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Goa University MA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Selection

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Goa University M.A.
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Goa University MA 2025 admissions are open. The GU-ART-2 applications 2025 are open till Jun 6, 2025, and the GU-ART-2 test 2025 will be conducted on Jun 12 & Jun 13, 2025.

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Goa University MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
Goa University M.A. Popular courses
Goa University M.A. Fees details 2026
Goa University M.A. Admission dates 2026
Goa University MA Admission 2026: How to Apply?
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Goa University MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Goa University offers a two-year MA course across 14 specializations. These courses are taught through the Faculty of Languages and Literature, the Faculty of Languages and Literature, Faculty of Languages and Literature School of International & Area Studies, the School of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences and the Goa Business School. Admission to MA at Goa University is done through an in-house entrance exam, i.e., Goa University Admissions Ranking Test (GU-ART), which is conducted specifically for the selection of candidates in the PG courses.

Goa University admission to MA course is entrance-based. The University has common eligibility criteria for all PG courses, which need to be fulfilled before applying for the course. Find below the detailed information related to Goa University MA admission 2025:

Course Name	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
MA	Eligibility Criteria: Graduate with the respective subject from a recognised university Selection Criteria: GU-ART

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 14.4K

Median Package₹ 2.7L

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Q: Is MA available at Goa University?

Goa University offers two-year MA programme divided into four semesters. MA is available in various specialisations, namely Economics, English, Environmental Science, Hindi, etc. Aspirants who have completed any of the UG degree can apply for MA. Admission to MA programme of Goa University is based on GU-ART conducted by the university. Selected candidates need to pay the programme fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Q: What is the eligibility for admission to MA at Goa University?

In order to get admission to Goa University, students need to graduate with respective subjects from a recognised university.

Q: Is there any entrance exam for MA at Goa University?

Yes, for admission to MA (except Wellness and Counselling) at Goa University, students need to qualify Goa University Admissions Ranking Test (GU-ART) entrance exam. It is a common in-house entrance exam conducted by the university itself for all PG courses. The marks/ percentage obtained by the candidate while graduating would only be used to ascertain the eligibility of candidates for the programme. The purpose of the GU-ART is only to rank the prospective candidates and not for determination of pass/ fail.

Goa University M.A.
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M.A. in French

2 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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₹14.39 K

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M.A. in English

4.42 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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₹14.39 K

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M.A. in Marathi

2 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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₹14.39 K

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M.A. in Sociology

3.62 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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M.A. in History

2 years

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M.A. in Konkani

2 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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M.A. in Hindi

2 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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M.A. in Economics

2 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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M.A. in Portuguese

2 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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M.A. in Political Science

2 years

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₹2.73 LPA

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M.A. in Philosophy

2 years

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M.A. in Psychology

2 yearsOffered by St. Xavier's College - Goa

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M.A. in Psychology

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M.A. in Wellness Counselling

2 yearsOffered by Nirmala Institute Of Education

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M.A. in International Studies

2 years

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M.A. in Public Administration

2 years

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M.A. in Psychology (Part Time)

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M.A. in Women's Studies

2 years

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M.A. in Environmental Science

2 years

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Goa University M.A.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 14.39 K
Hostel	₹ 15.03 K
Total fee	₹ 29.41 K

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Goa University M.A.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
12 Jun '25 - 13 Jun '25	M.A. (GU-ART-2) Entrance Exam (Online mode)
27 May '25 - 6 Jun '25	M.A. (GU-ART-2) Application 2025 start and last date

Goa University MA Admission 2026: How to Apply?

The Goa University application process generally starts in May/ June. In order to get admission to MA at Goa University, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility for this course. After that, students must fill an online application form on the University's official website. Candidates willing to enrol for the MA course at Goa University can follow the guide mentioned-below to fill an online application form:

Visit the official website of Goa University and tap on the admission link. (unigoa.ac.in)
Register with basic details and generate login credentials.
Using login credentials, fill out the application form in the given slots with all required information such as personal and educational details.
Complete the application process by submitting the document and paying application fee.

Goa University M.A.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Economics,Goa University
M.A. in English,Goa University
M.A. in History,Goa University
M.A. in Political Science,Goa University
M.A. in French,Goa University

Goa University M.A.
Seats

588

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Goa University	504
Nirmala Institute Of Education	40
St. Xavier's College of Arts Science and Commerce	44

Goa University MA Placements

The University has not released the average package during placements 2022. However, as per NIRF report the median package, the general placement data for two-year PG courses during the placement drive in the year 2019, 2020 and 2021 are mentioned below:

Particulars	Statistics (2019)	Statistics (2020)	Statistics (2021)
Median package	INR 2.28 LPA	INR 2.34 LPA	INR 3 LPA

