Saurashtra University, established in 1967 offers a two-year full-time MA degree across various specializations, namely English & Comparative Literature, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Gujarati, History, Sanskrit, Hindi, Philosophy. 

  • Admission to its MA course at Saurashtra University is based on the candidate’s performance in their graduation. 
  • To be eligible for the admissions, candidates must have passed a BA degree in a relevant field. 

Saurashtra University MA Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility for MA in any offered subject is that candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the related discipline.

Saurashtra University MA Admission Guidelines

The merit list is made on the basis of the candidate's degree marksheet.

Only third-year marks are taken into account to create the merit list.

Total marks of 5th and 6th semester of a degree course, eg. If the candidate’s final degree percentile is 70%. But by combining only 5th and 6th semester marks the percentile becomes 65%, then the 65% will be considered while creating the merit list.

How to Apply? 

  • To fill the forms offline, candidates need to visit the university campus, collect the form from the academic section and submit the filled form with the required documents and application fee receipt attached.
  • To fill the form online visit the official website of Saurashtra University https://www.saurashtrauniversity.edu/.
  • Go to admission 2024-2025. Fill the form and make the payment.
  • Print the form and send the hard copy of the form along with the payment receipt to the university academic section.

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Saurashtra University MA Course Details 

Course duration: 2 years

Total semesters: 4

MA Economics, English, Hindi, Gujrati, Philosophy, Sanskrit, History, Sociology:

Semester Credits Courses
Semester I 20 Three Core Courses + Two Electives courses
Semester II 20 Three Core Courses + Two Electives courses
Semester III 20 Three Core Courses + Two Interdisciplinary courses
Semester IV 20 Three Core Courses + Two Interdisciplinary courses
Total credits 80

MA Psychology:

Theory Courses Skill Oriented
Semester Number of courses Credits Number of courses Credit
Semester I 05 20 01 02
Semester II 05 20 01 02
Semester III 05 20 01 02
Semester IV 05 20 01 02
Total 20 80 04 08

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Saurashtra University MA FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required to be submitted at the time of admission into the MA course of Saurashtra University?

Ans. Candidates need to submit the following documents at the time of admission: 

  • 10th and 12th marksheet and passing certificate.
  • Degree marksheet and passing certificate.
  • Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/pan card/passport)
  • Cast certificate for the reserved category (if applicable)
  • Medical certificate for differently-abled candidates (if applicable)

Ques. Is there a separate entrance exam conducted by Saurashtra University for MA?

Ans. No, there is no entrance exam for MA admissions. The selection happens only on the basis of the qualifying degree marksheet.

Ques. Does Saurashtra University provide scholarship opportunities to the students?

Ans. Yes, the institute offers scholarship opportunities to the students belonging to the reserved category. Also, the institute offers scholarships to the students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections of the society.

Ques. How are the faculties of the MA course at Saurashtra University?

Ans. The university has a team of well-learned professors, with more than 10+ years of experience in their respective fields. 

Ques. What are the other courses offered by Saurashtra University?

Ans.  Saurashtra University offers a variety of UG, PG, and Doctoral courses: MBA, M.Sc, Ph.D., Pharm D, M.Lib.I.Sc etc.