Guidelines for Admission ( ) at Faculty of Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

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1 Dear Student-Parents, Guidelines for Master of Arts Programme Greetings from the Faculty of Arts! Congratulations on your success at the Bachelor s exam! With a deep sense of pleasure, we welcome your decision to apply for admission to First Year class at the Faculty of Arts for the Master of Arts (MA) programme and convey our heartfelt wishes for your bright future...! Please read carefully the Admission guidelines for MA programme published in this document. The online registration is is now closed for the MA programme for the academic year th and 11 th September, 2014 were announced as non-working days as per the University Head Office Declaration on account of heavy rains and flood in Baroda city. In the light of this declaration, Admission plan for MA has been modified; the revised information is mentioned in these guidelines for admission. Candidates are requested to plan the process for admission at the Department accordingly. Regret for the inconvenience caused! All the best! Thank you! Table of Contents, Admission Plan and other Information... 3 Archaeology and Ancient History... 3 Economics... 4 English... 5 German... 6 Gujarati... 7 Hindi... 8 History... 9 Linguistics Marathi Persian Philosophy Political Science Psychology Russian

2 Sanskrit Sociology Notes Terms Orientation towards the Master of Arts (MA) programme Structure of MA Programme Explanation and Selection of Courses Selection of Subjects at the time of Admission for Semester I and II into MA Programme ( ) Selection of Subjects at the time of Admission for Semester III and IV into MA Programme ( ) Notes Documents to be submitted at the time of Admission

3 , Admission Plan and other Information Who are eligible to apply for admission into MA Semesters 01 and 02? Archaeology and Ancient History Any graduate with a degree in Archaeology or from Science, Social Sciences or Humanities with a minimum of 45% marks or an equivalent Grade is eligible to apply. The candidates will have to clear an entrance test and personal interview conducted by the Department. Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History Admission Plan Archaeology and Ancient History (Revised) Entrance Test Personal Interview Admission Process Entrance Test and Personal Interview 18 September, 2014 Thursday a.m. to p.m. 22 September, 2014 Monday a.m. to p.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. 25 September, 2014 (Thursday) or 26 September, 2014 (Friday) or 29 September, Online Registration Fees for subject Archaeology and Ancient History 600 Address of the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Prof. Krishnan krishnan.msu@gmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 3

4 Economics BA (Annual System) Graduate of MSU BA: 45% marks in Major papers of Economics, aggregate of SY and TY B.Com: 50% marks in Major papers of Economics, aggregate of SY and TY Graduate other than MSU BA: 50% marks in papers of Principal Economics BA (Semester System) Graduate of MSU BA: 45% marks in Core papers of Economics, in BA Programme B.Com: 50% marks in Core papers (not less than eight) in Business Graduate other than MSU BA: 50% marks in Core papers of Economics in BA Programme Merit based Admission Plan Economics Merit based Entrance Test - Personal Interview - Submission of Registration Print out of Admission Submission of the Photocopy of the Online Registration Print out at the Department 18 September, 2014 (Thursday) or 19 September, 2014 (Friday) or 20 September, 2014 (Saturday) Time: noon to p.m. Venue: Respective Department 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. 100 Online Registration Fees for subject Economics 300 Address of the Department of Economics Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Prof. Arti Nanavati artinanavati@gmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 4

5 English a. Applicants should have passed BA Degree Examination from a recognized Indian or Foreign University. b. Applicants should have passed at least 08 papers or 16 courses accruing 48 credits in English Principal Major (English Literature) other than Foundation Compulsory General Additional MIL or equivalent English during the BA Degree Programme. c. Applicants belonging to the General category should have secured at least 50% marks (45% for the Reserved Category) or equivalent grades at the BA degree examination in the 08 Papers or 16 Courses accruing 48 credits in English mentioned in (b) above. d. Applicants who have passed their BA examination with less than 08 Papers or 16 Courses accruing 48 credits but not less than 04 Papers 08 Courses accruing 12 credits in English Principal Major (English Literature) other than Foundation Compulsory General Additional MIL or equivalent English during the BA Degree Programme should have secured 55% marks (50% for reserved category) in English mentioned above. e. Eligible candidates will have to pass with at least 50% marks equivalent grades in the written and oral entrance tests, to be administered by the Department. Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of English Admission Plan English (Revised) Entrance Test Personal Interview Admission Process Entrance Test and Personal Interview 18 September, 2014 Thursday a.m. to a.m. 22 September, 2014 Monday a.m. to a.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. 25 September, 2014 (Thursday) or 26 September, 2014 (Friday) or 29 September, 2014 Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject English 600 Address of the Department of English Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Prof. Deeptha Achar deeptha.achar@gmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 5

