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Patna University MA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Seats

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Patna University M.A.
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Patna University MA 2025 2nd merit list has been released, and the counselling cum admission process is to be held from Sep 2 to Sep 4, 2025.

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Patna University MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
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Patna University MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Patna University extends their full-time Master of Arts (MA) programme, which is of a two-year duration. This course is offered in 19 specialisations. The eligibility required is a BA with 50% aggregate in relevant subject from a recognised college, institute, or university. Also the selection of candidates is merit-based.

Courses	Eligibility
M.A.	Candidates must have Passed the Bachelor's degree with minimum mentioned marks in respective Hons subject / Major subject / CoreCourse or Bachelor degree with 55 % marks in subsidiary / pass course / allied subjects. Allied subject - B.A.Hons. in functional English.

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 11.2K - 40K

Median Package₹ 4L - 4.5L

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation score45%

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Q: What are the courses offered at Patna University?

Patna University has a total of 10 constituent colleges. Patna University through its 31 departments, constituent colleges and 4 other institutes offers a wide array of UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral level programmes in the fields of Science, Education, Humanities, Law, Commerce, and many other streams. Candidates need to complete Class 12 to apply for UG programmes. A minimum of graduation is required to apply for PG programmes.

Q: What is the last date of admission in Patna University?

Patna University has not released the schedule for admission yet. As per the old schedule, the university usually begins the admission cycle in May/ June with registration. Candidates can apply both online or offline for admission. The university conducts Patna University Common Entrance Test or PUCET to shortlist candidates for various UG and PG courses. The entrance exam is likely to commence in June and go on till July.

Q: Is Patna University good for admission?

It is one of the top universities in Bihar. Since its inception, over 1,000 companies have taken part in the university placements drive. The top recruiters of Patna University during recent years have been industry giants like ITC Group, Futures Group, Swatantra Micro Finance, Wipro, Azim Premji Foundation, etc. Patna University offers admission to UG, PG and PhD courses in regular and distance education mode. The university offers courses in multiple streams such as Management, Arts, Science, etc.

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M.A. in Criminology

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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₹37 K

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M.A. in Sociology

3.62 years

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100

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₹4 LPA

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₹22.48 K

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M.A. in English

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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₹40 K

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M.A. in Hindi

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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M.A. in Psychology

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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M.A. in Economics

2 years

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M.A. in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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₹22.48 K

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M.A. in Political Science

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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₹22.48 K

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M.A. in History

2 years

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120

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₹4 LPA

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₹22.48 K

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M.A. in Economics

2.62 years

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₹4 LPA

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₹22.48 K

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M.A. in Geography

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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M.A. in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

2 years

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₹4 LPA

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₹22.48 K

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M.A. in Rural Studies

2.62 years

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₹4 LPA

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M.A in English

2 yearsOffered by Patna Women's College

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₹4.5 LPA

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Patna University M.A.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 11.24 K - 40 K
Total fee	₹ 11.24 K - 40 K

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Patna University M.A.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
2 Sep '25 - 4 Sep '25	M.A. 2nd merit list- Counselling and Admission
30 Aug '25	M.A. Release of 2nd Merit List

Patna University M.A.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations,Patna University
M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication,Patna University
M.A. in English,Patna University
M.A. in Political Science,Patna University
M.A. in Economics,Patna University

Patna University M.A.
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1633

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Institutes	Seats
Patna University	1344
Magadh Mahila College,Patna University	265
Patna Women's College	24

Patna University MA Placements

The University has also not released 2024 placement report or brochure. The 2024 NIRF report, however, is available in the official site.

