M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at MGKVP Varanasi, Varanasi

MGKVP Varanasi offers admission to most courses on the basis of national or university-level entrance exams. A step-by-step process of admission is as follows for MA admission:

STEP 1: Application Process 2025

The application process for MGKVP Varanasi is conducted via online mode. Candidates, who fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university, can submit a duly filled application form along with the required documents and an application fee*. Given below is the step-wise MGKVP Varanasi application process:

1. Visit the official admission portal of the university.
2. Click on “Apply Now” and signup/log in using the valid credentials. 
3. Fill in the required personal and academic details.
4. Upload the required documents, including the qualifying exam marksheet and a passport-size photograph.
5. Pay the application fee online via Debit/ Credit card or net banking.

The application fee for all the courses offered by Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith is as follows:

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 list of documents required during the application process is given below:

• Self-attested copies of Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Self-attested copy of Bachelor's degree marksheet
• Master's degree marksheet (if applicable)
• Date of birth certificate
• Self-attested copy of the CMAT scorecard
• Photo Identity proof such as like Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card 
• Original Transfer certificate (TC)
• Original Character certificate (CC)
• Migration certificate (original)
• Six copies of 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)

STEP 2: Selection/ Shortlisting of candidates | MGKVP admission to various courses is merit-based or entrance exam-based. The university considers the scores of several national/state-level entrance exams.  STEP 3: Payment of Admission Fee & Admission Confirmation | Candidates selected for various UG, PG, and doctoral courses need to pay the admission fee of the course to confirm their admission at the university. 

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.

As per the details available in the brochure and multiple online sources, there is no provision available for direct admissions to LLB programme at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. Candidates seeking admission to MGKVP Varanasi, however, can check out the below table for the admission criteria and eligibility requirements for LLB offered at the campus and MGKVP affiliated colleges:

Course	LLB Admission Highlights
Eligibility	Any UG degree with 45% aggregate
Selection	Entrance exam conducted by the university

Candidates seeking admission to the MGKVP course admission must take the CUET exam as Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Varanasi accepts admission for the UG and PG programmes based on valid scores in CUET-UG and CUET-PG, respectively. The process for admission to the programmes offered at MGKVP begins with registration for the CUET exam through the official website by paying the required registration fee for final submission. Candidates having valid CUET scores can register for the counselling process at MGKVP followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith is a public university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1921, as Kashi Vidyapith and later renamed, it is administered by the government of Uttar Pradesh. It received 'University' status in 1974 as Deemed to be University and State University status in 2009. The university has more than 400+ affiliated colleges spread over six districts. It is one of the largest state universities in Uttar Pradesh, with hundreds of thousands of students, both rural and urban.

No, as per the admission information sourced from the latest MGKVP brochure, the university does not provide direct admission to its BSc course. 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 leading companies that participated in MGKVP placements over the past few years are listed below:

MGKVP Placements: Top Recruiters
Piramal Foundation	Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited
Travel Binz Pvt. Ltd.	Just Dial Pvt. Ltd.
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank	One Place Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.
Religare	DealsDray Online Pvt. Ltd.
Nysaa Retail Pvt. Ltd.	Money Capital Height

MG Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP) has an elaborate seat reservation policy. Seats are reserved for candidates belonging to various categories. The percentage of seats reserved for each category is given below:

• 1% of seats are reserved for Handicapped candidates
• 20% of total seats are reserved for women candidates (category-wise, in respective cadre)
• 2% of total seats are reserved for dependents of Freedom Fighters
• 5% of total seats are reserved for Soldiers, Ex-Soldiers, Soldiers posted in J&K, parliamentary dependents or dependents of misplaced citizens of J&K
• 10% of total seats are reserved for dependents of the permanent employees of MGKVP

CUET application fee varies from category to category and the number of subjects chosen by the candidate for CUET. The CUET registration process is incomplete without the payment of application fee.

Refer the table below the know the CUET application fee for various categories and as per the number of subjects chosen.

CUET Application Fee

Category	Upto three subjects	For each additional subject
General UR	INR 1000	INR 400 each
OBC-NCL/EWS	INR 900	INR 375 each
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender	INR 800	INR 350 Each
Centres outside India	INR 4500	INR 1800 each

*Candidates who are not in OBC NCL category must choose General (UR) category