6 German A candidate from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda having passed BA with German with 40% marks, or from any other recognized University with German as the Major Subject with 40% marks, is eligible to apply, or any graduate candidate from a recognized University having Post Diploma Advanced Diploma in German with 40% marks either from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda or from any other recognized University, is eligible to apply. Admission is subject to clearing written and oral entrance test, with 50% marks in both formats, conducted by the Department. A private graduate or a distance education graduate is not eligible. Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of German Admission Plan German (Revised) Entrance Test Personal Interview Entrance Test and Personal Interview 18 September, 2014 Thursday p.m. to p.m. 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. to p.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject German 600 Address of the Department of German Faculty of Arts Campus (Beside Computer Centre, Opp. D. N. Cricket Ground) (Enter from the Baroda Sankrit Mahavidyalaya Gate, Beside Nataraj Cinema) Ms. Jyotsna Phanse jyotsnaphanse@yahoo.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 6

7 Gujarati There are 100 seats for MA Gujarati, out of which a maximum of 70 seats are meant for candidates who have passed BA with Gujarati as the Major Subject from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. 30 seats are meant for candidates who have passed BA as regular students with Gujarati as the Major Subject from other recognized Universities. Minimum requirement of marks for these candidates are: 50% for Reserved Categories and 55% for General Category. Merit based Admission Plan Gujarati Merit based Entrance Test - Personal Interview - Submission of Registration Print out of Admission Submission of the Photocopy of the Online Registration Print out at the Department 18 September, 2014 (Thursday) or 19 September, 2014 (Friday) or 20 September, 2014 (Saturday) Time: noon to p.m. Venue: Respective Department 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. 100 Online Registration Fees for subject Gujarati 300 Address of the Department of Gujarati Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Prof. Bharat Mehta bharatmehta864@gmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 7

8 Hindi Applicants who have secured 45% (General category) and 40% (SC ST category) from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda are eligible. Minimum requirement of marks for candidates from other recognized Universities is 50% for Reserved Categories and 55% for General Category. Applicants from the reserved categories (SEBC) are required to attach Non-creamy Layer certificate. Merit based Admission Plan Hindi Merit based Entrance Test - Personal Interview - Submission of Registration Print out of Admission Submission of the Photocopy of the Online Registration Print out at the Department 18 September, 2014 (Thursday) or 19 September, 2014 (Friday) or 20 September, 2014 (Saturday) Time: noon to p.m. Venue: Respective Department 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject Hindi 300 Address of the Department of Hindi Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Prof. Daxa Mistry dakshaamm@yahoo.co.in (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 8

9 History Applicants with 50% marks at BA Major Core History from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, or Applicants with BA degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks will have to clear an Entrance Aptitude Test, followed by an interview, conducted by the Department. Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of History Admission Plan History (Revised) Entrance Test Personal Interview Entrance Test and Personal Interview 18 September, 2014 Thursday p.m. to p.m. 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. to p.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. 40 Online Registration Fees for subject History 600 Address of the Department of History Faculty of Arts Campus (Beside Computer Centre, Opp. D. N. Cricket Ground) (Enter from the Baroda Sankrit Mahavidyalaya Gate, Beside Nataraj Cinema) Prof. Adhya Saxena adhyasaxena@yahoo.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 9

10 Linguistics A graduate from any discipline (BA, BSc, BCom, BE, etc.) with a minimum of 45% marks or an equivalent Grade is eligible to apply. The candidates will have to clear an entrance test and personal interview conducted by the Department. Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Linguistics Admission Plan Linguistics (Revised) Entrance Test Personal Interview Entrance Test and Personal Interview 18 September, 2014 Thursday p.m. to p.m. 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. to p.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject Linguistics 600 Address of the Department of Linguistics Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan (Beside Computer Centre, Opp. D. N. Cricket Ground) (Enter from the Baroda Sankrit Mahavidyalaya Gate, Beside Nataraj Cinema) Mr. Ajay Sarvaiya ajaya211@yahoo.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 10

