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Panjab University M.A. Courses & Fees 2026

Chandigarh

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Panjab University M.A.
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MA (CDOE) admission forms 2024 are open and the last date to apply is extended to Oct 26, 2024.

Panjab University MA Admission 2023

Punjab University MA admission 2022 is based on PU CET (PG) 2022. The university offers MA in more than 30 specialisations with a duration of two years. MA is PU’s one of the most applied-for courses in the affiliated colleges.

Eligibility criteria: Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ ST category).
Selection criteria: Final admission is based on the PU CET PG

Panjab University MA specialisations
Community Education and Development (Curriculum)	History (Curriculum)	Music (Instrumentation) (Curriculum)
English (Curriculum)	Journalism & Mass Communication (Curriculum)	Music (Vocal) (Curriculum)
Geography (Curriculum)	History of Art (Curriculum)	Human Rights & Duties (Curriculum)
Remote Sensing & GIS	Gandhian & Peace Studies (Curriculum)	Police Administration (Curriculum)
Disaster Management	Indian Theatre (Curriculum )	Ancient Indian History (Curriculum)
Culture and Archaeology	French (Curriculum)	Public Administration (Curriculum)
Community Studies of Religion (Curriculum)	Hindi (Curriculum)	Punjabi (Curriculum)
Defence & National Security Studies (Curriculum)	Philosophy (Curriculum)	Sociology (Curriculum)
Economics (Curriculum)	Political Science (Curriculum)	Sanskrit (Curriculum)
Education (Curriculum)	Psychology (Curriculum)	Urdu (Curriculum)
Women Studies (Curriculum)	Governance and Leadership	Music (Indian Classical Dance) (Curriculum)
German (Curriculum)	Buddhist & Tibetian Studies (Curriculum)	Mass Media and Videography (Curriculum )
Russian (Curriculum)	Persian (Curriculum)	-

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Panjab University M.A.
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Total Tuition Fees₹ 10.3K - 1.9L

Median Package₹ 1.8L - 6.5L

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M.A. in Applied Arts

2 yearsOffered by Government College of Arts, Chandigarh

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Master of Arts (M.A.)

2 yearsOffered by Sant Baba Bhag Singh Memorial Girls College - Punjab University

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M.A. in Music Vocal

2 yearsOffered by Ramgarhia Girls College

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M.A. in Painting

2 yearsOffered by Government College of Arts, Chandigarh

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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

3.92 years

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M.A. in English

4.32 yearsOffered by DAV College, Chandigarh

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₹2.5 LPA

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M.A. in Sculpture

2 yearsOffered by Government College of Arts, Chandigarh

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M.A. in English

4.22 yearsOffered by MCM DAV College for Women

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₹3.25 LPA

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women

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M.A. in Graphics

2 yearsOffered by Government College of Arts, Chandigarh

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Master of Arts (M.A.)

2 yearsOffered by Dasmesh Girls College

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M.A. in Public Administration

5.02 yearsOffered by DAV College, Chandigarh

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M.A. in History

2 yearsOffered by Khalsa College for Women (KCW Ludhiana)

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Guru Gobind Singh College for Women

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M.A. in English

5.02 yearsOffered by Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College

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M.A. in Philosophy

3.72 years

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M.A. in Punjabi

2 yearsOffered by Khalsa College for Women (KCW Ludhiana)

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M.A. in Punjabi

2 yearsOffered by Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College

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M.A. in Punjabi

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M.A. in Sociology

3.32 years

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Panjab University M.A.
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Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 10.35 K - 1.89 L
Hostel	₹ 12.52 K - 79.3 K
Other Fees	₹ 18.49 K - 74.41 K
Total fee	₹ 41.36 K - 3.43 L

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Panjab University MA Admission Dates 2023

Eligibility criteria: Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ ST category).
Selection criteria: Final admission is based on the PU CET PG

Dates	Upcoming Events
Apr '26	PU-CET (P.G.) application process 2026Tentative
Jun '26	Last date for submission of printout of form along with required documentsTentative
Jun '26	PU-CET (PG) 2026 Admit Card ReleaseTentative
Jun '26	PU CET (PG) 2026Tentative

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Q: How to prepare for PU-CET to take admission to MA Political Science at Punjab University?

