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

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (graduation in any 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 Philosophy at GNDU Amritsar is INR 49,690, payable at INR 24,845 per year (Semester 1: INR 24,845, Semester 2: Nil). 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 Philosophy from GNDU Amritsar can pursue careers as Philosophy teacher, civil services aspirant, researcher, ethicist, legal analyst. Sectors include Teaching, civil services, legal research, media, NGOs, and social research organisations are primary career destinations. Further studies: PhD in Philosophy at GNDU, UGC-NET for college lectureship.

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 Philosophy has experienced faculty and a track record in producing alumni in government services and research. The UGC-recognised MA Philosophy 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 Philosophy 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 18 July 2026, and attend counselling on 21 July 2026. Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree is required.

Ans. Yes, MA Philosophy 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.