M.A. in Political Science 

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.

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

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.

The University has recorded good placement numbers during the 2022-23 academic year. A total of 591 UG and 74 PG students were placed. Further, the median package for UG (3-year) and UG (4-year) courses stood at INR 3.37 LPA and INR 6 LPA, respectively. At the PG level, the median package for PG (1-year) and PG (2-year) courses was INR 6.50 LPA and INR 3.37 LPA, respectively.

The CUET PG 2024 exam is administered by the National Testing Agency, or NTA, for the academic year. NTA launched the online application process for CUET PG 2024 on December 26, 2023. Candidates will have access to the official website in 2024 to finish their CUET PG application. Using a credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI, prospective candidates for the CUET PG 2024 may finish the registration form by February 10, 2024, up until 11:50 PM. The rectification window for CUET PG 2024 applications commenced on February 11, 2024, and it ended at 11:50 PM on February 13, 2024, three days later.

CUET PG 2025 exam schedule and dates for the examination is yet to be released by NTA, national tetsting agency and also by UGC Chairman, Mamidala.

As per the previous year's trends, Mamidala, UGC Chairman on September 19, 2023, shared a tweet mentioning the CUET PG exam dates and event schedule for the CUET PG 2024 admission process. Based on the former information provided by the UGC Chairman and NTA, the examination conducting body it is anticipated that CUET PG 2025 exam notification or schedule for the academic session 2025-2026 will be announced in the last week of September 2024.

For further clarification related to the examination dates and other instructions, the Candidates are advised to visit the official website of NTA for the latest updates.