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2022	Placement Statistics 2023
Total students PG-2 year	1,731	1,850
Students placed PG-2 year	72	94
Median package PG-2 year	INR 4 LPA	INR 3.60 LPA

NOTE: The above statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Active but run mostly by students

Overall feeling of students

3.4

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in English

School of Distance Education, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Shivaji NagarDegree

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Marathi

YCMOU NashikDegree

Total Fees

₹6.59 K

Duration

2 years

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Patna University M.A.
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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Patna University	₹ 4 LPA	₹ 11.24 K - 40 K	-/-
Central University of Himachal Pradesh Compare	₹ 2.75 LPA	₹ 4 K	-/-
Patna Women's College	₹ 4.5 LPA	₹ 22.48 K	-/-
Central University of Haryana Compare	₹ 2.8 LPA	₹ 2.1 K - 12.6 K	-/-
Lucknow University Compare	₹ 7.46 LPA	₹ 4.5 K - 1.44 L	-/-
AMU Compare	₹ 8.65 LPA	-/-	-/-

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Faculty & Course3.6

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Value for Money3.6

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M.A. in Sociology - Batch of 2023

3.6

2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

One of the best sociology courses in Bihar. It provides a good study, but there are many issues.

Placements: Sociology is a famous subject for civil service aspirants. There is no or little placement from this institute. Some Ngo's visit here, like MEDHAH. They invite you to do some social work or some work that is directly related to society. We studied urban sociology, rural sociology, tribal sociology, and so on, in sociology.

Infrastructure: Our college's infrastructure is pretty good. There are basic amenities such as a library, a clean classroom, a water filter, a common room, and so on. The Patna University has many hostels. Hostels are big, with all essential facilities except a mess. Every hostel has its own playground. One of the best medical facilities in our university is there, as it has its own hospital where every student gets free treatment or medicine facilities. The university sports committee organises many intercollegiate outdoor or indoor games.

Faculty: No doubt every teacher is helpful, has a Ph.D., and has much knowledge in their discipline. They have good teaching qualities. A sociology course is curriculum relevant. This subject is the scientific study of society, which is why it is important to know the people and why it makes their students industry-ready. The semester exam is not too difficult. Those who attend classes regularly will pass the examination easily. 35% is needed to pass the examination.

Other: Sociology is the most famous subject for civil service examinations. Because I want to work in the civil service, I chose this subject as an elective for my future. Sociology has less research. This college has a dearth of important and recent books. So my wish is to improve this. Many events are organised by our department, like the freshers party and the farewell party, and many sociology-related problems are helped by our department. Our campus is 33 acres in size and is connected to many other colleges as well as the Ganga River. Many scholarship facilities are available through the government, especially for girls. They paid very low fees. The surrounding area of our college is great. You see the Ganga River from our class, which is a next-level experience. Many extracurricular activities are organised by our department or our university.

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2023Read More

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2018

2.6

1Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The best in Bihar but stands nowhere when compared to DU and JNU.

Placements: The department of economics has zero percent placement. There is no placement cell in the university. Once, there was one. But it is no more functional. Only department which gives placement in Patna University is pmir (personal management and industrial relations). Students in Courses like safety management of PMIR are placed with handsome package. So, if you want a job after doing your post graduation. Then department of economics in Patna University is not the right place you need.

Infrastructure: Classes run in an ancient heritage building gifted by Darbhanga Maharaja to Patna University. It is named Darbhanga House. The location is too good. River view classrooms are the centre of attraction in Patna University. But the size of classrooms is too small compared to other colleges of PU like Science college and Patna college. Wi-Fi facility available in each department. Also, every department has its personal library too. There is a central dispensary in which you can get medical facility free of cost. Canteen is situated far away from the college in another building. Buildings are in a need to be repaired. Bathrooms are too dirty.

Faculty: Faculty members are well learned but less in number. It seems that Bihar government is not interested in hiring new professors for Patna University's college. The medium of teaching is English. More emphasis is given on theoretical studies, almost no field work. The course Curriculum has not been updated as per the current needs of the industry unlike DU and JNU.

Other: The overall infrastructure of Darbhanga House in which the department of economics and other post graduation departments of Patna University are situated needs to be reconstructed. The only good thing about the college is its location. It is located on the banks of river Ganga, but since there is a temple situated in the premises of the college, there is always a crowd of tourists and locals in the campus. The campus is not isolated. Scholarship facilities are available for minority students. Almost no extra curricular activities. Eve teasing is a common phenomena in the colleges of Patna University. So it can be said that the co-educational colleges of Patna University are not safe for girls as the local administration and college authorities too does not seem interested in doing anything for it. Seminars and workshops are held once in a blue moon. Unlike other universities of Bihar, classes are held regularly here.