Total Fees

₹21 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in English

School of Distance Education, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Shivaji NagarDegree

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in English

IGNOUDegree

3.4

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in English Language Teaching

Parul University OnlineDegree

Total Fees

₹60 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Political Science

DU SOLDegree

3.9

Total Fees

₹2 K

Duration

2 years

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Goa University v/s University of Calcutta v/s Vidyasagar University

Below mentioned are the fee comparison of Goa University with other universities offering MA course:

College Name	MA Fee
Goa University	INR 13,040 - INR 20,640*
University of Calcutta	INR 1,320 - INR 68,000*
Vidyasagar University	INR 2,670 - INR 60,780*

Compare M.A. at Goa University with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Goa University	₹ 2.73 LPA	₹ 14.39 K	-/-
St. Xavier's College - Goa	-/-	-/-	-/-
Sree Narayana College, Varkala	₹ 4.32 LPA	-/-	-/-
St. Xaviers College, Mapusa	-/-	-/-	-/-
St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University)	₹ 4 LPA	₹ 1.18 L - 1.34 L	-/-
Christ University Pune Compare	₹ 6.14 LPA	₹ 1.7 L	-/-

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Campus Life4.5

Value for Money4.5

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M.A. in Sociology - Batch of 2023

3.6

1Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I like the university but I feel that they need to improve a lot.

Placements: There are no placements in the university nor there are facilities of career guidance or internship. In this competitive world, I think it would be advantage if the university start internships and placements. The top role offered after the course are HR manager and civil servants.

Infrastructure: There are 6 departments in one building but all departments are well differentiated. The classrooms are spacious. There is no Wi-Fi or proper network on campus. There is canteen and health care clinic on campus but the campus is big and it's quite far. There is hostel with mess service with average food. There is well-equipped gym building and big outdoor ground where inter departmental programs take place.

Faculty: The curriculum is well designed to meet the needs of career opportunities like political sociology, educational sociology, and philosophical sociology are some of the important papers. There are 3 internal exams, 20 marks each of which the average is taken, and 1 final exam for 80 marks. The passing percentage is 40%. The teachers are well qualified but they are strictly formal and focused on academics.

Other: There were no events this year since covid was on. Hopefully, the next year, we have many events, fests, and extracurricular activities. I love sociology and interacting with people so I would like to take up a project in my next semester.

Reviewed on 22 May 2022Read More

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M.A. in English - Batch of 2015

4.4

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It is the best college, and anyone can get in.

Placements: Mostly students of second-class who scored below 60% in their academics can get admission in this degree college. The bright student and the average students also got jobs in well-reputed business firms. Some of them are working as teachers, counsellors, and a few have started their businesses.

Infrastructure: Our hostel was the best. I had the best time of my life in college, whether it be the classrooms and library. We also had other facilities like medical and sports. The infrastructure of the college was top notch in the college. There was gymkhana which included almost all indoor sports for fitness.

Faculty: Teachers in our college were the best when it came to studies. Teaching was good. They always understood the difficulties and problems which we faced in studies, even during holidays and before exams. Teachers were kind-hearted to do the revision and help us in teaching the important matter.

Other: There were many events held during the course. It was the best.

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2020Read More

Gagandeep singh anand

M.A. in Hindi - Batch of 2019

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good placements were given by Goa University.

Placements: I got only 70%, but I got the placement. The top recruiting companies for our course were mostly schools and colleges. The highest salary package was somewhere around Rs. 1,20,000 per month and the average that I got was Rs. 40,000 per month. Almost 75% of students in our college got internships.

Infrastructure: Our college has good food, and there was a hostel with a good connection. The teachers in this university are great, and I would like to be a teacher here for some time as this place has a very quiet environment. Last, of all, the people here are great and they won't step back to help you.

Faculty: Teachers in our college are experienced and know how to teach their students. I got a placement just after my graduation, and I would suggest that this is the place where you make your future. I was an average student and the pass percentage was 33% out of 100%.

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Sankalp Haldankar

M.A. in English - Batch of 2020

4.2

5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

You must visit Goa University because it is worth it.

Placements: Car manufacturers want good English speaking employees, and this course helps to get those jobs. There are lots of chances to get jobs in government offices such as developing companies like Glenmark, Cipla and many industrial companies.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good here. Our college offers free Wi-Fi, and the labs are advanced with Apple computers. Classrooms are best with good seating arrangements and completely air-conditioned. The library is huge, and all books are available in different languages. There is a canteen in which prices are negotiable. There are good medical facilities.

Faculty: In Goa University, teachers have good experience of teaching and good behaviour towards students. They explain every topic in which students have a problem. They teach them in modern ways like PPT presentations and give them projects to do on the laptop.

Other: I chose this course to improve my English and to become an English tutor.

Reviewed on 26 May 2021Read More

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