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Purnea University MA Philosophy: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B
Total fees
INR 31,000
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5 LPA
student reviews, college level
Cutoff
12,400
Purnea PG merit list, List 6 2025
Placement rate
55%
student review estimate
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 merit rank get you in?Closing ranks 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 Philosophy
Purnea University offers a two-year, part-time MA Philosophy with 32 seats through Purnea PG merit. The course follows four semesters under the CBCS pattern. The university has NAAC B grade and is a state university formed in 2018. The full fee without hostel is INR 31,000, paid by semester, and INR 91,000 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Purnea University admission. The General State quota seat closed at merit rank 12,400 in list 6 of 2025. Student reviews put college-level average pay at INR 5 LPA and placement around 55%.
Purnea University MA Philosophy Fees
The full course costs INR 31,000 without hostel and INR 91,000 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 30,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is INR 1,000 and 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 30,000 | INR 7,500 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 1,000 | 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 31,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 91,000 | Full course |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Admission Dates
First merit list allotment closed on 16 Sep 2026. Final merit list allotment comes on 9 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 28 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG application registration, last date to apply | 6 Feb 2026 to 13 Mar 2026 | Over |
| PG selection screening | 18 Mar 2026 to 28 Mar 2026 | Over |
| PG merit list result | 7 May 2026 | Over |
| PG subject choice filling | 4 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| First merit list allotment | 16 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final merit list allotment | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 28 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 13 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot list | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Eligibility
You need Graduation with Philosophy Honours and 45% marks, or 55% in a pass course or allied subject. You also need a Purnea PG merit rank from the Samarth form. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation subjects | Philosophy Honours, pass course or allied arts subject |
| Graduation marks | 45% in Honours, or 55% in pass course or allied subject |
| Exam | Purnea PG merit rank from the Samarth form |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Admission Process
Purnea University allots the seat on your graduation marks, category and subject choices. You then pay the admission fee by the last date. Most students who lose a seat miss that date or the document check.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the Samarth form | Enter marks, category and subject choices correctly |
| 2. Check the merit list | Download the allotment letter if your name appears |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee by the stated last date |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Cutoff
The General seat closed at merit rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Purnea University list 6 closing ranks for State quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing merit rank, State quota | List and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | List 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | List 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | List 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | List 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | List 6, 2025 |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Placements
Student reviews put college-level average pay at INR 5 LPA and placement around 55%. A clean course placement table is not published. Students usually use the degree for teaching, research, civil services preparation and further study.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5 LPA, college-level student reviews |
| Median pay | Not published for this course |
| Highest offer | Not published for this course |
| Batch placed | 55% |
| Common routes | Teaching, research, civil services and higher study |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 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 15,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Graduation | INR 8,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 12,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 5,000 over the course |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Ranking
Collegedunia lists the university at #28 in the Bihar listing, and NAAC gives it B grade. The college is a UGC-listed state university in 2026. NAAC checks quality, while student reviews show how the campus works day to day.
| Ranking body | Year | Merit rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Bihar listing | 2026 | #28 |
| UGC status | 2026 | State university |
| NAAC | 2024 | B |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Course Structure
Semester 1 starts with core philosophy papers and the course has 14 core papers across four semesters. Semester 4 has electives or a dissertation-style paper. You read Indian philosophy, western philosophy, logic, ethics and applied areas.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core philosophy papers and an ability course |
| Semester 2 | More core papers with logic and ethics |
| Semester 3 | Advanced core papers and an ability course |
| Semester 4 | Electives, generic elective or dissertation-style work |
Purnea University MA Philosophy Hostel and Campus
Hostel cost is not part of the course fee and rooms are not promised in the admission notice. The campus is in Purnea city and students can use the library, department office and university support desks.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel room | Apply separately if the hostel form opens |
| Mess | Paid only if a room is allotted |
| Campus | Pratap Nagar, Purnea |
| Support | Department office, library and Samarth help desk |
Should you pick MA Philosophy at Purnea University?
This course suits students who like reading, argument and higher study more than a quick campus job.
Pick it if:
You studied graduation in Bihar: state reservation can help, so check your category before you pay the fee.
You want teaching or research: the course has 14 core papers and suits students planning NET or PhD later.
Your family needs a low fee: you pay the tuition fee in four semester parts, so the first payment stays small.
You want the fee risk low: the full fee is INR 31,000, so a part-time job can cover it.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: the merit list changes by category, so last year's close is only a guide.
You need a hostel promise: the course notice does not promise rooms, so ask the office before you count on it.
You want a job through campus: a course placement table is not published, so you must build your own path.
You wait past the merit list date: the admission seat can go to the next student if you miss document check.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if you want philosophy for NET, teaching or research. If you need a job fast, choose another route.
MA Philosophy Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 45% in Philosophy Honours, or 55% in pass course or allied subject.
Subject route: BA Philosophy is the clearest route; allied arts subjects need higher marks.
Exam needed: No separate entrance test is listed for most PG arts courses.
Selection basis: Graduation marks and category rules decide the Samarth merit list.
MA Philosophy Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the PG form on the Samarth portal and upload clear papers.
