Bangalore University MA admission 2023 is ongoing. MA Provisional Omnibus Merit List will be released on November 20, 2023. Candidates can check and download the merit list through the official website bangaloreuniversity.ac.in. The Final Omnibus Merit List will be released on November 22, 2023.
Bangalore University MA Omnibus Merit List 2023
Courses | Provisional Omnibus Merit List |
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MA Political Science | Check Here |
MA Women Studies | Check Here |
MA Rural Development | Check Here |
Bangalore University offers an excellent MA program which is offered in 19 different specializations.
- It is offered in the following specializations namely Kannada, Rural Development & Management, Women’s Studies, Journalism & Mass Communication, Economics, History, Sociology, English, Hindi, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Social Work, Telugu, French, Spanish, Urdu.
- The minimum requirement is to have a bachelor's degree with 40% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in the related subject
- Admission to the course is done based on the applicant’s merit on a qualifying exam.
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Bangalore University MA Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have at least 50% marks in the aggregate of all subjects
- Candidates must have at least 40% marks in a related subject at the Bachelor’s level.
Eligibility criteria for each specialization are as follows-
Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
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Kannada | Graduation with 50% marks in the related subject and 40% marks in aggregate OR B.Sc/ B.Com. graduates with min 55% marks in Kannada in the degree course provided they have passed Kannada Rathna or Pandit examination. |
Rural Development & Management | Graduation with 50% marks in the related subject and 40% marks in aggregate |
Women’s Studies | Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate and preferred Women’s Studies as one of the main subjects at Bachelor’s level |
Journalism & Mass Communication | Bachelor's degree in Journalism as the main subject with 50% marks in aggregate |
Economics/ History/ Sociology | Graduation with 50% marks in the related subject and 40% marks in aggregate |
English | Graduation with 50% marks in the related subject and 40% marks in aggregate OR B.Sc/ B.Com. with min 55% marks in the concerned language |
Hindi | Graduation with 50% marks in the related subject and 40% marks in aggregate OR B.Sc/ B.Com. with min 55% marks in the concerned language OR Rashtra Bhasha Visharad Examination of Dakshina Bharath Hindi Prachar Sabha or equivalent examination |
Philosophy | Graduate with 50% marks in aggregate in any discipline |
Political Science | Bachelor’s degree with 40% marks in the aggregate of all subjects and 50% marks in the related subject / Public Administration at the Bachelor’s Degree level |
Sanskrit | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in the relevant subject and 40% marks in the aggregate of all the subjects OR Candidates with B.A. /B.Sc./ B.Com./ BBA/ BBM/ BCA/ BHM degree provided they have secured 55% marks in the concerned language. |
Social Work | BA/ BSW with 50% marks in aggregate |
Telugu/ French/ Spanish/ Urdu | Graduation with 50% marks in the related subject and 40% marks in aggregate OR B.A./B.Sc./ B.Com degree with 55% marks in the relevant language |
Bangalore University MA Admission Guidelines
Admissions to the MA course set by Bangalore university is based on the merit of applicants in their qualifying exam. The application of the program is done online.
- The applicants must read over the instructions of admission and other information that is given on the college website.
- The applicant must then find the online application portal and register themselves.
- Applicants must then fill in their personal and academic details.
- They must have a valid mobile phone number and a valid email id.
- Applicants must also pay the application fee, i.e. Rs 200 per course (Rs 100 for SC/ST candidates) in the online portal.
- The students will be notified if they have been selected based on the merit list.
Note: If the information in the application form is not valid or has misinformation in it, the students will be rejected no questions asked.
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Bangalore University MA Course Details
The MA program has 19 disciplines that are offered at Bangalore University. The different specializations are:
Kannada | Media Studies |
Comparative literature studies (Taulanika Kannada) | Philosophy |
Economics | Political Science |
English | Rural Development and Management |
Hindi | Sanskrit |
History | Sociology |
Journalism & Mass Communication | Master of Social Work |
Public Relations & Advertising | Telugu |
Urdu | Visual Arts |
Women’s Studies | - |
Syllabus:
Given below are some syllabus of MA courses.
