B.A. in Journalism 

at MGKVP Varanasi, Varanasi

MGKVP BA is a UG-level course. To achieve excellence in their subject area and move one step ahead in career growth, BA graudates can choose to pursue one of the following postgraduate courses:

To ascertain which university among MGKVP and BHU is better for pursuing a BA, candidates must compare the two and choose the one that suits their preference the most. Such comparison can be based on important parameters, such as course fees, infrastructure, specialisations offered, faculty, etc. The following comparison table between the two universities may help the candidates take an informed decison:

*The mentioned fees are taken from the official websites of the universities. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

*The Shiksha Rating is provided by bonafide students pursuing a BA at the mentioned universities. This rating includes various parameters, such as infrastructure, placements, faculty, etc.

Based on the above comparison table, it can be seen that BHU is a better-reveiwed and a more economical option for pursuing a BA. For more detailed comparision, interested candidates can visit 'Compare MGKVP'. 

The placements for BA at MGKVP depend on the BA specialisation chosen by the candidates. However, the university has not yet released any official report on BA placements at MGKVP Varanasi. According to the university's NIRF Report 2024, a median package of INR 3.37 LPA was offered to the students pursuing UG (3-year) courses (including BA). 569 UG (3-year) students were placed out of a total of 1,429 students. According to MGKVP reviews on Shiksha.com, an average rating of three stars (out of five) was provided by students to the university's BA placements.

The application window for MGKVP BA admission typically opens in April/ May every year. The exact admission dates vary from year to year. In 2025, the university started accepting applications for BA admission on April 26, 2025. In case of any delay, the application window may open in June. The last date to submit the application form is notified by the university on its official website. For the current year, the last date to apply is May 20, 2025.

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.

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

The following scholarships are available for candidates applying to the courses at Faculty of Law MGKPV: 

•  Scholarship for College and University Students
• Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• National Means cum Merit Scholarship
• National Scheme for Incentive for the girl child for secondary education
• Top Class Education Scheme for SC
• Up gradation of Merit of SC Students
• Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC

Candidates can learn more about these scholarships through the downloadable PDF on the official website of MGKPV.

Faculty of Law MGKPV offers many courses in the field of Law at the UG and PG levels. The courses on offer in the admission process 2025 are:

• BA-LLB: Five-year UG programme for budding your professionals
• LLB: Three year Law course for candidates who have completed their graduation
• LLM: A two-year PG programme for candidates wishing to specialise in a particular stream of Law

Faculty of Law MGKPV offer the LLM course for candidates wishing to pursue a Masters degree in the field of Law. LLM at Faculty of Law MGKPV is a two-year course and candidates must have a minimum of 55% aggregate in their LLB course or their 5-year UG integrated Law programme to be eligible. 
The admission process for the talked about course is merit-based and candidates can apply to the same through the application form online.

The eligibility criteria for candidates to get the scholarship for college and university students at Faulty of Law MGKPV are: 

• The annual income of the family should be less than INR 6 lakh
• The candidate should have qualified in the top 20% at their the highest level of education
• The age group should be between 18-25