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Bangalore University MA Admission 2022

In the field of Arts, Bangalore University offers an MA programme across 22 specialisations. All the specialisations of this two-year PG course listed in the below table are offered via the Bangalore University at Jnanabharathi campus, PG Centre Ramanagar its affiliated colleges. However, the seat intake mentioned is mostly for the JB campus.

For admission, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the University. Check out the following table for seats and eligibility guidelines:

MA Specialisations	Seats	Eligibility Criteria
Economics	46	At least 40% aggregate in all subjects and 55% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG level
English	46	- Graduates with 40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject in the qualifying examinations - Candidates with BA, BSc or BCom degree are eligible provided they have scored 55% aggregate in the Language concerned in the degree course
Hindi	26	Candidates with 40% aggregate in all subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG level OR Candidates with a BA, BSc or BCom degree provided they have at least 55% aggregate in the language Hindi in the UG Course OR Students who have passed the Rashtra Bhasha Visharad exam of Dakshina Bharath Hindi Prachar Sabha or equivalent examination of other institutions, are eligible
History	46	40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG level
Journalism & Mass Communication	26	Journalism Graduates: Graduates with 45% aggregate in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree level Non-Journalism Graduates: Graduates with atleast 50% aggregate in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree level
Media Studies	16	A pass in any bachelor’s degree examination provided they have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate in all the subjects including languages
PR and Advertising	16	A pass in UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate in all the subjects including languages
Kannada	52	- Graduates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject - BA, BSc or BCom graduates who have secured at least 55% aggregate in Kannada language in the degree course are also eligible, provided they have passed Kannada Rathna or Pandit
Comparative Literature Studies (Taulanika Kannada)	16	- Graduates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject - Candidates with BA, BSc, or BCom are eligible to apply provided they have scored 55% in the language concerned
Philosophy	14	Any graduate with 50% aggregate in all the subjects
Political Science	38	- Candidates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject/Public Administration at the UG level - Graduates who have studied Political Science as a subject in the first three years of 5-year BABL/BALLB are also eligible
Rural Development Studies	26	Candidates who have secured 40% aggregate in all the subjects and 50% aggregate in the optional at UG level
Sanskrit	20	Candidates who have secured 40% aggregate in all the subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG Level OR Candidates with BA/ BSc/ BCom/ BBA/ BBM/ BCA / BHM provided they have secured 55% aggregate in the language at UG level OR Students who have passed Sahitya Examination in Sanskrit / Sanskrit Bhasha Vidvat Madhyama / a Diploma course in Sanskrit with a UG degree
Sociology	52	Candidates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG level
Telugu	20	- Graduates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject in the qualifying University examinations are eligible - Candidates with BA, BSc or BCom are eligible provided they have scored 55% aggregate in the Language concerned in the degree course
Urdu	20	- Graduates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject in the qualifying University examinations are eligible - Those with BA, BSc or BCom are eligible provided they have scored 55% aggregate in the language concerned
Women’s Studies	26	Graduates with 50% aggregate in all subjects at the UG level are eligible to apply Graduates who have studied Women’s Studies as a cognate subject will be given preference over other graduates
Dance (Bharathanatyam)	14	A graduate with Dance as one of the optional subject with at least 50% aggregate in the optional subject OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the Senior Grade Examination in Dance, conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Board OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the PG Diploma or 2 years Diploma or 4 years Certificate course in Dance from any recognised university or institute
Theatre Arts	14	A graduate with Theatre/ Drama/ Dance/ Music as cognate subject with 50% aggregate in the cognate subject OR Any graduate with a Diploma/ Certificate course in Theatre/ Drama/ Film Acting conducted by a Department of Government of Karnataka/ any state govt. / central government OR Any graduate with a Diploma (from Janapada Loka Affiliated to Bangalore University / Reputed Drama Institutes)/ Certificate of Drama workshops conducted by Karnataka Nataka Academy or NSD
Music (Carnatic-Vocal Instrumental)	14	A graduate with Music Vocal/ Instrumental as one of the optional subject with at least 50% aggregate in the concerned optional subject OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the Senior Grade Examination in Music (Vocal/Instrumental), conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Board OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in PG Diploma or 2 years Diploma or 4 years Certificate Course in Vocal / Instrumental Music from a recognized University / Institute.
Mrudangam	10	A degree in music with Mridanga as one of the optional subject with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the cognate subject OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the senior grade examination of Mridanga conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Board OR a graduate with a minimum 50% aggregate in a PG Diploma or 2 years Diploma or 4 years certificate course in Mridanga from any recognised university / central institute
Criminology (self-financing)	16	A pass in BA Criminology degree or BA with one or more from the following subjects: Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Social work Management Political Science, Public policy, LLB course with at least 45% aggregate in degree exams (5% relaxation for SC/ST, category-I and PwD candidates)

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 10.5K - 2.1L

Median Package₹ 2L - 7.5L

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Fee components	Amount (for 2 - 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 10.53 K - 2.1 L
Hostel	₹ 2.05 L
One-time Payment	₹ 500 - 5 K
Other Fees	₹ 4.8 K
Total fee	₹ 2.16 L - 4.25 L

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Q: Which scholarships are offered at Bangalore University?

