Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University M.V.A : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MVA at MAHGU is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate programme in visual arts. The curriculum covers studio practice in painting, printmaking, sculpture, and applied arts, combined with art history, aesthetics, and contemporary visual culture theory. Students complete a dissertation project in the final semester, building both advanced technical competence and critical analysis skills for professional and academic visual arts careers.

Ans. The total programme fee is INR 80,500 over two years, which works out to INR 40,250 per year. Students with Uttarakhand domicile are eligible for a 31% fee concession as per the university’s state-student policy. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately if availed. Confirm the current fee structure on hgu.ac.in before applying, as fees are subject to revision each academic session.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), or equivalent undergraduate degree in visual arts or a related field from a UGC-recognised university, with a minimum percentage as prescribed by MAHGU. Final-year UG students awaiting results may apply provisionally. Admission is based on CUET-PG scores or merit in the qualifying examination depending on the academic year’s admissions process.

Ans. MAHGU admits MVA students primarily through CUET-PG. CUET-PG 2026 registration ran from December 14, 2025 to January 25, 2026, with the exam conducted from March 6 to March 27, 2026. Results were declared on April 24, 2026. Candidates who missed the CUET-PG window may be considered for merit-based admission if seats remain vacant after the CUET-PG counselling rounds.

Ans. MVA graduates can work as visual artists, art educators, gallery curators, cultural documentarians, and art therapists. Uttarakhand’s growing cultural tourism sector creates opportunities in heritage documentation, art residencies, and regional cultural centres. Graduates also apply for government lecturer positions in degree colleges that require PG qualifications in visual arts, or pursue independent studio and exhibition work at state and national levels.

Ans. Central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) are available based on category and family income. Uttarakhand state scholarships support eligible domicile students. MAHGU may offer merit-based awards each academic year. SC, ST, and OBC candidates can avail post-matric scholarship schemes from the central and state governments. Verify current scholarship details and application deadlines with the MAHGU admissions office before the session begins.