M.A

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• Compulsory Subjects:
  • Advanced Experimental Psychology – I
  • Research Methods & Measurement in Psychology – I
  • Psychology of Emotions – I
  • Child Development – I
• Elective Subjects (Choose one pair):
  • Pair 1: Psychopathology – I
  • Pair 2: Work Psychology – I
• Additional Subject: Health Psychology – I

• Compulsory Subjects:
  • Research Methods & Statistics in Psychology – II
  • Psychology of Emotions – II
  • Child Development – II
• Elective Subjects (Choose one pair):
  • Pair 1: Psychopathology – II
  • Pair 2: Work Psychology – II
• Additional Subjects:
  • Health Psychology – II
  • Advanced Experimental Psychology (Practicals)

• Compulsory Subjects:
  • History of Psychology – I
  • Research Methods & Statistics in Psychology – III
  • Psychological Testing – I
• Elective Subjects: The syllabus continues with different optional subjects, allowing for more specialization. 

• The final semester involves more specialized topics, such as Forensic Psychology, and advanced topics in specific areas.

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• Expected CUET-PG 2025 scores: Based on trends from the regular DU program, a score of around 240–250 (out of 400) for the General category is considered competitive. Cutoffs for reserved categories are typically lower:
  • OBC: 220–235
  • EWS: 225–240
  • SC: 190–210
  • ST: 175–190
• Official DU Admission Portal: The official CUET-based cutoff lists are published on the DU admission portal. You can find round-wise cutoff lists for postgraduate programs from the 2025 admission cycle here. 

• Merit List Release: Merit lists based on graduation marks for the 2025–2026 session were released in the fall of 2025. You can find these lists, which show the cutoff percentages for admission, on the DU SOL website.
• General Category Example (2025): The first merit list for the 2025 session under the graduation marks-based category showed candidates with percentages around 85% and higher for the unreserved category.
• OBC Category Example (2024): A merit list from 2024 showed candidates with percentages in the low 80s for the OBC category. 

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• Best for: Individuals with a B.Ed. who want to advance their careers in school administration, become teacher trainers, or specialize in educational leadership.
• Curriculum: Emphasizes pedagogy, teaching methodologies, curriculum design, educational administration, and psychology.
• Eligibility: Requires a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree and often some teaching experience.
• Career Paths:
  • Educational Administrator: Principal, Vice-Principal, Department Head.
  • Curriculum Developer: Designs and updates educational content for schools or textbook companies.
  • Teacher Trainer: Educates and coaches new teachers.
  • Educational Consultant: Advises schools on improving teaching methods. 

• Best for: Graduates from any discipline (including Political Science) who are interested in educational research, policy-making, or pursuing a Ph.D. in education.
• Curriculum: Provides a deep, critical understanding of educational theory, policy, history, and sociology. It is less focused on classroom-specific teaching techniques.
• Eligibility: A bachelor's degree in any discipline is typically sufficient.
• Career Paths:
  • Educational Researcher: Works with government agencies, NGOs, or academic institutions to study learning systems.
  • Education Policy Analyst: Helps shape education laws and policies.
  • Academic Consultant: Advises on educational projects and curriculum.
  • Higher Education Faculty: Teaches in a college's education department after pursuing a Ph.D. 

• Best for: Individuals with a strong academic interest in a particular subject who want to teach that subject at the higher secondary or collegiate level, or pursue research in that field.
• Curriculum: Rigorously covers the specific subject, including research methodology and advanced topics within the discipline.
• Eligibility: A bachelor's degree is required, and some universities may prefer a background in a related subject.
• Career Paths (with UGC NET or a B.Ed.):
  • University Lecturer/Professor: Teach the specific subject at the college level after qualifying for UGC NET and completing a Ph.D.
  • PGT Teacher: Teach the subject at the higher secondary level in schools (requires a B.Ed. in addition to the M.A.).
  • Civil Services: Many aspirants for exams like UPSC choose an M.A. in subjects like History or Sociology.
  • Other Roles:
    • Sociology: Market researcher, social worker, policy analyst.
    • History: Archivist, curator, research analyst. 

• For a career as a school teacher: If you want to teach a specific subject in school, an M.A. in that subject + a B.Ed. is the most direct path. An M.Ed is useful if you want to become a principal or administrator.
• For a career in educational research or policy: An M.A. in Education is the most suitable option, as it provides a theoretical and broad understanding of the education system.
• For a career as a university professor: An M.A. in a specific subject (followed by a Ph.D. and UGC NET) is the required academic route.
• For a flexible career path: An M.A. in a specific subject can open doors beyond just education, such as in media, government, and corporate training. 

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• IGNOU:
  • December TEE (Term-End Examination): Exams for the current session are scheduled to run from December 1, 2025, to January 14, 2026.
  • June TEE: These exams are typically held in June of the following year (e.g., June 2026 for the July 2025 admission cycle).
• Other Universities (e.g., Jamia Millia Islamia, Panjab University, etc.): Exams are generally conducted on a semester or annual basis, with the exact dates published on the university's official website closer to the examination period. The typical schedules often involve odd semester exams (Sem I, III) around November/December and even semester exams (Sem II, IV) around May/June. 

• Check the Official Website: Navigate to the "Examinations" or "Date Sheet" section of your university's distance education website (e.g., the IGNOU Date Sheet page or the Jamia Millia Islamia Distance Date Sheet page).
• Log in to Your Student Portal: Many universities provide personalized exam schedules and hall tickets through their student login portals.
• Contact Your Study Centre: Your regional study center or the Directorate of Distance Education can provide guidance and confirm exam dates. 

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• Educational Qualification: You must possess a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or equivalent) in the relevant field (e.g., Drawing & Painting) from a UGC-recognized university.
• Minimum Marks: A minimum of 45% to 50% aggregate marks in your undergraduate degree is typically required.
• Selection Process: Admission is generally based on merit from your qualifying examination, though some sources mention an potential entrance exam or interview. 

1. Visit the Online Portal: Go to the official R.G. College website or online admission portal.
2. Fill the Application Form: Complete the application form with all the required details.
3. Upload Documents: Submit necessary documents, which include your 10th and 12th mark sheets, Bachelor's degree mark sheets, transfer certificate, Aadhar card, and passport-size photographs.
4. Pay Application Fees: Pay the required application fee online.
5. Check Merit List: The college prepares a merit list based on academic performance, which is displayed on their official website.
6. Document Verification and Fee Payment: If your name appears on the merit list, you must visit the college for document verification and pay the course fee to confirm your seat. 

• R.G. College offers an M.A. in Drawing and Painting as a specific "Art" program, among other M.A. specializations like English, Hindi, Economics, and History.
• The process for the 2025-2026 academic year involves checking for official notifications and updates on the college website as application windows for postgraduate courses usually open after undergraduate results are out.