B.Mus. (Vocal /Instrumental-Sitar) 

at MGKVP Varanasi, Varanasi

As per the admission information available on the latest MGKVP brochure, there is not provision for direct admission to the BA course of MGKVP. Aspirants must appear for an entrance exam conducted by the university. Based on their performance in the entrance exam, the university will shortlist the candidates for counselling. Seats are allocated to eligible candidates through the university-level counselling.

The application fee for all the courses offered by Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith must be paid via online mode, i.e., via debit/ credit card or net banking. The application charges charged by the university for its undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA courses, along with UG and PG Diplomas is tabulated below:

Course Name	General (or UR)	SC/ST
UG Courses	INR 650 - INR 850	INR 550 - INR 750
MBA (via CUET PG)	INR 1,000	INR 750
PG, UG Diploma, PG Diploma	INR 850- INR 1,050	INR 750 - INR 950

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) course of MG Kashi Vidyapith is a three-year programme. It follows a semster pattern and is divided into six semesters. In each semesters, students are required to study certain core (complusory) and elective subjects. These subjects vary depending on the choice of specialisation. The curriculum is designed in accordance with the NEP 2020.

MGKVP conducts a university-level entrance exam to shortlist candidates for admission to various courses. The entrance exam syllbaus varies across the courses offered at the university. The following table presents the syllabus of the entrance exam conducted by the university for BA admission:

Course	Syllabus for Entrance Exam*
BA	General Studies, Current Events, Sports, Awards, Books and Authors, Rural Development,  Schemes and Policies, Numerical & Mental Ability, General Science, etc.
BA (Hons) Mass Communication	General Knowledge, Current Events and Arts, Science & Commerce subjects

*Information sourced from the university's official admission brochure.

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.

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.

{Source: M.Com students & alumni}

Pros:
* Good faculty with PhD holders and excellent teaching methods
* Regular updates in the course to make it relevant and industry-ready
* Excellent placement record with reputed companies like Amazon, Flipkart, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, and more
* Affordable fees compared to other colleges
* Scholarships are available for meritorious students
* Good hostel facilities with comfortable living spaces and amenities
* Friendly campus environment with access to all necessary facilities

Cons:
* Limited placement opportunities for M.Com students due to fewer recruitment agencies visiting the campus
* High competition among students for limited seats in companies
* Some students may face issues with the quality of education and resources
* Infrastructure could be improved upon

Conclusion: Pursuing M.Com at MGKVP Varanasi can be a worthwhile decision, especially considering its affordability, excellent faculty, and good placement record. However, students must be prepared for potential challenges related to limited placement opportunities and infrastructure. With hard work and dedication, students can still achieve success and build a fulfilling career.

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. 

MGKVP BSc tuition fee ranges between INR 29,100 and INR 45,000. The exact amount depends on the choice of specialisation and the affiliated college allotted to applicants. In addition to the tuition fees, applicants may be required to submit certain one-time charges during admission. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

BSc admission at MGKVP is provided to applicants who qualify the university-level entrance exam and fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. The MGKVP BSc eligibility criteria varies across the BSc specialisations offered at the university. The basic eligibility requirement is for the candidates to have passed Class 12 with relevant Science subjects. The eligibility criteria for some BSc specialisatios are presented in the table below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BSc in Mathematics	A pass in Class 12/equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects
BSc in Biology	A pass in Class 12/equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) as compulsory subjects
BSc in Agriculture	A pass in Class 12/equivalent examination with Science, Mathematics & Agriculture subjects