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M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics/ Chemistry/ Electronics/ Electronics Science/Material Science/Biotechnology/Agriculture/Life science/Environmental Science with not less than 55% aggregate marks for General Category & 50% for all reserved categories in the absolute system of equivalent grade..
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical/ mechanical/ Electronics & Communication/ ComputerEngineering/ Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Chemical/ Biochemical Engineering/ Civil Engineering/Medical/ Veterinary Sciences or equivalent, with not less than or 60% aggregate marks for General Category & 55% for all reserved categories in the absolute system or equivalent grade..
Candidate appearing in final year M.Sc or B.Tech/B.E exam may also apply for admission
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Master of Arts(Journalism and Mass Communication)
Passed the Bachelor degree (B.A.) with 45% marks in respective Honours subject/major subject/core course/subsidiary/any other course.
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Master of Arts(PHILOSOPHY)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR M.A. IN PHILOSOPHY
(i) Educational Qualifications:
A candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3/4 system) in any discipline from a recognized university.
Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy.
Minimum aggregate marks: As per University norms.
(ii) Entrance Examination:
Admission may be through a university-level entrance test (if applicable). The entrance exam may include:
Basic understanding of philosophical themes
Logical reasoning and critical thinking
General awareness and reading comprehension
(iii) Language Proficiency:
Proficiency in English is desirable, as the medium of instruction will primarily be Hindi.
Option to study core texts in Sanskrit, Hindi, English, or other Indian languages may be provided depending on specialization.
(iv) Age Limit:
No upper age limit for admission, in line with UGC and NEP 2020 guidelines promoting lifelong learning.
(v) Reservation Policy:
As per Bihar Government and UGC norms, reservation will be applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Women, and PwD categories.
(vi) Special Considerations:
Candidates with a background in Yoga, Ethics, Comparative Religion, or Interdisciplinary Studies may be considered under interdisciplinary or special quota (if applicable).
Working professionals, teachers, and researchers may be encouraged to apply under flexible/part-time options (if offered).
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Post Graduate Diploma(Filmmaking)
45% Marks at UG Level and studied Hindi and English up to the level of XIIth Class
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Post Graduate Diploma(Photography)
45% Marks at UG Level and studied Hindi and English up to the level of XIIth Class
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Post Graduate Diploma(Science Communication)
45% Marks at UG Level and studied Hindi and English up to the level of XIIth Class
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Post Graduate Diploma(Online and Digital Journalism)
Graduation in any stream from a recognized University or equivalent
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Post Graduate Diploma(Development Communication)
Graduation in any stream from a recognized University or equivalent
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Master of Arts(Geography)
Passed the Bachelor degree (B.A.) with 45% marks in respective Honours subject/major subject/core course
Passed the Bachelor degree with 55% marks in Subsidiary/Pass course/Allied subject.
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Master of Science(River Science and Management)
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (civil/environmental/water resources), Bachelor’s Degree in sciences and Allied Subject with not less than 60% marks for General Category and 55% for all the reserve categories in the absolute system or equivalent CGPA.
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Master of Technology(Water Resource Engineering)
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (civil/environmental/water resources), Bachelor’s Degree in sciences and Allied Subject with not less than 60% marks for General Category and 55% for all the reserve categories in the absolute system or equivalent CGPA.
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Master of Arts(Economics)
The eligibility conditions for admission into M.A. program in Economics shall be Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University having Economics/Commerce/Statistics/Mathematics as Honours subject with a minimum of 50% marks (to be conducted for Honours subject only) for General candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC/OBC Differently-abled candidates.
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Master of Science(Space Science and Astronomy)
M.Sc.: The eligibility conditions given below are the absolute minimum:
Following category of students will be eligible for admission in M.Sc. Space Science and Astronomy (SSA):
Physics Hons.
Chemistry Hons. with Physics and Mathematics
Mathematics Hons.
Geology Hons. with Physics and Mathematics at B.Sc. level
Graduation with Computer, Mathematics and Physics
Graduation with Geophysics and Mathematics
Engineering graduates
Graduation in Astronomy and Astrophysics Subjects
For students of General Category marks requirement will be 60% and for Reserved Category it will be 55%.
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Master of Science(Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine)
M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. & A.H. or equivalent degrees from recognized institutions.
Bachelor’s degree (Hons.) with majors in:
Biological Science / Life Sciences / Agricultural Science
Anatomy / Physiology / Pharmacology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology
Zoology / Genetics / Immunology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Biomedical Sciences
Age Limit:
20–35 years for Bachelor Degree holders
Up to 55 years for Professional Degree holders with relevant continuity
Minimum Marks: 50% (General category)
Reserved Categories: 45% with 3 years age relaxation (as per government norms)
Sponsored and foreign candidates – as per ordinance
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Master of Business Administration(Business Administration)
3 Year Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 45% marks
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Bachelor in Mithila Folk Painting
A candidate seeking admission to the BMFP Programme must satisfy the following conditions:
He/She must have passed Intermediate / +2 level.
Candidates may be regular students or students of distance education.
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Master of Education(M.Ed)
For M.Ed
• Candidates seeking admission to the M.Ed. Programme should have obtained at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in the following programmes:
(i) B.Ed.
(ii) B.A.B.Ed., B.Sc.B.Ed.
(iii) B.El.Ed.
(iv) D.El.Ed. with an undergraduate degree (with 50% marks in each).
Note:
1. Candidate belongs to SC/ST/PWD Category are eligible for relaxation of 05% marks in the programmes mentioned above.
2. Appearing Candidates may also apply for the joint entrance examination with the condition that their result must be announced before the date of admission announced by the university; else his/her candidature will be cancelled automatically without any information.
• No applicant shall be admitted, who has not applied for the admission within notified time or who, on being selected for admission, does not get himself admitted within the specified time, except where the delay has been condoned by the Competent authority.
• The reservation in seats shall be given as per the rules of the Government of Bihar.
• Relaxation in the qualifying marks in favour of the reserved categories shall be as per the rules of the State Government.
• Candidates belong to other than Bihar State shall not be given benefits of reservation policies. They will be treated as a candidate of general category.