11 Marathi A candidate from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda who has passed BA with 40% marks in Marathi, or who has offered Marathi as an ALLIED subject from Semester 01 to Semester 04, or who has offered Marathi as Minor or as an optional paper at FYBA, is eligible for admission. A candidate from any other recognized university with Marathi as a Major subject with 40% is eligible for admission. Merit based Admission Plan Marathi Merit based Entrance Test - Personal Interview - Submission of Registration Print out of Admission Submission of the Photocopy of the Online Registration Print out at the Department 18 September, 2014 (Thursday) or 19 September, 2014 (Friday) or 20 September, 2014 (Saturday) Time: noon to p.m. Venue: Respective Department 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. 50 Online Registration Fees for subject Marathi 300 Address of the Department of Marathi Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Dr. M.G. Kamat dilip_kamat@yahoo.in (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 11

12 Persian Applicants with BA in Persian with 45% marks from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda or any other recognized University. Merit based Admission Plan Persian Merit based Entrance Test - Personal Interview - Submission of Registration Print out of Admission Submission of the Photocopy of the Online Registration Print out at the Department 18 September, 2014 (Thursday) or 19 September, 2014 (Friday) or 20 September, 2014 (Saturday) Time: noon to p.m. Venue: Respective Department 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. 100 Online Registration Fees for subject Persian 300 Address of the Department of Persian, Arabic & Urdu Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan (Beside Computer Centre, Opp. D. N. Cricket Ground) (Enter from the Baroda Sankrit Mahavidyalaya Gate, Beside Nataraj Cinema) Prof. Wajeehuddin wajeehuddin25@gmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 12

13 Philosophy Graduates with Philosophy from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Graduates with Philosophy from other recognized universities with a minimum of 45% marks. Graduates from other disciplines with a minimum of 50% marks are also eligible, subject to clearing entrance test followed by an interview, conducted by the Department. Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Philosophy Admission Plan Philosophy Entrance Test Personal Interview Entrance Test and Personal Interview 19 September, 2014 Friday a.m. to a.m. 23 September, 2014 Tuesday a.m. to a.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject Philosophy 600 Address of the Department of Philosophy Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Dr. Rajeshri Trivedi trivedirajeshri@yahoo.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 13

14 Political Science A candidate who has passed BA with Political Science as a Major Principal Core subject from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda or from any other recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent Grade is eligible for admission. A candidate who has passed BA with subjects other than Political Science from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda or from any other recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent Grade is eligible for admission subject to clearing a Written Test and Viva-Voce (with a minimum of 50% marks or its equivalent grade), conducted by the Department as per prevailing norms of the Department. Relaxation of 5% or equivalent grade in the above minimum eligibility condition shall be given to the candidates belonging to SC ST SEBC Differently abled ex-serviceman category as per University and Government of Gujarat rules. Relaxation in the minimum eligibility condition will be given to candidates having participated in the State National International Sports Tournaments and having NCC Certificates and recommendations as per the prevalent norms of the University. Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Political Science Admission Plan Political Science Entrance Test Personal Interview Entrance Test and Personal Interview 19 September, 2014 Friday p.m. to p.m. 23 September, 2014 Tuesday p.m. to p.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject Political Science 600 Address of the Department of Political Science Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Prof. P. M. Patel pmpmsu@gmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 14

15 Psychology A candidate desirous of applying for MA with CORE Psychology should have 50% marks at the aggregate at bachelor s level. In addition, s he must have studied a minimum of six papers of psychology during three four years of graduation. Because of limited seats, admission is based on merit and personal interview. A candidate desiring to appear for the MA degree with Core Psychology shall undergo a regular course of studies for two academic years. Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Psychology Admission Plan Psychology (Revised) Entrance Test Personal Interview Entrance Test and Personal Interview 19 September, 2014 Friday p.m. to p.m. 20 September, 2014 Saturday a.m. to p.m. 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. 60 Online Registration Fees for subject Psychology 600 Address of the Department of Psychology Faculty of Education & Psychology Campus (Near Faculty of Arts Main Campus) (Enter from the Experimental School Gate, opp. Sayajigunj Petrol Pump) Dr. Urmi Nanda Biswas urmi_biswas@hotmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 15

