M.A. in Philosophy 

at PRSU, Raipur

Admission to MA courses in PRSU is based on merit in the PG entrance test conducted by the university. The university releases a merit list to announce the participant’s scores and the marks required for selection. There are multiple factors depending upon which the cutoff is determined such as aggregate marks of candidates in qualifying exams, number of applications received, seat intake, and the category of the candidate. Check more on PRSU Cutoff.

PRSU MA total course fee includes several components such as tuition fee, hostel charges (if applicable), library caution money, identity card fee, laboratory caution money (in which there is a practical exam), alumni fee, etc. The fees for some of the components are further mentioned below:

Fee Component	Amount
Total tuition fee (two years)	INR 3,520 - INR 36,000
Hostel fees	INR 10,240
One-time payment	INR 1,350

NOTE: The above-mentioned amount is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the PRSU MA fee. 

In order to get admission to MA at PRSU, candidates need to take the Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University PG Entrance Exam to get selected. To take the exam, aspirants can apply by visiting PRSU website (prsu.ac.in). The application form can also be bought via offline mode from the university campus in person. In addition, aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Further, after the entrance examination, the university releases a merit list to announce the names of the selected candidates. Selected candidates can further pay the admission fee and confirm their seats. For more details around the eligibility for PRSU MA admissions, click here. 

The application process for MA at PRSU is carried out via online and offline modes. Candidates can buy the admission form by visiting the PRSU campus in person to submit the form in offline mode. Additionally, for online applications, candidates can visit the university campus. The steps to register and fill out the online form are further mentioned below:

1. Visit the PRSU official website (prsu.ac.in).
2. Click on the registration link and download the application.
3. Fill out the application form carefully.
4. Payment of the application fee, which is INR 400.
5. Submit the application form.

NOTE: For offline submission, candidates need to accompany the application form with a DD of INR 400 payable to the Registrar, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur. It must be noted that this fee is as per past years’ records and hence is indicative.

There are multiple career options for MA graduates. The degree holders can build a career in the field with respect to the specialisations. Find below some of the job profiles along with the average package:

Job Position	Average Package
Photographer	INR 3,88,610
Administrative Officer	INR 4,22,267
Subject Matter Expert	INR 3,85,829
Sales Associate	INR 2,59,518
Author/Writer	INR 4,39,812

NOTE: The data above is as per payscale.

PRSU course admission is both merit and entrance-based. Candidates seeking for admission to any of the UG/ PG courses at PRSU needs to go through all the steps of admission process. Below mentioned are the step-wise process for PRSU admission 2023:

1. Application Process: PRSU application process is conducted in both online and offline modes. In order to apply for the course of their choice, candidates have to fill an application form either in-person at the admission office of PRSU or online on the official website. 
2. Selection Rounds: PRSU admissions is both merit and entrance-based. Admission to most of the UG courses is merit-based, whereas the admission to PG and Integrated courses are offered through the respective national/ in-house entrance exams. Following the selection process, candidates have to appear for PI rounds for some courses.
3. Counselling Process: After the completion of all selection rounds, the university will conduct counselling process for the final seat allotment.
4. Merit List Release: In the final step, round-wise merit list of the selected candidates will be released on the official website of PRSU.

PRSU BSc admission is entirely merit-based for the academic year 2024. The admissions are based on marks obtained by candidates in the Class 12 examination. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination with an aggregate ranging between 45% and 60% (depending upon the specialisation) from a recognised board can get admission to the BSc programme. 

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Here's what current students and alumni have to say:

* Placement Opportunities: Limited placement opportunities (around 20-30%) with average package of INR3-INR4 Lacs per annum. Some notable companies visit for recruitment, such as Amazon, Tata Steel, and JSW Steel. the highest package offered is around INR8 Lacs per annum.
* Internship Opportunities: Around 40-50% of students get internship opportunities in reputed companies.
* Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable, with a strong focus on theoretical and practical aspects of the courses.
* Infrastructure: Campus infrastructure is good, with well-maintained laboratories, libraries, and recreational facilities. However, some areas need improvement.
* Semester Exams: Examinations are relatively manageable, especially with proper preparation.
* Student Life: Student life is comfortable, with satisfactory hostel facilities and a variety of extracurricular activities.
* Future Prospects: Alumni have pursued successful careers, including Ph.D.s from abroad, and some have secured decent salaries.

Based on these reviews, here are some key takeaways:

* While placement opportunities might be limited, the college does offer some internship options and a range of extracurricular activities.
* Faculty are generally helpful and knowledgeable, providing guidance and support throughout the course.
* Infrastructure is mostly good, with some areas needing attention.
* Semester exams are manageable with proper preparation.
* Future prospects seem positive, with alumni securing decent jobs and pursuing further education.

Overall, PRSU seems like a decent option for those interested in pursuing an M.Sc. degree. However, potential students should weigh their priorities carefully, considering factors like placement opportunities, faculty support, and infrastructure before making a decision.

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University offers various UG, PG and Diploma-based courses. The duration of these ranges between one year to four years. PRSU also offers five-year integrated courses in the field of Law. Those who pass all the selection parameters of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University course admissions are required to pay the course fee at the time of admission. Find below the course-wise fee, eligibility and selection details for all the UG & PG courses of PRSU: 

Courses	Total Tuition Fee*
BSc	INR 7,200 – INR 73,500
MSc	INR 3,520 – INR 66,000
BA LLB	INR 60,500
MBA	INR 57,660 - INR 59,200
MA	INR 3,520 - INR 36,000
PG Diploma	INR 3,190 – INR 36,000
BPEd	INR 3,480
For more details about the courses-wise fee for other courses offered at PRSU, click here.

*The fee range given above is cumulative for courses offered by the university on-campus as well as through its affiliated colleges, hence may vary. Additionally, the fee is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.