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Online MA from Parul University

Master of Arts · Vadodara, Gujarat

Updated 23 Oct 2026

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Total fee

₹66,000

Specialisations

2

UGC

UGC-entitled online programmes, as state

About Parul University

Parul University is a private university near Vadodara, Gujarat, set up as a university in 2015 from colleges run by the Parul Trust. Parul University Online offers online MBA, MCA, M.Com, MA, M.Sc, MSW, BBA, BCA and BA programmes, with intakes in January and July.

More about Parul University

Online MA from Parul University: overview

An online MA (Master of Arts) is a two-year postgraduate degree in a humanities or social-science subject, studied online over four semesters. Universities offer it in subjects such as English, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Psychology and Journalism and Mass Communication.

Key highlights

Key highlights
CategoryDetails
UniversityParul University
ProgrammeOnline MA (Master of Arts)
EligibilityBachelor's degree in any discipline
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
Total fee₹66,000
Fee per semester₹16,500
ModeOnline classes on Parul's learning platform
ExamsOnline
ApprovalsUGC, NAAC, NIRF

Specialisations

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

A bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Most universities accept any stream, often with 40% to 50% marks; a few ask for the subject at graduation level, especially for Psychology and Economics.

Fees, EMI and scholarships

Fees
FeeAmount
Per semester₹16,500
Total programme fee₹66,000

₹16,500 a semester from the Parul Online homepage (October 2026), × 4 semesters.

Scholarships

  • 30% scholarship on the dual-degree option (MBA with a PG diploma in Digital and Social Media Marketing, or Industrial Relations and Personnel Management)

Syllabus

Parul University doesn't publish a semester-wise syllabus for this programme online. This is the typical core syllabus; ask our counsellor for the university's own curriculum.

Semester 1

  • Foundation courses in your subject (e.g. Literary Theory, Microeconomics, Political Theory)
  • Research and Academic Writing
  • One elective

Semester 2

  • Core courses in your subject (e.g. Indian Writing in English, Macroeconomics, Indian Government and Politics)
  • Research Methodology
  • One elective

Semester 3

  • Advanced core courses
  • Two subject electives
  • Skill or value-added course

Semester 4

  • Advanced core course
  • Subject elective
  • Dissertation or project

Rankings and approvals

Approvals
BodyStatus
UGCUGC-entitled online programmes, as stated by Parul (check deb.ugc.ac.in for your session)
NAACA++
NIRFTop 50 in the NIRF Innovation ranking 2023, as stated by Parul

Admission process

  1. Choose your programme on paruluniversity.online
  2. Apply on the admissions portal
  3. Upload your mark sheets and ID
  4. Pay the semester fee (EMI available)
  5. Get your learning platform login for the January or July intake

Career opportunities

Careers
RoleTypical salary
Teacher (with B.Ed) or Lecturer (with NET/SET)Average base pay about ₹3.6 lakh a year for high-school teachers; middle 80% earn ₹1.1 lakh–₹8.8 lakh (PayScale India, updated May 2026). Government school pay follows the state or central pay scale.
Content Writer or EditorAverage base pay about ₹3.4 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹1.8 lakh–₹6.7 lakh (PayScale India, updated June 2026)
JournalistAverage base pay about ₹3.8 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹2 lakh–₹9.9 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2025; small sample)
Social Media ManagerAverage base pay about ₹3.6 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹1.8 lakh–₹8.4 lakh (PayScale India, updated June 2026)
Research or Policy AnalystVaries widely by organisation; think tanks and NGOs often pay less than corporate roles.

Other universities for the Online MA

Fees by university
UniversityDurationTotal feePer semester
Jain OnlineBengaluru, Karnataka2 years₹15,000–Details
LPU OnlinePhagwara, Punjab2 years (4 semesters)₹80,000₹20,000Details
Online ManipalJaipur, Rajasthan24 months (4 semesters)₹80,000–Details
Shoolini University OnlineSolan, Himachal Pradesh2 years (4 semesters)₹84,000–Details
Chandigarh University OnlineMohali, Punjab2 years (4 semesters)₹1,00,000–Details
Amity University OnlineNoida, Uttar Pradesh2 years (4 semesters)₹1,30,000–Details
O.P. Jindal Global University OnlineSonipat, Haryana12–24 months (12 courses)₹3,00,000–Details
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FAQs

Is the Online MA from Parul University valid?

Parul University is listed as: UGC UGC-entitled online programmes, as stated by Parul (check deb.ugc.ac.in for your session); NAAC A++; NIRF Top 50 in the NIRF Innovation ranking 2023, as stated by Parul. Check the programme on deb.ugc.ac.in for your session before you pay.

What is the fee?

The total fee is ₹66,000 (₹16,500 a semester). ₹16,500 a semester from the Parul Online homepage (October 2026), × 4 semesters.

What is the eligibility?

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

How long does it take?

2 years (4 semesters)

Which subjects can I study in an online MA?

It depends on the university. Common subjects are English, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Psychology and Journalism and Mass Communication. Each university page lists its options.

Can I do an MA in a subject I didn't study at graduation?

Most universities accept graduates of any stream for most subjects. A few ask for the subject at graduation, especially for Psychology and Economics.

Is an online MA valid for NET, SET and teaching jobs?

Under the UGC's 2020 Regulations, an online degree from an entitled university is to be treated as equivalent to the regular degree. Check the specific exam or job notification for any additional conditions.

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