16 Russian a. Applicants who have successfully completed BA with Russian Language and Literature or any other examination equivalent thereto from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, or any other recognized University in India or abroad or b. Applicants who have successfully completed any graduation programme and have also completed Diploma in Russian Language (with atleast a second class thereat) or an examination equivalent thereto or c. Applicants who have successfully completed any other graduation programme and are willing to complete Diploma in Russian Language within the period of the permissible years of MA registration in Russian Philology. However, such candidates, upon successful completion of the Masters Programme, will be required to have completed Diploma in Russian Examination before their MA results are declared and degree awarded. The Head of the Department of Russian Studies will be responsible for certifying that such students have completed admission formalities for respective language Programmes and also coordinate with the University Examination section in such matters. d. All entrants, except for those under a. and b. above, who have freshly completed BA with Russian or Diploma in Russian from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, will have to clear an Entrance Test, to be conducted by the Department of Russian Studies for admission into the MA Programme. Further that, students under b. and c. above will be required to attend special lectures, with a view to acquiring improving necessary levels of Russian Language skills, along with their MA Programme. Merit based followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Russian Admission Plan Russian Merit based and Personal Interview Entrance Test - Personal Interview 23 September, 2014 Tuesday p.m. to p.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject Russian 600 Address of the Department of Russian & French Studies Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan (Beside Computer Centre, Opp. D. N. Cricket Ground) (Enter from the Baroda Sankrit Mahavidyalaya Gate, Beside Nataraj Cinema) Prof. Debal Dasgupta debaldasgupta@gmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 16

17 Sanskrit A candidate who has passed BA, or an equivalent examination with Sanskrit as Major or Minor subject, or who has offered Sanskrit as an ALLIED subject from Semester 01 to Semester 04, is eligible for admission. Merit based Admission Plan Sanskrit Merit based Entrance Test - Personal Interview - Submission of Registration Print out of Admission Submission of the Photocopy of the Online Registration Print out at the Department 18 September, 2014 (Thursday) or 19 September, 2014 (Friday) or 20 September, 2014 (Saturday) Time: noon to p.m. Venue: Respective Department 22 September, 2014 Monday p.m. Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject Sanskrit 300 Address of the Department of Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Prof. Rabindra Panda panda_rabindra@rediffmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 17

18 Sociology A candidate who has passed BA with Sociology from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda as Major or Minor subject, or who has offered Sociology as an optional subject at First Year BA or who has offered Sociology as ALLIED courses from Semester 01 to Semester 04, is eligible to apply. A candidate who has passed BA with Sociology from other recognized Universities with 50% marks is eligible to apply. The candidate will have to clear the interview conducted by the Department. Merit based followed by Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Sociology Admission Plan Sociology Merit based and Personal Interview Entrance Test - Personal Interview 23 September, 2014 Tuesday p.m. to p.m. 24 September, 2014 Wednesday p.m. Any Number Online Registration Fees for subject Sociology 600 Address of the Department of Sociology Faculty of Arts Main Campus (Opp Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) (Enter from the Faculty of Arts gate, opp. Bank of Baroda, Sayajigunj Branch) Prof. P. S. Choondawat choondawatps@gmail.com (Priority SMS if required only then Call strictly during office hours, please) 18

19 Notes 1. Online Registration for admission doesn't guarantee admission to the Faculty of Arts. 2. Must bring original and photocopy of online registration form. Final Admission will be confirmed only after 3. Submit their original and photocopied set (self attested) of the documents required which will be duly verified and cleared by the admission committee of the respective Department. 4. Payment of fees for semester 1 and 2 Boy - 6,500 (including examination fees) Girl - 5,300 (including examination fees) 5. Further that all students, thus admitted into Semester 01 and 03 will have to strictly observe rules of the Faculty of Arts in terms of intake capacity for various courses and SEAT LIMITS, which may change from time to time. Terms Semester An academic year (July-June) gets split into two semesters. Each semester has Admissions, Teaching, Mid Semester Test and End Semester Examination and other related activities. Programme The term Programme replaces term Degree in semester system. Credit Every course carries some defined weight, it is Credit. 1 credit = 1 hour of direct teaching per week per semester or two hours of practical field work per week per semester. Course Courses construct programme. The term Course replaces term Paper in semester system. Each course is identified by a unique course code. Course has a course title and topics for study divided into three units. Therefore, each course is a three credit course. Orientation towards the Master of Arts (MA) programme Admissions for MA programme are conducted once in a year for first and second semester together MA programme (84 credits) is of two academic years having four semesters Core, Project Work Field Work Presentation and Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) three types of courses constitute the structure of MA programme 20 Core 04 Project Work Field Work Presentation 04 Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) total 28 courses are offered for MA programme during two years each semester has 07 courses to learn Each course is of 100 marks : 30 marks for mid semester test + 70 marks of end semester exam 19

