CSMU BA Marathi: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. BA (Marathi) at CSMU is strictly a full-time, on-campus programme offered at the Panvel, Navi Mumbai campus. Students are required to attend regular classes as part of the curriculum. CSMU does not offer this programme in distance or online mode. The university follows a structured timetable and students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance to be eligible for examinations and scholarships.

Ans. After completing BA (Marathi) from CSMU, students can pursue a variety of career paths. They can appear for competitive exams like UPSC/MPSC where Marathi literature is an optional subject. Career options include Marathi language teacher or lecturer (after B.Ed./M.A.), Marathi journalist or content writer, translator, editor in Marathi publishing houses, government jobs requiring Marathi language proficiency, and roles in Doordarshan or All India Radio Marathi services. Students can also pursue M.A. in Marathi from other universities for higher academic and teaching careers.

Ans. Yes, students from any state or linguistic background can apply for BA (Marathi) at CSMU, provided they meet the eligibility criteria of passing 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks. However, since the course is taught primarily in Marathi and covers Marathi literature and language in depth, students should have a working knowledge of Marathi or be willing to develop proficiency in the language. Students who have studied Marathi as a subject in school will find the transition easier.

Ans. At CSMU, the BA programme follows the NEP 2020 framework. Students who complete 3 years receive a BA degree, while those who continue for a 4th year with a research component receive a BA (Hons. with Research) degree. The Hons. degree is generally preferred for students planning to pursue M.A. in Marathi or academic/research careers, as it demonstrates a deeper engagement with the subject. For students planning to enter the job market directly after graduation, the 3-year BA is sufficient. The additional year costs Rs. 50,000 in annual fees.

Ans. CUET-UG is not mandatory for BA (Marathi) admission at CSMU. Students who have appeared in CUET-UG can use their scores for admission, and those who have chosen Marathi as a language subject in CUET-UG will have an advantage. However, students who have not appeared in CUET-UG can still apply directly through the CSMU admission portal and will be considered on the basis of their 10+2 marks. CSMU also conducts its own CSMUCET for students who wish to take an entrance test.

Ans. Hostel accommodation at CSMU is completely optional and not mandatory for BA (Marathi) students. For the academic year 2026-27, the annual hostel fee ranges from Rs. 92,000 (Triple Occupancy, Non-AC) to Rs. 1,40,000 (Double Occupancy, AC). Mess/food charges are separate and are set by the hostel management. Students who live in Navi Mumbai, Panvel, or nearby areas can commute to the campus, which is located near Shedung Toll Plaza on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, well-connected by road and rail.