Panjab University Chandigarh MA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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MA at Panjab University Chandigarh is a 2-year Full Time PG Degree. The course is offered in 29 specializations. The most popular specializations include Economics, Psychology, English.

The total MA Fees at Panjab University Chandigarh for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 20,060 - 1.47 Lakhs.

To be eligible for the Panjab University Chandigarh MA program, candidates must have passed Graduation (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on Panjab University Chandigarh MA admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Master of Arts [MA] 
Total Fees:₹20,060 - 1.47 Lakhs
3.1(37 Reviews)29 Courses2 Years Full Time
Disclaimer: Offered by an affiliated college, not the university.
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Eligibility:

Graduation

Application Date:

1 July - 10 Aug 2026

Psychology 
₹30,800
1.3
(Based on 508 views last year)
Economics 
₹54,640
3.3
(Based on 320 views last year)
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Panjab University Chandigarh MA Fees

Panjab University Chandigarh MA Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 20,060 - 1.47 Lakhs for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 9.69% (~₹13) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 10,030 - 73,555 per year.

The hostel fees for Panjab University Chandigarh is 39,400.

Based on 37 reviews and 1.73 K views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular MA specialisation is Economics, Psychology, English.

  • MA Economics total fees is ₹ 54,640
  • MA Psychology total fees is ₹ 30,800
  • MA English total fees is ₹ 29,650

Quota:
Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
total academic fees₹ 20,060 - 1.47 Lakhs
hostel fees₹39,400
total fees₹ 59,460 - 1.87 Lakhs
* Fees is refundable

Panjab University Chandigarh Latest Updates and News

06 May, 2026 Panjab University Chandigarh MA Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 20,060 -₹ 1.47 Lakhs.

Panjab University Chandigarh MA Admission 2026

Students must have Graduation to be eligible for MA admission at Panjab University Chandigarh.

Panjab University Chandigarh MA Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to Panjab University Chandigarh MA program was July 01 - August 10, 2025.

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Panjab University Chandigarh Master of Arts [MA]: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 37 Reviews

The Master of Arts in Police Administration at Panjab University is a comprehensive two-year program that combines theoretical and practical learning. Admission is competitive, requiring candidates to undergo an entrance exam with a fee of ‚Ç?200, available online. With around 60 seats and 1100 applicants, the program is selective. The tuition fee is approximately ‚Ç?13,000 annually, with additional examination fees totaling about ‚Ç?19,000 per year. Hostel accommodation can bring total expenses to around ‚Ç?50,000 annually, but scholarships are available, particularly for SC/ST students from Punjab, potentially reducing fees to under ‚Ç?2,000 annually.

The faculty-student ratio is 20:1, ensuring personalized attention. The academic year is divided into two semesters, with exams in December and May, covering 16 courses over four semesters. The curriculum supports preparation for the NET exam, and exams are conducted in Hindi, English, and Punjabi. Placement opportunities are robust, with 100-150 companies participating annually, offering salary packages between 3.5 LPA and 12 LPA. Students also benefit from internships at renowned organizations like RBI, NITI Aayog, and UNICEF, although stipends vary.

The placement cell actively shares internship opportunities and facilitates networking events, aiding students in securing roles in teaching, copywriting, and content writing.

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Panjab University Chandigarh Seat Intake 2026

There are 638 MA seats in Panjab University Chandigarh. These include 23 seats of Economics, 23 seats of Psychology, 23 seats of English.

ParticularsNumber of Seats
Psychology23
Economics23
English23
Journalism & Mass Communication40
Political Science23
Ancient Indian History And Archaeology23
Geography23
Hindi23
History23
Sociology23
Public Administration23
Gandhian Studies23
Social Work23
Disaster Management23
Comparative Religion23
Defence And Strategic Studies23
Education23
French23
Indian Theatre23
Instrumental/Vocal Music23
Philosophy23
Punjabi23
Russian Studies23
Sanskrit23
Social Science23
Urdu23
Women Studies23

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palak sharma
Jun 3, 2026 15:00
What is the procedure to take admission in BE Cse. And what's the last date to apply?
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Sweta Kumari
Jun 4, 2026 20:55

For B.E. (CSE) admission at Panjab University, candidates are admitted through JEE Main ranks and the centralized JAC Chandigarh counselling process for affiliated engineering institutes such as UIET. For the 2026–27 session, the UG admission portal is open, and the last date to submit undergraduate admission forms is 1 July 2026. Check the official admission portal and counseling notifications regularly for branch-wise details and seat allocation schedules.

