Bangalore University M.A. Courses & Fees 2025

Economics

46

At least 40% aggregate in all subjects and 55% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG level

English

46

- Graduates with 40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject in the qualifying examinations

- Candidates with BA, BSc or BCom degree are eligible provided they have scored 55% aggregate in the Language concerned in the degree course

Hindi

26

Candidates with 40% aggregate in all subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG level OR Candidates with a BA, BSc or BCom degree provided they have at least 55% aggregate in the language Hindi in the UG Course OR Students who have passed the Rashtra Bhasha Visharad exam of Dakshina Bharath Hindi Prachar Sabha or equivalent examination of other institutions, are eligible

History

46

40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG level

Journalism & Mass Communication

26

Journalism Graduates: Graduates with 45% aggregate in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree level

Non-Journalism Graduates: Graduates with atleast 50% aggregate in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree level

Media Studies

16

A pass in any bachelor’s degree examination provided they have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate in all the subjects including languages

PR and Advertising

16

A pass in UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate in all the subjects including languages

Kannada

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- Graduates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject

- BA, BSc or BCom graduates who have secured at least 55% aggregate in Kannada language in the degree course are also eligible, provided they have passed Kannada Rathna or Pandit

Comparative Literature Studies (Taulanika Kannada)

16

- Graduates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject

- Candidates with BA, BSc, or BCom are eligible to apply provided they have scored 55% in the language concerned

Philosophy

14

Any graduate with 50% aggregate in all the subjects

Political Science

38

- Candidates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject/Public Administration at the UG level

- Graduates who have studied Political Science as a subject in the first three years of 5-year BABL/BALLB are also eligible

Rural Development Studies

26

Candidates who have secured 40% aggregate in all the subjects and 50% aggregate in the optional at UG level

Sanskrit

20

Candidates who have secured 40% aggregate in all the subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG Level OR Candidates with BA/ BSc/ BCom/ BBA/ BBM/ BCA / BHM provided they have secured 55% aggregate in the language at UG level OR Students who have passed Sahitya Examination in Sanskrit / Sanskrit Bhasha Vidvat Madhyama / a Diploma course in Sanskrit with a UG degree

Sociology

52

Candidates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 45% aggregate in the cognate subject at the UG level

Telugu

20

- Graduates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject in the qualifying University examinations are eligible

- Candidates with BA, BSc or BCom are eligible provided they have scored 55% aggregate in the Language concerned in the degree course

Urdu

20

- Graduates who have secured 40% aggregate in all subjects and 50% aggregate in the cognate subject in the qualifying University examinations are eligible

- Those with BA, BSc or BCom are eligible provided they have scored 55% aggregate in the language concerned

Women’s Studies

26

Graduates with 50% aggregate in all subjects at the UG level are eligible to apply

Graduates who have studied Women’s Studies as a cognate subject will be given preference over other graduates

Dance (Bharathanatyam)

14

A graduate with Dance as one of the optional subject with at least 50% aggregate in the optional subject OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the Senior Grade Examination in Dance, conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Board OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the PG Diploma or 2 years Diploma or 4 years Certificate course in Dance from any recognised university or institute

Theatre Arts

14

A graduate with Theatre/ Drama/ Dance/ Music as cognate subject with 50% aggregate in the cognate subject OR Any graduate with a Diploma/ Certificate course in Theatre/ Drama/ Film Acting conducted by a Department of Government of Karnataka/ any state govt. / central government OR Any graduate with a Diploma (from Janapada Loka Affiliated to Bangalore University / Reputed Drama Institutes)/ Certificate of Drama workshops conducted by Karnataka Nataka Academy or NSD

Music (Carnatic-Vocal Instrumental)

14

A graduate with Music Vocal/ Instrumental as one of the optional subject with at least 50% aggregate in the concerned optional subject OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the Senior Grade Examination in Music (Vocal/Instrumental), conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Board OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in PG Diploma or 2 years Diploma or 4 years Certificate Course in Vocal / Instrumental Music from a recognized University / Institute.

Mrudangam

10

A degree in music with Mridanga as one of the optional subject with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the cognate subject OR a graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate in the senior grade examination of Mridanga conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Board OR a graduate with a minimum 50% aggregate in a PG Diploma or 2 years Diploma or 4 years certificate course in Mridanga from any recognised university / central institute

Criminology (self-financing)

16

A pass in BA Criminology degree or BA with one or more from the following subjects: Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Social work Management Political Science, Public policy, LLB course with at least 45% aggregate in degree exams (5% relaxation for SC/ST, category-I and PwD candidates)