Pandu College, Guwahati provides a full-time MA program for a duration of 2 years in 6 specializations namely Assamese, Bengali, History, Education, Economics, and Political Science. At present, the college has been conducting the MA program in both morning and evening shifts.

The minimum eligibility to apply for the MA program offered at Pandu College is a Bachelor’s Degree with 45% aggregate marks. 

The selection of the candidates is based on the entrance test conducted by the Guwahati University. 

Pandu College, Guwahati MA Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates seeking admission to the MA program offered at Pandu College shall fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must have scored a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject from a recognized university.
  • Shall qualify for Guwahati University Entrance Exam. 

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Admission to MA program of Pandu College courses will be through an entrance exam conducted by the Guwahati University followed by the centralized counselling conducted by the varsity itself. 

  • Candidates has to select Pandu College during the seat allotment process during Guwahati University Counselling Procedure
  • Guwahati University will declare a merit list based on which candidates who are eligible can proceed to seek admission. 

How to Apply? 

  • Visit the official website of Pandu College @panducollege.org.
  • Register on the college website and fill in the online application form. 
  • Upload the required documents and pay the application form fees.
  • Lastly, submit the form and take a printout of it for future use.

Documents Required

  • Passport size photograph
  • Degree Certificates
  • 10th, 12th Mark Sheets
  • Pass Certificates
  • Signature of the candidate on a white paper
  • Gap Certificates
  • Domiciles of Assam have to provide proof of it in the form of vote ID, passport, birth certificate, BPL card of the family etc.

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Pandu College, Guwahati MA Course Details 

The college offers a full-time MA program in 6 disciplines that are tabulated below: 

Assamese Bengali
History Education
Economics Political Science

Course Duration 

The MA program of Pandu College is offered for a duration of 2 years which is divided into 4 semesters. 

Prescribed Coursework 

The Semester-1 & 2 of the MA programs consist of core courses while elective courses are offered from Semester – 3. 

Tabulated below are the syllabus of all the specializations offered in Pandu College MA program:

Pandu College MA Assamese Syllabus 

Semester Syllabus
First History of Early and Medieval Assamese Literature
General Linguistics and History of Linguistics
Assamese Poetry
Cultural History of Assam
History of Literary Criticism (East and West)
Second History of Modern Assamese Literature
Assamese Drama
Assamese Prose
Twentieth Century Literary Theory / Movements and Assamese Literature
History of Sanskrit Literature
Third Assamese Novel
Script and Textual Criticism 
Cultural History of North-East
Introduction to Western Literature in English Translation
Introduction to Phonology and Assamese Phonology
Comparative Indian Literature
Pali-Prakrit-Apabhramsa Text and Comparative Grammar of Indo-Aryan Languages. 
Fourth Assamese Short Story
Bhakti Literature
Linguistics and Related Fields
Special Author
Introduction to Morphology and Assamese Morphology
Classical Sanskrit Literature
Tibeto-Burman Languages and Linguistics
Introduction to Translation Studies
Dialectology and Dialects of Assamese Language
MA Bengali Major Subjects 
History of Bengali Literature till 16th Century Modern Bengali fictional literature
History of Bengali literature from 1601 to 1757 Modern Bengali non-fictional prose
History of Bengali literature from 1758 to 1972 Poetics and criticism
Old and medieval Bengali text Modern Bengali literature
Medieval Bengali text Generic characteristics and types of literature
Modern Bengali poetry Rabindranath Tagore(special study)
Modern Bengali drama
MA Education Major Subjects
Philosophical Foundations of Education Abnormal psychology
Psychological perspectives of Education Developmental Psychology
Methods and Techniques of Teaching Psychological Laboratory Practical 
Educational Technology  Stress management & Mental health
Group Discussion & Co curricular activities Seminar presentation 
Sociological Foundations of Education Methodology of Educational Research
Educational Planning and Management Methodology of Educational Research
Comparative Education Curriculum Development
Problems and Issues of Education Economics of Education
Educational Entrepreneurship, Soft Skill Development Environmental Education
Measurement and Evaluation in Education Guidance and Counseling
Continuing Education Teaching & Research Aptitude
Teacher Education Project and field work
MA Economics Major Subjects
Principles of Microeconomics Elements of Econometrics
Elements of Development Economics Financial System
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy Project Formulation and Execution
Quantitative Aptitude and Test of Reasoning Operations Research
International Economics Agricultural and Resource Economics
Environmental Economics Quantitative Orientation 
Demography Advanced Microeconomics
Model Building and Simulation in Economics Development Economics : Theory and Practice
Indian Economy: Post Independence Evolution and Present Perspective  Public Finance
Research Methodology for Social Science Industrial Economics
Elements of Macroeconomics Indian Economy in the Global Context
Statistical Software for Data Analysis Econometric Methods
Quantitative Tools Financial Operations & Management
Economics of Health  Environment and Energy Economics 

Pandu College, Guwahati MA Placement Details 

Pandu College has a dedicated placement cell that not only provides career counselling to its students about career prospects, self-employment, and campus placement but also provides training skills to students. The cell prepares students for on-campus placement drives so that they can excel in the different rounds that take place during placements.

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Pandu College, Guwahati MA FAQs 

Ques. Does Pandu College hostel facilities to MA students?

Ans. Yes, Pandu College has boys, girls and women’s hostels for all the students. There is a separate form for candidates to fill which is available on the website of the college. 

Ques. Are all the MA faculty members of Pandu College holding a Ph.D. degree? 

Ans. The faculty members of Pandu College are well-qualified and experienced. Most of them are Ph.D. holders.

Ques. Does Pandu College provide MA students any opportunity in research work?

Ans. No, MA students of Pandu College don't provide MA students any opportunity for research assistantship. However, they organize various field studies and assign project works.

Ques. Does Pandu College provide any relaxation to reserved category candidates?

Ans. Yes, Pandu College provides 5% relaxation in the qualifying examination to reserved category candidates seeking admission to its MA course. 

Ques. Is printout of the Pandu College MA application form necessary?

Ans. Yes, Candidates need to print the MA application form of Pandu College so that it can be produced at the time of admission after the cut-offs are declared by the college.