Humanities & Social Sciences

MA Admission 2023 is held online based on merit or an entrance exam. Universities conduct an entrance exam and then release a merit list. Some universities also conduct a GD/PI round to offer admission to the MA courses. BHU MA Admission was ongoing from June 07 – 26, 2023. Candidates can also apply for Distance MA Admission at IGNOU, for the July Session till July 31, 2023.

The admission process for MA courses is usually done through an entrance exam in almost all the top colleges and central universities. Top Entrance Exams for MA admission include CUET PG, IPU CET, BHU PET,  JNUEE,  etc. IGNOU offers a Distance MA course that candidates can complete within 2 to 5 years. Few colleges grant direct MA admission based on marks secured in graduation. JNU and DU MA Admission 2023 will be done on the basis of the CUET PG scores and has begun on July 27, 2023. The last date to apply is August 10, 2023.

Master of Arts (MA) is a 2-year postgraduate course focusing on theoretical knowledge of arts. The eligibility criteria for pursuing MA is that students must have a minimum of 50% aggregate in bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. There is a 5% relaxation provided to reserved category candidates. Subjects taught in the MA Course are different for every specialization. Some of the specializations are English, Hindi, History, Sociology, Education, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, and more. 

Kerala University PG Selection Criteria

• The admission to the above-mentioned PG courses is based on the Entrance Exam conducted by the University
• The syllabus of the exam changes for each PG course.
• Candidates shall secure at least 25% (20% for SC/ST category) of the average marks of the stream in the entrance examination conducted by the University of Kerala. 
• Rank list for admission shall be prepared based on the performance in the entrance exam. 
• Sponsored candidates will be called for the personal Interview at the University campus.
• For sponsored candidates, ranking shall be based on 80% weightage for CGPA / aggregate marks at the Bachelor level and 10% for work experience and 10% for an interview conducted by the Department Council.

Kerala University PG Admission Entrance Exam Pattern 

To get admission to PG courses at Kerala University, candidates are required to appear in an entrance examination conducted by Kerala University. No candidate will provide admission without appearing in the PG entrance examination. However, the restrictions aren't applicable on ST/SC students that are admitted to vacant seats, sponsored candidates, and foreign candidates.