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priyanka attri
May 6, 2025 13:06
Mam/sir ohd in medical microbiology available?
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Sweta Kumari
May 8, 2025 23:45

Panjab University, Chandigarh offers a Ph.D. program in Microbiology, with specializations in Medical Microbiology. The Department of Microbiology, established in 1964, is one of the oldest and pioneer Microbiology departments in the country. 

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tanuja
Jan 3, 2023 16:58
What is starting date of BCA Admission?
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Jaspreet Kaur
Jan 3, 2023 17:24

The admission process for the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) has not yet started for the 2023 – 2026 academic session but to stay updated with this year’s undergraduate admissions, you can visit Panjab University Admissions 2023

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priyanshu shukla
Sep 29, 2022 18:51
What is starting date of b.pharma admission??
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Harish
Oct 6, 2022 11:47

B.Pharma admission at Punjab University is already over for this academic session. You can apply for the program next year now from July- August 2023. Also, there is an Entrance test for B.Pharma. Click Here for more details – Panjab University.

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shakshi singh
Sep 9, 2022 10:10
What is the procedure for getting admission in phd environmental science!?
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Ashish Ramtari
Sep 11, 2022 11:49

Given below is the procedure of Panjab University PhD Environmental Science:

  • Appear for and pass Panjab University Entrance Examination
  • Interview round for final selection
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manvi mathur
Aug 21, 2022 04:33
Is there any seat and entrance exam for bachlor of art hons public administration
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 23, 2022 18:16

Panjab University does not offer BA Public Administration course at the university campus but it is offered through its affiliated colleges. Admission to the BA courses is granted based on the merit of the entrance test.

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sanchita bhattacharya
Aug 14, 2022 09:29
Is there any entrance exam for PG Diploma in Disaster Management ?
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Chitransha
Aug 15, 2022 19:23

No, there is no entrance test conducted by  Panjab University for admission to the PG Diploma in Disaster Management. Admission is based on merit. To be eligible for the course you must have passed your graduation degree from a recognized university.

For more information, refer to this link: Panjab University PG Diploma Selection Process

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taranpreet kaur
Aug 5, 2022 08:14
Is Msc food and nutrition course is available here.
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Ashish Ramtari
Aug 10, 2022 08:56

Panjab University does not offer M.Sc. Food and Nutrition to the students. There are various other specialisations offered under M.Sc. such as Physics, Biotechnology and Mathematics. 

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lakshita garg
Jul 22, 2022 21:55
Is there any test for BA Hons Economic s
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Jaspreet Kaur
Jul 23, 2022 03:01

You can get admission to the Bachelors of Arts (BA) Economics Honours on the basis of scores on the entrance exam conducted by the university. The registration process for the course is closed now for the 2022 – 2025 academic session. 

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kirti thapa
Jul 16, 2022 14:17
When will the admissions for phd sociology 2022-23 start?
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Jaspreet Kaur
Jul 23, 2022 01:16

As per the latest updates from the Panjab University (PU), the registration process for the Ph.D. programs has not yet started for the 2022 – 2026 academic session but you can visit the official website of the university to stay updated with the admission process. 

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simran thakur
Jun 17, 2022 17:58
Do I need to give the PU CET exam for admission in BTech/BE? Or the admission will be based on the jee mains score?
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Aniket Ranjan
Jun 17, 2022 20:29

No, you don't need to appear for PU CET entrance examination as For admission to B.E course students are required to score qualified marks in JEE Main. 


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