Bangalore University offers multiple scholarships to meritorious and deserving students based on state government and UGC norms. The top three Bangalore University scholarships are listed below:

Government of India Post-Metric Scholarships are made available to Karnataka students belonging to the SC/ ST community. These candidates should also have an annual parental income less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Merit Scholarship is offered to students, who have secured 1 to 5 ranks in previous qualifying degree exams and belong below the poverty line. The scholarship amount is INR 500 per month for 10 months in each year of the course.

Q: Is there any online fee payment portal at Bangalore University?

Yes, Bangalore University has a fee payment portal for online fee payment. Bangalore University has one platform for various students to submit any programme fees. To access portal, students can visit official Bangalore University site & click on online fee payment tab. Here, students can choose programmes they want to enroll in & proceed with payment option. page will redirect students to a payment gateway, where they can pay fees using a debit card, credit card, net banking, etc.

Q: How to apply for Bangalore University scholarships?

For the scholarships application at Bangalore University, students can follow the below:

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Q: What financial assistance options are available at Bangalore University?

Bangalore University offers scholarships as financial assistance to meritorious and deserving students based on state government and UGC norms. The top three Bangalore University scholarships are listed below:

Government of India Post-Metric Scholarships are made available to Karnataka students belonging to the SC/ ST community. These candidates should also have an annual parental income less than or equal to INR 2.5 lakh.
Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Merit Scholarship is offered to students, who have secured 1 to 5 ranks in previous qualifying degree exams and belong below the poverty line. The scholarship amount is INR 500 per month for 10 months in each year of the course.
Post-graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship of UGC is offered to the girl child who happens to be the only child or girl who is a twin daughter in the family. Such students can apply for scholarships only through the online scholarship portal of the University.

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Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Kannada,Bangalore University
M.A. in Sanskrit,Bangalore University
M.A. in History,Bangalore University
M.A. in Hindi,Bangalore University
M.A. in Political Science,Bangalore University

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Bangalore University	568
Government Arts College, Bangalore	170
The National Degree College	80
Government First Grade College, Channapatna	60
Rural Education Society	50

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Bangalore University	₹ 3.5 LPA - 7.45 LPA	₹ 15 K - 24.5 K	-/-
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CMS Jain University Bangalore Compare	₹ 6.65 LPA	₹ 3.3 L	-/-
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M.A. in English Literature - Batch of 2026

Offered by Kristu Jayanti University

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The rules can get crazy but other than that the college is pretty amazing.

Placements: The placement cell is very helpful and helps the students get in touch with the companies they desire to work with, apart from the companies they regularly tie up with. They do have some ground rules which are complicated.

Infrastructure: Hostel facilities are available and are quite close to the college making commuting easy. The classrooms in the Humanities block are spacious, clean, and bright. The library is quipped with the required books. It is open till late and on holidays making it very accessible.

Faculty: Some teachers are very nice, knowledgeable, and open to new suggestions but there are exceptions for a few. Even though the staff is strict and the rules are rigid. The staff does provide the necessary help and assistance when required. The syllabus is regularly updated.

Other: The college doesn't provide many fests or events for the PG but it does have events like Ethnic Day, festival celebrations, and cultural events, making the college vibrant. The college has students from all over India, but the Mallu crowd does dominate the college.

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025Read More

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2024

Offered by St. Joseph’s University

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is value for money and worth it. Teaching is excellent.

Placements: Basically, the university B.Com program is now an autonomous college affiliated with the university. There were many opportunities for placements for students. Campus placements were held every year. Students from any department of the college, such as mathematics, chemistry, and commerce were invited. We had the possibility of being selected as employees. They will get placement opportunities through recruiting agencies like Vedanta, Wipro, etc.

Infrastructure: College was excellent in terms of infrastructure. St. Joseph's College is now a university. So they provided all the basic and advanced facilities required for the students. We had a library that the students could access at any time.

Faculty: The curriculum was not rigorous. Faculty members were very approachable, well-qualified, and helpful. The course curriculum was well-planned and revised regularly. College provided a great experience, and the only problem was placement at college. Faculty members were quite good.

Other: Teaching was good here. It was value for money.

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M.A. in English - Batch of 2022

Offered by Jyoti Nivas College

4.0

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of Jyoti Nivas College.

Placements: There are campus placement sessions where the most reputed companies come for recruitment. Students can also pursue content writing and editing. It also includes media jobs or mass communication-related jobs. News media and digital marketing companies offer jobs to students of English. Companies such as Paytm, IBM, and freelancers are called to recruit students. A large number of students are selected. Many new companies are starting to visit the college. The average package is around 2-4 lakhs. You will regularly get various internship programs almost every month.