Economics
1st Semester Advanced Microeconomics Advanced Macroeconomics Public Economic Theory & Policy Mathematical Methods for Economists Development of Economics Monetary Economics Electives Agricultural Economics Financial Institutions & Management Economics of Nobel Laureates Economics And Law |
2nd Semester Indian Economics International Economics Statistical Methods for Economists Advanced Managerial Economics Indian Public Finance Project Work or Elective Electives Agri-Business Economics of Labour Economics of Insurance Regional Economics |
3rd Semester Research Methodology Basic Computer Applications for Economics Analysis Econometrics Welfare Economics International Finance & Business Open Electives Indian Economics Economics of Globalization Human Resource Development |
4th Semester |
English
1st Semester British Literature Literary Criticism and Critical Reading Gender Studies Indian Language in English Communicative English European Classics American literature/ World literature |
2nd Semester British Literature Literary Criticism and Critical Reading Gender Studies Indian Language in English Communicative English European Classics American literature/ World literature |
3rd Semester Critical theory Post-Colonial Theory Literary and Cultural Studies Modern Linguistics The teaching of English Language and Literature Popular literature /Write it right (Open elective) |
4th Semester Critical theory Post-Colonial Theory Literary and Cultural Studies Modern Linguistics The teaching of English Language and Literature Project Work |
Hindi
1st Semester Pracheen Kavya Adhunik Hindi Kavya Adhunik Hindi Gadya Bhasha Vignan Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas –1 (Adikal and Bhaktikal) Anuvad Vignan Vyavaharik Hindi |
2nd Semester Madhya Kaleen Kavya Adhunik Hindi Kavya Adhunik Hindi Gadya Hindi Bhasha Ka Itihas Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas -2 (Ritikal) Anuvad Vignan- 2 Vyavaharik Hindi-2 |
3rd Semester Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas -3 (Adhunik Kal Kavya) Prayojan mulak Hindi Bharatiya Sahitya Kavya Shastra (Bharatia) Project work OR (A) Surdas OR (B) Tulsidas OR (C) Jayashankar Prasad Open Elective: Samanya Hindi |
4th Semester Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas-4 (Adhunik Kal –Gadya) Comparative Literature (Hindi and Kannada) Kavya Shastra (Paschatiya) Hindi Patrakarita Project work OR (A) Surdas OR (B) Tulsidas OR (C) Jayashankar Prasad Dissertation |
History
1st Semester Historical Method Aspect S Of Ancient Indian Political Ideas State And Society In Ancient India Medieval India: Society And Economy Aspects Of Indian National Movement Social And Economic History Of Karnataka Indian Architecture And Art Women In Modern India History Of U S A Since 1776 Dimensions Of Tourism |
2nd Semester Western Historiography Political And Administrative Institutions Of Ancient India Select Debates In Indian History Political Economy Of South India To 1800 History Of Modern World 1900-1939 History Of Modern Mysore 1799-1947 Art And Architecture Of Karnataka Thinkers Of Modern India-Select Writings History Of Southeast Asia History Of Science And Technology |
3rd Semester Indian Historiography Constitutional History Of India Intellectual History Of Modern India Economic History Of Modern India History Of Modern World Since 1939 Open Elective: Colonialism And Nationalism In India Or Social Movements In India |
4th Semester Post Colonial Debates Social Protest In Modern India With Special Reference To Dr B.R. Ambedkar Contemporary Karnataka Contemporary India Indian Foreign Policy Open Elective: Cultural Heritage Of India Or Karnataka: History And Cultural Traditions |
Semester Total Credits 24
Political Science
1st Semester New Socio-Political Movements in India Recent Trends in Public Administration Political Analysis: Concepts and Theories International Relations: Theories, Concepts, and Debates Debates in Contemporary Political Theory Dynamics of Indian Foreign Policy Dynamics of Indian Politics |
2nd Semester Major Thinkers of Modern India Administrative Theories and trends Research Methods in Political Science Contemporary Issues in Global Politics New Political Theories India’s Role in Multilateral Institutions and Regions State Politics in India |
3rd Semester Traditions in Political Thought Public Policy in Transition Rural Local Governance in India Public Management Development Discourse in Karnataka Open Elective |
4th Semester Schools of Political Thought Media and Indian Politics Urban Local Governance in India Development Administration Government and Politics in Modern Karnataka Electives |
Rural Development
1st Semester Theories of Growth and Development Models Rural Development Theories and Approaches Rural Sociology Rural Development Strategies and Programmes in India Principles of Management |