PU-CET (PG) is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University Chandigarh for admission to its various post-graduate courses. PU-CET (PG) syllabus includes all the important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For the PU-CET (PG) exam, candidates have to study Verbal Ability, Reasoning, General Knowledge and Data Interpretation. PU-CET (PG) exam preparation: Candidates should devise a strategy in advance. They must have a good idea of PU-CET (PG) exam pattern, the section-wise break-up, topic-wise weightage and the expected difficulty level of the question paper.

Panjab University M.A.
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Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Psychology,Panjab University
M.A. in Punjabi,Panjab University
M.A. in English,Panjab University
M.A. in Sociology,Panjab University
M.A. in Economics,Panjab University

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Panjab University MA Seat 2023

Find below the seat intake for MA at Punjab University:

9981

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Panjab University	1637
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Mahilpur	460
Government College, Hoshiarpur	366
DAV College, Chandigarh	280
Satish Chander Dhawan Government College	400

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Panjab University	₹ 6.5 LPA	₹ 11.16 K - 1.89 L	-/-
DAV Chandigarh Compare	₹ 2.5 LPA	₹ 39.92 K - 42.8 K	-/-
MCM DAV College for Women	₹ 3.25 LPA	₹ 31.4 K	#32 The Week, 2024
DPG Degree College	₹ 3.6 LPA	₹ 80 K	-/-
Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences	-/-	₹ 2.02 L	-/-

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There is no field work or dissertation therefore very less practical experience that would help us to get job or internship in private sector.

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M.A. in Sociology - Batch of 2024

Offered by MCM DAV College for Women

4.2

2Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

I am grateful to be an alumnus of this college, it's a great place.

Placements: I can't say much about placements as the drive runs during our exams. So, rarely do students from the batch get selected, but students from other batches do get selected, and oftentimes placement drives take place in college. Many seminars are held to teach us for placements.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is really cool. At MCM, we even have a girls' common room. It has AC and it is so comfy and relaxed, we often made assignments there, chilled, and worked on annual functions, chit-chat, and gossiped and had a amazing laugh.

Faculty: Faculty members are okay. But the teachers here are so helpful and sweet, they help a lot. Great teachers. The curriculum of the course is relevant and up-to-date. The semester exams are pretty good to examine us. They are good, according to the syllabus they taught us.

Other: I chose Sociology, and the best thing about this course is that it took me to the roots of society, why and what is happening around us. I love this subject. They can make it more technical in the future, and also need to add more research papers, campus and college events, and annual functions, which are damn fun that happen all the time in college. Loved it, enjoyed it.

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025Read More

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2026

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

A campus full of life and dreams.

Placements: My batch has about 40 students. It has a fee of about Rs. 18,000 INR. My course allows students to have placements in finance and economy-related companies. Students can get internships in the economics sector after the completion of this course. The top roles that can be achieved by this course are IES officer.

Infrastructure: Classrooms and library infrastructure of the department are good on the campus, and the quality of hostels is also good. Their facilities for food, water, and sanitation are provided in the hostel. The food available in the canteen is hygienic and good. Medical facilities are also provided in the hostel. A game room and gymnasium is also provided.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful, knowledgeable, and well-qualified. The teaching quality in the course is worth the money. The course curriculum is relevant at this time, making it eligible for a competitive exam. The semester exams in the college are not so difficult, but difficult enough for students ' preparation. The pass percentage is 4.5 CGPA.

Other: I chose this course because of my interest in economics and government services. The best thing about this course is that it provides you with real-time knowledge about the economy and the institutions and instruments working in the economy.

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025Read More

Arshiya

M.A. in Psychology - Batch of 2025

2Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is good for exposure and not for placements.

Placements: Psychology as a subject does not have placements directly but in the university, they do not exist at all. No company comes for interviews. Even though it is an arts degree, there are chances we will be able to figure out what to do after this if we have good contact with seniors and professors.

Infrastructure: The psychology lab does not have the required apparatus or software when it comes to practical or dissertation work. In this aspect, other colleges are better. But overall the university atmosphere is good. Hostels and food are available. All markets and medical facilities are nearby.

Faculty: Teachers are really helpful and approachable if we try out. The course curriculum is relevant and not very difficult to complete in the given time. University culture has more to do with our own experiential attitude that helps to learn new skills. It is very easy to pass exams.

