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INR 1,22,400

HCC Gonda MA Geography Admission 2026

Event	Date
CUET-PG Registration Closed	January 25, 2026
CUET-PG Exam	March 6 to March 27, 2026
CUET-PG Result	April 24, 2026
Class Commencement	October 2026 (Tentative)

CUET-PG registration closed on January 25, 2026 via the NTA official portal.

Candidates who missed CUET-PG may apply through the RMLAU direct merit route.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or a related discipline from a recognised university.

Minimum 45% aggregate marks at graduation level as per RMLAU Ayodhya norms.

CUET-PG score or direct merit route as notified by RMLAU for the 2026 admission cycle.

Reserved category candidates may be eligible with relaxed aggregate as per UP government norms.

Admission Process

Appear in CUET-PG (conducted March 2026) or apply through the RMLAU Ayodhya direct merit route.

Merit list is prepared and published based on CUET-PG score or graduation aggregate as applicable.

Shortlisted candidates must attend document verification at HCC Gonda campus in person.

Confirm the seat by paying the complete programme fee within the deadline notified by the college.

Collect the admission letter and register for the first semester before classes begin.

✓ Opt for this if

You want affordable postgraduate Geography in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
You plan to appear in state or central government competitive exams after graduation.
You prefer studying close to home in the Gonda or Faizabad region.
You hold a BA Geography or related degree from an RMLAU-affiliated college.

✗ Skip if

You need a campus with dedicated GIS labs or advanced research facilities.
You expect campus placement drives for Geography postgraduates.
You prefer a larger university campus with diverse academic departments.

HCC Gonda MA Geography Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (State Government)	As per state norms	SC, ST, OBC and minority students enrolled in recognised UP colleges
Central Sector Scholarship (National Scholarship Portal)	INR 10,000 per annum	Students scoring above 80th percentile in Class 12 board exams from non-creamy layer families
UP Minority Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship	As per state norms	Students from minority communities enrolled in UP state-recognised institutions

Apply through the UP Scholarship Portal before the annual notified deadline.

Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted via scholarships.gov.in.

Candidates must furnish a valid income certificate and category certificate at the time of application.

HCC Gonda MA Geography FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MA Geography at HCC Gonda?

Ans. The total programme fee for MA Geography at HCC Gonda is INR 1,22,400 for the complete 2-year course. This fee is fixed as per RMLAU Ayodhya norms and covers the full duration of the programme. Students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority categories may apply for UP state government scholarships and central government schemes through the National Scholarship Portal to significantly reduce the net cost of education.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for MA Geography admission at HCC Gonda?

Ans. Admission is primarily through CUET-PG, conducted by NTA. For the 2026 cycle, the CUET-PG exam was held from March 6 to March 27, 2026, with the result declared on April 24, 2026. Candidates who could not appear in CUET-PG may also apply through the RMLAU Ayodhya direct merit route, where admission is based on graduation aggregate marks.

Ques. Is the MA Geography degree from HCC Gonda valid for government job applications?

Ans. Yes. HCC Gonda is affiliated to Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University (RMLAU), Ayodhya, which is UGC-recognised. The MA Geography degree is therefore valid for applying to state and central government positions, including posts through UP PCS, UPSC Civil Services, and teaching positions via UP TGT/PGT examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board.

Ques. What career options are available after MA Geography from HCC Gonda?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as school teachers through UP TGT/PGT or prepare for UPSC and UP PCS competitive examinations. Government departments such as the Survey of India, urban planning bodies, the National Disaster Management Authority, and the environment ministry also recruit Geography postgraduates. Students can further pursue M.Phil or Ph.D programmes at RMLAU Ayodhya and other central or state universities to build an academic career.

Ques. When do classes begin at HCC Gonda for MA Geography 2026?

Ans. Classes for the 2026 to 2027 academic session are expected to commence in October 2026, subject to finalisation of the RMLAU Ayodhya academic calendar. Students should monitor the official RMLAU portal and the HCC Gonda notice board for the confirmed commencement date, orientation schedule, and any last-minute changes to the timetable. It is advisable to complete document verification and fee payment well before the last date to avoid losing the seat.

Haqiqullah Chaudhary Mahavidyalaya Gonda MA Geography: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

HCC Gonda MA Geography Fees 2026

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