M.A. Education 

at Children's University, Gandhinagar

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

Children's University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. Candidates must first register on GCAS portal for the preferred course. The selection to PG courses is based on merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. Admission to PhD course is based on university or national-level entrance exams. The university also evaluates the applications of the candidates to offer them seat in the preferred course. 

Children's University intake varies course-wise. Candidates are offered seat in the university based on their merit or entrance exam scores. Below are course-wise intake for CRU:

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

Children's University offers course at PG and doctoral levels. Aspirants need to pass a minimum of graduation to apply for PG courses whereas PG degree is required for PhD programmes. Hence, only qualifying Class 12 will not get admission in the university. CRU has not specified the minimum eligibility criteria. However, 60% is a decent score and aspirants with this score in graduation or PG degree can get admission provided they also fulfil the selection requirements.

In performing arts, you have different specialisation like dance, drama, music, etc. According to your course you have core subjects. Majoring in performing arts involves study that integrates the overlapping fields of drama, music and dance practices. Even when students specialize in one of the three areas, they will take courses in the other performance arts disciplines as well, as well as taking some general education courses.

Performing arts are all pervading bringing colour and joy to numerous festivals and ceremonies, and reaffirming the faith of the people in their heritage. These facets have been responsible for sustaining the long continuities of ancient traditions. They are the link between the past and the present. It thus exemplifies the complex, organic interaction of all aspects of life implicit in all tribal and folk art forms; art is not seen as something apart from life, a mere ornamentation or entertainment, but as an intrinsic part of it.

A performing arts B.A. Programme may include courses in the following subject areas:

• Music performance
• Theatre history
• Dance and culture
• Musical theatre
• Dance technique
• Dramatic literature

The Courses in Performing Arts include:- 

• B.A. (Music Tabla)
• B.A. (Theatre)
• B.A. (Music Vocal)
• BPA (Music Tabla)
• BPA (Theatre)

Following are the Career opportunity:-

• Actor
• Community arts worker
• Dancer
• Dramatherapist
• Music therapist
• Theatre director

Thes are the Top Colleges for Performing Arts:-

1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. Christ University, Bangalore
3. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
4. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
5. K. J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai.

Candidates seeking admission in PG courses does not require entrance exam score for admission. Children's University offers admission to PG courses based on the merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. Admission to PhD programme is entrance-based. Aspirants must pass UGC-NET, UGC CSIR NET, NET-JRF or GSET for PhD admission. The university also conducts CRU PET for candidates without any entrance exam score.

Children's University offers 10 courses at PG and doctoral levels. The university offers courses in Arts, Science, Social Work etc. Aspirants need to pass a minimum of graduation to apply for PG courses. Admission to PG courses is merit-based. The university considers entrance exam scores for PhD courses.

Children's University specifies eligibility criteria for each course. Candidates need to fulfil the requirements to apply for admission. Below is course-wise eligibility criteria for CRU:

The best choice depends on your career aspirations:

·       If you want to become a teacher: Opt for a B.Ed. It's the mandatory qualification for teaching in most schools.

·       If you want to pursue a career in research or a science-related field: A BSc would be more suitable. It provides a strong foundation for further studies and specialised careers.

·       If you're unsure: Consider your interests and skills. Do you enjoy teaching and interacting with students? Or are you more drawn to scientific exploration and research?

Additional options:

·       M.Ed.: If you already have a B.Ed., you can pursue a Master of Education for career advancement or specialisation in a particular teaching area.

·       Diploma courses: Various specialised Diploma courses in education or related fields can enhance your skills and knowledge.

In a B.Ed course, students are usually taught subjects such as:

• Learning and Teaching
• Gender, School and Society
• Assessment for Learning
• Pedagogy of a School Subject
• Childhood and Growing Up
• Creating an Inclusive School

For complete details on the B.Ed course curriculum, read above.