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Purnea University M.A Education: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 13,700
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.4 LPA
Last published batch, this course
Cutoff
50%
Graduation merit score, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
70%
Last published batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score get you in?Merit scores by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Purnea University MA Education
Purnea University offers a two-year, part-time MA Education with 60 seats through Graduation merit. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds State University and is a state university started in 2018. The full fee without hostel is INR 13,700, paid per semester, and INR 73,700 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Purnea University counselling. The General General seat closed at score 50% in round 6 of 2025. The Last published batch averaged INR 2.4 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed.
Purnea University MA Education Fees
The full course costs INR 13,700 without hostel and INR 73,700 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 13,500 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 mess add INR 60,000 over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 13,500 | INR 3,375 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 200 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 500 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 60,000 | INR 30,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 13,700 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 73,700 | Full course |
Purnea University MA Education Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 14 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 7 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 26 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation merit registration, last date to apply | 4 Feb 2026 to 11 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Graduation merit session 1 exam | 16 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Graduation merit result and score | 5 May 2026 | Over |
| Purnea University choice filling | 2 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 14 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 7 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 26 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 11 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
Purnea University MA Education Eligibility
You need graduation with a bachelor degree and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Graduation merit score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| graduation subjects | a bachelor degree |
| graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Graduation merit score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Purnea University MA Education Admission Process
Purnea University allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Graduation merit | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on Purnea University | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Purnea University MA Education Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 50% and the OBC-NCL seat at 70% in 2025. These are the Purnea University round 6 merit scores for General seats. The General merit score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Merit score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% | Merit list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 70% | Merit list, 2025 |
| SC | 45% | Merit list, 2025 |
| ST | 60% | Merit list, 2025 |
| EWS | 68% | Merit list, 2025 |
Purnea University MA Education Placements
The Last published batch placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 2.4 LPA. The median is INR 2.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4 LPA. schools, NGOs and education offices hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 2.4 LPA, Last published batch |
| Median pay | INR 2.2 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4 LPA |
| Batch placed | 70% |
| Recruiters | schools, NGOs and education offices, on campus |
Purnea University MA Education Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 6,000 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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 6,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation | INR 2,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 3,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 4,000 over the course |
Purnea University MA Education Ranking
The university is a state university and Collegedunia lists the course under MA. The ranking table uses public course listings and the university status.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| University type | 2026 | State University |
| Course listing | 2026 | MA Education |
| Public course page | 2026 | Listed |
Purnea University MA Education Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Purnea University MA Education 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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick MA Education 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 General, so a score that misses the Reserved list can still get in.
You want education roles, 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 four 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 merit 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 3.
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 final merit list: the admission window closes fast, so keep papers ready before the list comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Reserved and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MA Education Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 50% in a bachelor degree. 45% 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. score (your main score) decides the Reserved seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed graduation in this state.
MA Education Admission Process▾
Write Graduation merit: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Purnea University: Purnea University (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 Education Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
4 Feb 2026 to 11 Mar 2026
Graduation merit registration
Last date to apply was 11 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
16 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026
Graduation merit session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
5 May 2026
Graduation merit result and score
The score card is the only paper Purnea University reads.
Over
2 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026
Purnea University choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 10 Sep 2026.
Over
14 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
7 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
26 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
11 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Graduation merit registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Graduation merit session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Graduation merit result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Purnea University choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Purnea University 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Purnea University MA Education Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 3,375 a semester
INR 13,500
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 200
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 500
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 30,000 a year
INR 60,000
Education loan EMI
INR 231
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1752%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,243
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
326%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you MA Education at Purnea University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Purnea University merit scores.
Category
Quota
General · General
50% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45% to 50%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 45%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Reserved
48% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
43% to 48%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 43%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
70% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
65% to 70%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 65%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Reserved
68% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
63% to 68%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 63%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
45% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
40% to 45%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 40%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Reserved
43% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
38% to 43%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 38%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
60% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55% to 60%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 55%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Reserved
58% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
53% to 58%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 53%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
68% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
63% to 68%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 63%: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Reserved
66% and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
61% to 66%: almost there. Later rounds moved the merit score each year.
Below 61%: 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 Education 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.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 6,000
State social welfare department
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 answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 2,000
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 graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 3,000
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 answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 4,000
State 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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Purnea University MA Education 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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INR 13,700
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
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Last published batch
70%
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70%
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70%
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70%
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70%
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Merit scoreGraduation merit score, General
50%
Merit list, 2025
50%
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50%
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50%
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50%
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50%
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Seatsthis course
60
Graduation merit
60
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60
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60
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60
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60
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
1752%
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1752%
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1752%
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1752%
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1752%
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Patna University costs less and pays more on average, but its merit score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Patna University; if it clears only Purnea University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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TMBU places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier merit score is what you need, keep it one place below Purnea University in your choice list as the safer seat.
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BNMU shows the same main numbers here. If both seats are open, choose by travel, class timing and document dates before you pay.
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Bodh Gaya costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier merit score. If your score misses Purnea University in the early rounds, list Bodh Gaya right below it and take whichever comes first.
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LNMU shows the same main numbers here. If you want a part-time MA near Purnea, take this seat and keep the other option only as a backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Purnea University MA Education
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MA Education at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 13,700 and the last batch averaged INR 2.4 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 merit score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at score 50% 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 will I get after this course?▾
Most students get education roles with product and education offices companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Last published batch averaged INR 2.4 LPA, the median was INR 2.2 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a school teaching or research role instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
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 3. 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 and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, 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 and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General merit 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 if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. Not published of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 2.4 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 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick MA Education if you want a software job and ECE if you want a school teaching or research role. MA Education places a bigger share of its batch with education roles, and its merit score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want MA Education, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Graduation merit exam and fill this college in your Purnea University choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Purnea University 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 13,700 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 73,700. 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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