M.A. in Sociology 

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.

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.

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

{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 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.

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. 

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

According to unofficial sources, the majority of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University alumni are working in the Sales sector with a 30% share. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is depicted in the below pie chart:

CUET PG application form 2025 released on January 2, 2025 to provide admissions to postgraduate degree programs like MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MFA, and other professional degrees like MBA, BEd, LLB, and LLM courses. The CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted from March 13, 2025, to March 31, 2025, at centers across the nation and overseas.

 Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application Form. Strict action will be taken, even at a later stage, against such candidates who have filled more than one Application Form