Master of Arts (M.A.)
Humanities · 2 years (1 year after a four-year undergraduate degree, where offered). Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.
What this course is, and who it is for.
Overview
VerifiedA postgraduate degree across humanities and social science subjects, offered as subject-specific programmes by the awarding university.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Stream
- Humanities
- Discipline
- Liberal Arts & Humanities
- Duration
- 2 years (1 year after a four-year undergraduate degree, where offered)
- Mode
- Hybrid
- Entry stage
- After Graduation
- Typical outcome
- Deepens subject expertise and supports research, teaching and subject-specialist pathways.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
Who should choose this course
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Eligibility
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Duration
Verified2 years (1 year after a four-year undergraduate degree, where offered)
As prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Subjects
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Skills developed
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Career opportunities
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Higher education options
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Typical salary range
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What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree, usually in a related discipline.
Set by Awarding universities under the UGC framework. Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.
Qualifying exams
- CUET PG
Common entrance test used by participating universities for postgraduate admission.
- University or state entrance test
Admission is decided by the institution's or state's own entrance process.
Where this information comes from.
Official source
Degree nomenclature and postgraduate programme duration are specified by the UGC under its Specification of Degrees notification and curriculum framework published at ugc.gov.in.
Important notes
- Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
- Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.