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I have done my B.Sc (physics, chemistry, and Analytical Chemistry) in 2020. As I have been a dedicated UPSC aspirant since freshman year. I develop an interest in geography and took it as optional. I want to do a MA in geography but sources keep telling me that it cannot be done. I just want to reconfirm it from you as you have exp. in this field. Kindly with utmost sincerity, I want to know which top universities offer M.A Geography programs regardless of what I have studied at the UG level, am I eligible?

The eligibility for MA Geography course:-

The candidates must be a bachelor's degree holder with Honours in Geography or Geography as one of the subjects with a minimum aggregate score of 50% from a recognized Indian college or university.

You can pursue master degree in geography from a recognised university but not all the universities allow this due to limited seats and much more demand.

So, you can check the official website of the university where you want to get admission for the detail information about the admission procedure.

Duration is Course Duration of Master of Arts [MA] (Geography) is 2 Years. There is No Age Limit.
Minimum Percentage is Minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation. Subjects Required is Geography as one of the subjects studied in graduation from any of the Recognized University/College.

Eligibility to pursue M.A geography is :-

Candidate must have passed bachelor degree from a recognised university.

It is not mandatory to have geography as main paper in bachelor degree.

So, you are eligible to pursue the course after qualifying in the admission entrance test conducted by various institutions.

Eligibility for MA Geography course in Indian University.

Graduation with Honours in Geography or Geography as one of the subjects with a minimum aggregate score of 50% from a recognized Indian College or University.

Admission Process Merit/Entrance-Based.

Duration 2 years.

Eligibility for MA Geography course in Indian University.

Bachelor degree (preferably arts) holders of a minimum 3 or 4-year duration with its equivalent (10+2+3 or 10+2+4).

The degree should be from a university that is recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission) of India. A minimum of 55% aggregate at graduation level