GNDU MA Persian: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (graduation with Persian, Urdu, or a related humanities discipline from a recognised university) from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). register at gnduadmissions.org and appear for the GNDU entrance test.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MA Persian at GNDU Amritsar is INR 64,870, payable at INR 32,435 per year (Semester 1: INR 28,640, Semester 2: INR 3,795). Examination fees are charged separately each semester. SC/ST Punjab domicile students may avail post-matric scholarship at scholarships.gov.in to offset a significant portion of the fees.

Ans. Graduates of MA Persian from GNDU Amritsar can pursue careers as Persian language teacher, translator, diplomatic linguist, academic researcher. Sectors include Translation agencies, diplomatic services, academic research, cultural organisations, and teaching at schools and colleges are primary career destinations. Further studies: PhD in Persian at GNDU, UGC-NET for college teaching eligibility.

Ans. GNDU Amritsar is a NAAC A++ state university with UGC Category I status and one of Punjab’s leading public universities. The Department of Urdu and Persian has experienced faculty and a track record in producing alumni in government services and research. The UGC-recognised MA Persian degree and relatively low fee make it a strong choice for students targeting government roles and PhD research in North India.

Ans. Admission to MA Persian at GNDU Amritsar is through a GNDU departmental entrance test. Candidates register online at gnduadmissions.org before the deadline of 11 July 2026, appear for the entrance test on 17 July 2026, and attend counselling on 18 July 2026. Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree is required.

Ans. Yes, MA Persian graduates from GNDU can apply for PhD admission in the relevant department. GNDU Amritsar runs doctoral research programmes across all major arts and social science departments. Graduates with NET or JRF qualification are given preference for campus PhD admission. Passing UGC-NET also qualifies graduates to teach at colleges in the relevant subject.