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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
Both IGNOU and University of Madras are decent for MA english distance education but IGNOU is better known nationally with more structured material and support. Madras university is fine especially if you're in chennai since it's local.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
Several colleges and universities in India offer MA courses in a distance mode. Usually, admission to MA courses in distance mode does not require the candidate to qualify for an entrance exam, and most colleges offer direct admission based on merit or a first-come, first-served basis.
Given below are some colleges that offer MA courses in various specializations in distance mode:
MA Courses Distance Colleges | Total Tuition Fees (annually) |
|---|---|
INR 9,000 - INR 21,400 | |
INR 13,350 - INR 21,750 | |
INR 11,050 - INR 16,800 | |
INR 2,000 | |
INR 7,600 |
Note: The MA admission fee structure mentioned above may vary depending on the college policies.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Students who wish to pursue Distance MA course can take admission after completing their graduation. The admission process includes various admission requirements and policies followed by counseling session and fee payment which is described below in simple steps.
- 1st Step - Check the course eligibility criteria
- 2nd Step - Check if the college demands entrance exam scores
- 3rd Step - Apply for admission and submit required documents
- 4rth Step - Check the college merit list and attend counseling session
- 5th Step - Complete the fee payment and verify documents
This is a simplified process for Distance MA admission accepted in most colleges of I
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Students of all age group can apply for admission to Distance MA courses. There is no age limit crietria for admission to Distance MA degree program.
Distance MA is post-graduation degree in Arts stream which can be taken by students after compelting their graduation with minimum percentage.
Students must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria for the Distance MA course before applying for admission.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Students who have completed their graduation in any field are eligible to apply for admission to Distance MA course. The eligibility criteria for Distance MA degree differs for different government and private colleges of India.
Many popular colleges ask for at least 50% marks in graduation for admission to Distance MA courses. The admissions to Distance MA degree are based on both merit and entrance exams.
Students are advised to check the complete admission details before applying for Distance MA courses in colleges of India.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Both courses provide master's degree in selected course specializations such as History, Political Science, Psychology, Philosophy, English, Economics, and other subjects.
A general difference between both courses are clarified by the following table.
| Particulars | Distance MA | Regular MA |
|---|---|---|
| Course Level | Post-graduation Level | Post-graduation Level |
| Course Duration | 2 to 5 years | 2 years |
| Admission Process | merit-based and entrance exam based | merit-based and entrance exam based |
| Eligibility Criteria | at least 50% marks in graduation | at least 50% marks in graduation |
| Entrance Exams | CUET PG, JMI Entrance, etc. | CUET PG, CPGET, AP PGCET, URATPG, Vardhman CET, JMI Entrance, GATE, and others. |
| Best Colleges in India | IGNOU, University of Madras, Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, University of Delhi, Netaji Subhas Open University, etc. | Banaras Hindu University, Hindu College, GATE,0 University Noida, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Hansraj College, St. Xavier's college, etc. |
| Average Course Fees (annually) | INR 880 - INR 30,000 | INR 1,000 - INR 40,000 |
Disclaimer: The information given in the above table is taken from external sources and may vary.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Distance MA is Master of Arts course in distance learning mode which continues for a course duration of 2 to 5 years. Distance MA is a post-graduation course which allows students to pursue master's degree in various speacializations such as History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, English, Philosophy, etc.
Students can pursue Distance MA course after completing their graduation in any field from a recognised university of India. Students must fulfill the admission criteria for the specified course before applying.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, yes DU does offer distance MA and you can refer below for more information:
| Courses Offered | Tuition Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA in Hindi | INR 2,000 | 2 |
| MA in Political Science | INR 2,000 | 2 |
| MA in History | INR 2,000 | 2 |
| MA in Sanskrit | INR 2,000 | 2 |
Hope this helps!
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