B.A. in History 

at MGKVP Varanasi, Varanasi

As per the admission information available on the latest MGKVP brochure, there is no provision for direct admission to the BA course of MGKVP. Aspirants must appear for the counselling conducted by the university. The counselling is based on the applicants' performance in the last qualifying exam. Seats are allocated to eligible candidates through the university-level counselling.

The application window for MGKVP BA admission typically opens in April/ May every year. The exact admission dates vary from year to year. The last date to submit the application form is notified by the university on its official website. 

The following information regarding MGKVP Varanasi BA eligibility criteria is available in the official admission brochure released by the university in 2024:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination
• Candidates seeking admission to BA in Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics must have passed the Class 12/equivalent examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject

Additionally, candidates must present the necessary documents supporting their eligibility at the time of admission.

MG Kashi Vidyapith accepts online applications for its BA programme. During the application process, candidates are required to upload a scanned photograph and signature. During the admission, candidates must submit the following documents:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Date of birth certificate
• Photo Identity proof such as like Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card
• Original Transfer certificate (TC)
• Original Character certificate (CC)
• Migration certificate (original)
• Passport-size photograph (coloured)
• Anti-ragging affidavit by both candidate and parents on stamp paper certified by a notary (original and one copy)
• Self-attested copy of Income and caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Self-attested copy of disability certificate (if applicable)

The total MGKVP Varanasi BA tuition fee ranges between INR 6,200 and INR 1.2 lakh. This amount is payable over a period of three years. The exact amount depends on the candidates' chosen specialisation/affiliated college. Besides the tuition fee, candidates may be required to submit a one-time fee of INR 17,500. Candidates seeking accomodation at the university must pay the hostel fee separately. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Varanasi usually concludes the application process between May and July for most of its courses across. Candidates seeking admission must fulfil the eligibility and other requirements for final seat allotment and should fill out the application by paying the required application fee before the specified last date. Those who qualify for all the admission rounds will be required to report to the admission cell at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Varanasi for document verification and fee payment.

MGKVP Varanasi offers more than 20 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. It also offers several UG Diploma, PG Diploma, and certificate courses well. The university also has more than 350 affiliated colleges spread over five districts, namely Varanasi, Bhadohi, Chandauli, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra. To get a list of courses offered at Mahatmna Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, please check out this link with all courses, their eligibility, selection, fee and more. 

After completing a BSc at MGKVP Varanasi, graduates are eligible for various government jobs. These government jobs are provided by various government departments/recruiting organisations. Some organisations that hire BSc graduates are listed below:

• Government Banks
• ICAR
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute
• Government Schools and Colleges
• Food Corporation of India (FCI)
• UPSC
• RBI
• Indian Air Force
• Indian Railways

Yes, MGKVP Varanasi reserves seats for women candidates seeking admission at the university. According to the official admission brochure of MGKVP, there is a horizontal reservation of 20% of the total seats for women candidates in respective categories and cadres. Out of the total number of seats reserved for women, 2% seats are reserved for widows/divorced women (category-wise, in respective cadre).