Purnea University MA Chinese: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 312
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
language roles, latest batch
Cutoff
72%
graduation merit, General 2025
Placement rate
35%
students using placement help

About Purnea University MA Chinese

Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time MA Chinese with 40 seats through Graduation merit. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with language practice from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC B and stands #1 in Collegedunia's MA colleges in Purnea list 2026 and NAAC Grade B. The full fee without hostel is INR 312, paid per semester, and INR 48,312 with hostel and living. You get a seat through Samarth counselling. The General First list seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The latest batch averaged INR 3 LPA and 35% of the batch was placed.

Purnea University MA Chinese Fees

The full course costs INR 312 without hostel and INR 48,312 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 312 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 48,000 over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 312INR 78 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 0One time
Caution depositINR 0One time, refundable
Hostel and livingINR 48,000INR 24,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 312Full course
Total with hostelINR 48,312Full course

Purnea University MA Chinese Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Graduation merit registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
PG application registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
Document screening roundJan 2027Tentative
First merit list resultFeb 2027Tentative
First counselling and allotmentJun 2027Tentative
Merit list roundsJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

Purnea University MA Chinese Eligibility

You need Graduation with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Graduation merit score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Graduation subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Graduation marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamGraduation merit score from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

Purnea University MA Chinese Admission Process

Purnea University allots the seat on graduation marks and subject choice. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write Graduation meritSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on SamarthList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

Purnea University MA Chinese Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Samarth round 6 closing scores for First list seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing score, First listRound and year
General12,4002025 list
OBC-NCL4,3002025 list
SC2,1002025 list
ST1,0002025 list
EWS1,9002025 list

Purnea University MA Chinese Placements

The latest batch placed 35% of its batch at an average of INR 3 LPA. The median is INR 2.6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 6 LPA. schools, translation desks and tourism offices hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3 LPA, latest batch
Median payINR 2.6 LPA
Highest offerINR 6 LPA
Batch placed35%
Recruitersschools, translation desks and tourism offices, on campus

Purnea University MA Chinese Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 312 to INR 312 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Bihar post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 312 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 312 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 312 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 312 over the course

Purnea University MA Chinese Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's MA colleges in Purnea ranking and #54 in NAAC grade, with NAAC B. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia MA colleges in Purnea ranking2026#12
NIRF2025#54
NAAC2024A+

Purnea University MA Chinese Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and Chinese language basics; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with language practice from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, Chinese language basics and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4Two electives a semester and the final project

Purnea University MA Chinese Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 2, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick MA Chinese at Purnea University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.

Pick it if:
You passed Graduation in this state: half the seats are First list, so a score that misses the Later list list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the Samarth choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a First list score. If you are Later list and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MA Chinese Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Graduation merit score. CRL (your main score) decides the Later list seats.
First list quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Graduation in this state.
MA Chinese Admission Process▾
Write Graduation merit: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Samarth: Samarth (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

MA Chinese Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2025. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Oct 2027
PG application registration
The form is expected on Samarth; the last date to apply is expected in the same month.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Document screening round
The university checks graduation marks and uploaded papers.
Tentative
Nov 2027
First merit list result
The list is expected on the notice page and Samarth portal.
Tentative
Nov 2027
First counselling and allotment
Selected students report to the listed college with original papers.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the listed last date.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Second merit list and counselling
This round is expected only if seats are left after the first list.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring the graduation marksheet, caste paper if used and fee receipt.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Classes start
Classes are expected after reporting and timetable release.

Source: Purnea University PG admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Purnea University MA Chinese Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 78 a semester
INR 312
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 0
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 2, INR 24,000 a year
INR 48,000
Total course fee
INR 312
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 48,312
2 years · tuition fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 5
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
96154%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 815
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
621%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Collegedunia course fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at Purnea University?

Pick your category. The score ranges show the graduation merit level used for admission.

Category
List type
General · First list
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Later list
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · First list
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Later list
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · First list
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Later list
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · First list
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Later list
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · First list
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Later list
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Purnea University MA Chinese Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Bihar post-matric scholarship
INR 312
Bihar government scholarship portal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 312
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 312
Purnea University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 312
Bihar backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 312
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 312
Estimated total waiver
INR 312
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 312
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 312
Your net course fee: INR 0

Purnea University MA Chinese vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Purnea University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 312
tuition fee
INR 500
INR 188 more
INR 1,000
INR 688 more
INR 312
Same fee
INR 750
INR 438 more
INR 250
INR 62 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3 LPA
latest batch
INR 3.4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 2.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 2.4 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 2.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
35%
latest batch
30%
5 points lower
40%
5 points higher
25%
10 points lower, Class of 2024
33%
2 points lower
31%
4 points lower
Closing scoreGraduation merit CRL, General
12,400
2025 list
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis course
40
Graduation merit
30
10 fewer
50
10 more
20
20 fewer
60
20 more
80
40 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
96154%
on INR 3 LPA
100000%
3846 points higher
80000%
16154 points lower
75000%
21154 points lower
70000%
26154 points lower
65000%
31154 points lower
In short
Purnea costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Purnea; if it clears only Purnea University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Madhepura places more of its batch but charges INR 78 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below Purnea University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Purnea University gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Araria costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses Purnea University in the early rounds, list Araria right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Purnea University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Purnea University MA Chinese

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Chinese at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 312 and the last batch averaged INR 3 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General First list seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job can I try for after MA Chinese?▾
Most students get language jobs with schools, translation desks and tourism offices that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The latest batch averaged INR 3 LPA, the median was INR 2.6 LPA and 35% of the batch was placed. If you want a translation or teaching job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should skip MA Chinese at Purnea University?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 and 4 cover translation practice and language teaching, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed after this MA Chinese course?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 35% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 2.
Is MA Chinese better than a general MA for me?▾
Pick MA Chinese if you want a language job and ECE if you want a translation or teaching job. MA Chinese places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want MA Chinese, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the Samarth portal and pick MA Chinese in your subject choice. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Samarth gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 312 without hostel. With hostel and living it comes to INR 48,312. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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