M.A

The Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) has released the 1st round closing scores for various M.A. programs in 2023. Here are the minimum cutoff scores for some specific M.A. courses:

1. M.A. in History: The closing score for the General category was 176.
2. M.A. in Psychology: The closing score for the General category was 183.
3. M.A. in English: The closing score for the General category was 17

Under the title 'master's degree of Primo Livello', the study programme does not guarantee a direct entry to a third cycle degree a PhD in BSBI, as applicants are asked for a solid research proposal and usually five years of previous education in the first and second cycles. 

However, coming to Doctorate courses, applications are based on their merit and each university and country has their own admissions criteria. Hence applicants are advised to check the official website to avoid the last minute hassles. 

After completing an MA degree course from one of the best MA Colleges in Kolkata, candidates can pursue an MPhil/ PhD course or they can even opt for a job. Check below the job profiles available after MA:

Both RBU Kolkata and Visva Bharati University offer two-year MA course. Below is the comparison between the two based on intake parameter:

*This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Rabindra Bharati University offers two-year MA course spread across four semesters. The university offers MA Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts in 23 specialisations at the PG level. Find below some of the specialisations:

• Bengali
• Economics
• Education
• History
• Political Science, etc.

Rabindra Bharati University has not specified the minimum percentage for MA Sanskrit. However, candidates must meet the qualifying requirement. Candidates need to pass BA (Hons) in Sanskrit from any UGC recognised University to apply for MA. Besides, aspirants need Honours/ Major/ General/ Pass in Class 12 plus three-year Diploma in the subject concernedhaving the relevant Subject of minimum 300 full marks at graduate level fromany UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad to apply for MA Sanskrit in distance education mode.

Once the candidate has registered for MA programme, the performance of bachelor's degree is evaluated for admission. The university considers the merit in the last qualifying exam for admission to MA programme. An admission test is conducted for MA Human Rights and Human Development and Mass Communication & Videography as per an unofficial source. The university releases a selection list on the official website of the university to announce the names of the shortlisted aspirants. 

Rabindra Bharati University has not specified the minimum aggregate for any of the MA specialisation. However, aspirants are required to fulfil the below eligibility criteria to apply for MA course.

• Candidates need to pass BA (Hons) in relevant discipline to apply for Faculty of Arts MA specialisations. For some of the specialisations such as ENVS, Geography, HR and HD, etc., BSc/ BCom (Hons) is also accepted.
• Aspirants must pass MA or BA (Hons./ Spl.) in a relevant subject to apply for Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts MA specialisations.