University of Lucknow MA Urdu: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. There is no strict rule requiring BA Urdu as a prerequisite for MA Urdu at Lucknow University. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and the required minimum marks can apply. However, having Urdu as a subject at graduation or higher secondary level is strongly advisable, as the PGET tests advanced knowledge of Urdu literature, grammar, and literary history.

Ans. MA Urdu graduates from Lucknow University can pursue college or university teaching after qualifying UGC NET in Urdu. Other careers include Urdu journalism, translation for government and media organisations, roles in All India Radio, Doordarshan, Urdu Academies, and publishing houses. Government service examinations that offer Urdu as a language option in the syllabus are also popular among MA Urdu graduates.

Ans. The PGET Urdu paper typically covers Urdu poetry, prose, literary criticism, history of Urdu literature, grammar, and notable writers and poets. The examination is objective in format. Candidates should download the official PGET prospectus from lkouniv.ac.in for the detailed and current syllabus for the Urdu subject paper, as content may be updated annually.

Ans. Yes. MA Urdu from a UGC-recognised university like Lucknow University is one of the eligibility requirements for appearing in the UGC NET in the Urdu subject. Qualifying UGC NET Urdu makes graduates eligible for the post of Assistant Professor in colleges and universities across India. LU’s MA Urdu curriculum provides strong preparation in the core areas tested in UGC NET.

Ans. No. Lucknow University conducts its own Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) for admission to MA Urdu. CUET-PG scores are not used for this programme. Candidates must register for and appear in the LU PGET, which is held annually in July. The PGET merit list determines eligibility for the online counselling and choice filling process on the SAMARTH portal.

Ans. The total academic fee for the 2-year MA Urdu programme at Lucknow University is INR 16,480 for the full course. This is among the more affordable postgraduate programmes at the university. Eligible students from minority communities and SC/ST backgrounds may also apply for UP Post-Matric Scholarship and Maulana Azad National Fellowship to support their studies.