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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Students of all age group can apply for admission to Distance MA courses. There is no age limit crietria for admission to Distance MA degree program.
Distance MA is post-graduation degree in Arts stream which can be taken by students after compelting their graduation with minimum percentage.
Students must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria for the Distance MA course before applying for admission.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Students who have completed their graduation in any field are eligible to apply for admission to Distance MA course. The eligibility criteria for Distance MA degree differs for different government and private colleges of India.
Many popular colleges ask for at least 50% marks in graduation for admission to Distance MA courses. The admissions to Distance MA degree are based on both merit and entrance exams.
Students are advised to check the complete admission details before applying for Distance MA courses in colleges of India.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Both courses provide master's degree in selected course specializations such as History, Political Science, Psychology, Philosophy, English, Economics, and other subjects.
A general difference between both courses are clarified by the following table.
| Particulars | Distance MA | Regular MA |
|---|---|---|
| Course Level | Post-graduation Level | Post-graduation Level |
| Course Duration | 2 to 5 years | 2 years |
| Admission Process | merit-based and entrance exam based | merit-based and entrance exam based |
| Eligibility Criteria | at least 50% marks in graduation | at least 50% marks in graduation |
| Entrance Exams | CUET PG, JMI Entrance, etc. | CUET PG, CPGET, AP PGCET, URATPG, Vardhman CET, JMI Entrance, GATE, and others. |
| Best Colleges in India | IGNOU, University of Madras, Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, University of Delhi, Netaji Subhas Open University, etc. | Banaras Hindu University, Hindu College, GATE,0 University Noida, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Hansraj College, St. Xavier's college, etc. |
| Average Course Fees (annually) | INR 880 - INR 30,000 | INR 1,000 - INR 40,000 |
Disclaimer: The information given in the above table is taken from external sources and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Distance MA is Master of Arts course in distance learning mode which continues for a course duration of 2 to 5 years. Distance MA is a post-graduation course which allows students to pursue master's degree in various speacializations such as History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, English, Philosophy, etc.
Students can pursue Distance MA course after completing their graduation in any field from a recognised university of India. Students must fulfill the admission criteria for the specified course before applying.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, a B.Sc Biomedical student can pursue M.A. in Media and Communication at NITTE Institute of Communication (NICO).
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with minimum 50%.
Entrance Exam: Usually no entrance, admission is merit-based, but check with NICO for updates.
Contact: offical wesbite,Email on it.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The MA exam for non-regular students in Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University Alwar is objective type.
The MA exam format at Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University requires a relevant bachelor's degree with minimum marks for eligibility. Admissions are merit-based, considering scores from the last qualifying exam. The MA courses span two years, offering various specializations. For specific details on the exam format, it's recommended to visit the university's website or contact their admissions office directly.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 1
Yes, agar aapke core subject me journalism ke paper hai to aap MA in journalism kr skte hai.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, there is no provision for direct admission to the MA course at AJK MCRC. Interested candidates must apply for the JMI Entrance Exam to be shortlisted for the further selection rounds. Candidates obtaining less than 30% marks in the descriptive part of the Entrance Exam are not eligible for admission. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a personal interview. They must also bring along their portfolio and State of Purpose (SOP) containing records of all of their extracurricular activities. Further, they must satisfy the basic eligibility criteria before applying for admission.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
AJK MCRC MA is offered in four specialisations. Before applying for admission, aspirants must ensure that they meet the preset AJK MCRC MA eligibility criteria. They must have passed a Bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. A relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate is provided to PwD category-candidates. For some specialisations, candidates may be required to have some basic proficiency in the relevant field.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre offers a two-year MA in the full-time mode. The total fee for the two-year programme ranges from INR 1.3 Lacs to INR 1.6 lakh. The exact amount that a candidates pays depends on their choice of specialisation. The fee is payable in annual instalments. The first instalment may also include certain one-time charges. The mentioned fee information is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.
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