Aliah University Kolkata MA Education: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MA Bengali at Aliah University is INR 6,350 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 3,175 per year. As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable postgraduate humanities fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees before joining.

Ans. Admission to MA Bengali at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (PG), the Aliah University Admission Test for postgraduate programmes. Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. Eligibility requires a BA or equivalent graduation in Bengali or a related subject with at least 50% marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BA, B.Sc, or equivalent degree with Bengali as a principal or subsidiary subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required.

Ans. MA Bengali at Aliah University covers classical and modern Bengali literature, linguistics, Rabindranath Tagore studies, creative writing, and critical theory. The two-year programme provides in-depth knowledge of Bengali literary traditions and language and is well-suited for careers in education, journalism, and creative fields.

Ans. MA Bengali graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as Bengali lecturer, journalist, content writer, editor, and author. They are eligible to appear for UGC-NET in Bengali for assistant professor positions in colleges and universities. They can also apply for WBSSC and WB TET for teaching roles in government schools after completing B.Ed.

Ans. MA Bengali students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in.