Infrastructure: It is an autonomous university. The syllabus and corrections are handled in-house. The teaching staff is good, with a balanced co-curricular program. The course structure is well designed to benefit all students. Mid-week assessments are a regular method teachers use to evaluate students. The college has a girls' hostel that is well-equipped with all necessary amenities. The food provided has a variety on the menu every day for hostel girls. There is proper monitoring of health and hygiene, along with secure arrangements for the hostel girls.

Faculty: The college has a good, strong faculty. The correction system for the examination is good. We had good project guides for our project papers and assignments. Our departments had a lot of lecturers who were very helpful in every way possible. Notes were provided, study guides and materials, and a good library facility. The exam structure is the same as others. 25% of the internal assessment plus 75% of the written exam. The internals take place throughout the semester. Each year has two semesters, followed by semester exams at the end. A cumulative result is then obtained by adding the weightage.

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025Read More

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M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2022

Offered by St. Joseph’s University

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

My honest review about my college.

Placements: Placement opportunities were vast with top companies coming for campus placements. If any student had a particular job description in his/her mind, the placement officer had good collaboration with the companies that could help them out. There were companies such as Ernst&Young, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, and many others that came to the campus for both internships and placements.

Infrastructure: I was a day scholar but as usual I used to hear complaints from the hostel guys that the food was not good. They had some water problems and toilets not being clean and things like that. Courses and exams were just the way they used to happen during graduation, having 2 semesters in a year, and the internal exams making the 75+25 pattern. 75 marks for the theory part and the remaining 25 marks for the internal exams. There were no extra activities apart from exams and lectures.

Faculty: Faculty members were all experienced and elderly people in their 40s and 50s. They were very friendly and very strict. They knew the limits and were experts in handling the class. Studied in annual scheme at that time, there were two exams in a year which were mid-term and annual. We had quarterly assessments we had a carry-forward scheme even if we failed in two subjects. We had an option to carry forward those subjects for the next year, and we could appear for supplementary exams to clear those subjects.

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025Read More

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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2022

Offered by Kristu Jayanti University

4.2

5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

My honest review about my college.

Placements: Kristu Jayanti College has a dedicated placement cell. The teachers in the placement cell guide and coach us on all aspects of attending an interview. We have been trained to such an extent that we are confident in succeeding at any interview without fear. Out of 60 students in our class, almost 20 were placed (only 35 students participated in the placement). Companies such as GT, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, and Indigo Airlines hired from our cohort. Nearly 40 to 50 percent of our class received placements, with 20 getting placed, and they were offered competitive salaries.

Infrastructure: I have not experienced the hostel facilities or mess food at Kristu Jayanti College. However, I have friends who stayed in the college hostel, and I have never heard them complain about the hostel or the mess food. They have consistently enjoyed the provided amenities.

Faculty: My department is fantastic, and the faculty members are very experienced. Many have worked in media houses before, and briefly explain how a media house operates. Our media lab is equipped well enough for us to learn a great deal. We have access to advanced equipment, and our syllabus is comprehensive and up-to-date. The excellent faculty members strive to deliver their best efforts, and there are feedback sessions after each semester. Faculty members are motivated to perform well because their positions depend on positive ratings. Essentially, it is a journalism course that encompasses both bachelor's and master's levels, attracting students from various fields, which allows them to teach a wide range of topics. In English Journalism, subjects include Communication Theory, Media Law, Media Ethics and Regulation, and the History of Journalism, among others.

Reviewed on 10 May 2025Read More

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M.A. in History - Batch of 2024

Offered by Maharani's Arts, Commerce and Management College for Wormen

4.0

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of Maharani's Arts, Commerce and Management College for Wormen.

Placements: A college has a big placement cell. A big reputed companies visited the college to offer placement to the students. The package is also very high. A large number of students get the opportunity of placement for almost 100% of the students. The rigorous curriculum makes DSE students much sought after in the job market. The average package is around 13 lacs and the placement record is almost 100%. It does provide an internship. It's been a month since I have been here and there are already many posters that I see for an annual.

Infrastructure: The course syllabus was good enough and updated as well stone of the faculty members was the best in their field. I am staying in a college hostel. It's a divided and ruled system where all activities will be handled by the students. The hostel is available only for B.Sc. BCA data science, AI, M.Sc. MCA students' starting fee will be Rs. 13500 after the fee is reduced to approximately 6000 monthly mess fee should be paid which comes below Rs. 2000 nearby BCM hostels are also available hostel is okay.

Faculty: Various courses are offered in the college, and the faculty is just amazing. All my teachers were very helpful and motivating. They provide not only theoretical knowledge but also teach various lessons that are useful to our lives. All the teachers were brilliant. They are masters in their field, yet they are very down-to-earth and always available to help. My college days were indeed special because of my teachers. We have an internal assessment of thirty marks where we have to submit assignments, term papers, book reviews, etc., as instructed by the professors.

Reviewed on 18 May 2025Read More

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