Humanities & Social Sciences

It's because it's a research-based advanced qualification. It used to bridge the gap between a master's and a PhD course. It was treated as a Mini-PhD earlier.

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I feel it's not anymore. The NEP 2020 no longer recognizes the MPhil degree. This means it's not worth pursuing for academic or research-based careers. You can go for a MPhil instead.

Though if you completed or enrolled in an MPhil before 2023, the degree remains valid. 

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IIT Madras offers placements to MA Humanities students. The median package recorded during MA placements 2025 was INR 17.2 LPA.

In terms of average package, AE branch students received the best average package of 31.4 LPA during PhD placements 2025. With respect to median package, CH and MA branch students received the highest median package of 25 LPA in 2025.

IIT Madras offers good placements to PhD students. The median package recorded during PhD placements 2025 for all branches was between 14.5 LPA and 25 LPA. The average package recorded was from 15 LPA to 31.4 LPA.

To be honest, it has changed drastically. Since the course has been discontinued under the NEP 2020, the degree is no longer valid in India or in many other countries. Though it is still valid in many countries for specific, specialised areas like Philosophy. 

I would suggest that you go for a PhD if you want a research-based degree, which is more relevant in the present. 

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Yes, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research does offer a small fee relaxation to candidates who belong to the state of Karnataka. However, candidates only get a fee concession in the general BA course fees at Indian Institute of Psychology and Research. The BA (hons) course fees is the same for Karnataka candidates and non Karnataka candidates.

The Indian Institute of Psychology and Research offers BA courses in combined specialisations which include three of the following specialisations:

• Psychology
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Women Studies
• Optional English
• Economics

Out of these, all BA courses include Psychology as a mandatory specialisations. Below mentioned are the four combined specialisation courses offered by Indian Institute of Psychology and Research:

• Psychology, Journalism, Women Studies (PJW)
• Psychology, Journalism, Optional English (PJO)
• Psychology, Marketing, Economics (PME)
• Psychology, Journalism, Marketing (PJM)

There are no mandatory entrance exams listed in the eligibility criteria for Indian Institute of Psychology and Research BA course. The Indian Institute of Psychology and Research course admissions are merit-based, taking into account the Class 12 board exam results of a candidate.

Thus, candidates who have received their Class 12 board exam result can apply directly for BA admissions.

Yes, candidates can apply for BA admissions at Indian Institute of Psychology and Research direcly after clearing their Class 12 board exams. The selection of candidates during Indian Institute of Psychology and Research course admissions is merit-based.

If there are seats available for a candidate, they will be given admissions into their preffered BA course.