M.A.

MA or Master of Arts is a postgraduate degree that is awarded when a student passes an integrated course of study in subjects of humanities and social sciences. MA degree is also awarded for subjects which are normally considered within other domains. Master of Arts course duration is 2 years.
Master of Arts admission mostly takes place merit based. Some colleges like TISS, JNU, Calcutta University and Jadavpur University take Master of Arts admission through Entrance Exams.

About Master of Arts

Master of Arts is a 2 years postgraduate degree course pursued by students after completion of a Bachelor’s degree in any relevant specialization. The top MA courses opted by students include MA in English, MA in History, MA in Political Science, MA in Economics, etc. Entrance exams are conducted for students to enroll in various MA courses which include JNUEE, IPU CET, DUET, PU CET, etc.

Master of Arts: Admission Process

Most of the colleges conduct entrance exams for MA admission. Some top universities also conduct a second round of selection process for the admission to MA courses by arranging WAT and PI. 

MA Eligibility

Before applying for an Master of Arts one should be aware of the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the colleges and universities. Below mentioned are the details for eligibility to a MA course,

• Candidates should have completed their Bachelor of Arts with a minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• They have to score at least 50% in the relevant subjects.