Reviewed on 27 May 2018Read More

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M.A. in Rural Studies - Batch of 2017

2.6

1Placements1Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

I am absolutely dissatisfied because of placement issues.

Placements: There are no placement facilities in this college. No one has got placements but students get a job on their risk. Some companies visited here but they offer low packages. Students don't want to do it. No company comes now. Very few students get internships from the college and they don't get any stipend for this.

Infrastructure: WiFi, labs, classrooms, library, medical facilities, sports and games, all facilities are available here. However, the management doesn't take care of it so much. There is no canteen here. Hostel rooms are the worst and the hostel building is too old. We faced infrastructural issues during the tenure at the college.

Faculty: I think this is the best college in Bihar which provides good education at low fees. We don't get industry exposure. But I think the course curriculum is useful. Teachers are very experienced.

Reviewed on 8 May 2017Read More

Aayush Rajput

Discontinued (Feb 2023) - M.A. in History - Batch of 2026

Offered by Directorate of Distance Education - Patna University

4.6

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The best university you would ever see.

Placements: 70% of students were placed in my course and the highest package offered was 40 LPA. Airtel, Tata, and Jio are the major recruiters. 80% of students got internships from my course, and they got hired at Jio and many other companies.

Infrastructure: Everything about the infrastructure and facilities was good, like a 3-star hotel. Everything was provided to us in the library. We were given Wi-Fi as well, so we can use the internet for our basic needs. The classrooms were good, and every classroom had one projector. We were also given practical courses.

Faculty: The teaching quality was excellent. There was this notion that if this university were not located in Patna, the teaching quality wouldn't be as good as that is provided in Delhi, but I was proven wrong. Teachers were qualified. The semester exams were little tough here. Approximately 70% of students pass the course.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2022Read More

Saurav Kumar

Discontinued (Feb 2023) - M.A. in History - Batch of 2020

Offered by Directorate of Distance Education - Patna University

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The infrastructure is nice with a huge auditorium and a library.

Placements: 80-85% of the marks are required to get placed. The lowest package is around Rs.250000 and The highest package is around Rs.1000000. There are approximately 80 to 85 above students who got internships from this college.

Infrastructure: The quality of the facilities in this college are superb and the quality of food available in the mess and canteen is good. The medical facilities are nice. Overall, the infrastructure is good.

Faculty: The pass percentage is above 80 percent and the semester exams in this college are hard enough to crack. This college makes the students ready to face any type of difficulty. The emphasis on scores along with education always helped me a lot. This college has high-quality teaching assessments and management of learning.

Other: After interrogating and seeing many reviews in Patna, this college makes me good enough to learn and be disciplined. The crowd of the college is good.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2022Read More

Arshi

Discontinued (Feb 2023) - M.A. in History - Batch of 2018

Offered by Directorate of Distance Education - Patna University

4.0

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

My college is best for students and the studies.

Placements: 50% of the students take place in history course. The highest average package is geography but history is also high but not a same as geography.

Infrastructure: Labs facility is very nice here I like it. The hostel quality is nice and food is not so good but okay. Medical facility is low and they have ground for some tournament sports and games. They held annual tournament too. We like to have part.

Faculty: In this university teachers are very friendly and helpful to us. They help us to solve our problem. Like we got not enough time for our preparation. But our teachers help us to prepare our course very fastly.

Other: I chose this subject because I like it very much. I want to know our history and worldwide history.

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2021Read More

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Chanakya National Law University Patna is known for its focus on the stream of Law with the institute extending courses in the field across the UG, PG and PhD levels with BA LLB and BBA LLB known as its flagship programmes. Students will find an excellent university if they wish to make a career in

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Patna University MA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Seats

Patna University M.A.What's new?

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Patna University M.A.Popular courses

M.A. in Criminology

M.A. in Sociology

M.A. in English

M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

M.A. in Hindi

M.A. in Psychology

M.A. in Economics

M.A. in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

M.A. in Political Science

M.A. in History

M.A. in Economics

M.A. in Geography

M.A. in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

M.A. in Rural Studies

M.A in English

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