Calcutta University MA Admission 2023: Application process, Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Placement, FAQs

Calcutta University MA admissions 2023 are going to begin soon. Admission to the program at Calcutta University will be based on the entrance exam followed by the Viva Voce conducted by the university. The Calcutta University offers full time Master of Arts (MA) programs in the department of Art, Education, Journalism & Mass Communication, Home Science and Science. The Duration of the Course is 2 Years or 4 Semesters.

The MA program at Calcutta University is offered in 28 Specializations, namely, Ancient Indian History & Culture, Arabic & Persian, Archaeology, Bengali Language and Literature, Buddhist Studies, Comparative Indian Language and Literature, Economics, English Language and Literature, Museology, Psychology, Geography, Human Development etc. 

Basic EligibilityCriteria for Admission in full-time MA Course is to complete a Graduation Degree in the relevant stream from a recognized University.

The selection of candidates is usually merit-based but it varies for some of the provided subjects. Internship is an integral part of a curriculum for Calcutta University, hence the students who is doing MA in Museology must complete a 3 months internship in the 4th Semester either in museums, heritage institutes, conservation laboratories etc.

Calcutta University MA Admission Dates 2023

Calcutta University MA Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria is different for different specializations of MA Course. The Criteria is mentioned below:

• The candidate who wishes to apply for the MA program must have passed Graduation examination in the relevant stream from a recognized University.
• For MA in Home Science Department, the eligible candidates shall have done B.Sc.(H) in Human Development/Sociology/Psychology/ Education/Home Science.
• For MA in Museology, the eligible candidates shall have Bachelor’s Degree with Honours or Master’s Degree in relevant subjects and are eligible for admission.
• For MA in Arts Department, the eligible candidates shall have done B.Sc. or BA(H) in any of the relevant subjects – History, Geography, Anthropology, Sanskrit, Geology, Bengali, Humanities, Botany, Pali, Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Sociology, Ancient Indian History and etc.
• For MA in English Language & Literature, History, Islamic History & Culture, Buddhist Studies, Journalism & Mass Communication, Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Ancient Indian History & Culture, Sociology, Geography, Psychology, Economics, the candidates must have Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject.
• For MA in Science Department, the eligible candidates shall have done B.Sc. or BA(H) in Geography or Psychology or in accordance with merit BA / B.Sc. Examination.
• For MA in Russian Language, the eligible candidate shall have BA (Hons.) in Russian or Pre-MA in Russian
• For MA in French, the eligible candidate shall have BA (Hons.) or 45% marks in Pre-MA.
• For MA in Education, the eligible candidate shall have 40% in the qualifying degree.

Calcutta University MA Admission

Selection Criteria:

Selection Criteria for MA is strictly Merit Based. Out of the total seats available in each Course, the candidates who have completed their graduation from Calcutta University will be offered 60% of the seats but the selection list will be made based on their merits.While 40% of the seats will be offered to the candidates from Calcutta (preceding year) or other Universities basis of MCQ Admission Test.

How to Apply?

• Candidates who seek admission in the MA program of Calcutta University have to fill the online application form.
• The application form is available on the Official Website of the Calcutta University.
• Candidates shall fill the form thoroughly and provide the correct information and then click submit.
• Candidates must pay the application fee of INR 100 for General Category and INR 50 for Reserved Category through Debit Card or Credit Card.

Documents Required

• Self-attested copies of Marksheet
• Two copies recent & colour passport size photographs
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/PWD)
• Family Income Certificate if the income is below INR 8000.
• PWD Certificate and Sports Certificate in original (If applicable)

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Calcutta University MA Course Details

The MA programs at Calcutta University are offered in 28 specializations in five departments i.e. Art, Education, Journalism & Mass Communication, Home Science and Science.The University offers MA degree in 21 specializations in Department of Arts, 1 specialization in Department of Education, 1 specializations in Department of Journalism, 2 specializations in Department of Home Science and3 specializations in Department of Science.

The courses offered in each department are as follows:

Syllabus for MA Program and other details about the Course is mentioned below:

• The entire MA course has 2 Academic Years comprising 4 semesters. The four semesters have all theory courses in all the subjects offered by Calcutta University in MA program.
• The division of marks – Internal or Exam based in each subject differs basis the courses offered in each semester.
• In MA Archaeology, the final course of 50 marks is based on Field Training and Dissertation.
• In MA Museology, the first two semesters have Theory courses, while 3rd Semester has practical courses while the fourth course is based on the 3 months Compulsory Internship in any museums, heritage institutes, conservation laboratories etc.

Below is the marks distribution of MA Archaeology and MA Museology:

Calcutta University MA Fee Structure

The fee structure for MA courses is mentioned below:

The students have to submit a Family Income Certificate if the income is below INR 8000 for compensation.

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Calcutta University MA Placement Details

Calcutta University provides good job opportunities to the students. The university also offers help in preparation due to which many students get selected by many companies who pay a visit for on-campus placement. Below is the placement performance in Economics Department of the college:

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