Other: Students can choose the university if they want exposure generally in life and our course as well. If students are someone who is very noted and study-oriented, then they might find it hard as here we have to do things on our own mostly. Even though teachers do take classes and help us when needed. They do not hand out all the required materials.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025Read More

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025

Offered by Department of Evening Studies, Panjab University

4.6

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A dream university of many, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Placements: Half of my class has been placed with or above the package of 3.5 LPA. There are about 30 students in my class. The lowest package offered in our course is 3 LPA, and the highest till now has been 9 LPA. Many industries keep collaborating with the department, and a number of students get placed every year. Roles offered in private companies are accountants, clerks, etc.

Infrastructure: Our department is very well-furnished, and the infrastructure is very good. There are ACs in every class to bear the heat of Chandigarh. High-speed Wi-Fi is available for students. There is a separate library for every department in the university, with a common and huge library named AC Joshi. The hostel rooms are a little confined, but there are separate almirahs for every student with separate study tables. The hostel food doesn't even feel like hostel food, and it nearly feels like home-made food. The food is also affordable. There are numerous sports activities.

Faculty: Teachers are well-educated. Not only the bookish language but they have the knowledge of the outside world also. The course curriculum is relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are not that difficult. One can clear if they have an understanding of lessons.

Other: I wanted to become a professor in economics because this is my favorite subject, so I chose this subject. There are numerous curricular activities at the university, and PU is always full of a good crowd as it is the favorite place of everybody. Scholarships are also provided to students, and they just need to do some formalities. The tuition fee is reverted back to students.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025Read More

Anonymous

M.A. in English - Batch of 2020

Offered by MCM DAV College for Women

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, the best college for M.A. in English course.

Placements: Placement is very good. Every year, around 70 to 80% of students get campus placement. Various companies, like Mahindra, Axis and HDFC Bank, visit campus to recruit students. The maximum salary package is 25 LPA and the minimum is 10 LPA. The average salary package is 15 LPA. Many students get internship opportunities.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure and facilities of the college are very good. If we talk about Wi-Fi, it does not work. Also, there are serious network problems in the college and hostel areas. The food is not better than at other hostels. There are some hygiene issues in the hostel, but the cleanliness of the college is highly maintained.

Faculty: The teachers are well-qualified. They are very helpful and honest. They are very kind and understand every problem or concern. They go out of their way to help students clear up every doubt. The curriculum is relevant, but it does not make students industry-ready. The semester exam is not very tough and the pass rate is 85%.

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.A. in English - Batch of 2020

Offered by MCM DAV College for Women

4.8

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Best college for M.A. in English.

Placements: Placement is very good. Every year, about 40 to 50% of students get on-campus placements. Top hiring companies are Mahindra, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank, etc. The maximum and minimum packages are 6 and 2 LPA, respectively. The average package is 3–4 LPA. Many students get internship opportunities.

Infrastructure: The campus has Wi-Fi, a computer lab, a library, a clinic, and various sports facilities. The classrooms are huge, and the furniture is very good and comfortable. Canteen food is very tasty and healthy. There are more food counters, and the food quality is excellent.

Faculty: The teachers of our department/college are always ready to help the students. The teachers work hard in teaching. We get a lot of knowledge from our teachers. The teachers of our department/college are well qualified. The semester exam in this college is difficult but not too much. The pass rate is 40%.

Reviewed on 31 May 2024Read More

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You have not specified the course for which you have cleared the entrance test. These days private universities are at par with govt.universities. They are providing the same, even better, facilities to students as are being offered by government universities.
LPU is a brand in itself. It has been ra

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Which is better among UIAMS and LPU for an MBA?

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Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a good choice for pursuing an MBA due to its industry-oriented curriculum, modern infrastructure, and strong corporate exposure. The university offers multiple MBA specializations such as Marketing, HR, Finance, International Business, Tourism, and Busines

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Is pursuing B.Com LL.B at Univ Institute Legal Studies, Panjab Univ expensive?

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Studying BCom LLB programme at University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, could be considered a little on the expensive side, as the course fee is around ₹ 4.07 L. To know more details, click here.

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What is the latest cutoff information for MBA at Central University of Punjab?

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The latest cutoff information for MBA at Central University of Punjab is yet to be released. Candidates can visit the official website for the most updated list.

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Is Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University worth considering?

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Yes, it is worth considering Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University for UG and PG courses. The institute is known for quality education under the guidance of experts with years of experience. The institute has decent infrastructure which includes classrooms, library, labs, moot cour

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