

02

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

(UNDER MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY PGCSS REGULATIONS 2019)

 2019 ADMISSION ONWARDS  


Course Code

Title of the Course

Type of  Course

Hours per week

Credits

FIRST SEMESTER

CM010101

Specialised Accounting

Core

5

4

CM010102

Organisational Behaviour

Core

5

3

CM010103

Marketing Management

Core

5

4

CM010104

Management Optimisation Techniques

Core

5

4

CM010105

Methodology for Social Science Research

Core

5

4

SECOND SEMESTER

CM010201

Advanced Corporate Accounting

Core

5

4

CM010202

Human Resource Management

Core

5

3

CM010203

International Business and Finance

Core

5

4

CM010204

Quantitative Techniques

Core

5

4

CM010205

Strategic Management

Core

5

4

THIRD SEMESTER

CM010301

Strategic Financial Management

Core

6

5

CM010302

Income Tax – Law and Practice

Core

7

5

CM010303

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

Core

6

4

CM800301

Indirect Tax Laws (Group I)

Elective

6

4

FOURTH SEMESTER

CM010401

Advanced Cost and Management Accounting

Core

6

5

CM010402

Income Tax-Assessment and Procedure

Core

7

5

CM800401

Derivatives and Risk Management ( Group 1)

Elective

6

4

CM800402

Personal Investment and Behavioural Finance (Group 1)

Elective

6

4

CM010403

Project Report

Project

4

CM010404

Comprehensive Viva Voce

Viva

2

      

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

(UNDER MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY PGCSS REGULATIONS 2019)

 2019 ADMISSION ONWARDS


Course Code

Course

Hours /Week

Credit

SEMESTER 1

CH 50 01 01

Organometallics and Nuclear

Chemistry

4

4

CH 50 01 02

Structural and Molecular Organic Chemistry

4

4

CH 50 01 03

Quantum Chemistry and Group Theory

4

4

CH 50 01 04

Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory and Statistical Thermodynamics

3

4

CH 50 02 05

Inorganic Chemistry Practical-1

3

Evaluation at the end of semester 2

CH 50 02 06

Organic Chemistry Practical-1

3

CH 50 02 07

Physical Chemistry Practical-1

4

SEMESTER 2

CH 50 02 01

Coordination Chemistry

4

4

CH 50 02 02

Organic Reaction Mechanisms

4

4

CH 50 02 03

Chemical Bonding and Computational Chemistry

4

3

CH 50 02 04

Molecular Spectroscopy

3

3

CH 50 02 05

Inorganic Chemistry Practical-1

3

3

CH 50 02 06

Organic Chemistry Practical-1

3

3

CH 50 02 07

Physical Chemistry Practical-1

4

3

SEMESTER 3

CH 50 03 01

Structural Inorganic Chemistry

4

4

CH 50 03 02

Organic Syntheses

4

4

CH 01 03 03

Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry and Crystallography

4

4

CH 50 03 04

Spectroscopic Methods in Chemistry

3

4

CH 01 0405

Inorganic Chemistry Practical-2

3

Evaluation at the end of semester 4

CH 01 04 06

Organic Chemistry Practical-2

3

CH 01 04 07

Physical Chemistry Practical-2

4

SEMESTER 4

CH 80 04 01

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Elective Group A)

5

4

CH 80 04 02

Advanced Organic Chemistry (Elective Group A)

5

4

CH 80 04 03

Advanced Physical Chemistry (Elective Group A)

5

4

CH 01 04 04

Project

2

CH 01 04 05

Inorganic Chemistry Practical-2

3

3

CH 01 04 06

Organic Chemistry Practical-2

3

3

CH 01 04 07

Physical Chemistry Practical-2

4

3

CH 01 04 08

Viva Voce

2

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

(UNDER MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY PGCSS REGULATIONS 2019)

 2019 ADMISSION ONWARDS 


Course Code

Title of the Course

Teaching Hours

 

Credits

Theory

Practical

SEMESTER I

BY010101

Microbiology

27

9

4

Phycology

45

36

BY010102

Mycology

36

36

4

Crop pathology

36

18

BY010103

Bryophytes

36

18

4

Pteridophytes

36

36

BY010104

Gymnosperms and Paleobotany

36

27

3

Evolution

18

 

BY010105

Microbiology, Phycology, Mycology and Crop

Pathology Practical

  

2

BY010106

Bryology, Pteridology, Gymnosperms, and Paleobotany

Practical

  

2

SEMESTER II

BY010201

Anatomy

36

27

 

4

Developmental Biology

18

9

Horticulture

18

9

BY010202

Cell Biology

27

18

 

4

Genetics

27

18

Plant Breeding

18

9

BY010203

Plant Physiology

45

36

4

Biochemistry

27

27

BY010204

Molecular Biology

54

18

3

BY010205

Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Horticulture, Cell

biology, Genetics and Plant breeding Practical

  

2

BY010206

Plant Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular biology

Practical

  

2

SEMESTER III

BY010301

Research Methodology

18

9

 

4

Micro-technique

18

27

Biostatistics

18

9

Biophysical Instrumentation

18

18

BY010302

Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bio-nanotechnology

72

36

4

BY010303

Angiosperm Taxonomy, Economic Botany and

Ethanobotany

72

63

4

BY010304

Environmental Science

54

18

3

BY010305

Research Methodology Micro technique, Biostatistics,

Biophysics and Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Practical

  

2

BY010306

Angiosperm Taxonomy, Economic Botany and

EnvironmentalScience Practical

  

2

SEMESTER IV

BY800401

Elective course IBiotechnology – Plant tissue Culture

and Microbial Biotechnology

90

72

4

BY800402

Elective course IBiotechnology – Genetic Engineering,

Genomics and Immunology

90

54

4

BY800403

Elective course IBiotechnology – Genomics,

Transcriptomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics

90

54

4

BY800404

Elective course IBiotechnology- Practical Paper I Plant

Tissue Culture and Microbial Biotechnology

  

2

BY800405

Elective course IBiotechnology- Practical Paper II Genetic Engineering, Genome Editing, Immunology, Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics and

Bioinformatics

  

2

 

Project work

  

4

 

Viva-voce

  

3

Doctoral Programmes

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