Lucknow University MA Admission 2023 is ongoing. MA 3rd allotment result has been released on September 12, 2023. Candidates can check the seat allotment results through the official website – lkouniv.ac.in. The last date to pay the seat confirmation fee is September 14, 2023. Check Lucknow University Admission 2023 

Lucknow University MA Course Highlights

  • MA offered at Lucknow University is a two-year four-semester program. Some of the MA specializations are self-financed courses as well.
  • Some of the specializations are MA in Western History, Statistics, Women's Studies, Sociology, Public Administration, English, Hindi, French, Education, Economics, Psychology, etc.
  • For MA admissions, students must have a minimum of 45% in Graduation for General and OBC and 40% for SC/ ST.
  • Maximum number of seats are available in MA English with 200 intake capacity while the least number of seats are available for MA French with 10 seats only.

Lucknow University MA Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Starting of Application Form  April 11, 2023
Application Last Date July 16, 2023
Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) 2023 August 05 – August 13, 2023
First Allotment Result August 24, 2023
Seat confirmation fee payment last date for first allotment August 27, 2023
2nd Allotment Result September 06, 2023
Last date to pay the seat confirmation fee September 09, 2023
3rd Allotment Result September 12, 2023
Last date to pay the seat confirmation fee September 14, 2023

Lucknow University MA Eligibility Criteria

M.A in French 

  • 45% marks if the subject is studied in all three years of graduation.
  • 55% marks if the subject is studied in the first two years of graduation.
  • 60% marks if the subject is not studied during graduation.
  • 50% marks if studied a 3 years Advance Diploma in French along with an undergraduate program.

M.A in Women’s Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Jyotir Vigyan, Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration, Human Consciousness and Yogic Science, Population Studies, Forensic Science, and Arab Culture

  • 50% marks in any graduate programme from a recognized university.

M.A courses other than the above mentioned:

  • 45% marks if the subject is studied in all three years of graduation.
  • 55% marks if the subject is studied in the first two years of graduation.
  • 60% marks if the subject is not studied during graduation.

Note: SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates are given 5% relaxation.

Lucknow University MA Admission Guidelines

Lucknow University conducts an entrance test for admission in M.A course. The candidates are selected for the course based on marks scored in the entrance test. 

Based on the score obtained in the entrance exam, the candidate will be asked to visit the university for counselling and to complete the admission procedure.

How to Apply? 

  • Visit the official admission portal of Lucknow University:
  • Now click on “Register” to register yourself in the portal.
  • Next Log into the portal with your credentials.
  • After logging in, select the course from the dashboard.
  • Fill in the application form.
  • Upload all the required documents.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 1000 if you are a General and OBC candidate and of INR 500 if you are an SC/ST candidate.

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Lucknow University MA Course Details

The M.A programs at Lucknow University are offered in 31 specializations in 24 Categories. The courses with specializations and Syllabus access are mentioned below: 

Categories Specializations
Ancient Indian History and Archaeology AIH & Archaeology
Geography -
Anthropology Anthropology
Forensic Science
Arabic Arab Culture
Arabic
Modern Arabic
Defence Studies -
Economics -
English and Modern European Language English
French
Persian -
Philosophy -
Public Administration -
Social Work Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration
Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences
Population Studies
Western History Composite History
Western History
Hindi and Modern Indian Languages Hindi
Home Science -
Women’s Studies -
Journalism and Mass Communication -
Jyotir Vigyan -
Linguistic -
Medieval and Modern Indian History -
Political Science -
Psychology -
Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages Sanskrit
Sociology -
Urdu -

The entire Master in Arts course is divided into four semesters. The students have to maintain a compulsory 75% attendance to appear in the examination. The first and the third semesters focus on theoretical concepts whereas the second and the fourth semesters focus on the practical aspect of the course. The students have to get a Field experience certificate in the last semester.

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Lucknow University MA Placements 

Lucknow University is one of the prestigious universities in India. Some of the top recruiters for M.A departments are Bajaj Capital, Genpact, Muthoot Finance, Randstad, Karvy, Red Chief, Domino’s, Team Lease, etc. 

The university also provides internship and job opportunities with the Government of Uttar Pradesh. 

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Lucknow University MA FAQs

Ques. Who can apply for an MA in English from Lucknow University?

Ans. Students who have done their graduation in BA with English in all three years and have secured 45% marks. Also, Students who have studied English in the first two years of graduation should have a minimum of 55% and a graduate from any discipline with a minimum of 60% in aggregate can apply for MA in English.

Ques. What is the seat distribution of MA in Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration at Lucknow University?

Ans. Criminology & Criminal Justice Administration master's program at Lucknow University is a two-year course with a total intake capacity of 40. The program is self-financed and INR 15,080 will be charged per semester by the students.

Ques. What are the documents required during Lucknow University MA Admissions?

Ans. Students willing to pursue an MA at Lucknow University should fill the application form and provide Scanned copies of photographs, Aadhaar card, Signature, Marksheet of past Academic records, category certificate, and income certificate if applicable.

Ques. For which of the MA courses PG entrance test is not conducted by Lucknow University?

Ans. MA courses such as Acharya, Arab Culture, Business Economics, Composite/ Western History, French, Linguistics, Persian, Sanskrit, Urdu, Women Studies, Biostatistics, Arabic and Public Policy and Governance does not require entrance exam and admissions are given on a Merit basis.

Ques. Can I do a Masters in Arts from Lucknow University after Engineering?

Ans. Yes, you can do a Masters in Arts from Lucknow University after completing your B.Tech or B.E. However, some specializations and some colleges may require the applicants to have a degree in certain subjects.