2nd Semester Rural Development Institutions and Management Economic Analysis for Rural Management Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Applied Statistics and Computer Application Computer Practical Geographic Information System and Rural Development |
3rd Semester Community Participation and NGOs Management Natural Resources Management & Sustainable Development Extension Education for Rural Development Agricultural Development in India Research Methodology |
4th Semester Work Experience Dissertations Empowerment of Weaker Sections Rural Development Administration Rural Industry Electives: Micro Finance for Rural Development Co-operative Management Information Technology for Rural Development |
Public Relation and Advertising
1st Semester Introduction to Contemporary Public Relations & Corporate Communication Advertising Concept & Practices Effective Writing for P. R. & Advertising New Media: Concepts and Applications Advanced Communication & Personality Development Practical Media Writing Practical PR Tools |
2nd Semester Event Planning & Management Brand Communication Advertising & Brand Management Marketing for radio, print, TV, or new media Media Planning 04 3hrs 30 70 100 04 Conduct an Event in the department Description of the Ad |
3rd Semester |
4th Semester Crisis Communication Marketing Content and Copywriting Digital Media for Marketing Dissertation & Viva-Voce Internship |
Women Studies – Core Studies
Sex and gender, Social construction of gender, gender shaping Institutions, Theories of the construction of Gender (Biological, Physiological, Psychological, Anthropological, and |
Sociological
Femininity and Masculinity, Understanding Patriarchy and theories of Patriarchy Equality and difference, Private – Public Dichotomy Sexual Division of work Evolution of Women’s Studies as an academic discipline Women’s Movement to Academic/Curriculum Development in Women’s study Establishment of the Centre for Women’s Studies under UGC guidelines Experiences and challenges faced by Women’s Studies Centres Traditional model |
- The MA program lasts for 2 years and is divided into 4 years.
- End of the semester the students must write an exam that will help them progress to the next semester.
- The program will have 100 credits and the students must get a minimum to earn the degree.
Bangalore University MA Fee Structure
Particulars | MPA/ MA/ MVA Courses | MA (Journalism) & M. Ed. course | MSW/MA (RDS) courses |
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Registration Fee | INR 500 | INR 500 | INR 500 |
Admission Fee | INR 500 | INR 500 | INR 500 |
Tuition Fee | INR 4350 | INR 4350 | INR 4350 |
Others | INR 2070 | INR 4170 | INR 5220 |
Total | INR 7420 | INR 9520 | INR 10,570 |
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Bangalore University MA Placement
Bangalore University offers its students excellent placement services. The university has a centralized placement cell in collaboration with Canara Bank. The Postgraduate students are provided with a skills assessment test every year, to access their employability in different career paths. The students are also given training in soft skills, mock interviews, pre-placement talks, seminars, workshops, and more.
Some top recruiters of the university are Reliance Industries Ltd., Canara Bank, Infosys, TCS, Microsoft, Dell, SAP labs Accenture, Royal Enfield, Textron, Cognizant, and more.
Bangalore University MA FAQs
Ques. Which regulation does the Bangalore University MA program follow?
Ans. Bangalore University follows the Choice Based Credit System/CBCS for their 2-year Master’s program. The university follows the guidelines set by the UGC.
Ques. How is the Bangalore University MA program certificate granted?
Ans. The students must attend the end of semester exam, which then will be added for a cumulative grade average (CGPA). The students will also have to do dissertations, internships, or project work depending on their course. If the marks obtained are satisfactory for the course, the students will be granted the certificate.
Ques. Is there an attendance criterion for Bangalore University MA program?
Ans. The Master’s students must have at least 75% in their semester wise attendance. If the attendance is not satisfactory, students will not be allowed to sit in for their end-of-semester exams.
Ques. How are the internal assessments graded for the Bangalore University MA program?
Ans. The term-end exams and internal assessment are divided into 7:3 respectively. The internal assessments are marked on the students’ performance in class, their seminars, attendance, and more. The students will need a minimum to receive the certificate.
Ques. Are there hostel facilities for Bangalore University MA students?
Ans. Most master’s programs are conducted at the Jnana Bharathi Campus. The campus has 6 hostels for boys and 1 for girls. The hostels have all the amenities that the students might require during their stay.
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