Check merit list: Purnea University publishes the list and calls students for admission.
Choose subject: Select MA Philosophy and the college or department option shown on the form.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within the dates in the notice or you lose the seat.
Document check: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
MA Philosophy 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
6 Feb 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
PG application registration
Last date to apply was 13 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
18 Mar 2026 to 28 Mar 2026
PG selection screening
Your main merit rank comes from your best session.
Over
7 May 2026
PG merit list result
The merit list is the only paper Purnea University reads.
Over
4 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026
PG subject choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 12 Sep 2026.
Over
16 Sep 2026
First merit list allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
9 Oct 2026
Final merit list allotment
The last regular list; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 15 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
28 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
13 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Spot list
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PG application 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
PG selection screening
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
PG merit list result
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PG subject choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
List allotments
Three lists are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Purnea University PG admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Purnea University MA Philosophy 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 7,500 a semester
INR 30,000
Admission fee
One time, in semester 1
INR 1,000
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 523
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1613%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,534
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
549%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Purnea University fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your merit rank get you MA Philosophy at Purnea University?
Pick your category and quota. The score ranges are guide ranges for merit-list admission.
Category
Quota
General · State quota
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
General · Open quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · State quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · State quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
SC · Open quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · State quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
ST · Open quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · State quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EWS · Open quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later lists moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The List 1 close is the safe number. The List 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Purnea University MA Philosophy 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 15,000
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 8,000
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 12,000
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 5,000
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 Philosophy 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 31,000
tuition + admission
INR 28,000
INR 3,000 less
INR 20,000
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INR 32,000
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Average paystudent reviews
INR 5 LPA
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
55%
student reviews
50%
5 points lower
60%
5 points higher
52%
3 points lower, Class of 2024
48%
7 points lower
49%
6 points lower
Closing merit rankPurnea PG merit list, General
12,400
List 6, 2025
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 subject
32
Purnea PG merit
45
13 more
60
28 more
48
16 more
40
8 more
50
18 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
1613%
on INR 5 LPA
1607%
6 points lower
2600%
987 points higher
1500%
113 points lower
1400%
213 points lower
1760%
147 points higher
In short
Madhepura has a lower fee but a tougher closing rank and lower printed pay. If your merit rank clears only Purnea University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot list.
In short
Patna has a lower fee and easier closing rank, but it may be harder to reach from Purnea. If both allot you a seat, pick the city that you can attend daily.
In short
TMBU charges INR 1,000 more and pays a little less on average. If Purnea University gives you a seat in any list, take it before choosing TMBU.
In short
Munger costs INR 1,000 less and has a little more room, but the pay figure is lower. If your merit rank misses Purnea University, keep Munger right below it.
In short
Magadh University is lower on fee and higher on ROI, but it is farther from Purnea. If travel and hostel cost matter, keep Purnea University higher.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Purnea University MA Philosophy
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MA Philosophy at Purnea University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost route to higher study or teaching. The full fee without hostel is INR 31,000 and student reviews put college-level average pay at INR 5 LPA. Use the course for NET, PhD preparation or civil services study, not only for campus placement.
Should I take this seat if my merit rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General State quota seat closed at merit rank 12,400 in list 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a merit rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the merit rank checker above for your own category.
What job can I aim for after MA Philosophy?▾
You can aim for teaching support, research assistant work, content roles, civil services preparation and later PhD work. The page uses INR 5 LPA as the college-level pay figure because a clean course placement report is not published. If you want a job through campus, ask the department before paying.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a direct placement course or a clear hostel promise. The official course pages do not publish a full placement table. Purnea is a smaller city, so you may need to find internships or teaching work yourself. Ask the department about research links before paying.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from semester 1. The syllabus has 14 core papers across four semesters, so it gives a base for NET and PhD work. Keep your marks strong, read beyond class notes and speak to faculty early about a research topic.
Should I wait a year and try for a better merit rank?▾
Only if you can improve your graduation merit position a lot. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you clear this year's cutoff and the fee works for your family, taking the seat is safer.
Will I get placed after this course?▾
Treat placement as something you must work for. A clean official placement table for this course is not published, so use the degree for NET, PhD, school teaching routes, content work and exams. Keep your semester marks strong and build writing samples before the final semester.
Is MA Philosophy better than another arts subject for me?▾
Pick Philosophy if you like logic, ethics, Indian thought and argument writing. Pick another arts subject if you want a school-teaching subject with more local vacancies. The fee is INR 31,000, so the money risk is low, but the subject needs steady reading.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply through the Purnea University PG admission portal when the notice opens. The university makes merit lists from graduation marks and category rules. If your name is on the list, pay the admission fee and bring your documents on the stated dates, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee used on this page is INR 31,000 without hostel. With hostel and living cost it comes to INR 91,000. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle shows what living cost adds.
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. The tuition fee line uses INR 7,500 per semester for four semesters. If you need smaller parts than that, ask the fee office before the semester starts and get the answer in writing.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. The caution deposit is refundable, and other fee heads follow the university refund rule. If you leave before the university cut-off date, some fee may come back. Ask for the refund rule in writing before you pay.
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