B.A. in Psychology 

at Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Uttarakhand - Other

Located in Uttarakhand, MAHGU and SGRR University offer regular BA courses in various specialisations. Candidates confused between the two universities may want to compare their tuition fees to decide which among the two is more affordable for pursuing a BA.

The BA fee at MAHGU ranges between INR 36,500 and INR 90,500 for various specialisations. On the other hand, the tution fee for a BA at SGRR University ranges from INR 45,000 to INR 3.13 lakh. Clearly, a BA at MAHGU is more affordable than a BA at SGRRU. It must be noted that the mentioned fees are sourced from the official websites of the respective universities/sanctioning bodies. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

MAHGU offers a wide array of specialisations for its Bachelor of Arts programme. Students who have cleared Class 12 or its equivalent in any stream from a recognised board can pursue one of the following specialisations offered at Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal Universiy:

• BA (Hons)
• BA in Yoga
• BA in Education
• BA in Psychology
• BA in English
• BA in Home Science
• BA in Economics
• BA in Geography
• BA in Political Science
• BA in Hindi
• BA in Mathematics
• BA in Sanskrit
• BA in Sociology
• BA in Journalism
• BA in History

MAHGU accepts online and offline applications for its BA admission. During the application process, candidates are required to attach self-attested copies of the following documents along with the duly filled application form:

• Class 10 marksheet & Pass certificate
• Class 12 marksheet & Pass certificate
• Domicile (for permanent residents of Uttarakhand)
• Annual Income Certificate
• Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Ten Passport-size photographs
• Proof of entitlement for a particular reservation category (SC/ST/OBC Certificate)
• Pre-Qualifying Test Score card (if any)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Domicile Certificate

Further, foreign nationals are required to provide enclosed proof of their origin, copy of the passport with the application form. It is mandatory to submit eligibility certificate obtained from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. 

31% of the total seats are reserved by MAHGU for students who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand. In addition to this, the university sets seats aside for those who are PWD (those with a minimum impairment of 40%) and SC/ST/OBC. Furthermore, some seats at Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University have been allocated aside for PIOs, Foreign Nationals, and NRIs. Candidates can visit the university's official website, or get in touch with the admissions office for further information about the seat reservation policy at MAHGU.

Merit Scholarship will be given to those students who perform best in their class. Number and value of the scholarship will be recommended by the Board of Management and Decided by the Board of Governors every year. Academic, sports, and all scholarship are available in different fields. 

MAHGU provides placement support to students enrolled in its BSc courses. However, the university has not yet released the course-specific placement report pertaining to BSc. Hence, it is difficult to ascertain how good the university's BSc placements are. As per the overall placement statistics sourced from MAHGU reviews on Shiksha.com, the university recorded a placement rate of 95% in the recent years. A students pursuing BSc at the university commented that the highest and the lowest salary packages offered during MAHGU BSc placements were INR 5 LPA and INR 2.7 LPA, respectively.

Yes, MAHGU BSc admissions 2025 are open. The university is currently accepting online and offline applications for admission to various BSc specialisations for the academic year 2025-26. The application form is available on the university's official website and the campus. Before applying, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria specified by the university. Eligible candidates must apply in a timely manner to avoid missing the deadline.

After graduating from Himalayan Garhwal University, BSc graduates are eligible to take up various jobs in the government sector. They may have to apply and appear for the recruitment exams leading to these government jobs. Some of these jobs profiles include Technical Assistant, Agricultural Officer, Teacher, Nursing Officer, etc. Some government departments/recruiting organisations offering these jobs are listed below:

• Forest Department
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute
• AIIMS 
• Food Corporation of India (FCI)
• RBI
• Indian Air Force
• Indian Railways