Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University MA Yoga: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. A valid CUET-PG score is accepted for merit-based shortlisting. MAHGU may also admit students under direct merit-based selection based on graduation marks. Reserved category candidates may be eligible for relaxation in minimum marks as per applicable UGC and Uttarakhand state government norms. Students should verify the current admission criteria at hgu.ac.in before applying.

Ans. The annual programme fee for MA Yoga at MAHGU is INR 25,000 per year, totalling INR 50,000 for the full two-year degree. This fee is set by the Department of Yoga and is higher than the standard MA rate at MAHGU, which covers general humanities specialisations. Hostel and mess charges are separate. Students should verify the current fee schedule at hgu.ac.in before applying, as fees are subject to revision.

Ans. The MA Yoga curriculum covers advanced yoga philosophy including Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga texts, advanced asana and pranayama practice, yoga therapy and anatomy, yogic psychology and lifestyle, research methodology in yoga sciences, and Sanskrit reading for yoga texts. Students develop teaching competency and research skills across the two-year programme. Practical sessions run throughout, reinforcing the connection between textual study and embodied yoga practice.

Ans. MA Yoga graduates can work as senior yoga instructors, yoga therapists, wellness consultants, yoga research scholars, and academics at colleges and universities. Opportunities exist in hospital yoga therapy programmes, corporate wellness firms, international yoga centres, and AYUSH-based government initiatives. MA Yoga holders are also eligible to appear for UGC NET in Yoga to qualify as Assistant Professors at colleges and universities offering yoga education across India.

Ans. Yes. MA Yoga from a UGC-recognised university qualifies graduates to appear for the UGC NET examination in Yoga, which is the gateway to Assistant Professor positions at degree colleges. Candidates who clear NET or SET can pursue a faculty career in institutions offering yoga programmes. MAHGU being a UGC-recognised university means the MA degree is acceptable for NET eligibility. Check the latest NTA-UGC notifications for the current subject list.

Ans. CUET-PG is accepted for merit-based shortlisting in the MA Yoga programme at MAHGU. The exam is conducted by NTA and registrations typically close in January with the exam held in March. Students who do not appear for CUET-PG may still be considered under the university’s direct merit-based admission policy. Visit hgu.ac.in for the current admission schedule and applicable CUET-PG subject domain codes for Yoga or allied humanities.