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As per the APJ Abdul Kalam University official website, the selection of the candidates for the MA programme is merit-based. Candidates who are interested in admission to APJ Abdul Kalam University MA programme must have completed their graduation in any discipline from any recognised university. Eligible candidates must present the relevant documents to prove their eligibility for the programme. Hence, they are not required to appear for any entrance examination. 

To be considered for the MA programme at APJ Abdul Kalam University, students must fulfil the requisite eligibility criteria. They must have completed their bachelor's degree with a valid aggregate from any recognised university. Additionally, the university admits students to its MA programme based on their academic performance. Those who are selected must submit the required documents for the verification process.

Both VMOU and Maharaja Ganga Singh University are good options to pursue MA. However, in terms of affordability,  Maharaja Ganga Singh University is more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue MA at VMOU range from INR 11,100 to INR 16,800, and the tuition fee to pursue MA at Maharaja Ganga Singh University is INR 2,100.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

To know which college to choose, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees. To help,  presented below is a comparison between the MA courses at VMOU and Nirwan University, based on fees:

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

To get admission to the VMOU MA course, students must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements for the course in the first place. As per official sources, students who have a valid UG degree from a recognised university are eligible to apply for the course.

The induction of students to the programme is done based on their performance in the last qualifying exam. Moreover, all interested candidates are required to fill out an online application form. The form is available on the university's official website. At last, the selected candidates must make the payment of the Vardhman Mahaveer Open University MA fee to secure admission.

Upon completing the VMOU MA programme students can pursue various careers, including becoming a content writer, working in public relations, taking up a teaching job, etc. Some of the sectors that demand MA graduates are Social Work Organisations, Media Organisations, etc. Generally, fresh MA graduates are offered a salary ranging from INR 4 to 5 LPA.

Other than this, knowledge gained during the MA programme can also come in handy at government jobs. MA graduates can take up government exams and work as an IAS officer, Police Officer, Civil Servant, and more. Interested students can check out this blog on MA Career Prospects.

Yes, Vardhman Mahaveer Open University offers multiple scholarships for its students officially pursuing any degree from the university. Students who have taken admission into the MA programme can avail scholarships offered by the Social Welfare Department. Students who belong to selected categories, such as SC, ST, and the physically challenged category, can avail the scholarship.