Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduage College Shahjahanpur MA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Master of Arts programme at Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College, Shahjahanpur is INR 1,22,400 for the complete duration. This covers the programme fee as notified under MJPRU Bareilly norms. The fee is payable at the time of admission and may be revised by the university or institution for subsequent academic sessions.

Ans. Admission to the MA programme at SSPGC Shahjahanpur is merit-based and conducted through the MJPRU Samarth online portal. There is no separate entrance examination. Candidates must register on the portal, submit graduation mark sheets and required documents, check the merit list, and attend document verification at the college before paying the fee to confirm their seat. Students from Shahjahanpur and surrounding Rohilkhand region find this an accessible and economical option as no travel to a larger city is needed, and the government college infrastructure ensures a stable academic environment throughout the 2-year programme.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Arts or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks. Relaxation in the minimum percentage may be applicable for reserved category candidates as per MJPRU and UP government norms. No specific entrance exam score is needed. Admission is purely merit-based on graduation marks.

Ans. Yes. Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College is affiliated with Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly. The MA degree awarded upon successful completion is a regular MJPRU degree, which is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is valid for higher studies, government employment, and competitive examinations across India. The degree also qualifies graduates for UP TGT and PGT competitive examinations conducted by UPSESSB, which require a recognised PG qualification in the relevant subject, making the MA programme a direct pathway to government teaching positions in Uttar Pradesh secondary and higher secondary schools.

Ans. Graduates of the MA programme can pursue careers in teaching (eligible for B.Ed thereafter), civil services preparation for UP PSC and UPSC, journalism, content writing, social work, and NGO roles. Many students from this programme also prepare for government competitive exams such as UP TGT/PGT, given the government college background and low-cost education structure.

Ans. Yes. MA students at SSPGC can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship (for SC/ST/OBC candidates), the NSP Central Scholarship (for SC/ST/Minority/OBC candidates), and the UP Minority Scholarship. Applications for UP state scholarships are submitted through scholarship.up.gov.in, while central scheme applications go through scholarships.gov.in. Students should apply within the notified deadline each academic year. It is advisable to check the UP state scholarship portal regularly as deadlines are typically announced between July and November each year, and late applications are not accepted under most scholarship schemes.