20 Structure of MA Programme First Year ( ) Second Year ( ) Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Core 01 Core 06 Core 11 Core 16 Core 02 Core 07 Core 12 Core 17 Core 03 Core 08 Core 13 Core 18 Core 04 Core 09 Core 14 Core 19 Core 05 Core 10 Core 15 Core 20 Project Work 01 Field Work 01 Presentation 01 Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) 01 Project Work 02 Field Work 02 Presentation 02 Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) 02 Project Work 03 Field Work 03 Presentation 03 Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) 03 Project Work 04 Field Work 04 Presentation 04 Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) 04 Each Semester has 07 Courses Each course is of 03 Credits Each Semester Credits 21 Entire Programme Credits 84 Explanation and Selection of Courses Core Subject of Core course is centrally located in the entire scheme of MA and holds the first level of importance. Selection of Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) subject revolves around Core. After completion of your MA, you will earn a degree in Core subject. You become eligible for M.Phil or Ph.D programme in the Core subject after MA. Example, if you select, Sociology as your Core subject, then you will be awarded MA in Sociology. Total Core courses: 20 Choices Subjects on offer for Core Course: Archaeology & Ancient History, Economics, English, German, Gujarati, Hindi, History, Linguistics, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology (You may also appear for UGC NET examination for Junior Research Fellowship and or eligibility of lectureship in your Core subject during the fourth semester of your MA study. If you qualify for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship then UGC will offer you scholarship to complete your M.Phil or Ph.D; you also become eligible to work as lecturer in any college university in India, provided you have 55% at MA If you qualify for eligibility of lectureship then you may apply to work as lecturer in any college university in India, provided you have 55% at MA) for more information log into Project Field Work Presentation Project Field Work Presentation are independent and they create self learning opportunity in specific areas of Core subject as offered by the Department of core subject. Total Project Field Work Presentation courses: 04 20

21 Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) Subject for Inter Disciplinary Elective course is to be selected based on the interest and free choice. (It has to be but different than core subject) These courses are essentially aimed at enhancing the knowledge base of students of their choice. Subjects for IDE courses have to be different from Core and have to be chosen from the choices given. Total IDE courses: 04 Choices Subjects on offer for IDE 01 Course: Archaeology & Ancient History, Economics, English, Gujarati, Hindi, History, Linguistics, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology Choices Subjects on offer for IDE 02 Course: Economics, English, Gujarati, Hindi, History, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology No change of subject is permissible in any category of course after securing admission. Hence, students and parents are strongly advised to be aware about the broad contents, career prospects and salient features of the various subjects as well as the suitability and interest of the student in particular subject before finalizing the choice. Please note that a wrong selection of subjects can result into complete rupture of student's academic career. Respective Departments will provide counseling to students to sensitize them to the scope, opportunities and prospects of various subjects offered by Faculty of Arts. Students are advised to go through such counseling before finally reporting to the admission counter at the Departments. 21

22 Selection of Subjects at the time of Admission for Semester I and II into MA Programme ( ) No change of subject is permissible in any category of course after securing admission First Year ( ) Semester I Semester II Core 01 Core 02 Core 03 Core 04 Core 05 Core 06 Core 07 Core 08 Core 09 Core 10 Choose only one subject from the list for Core Selected subject will continue as your core courses of that subject One time selection Choices Subjects Archaeology & Ancient History, Economics, English, German, Gujarati, Hindi, History, Linguistics, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology Project Work 01 Field Work 01 Presentation 01 will be issued by the respective Department of Core Subject as per the Departmental rules Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) 01 Choose only one subject from the list for IDE 01 IDE 01 has to be different from Core Subject Choices Subjects Archaeology & Ancient History, Economics, English, Gujarati, Hindi, History, Linguistics, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology Project Work 02 Field Work 02 Presentation 02 will be issued by the respective Department of Core Subject as per the Departmental rules Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) 02 Choose only one subject from the list for IDE 02 IDE 02 has to be different from Core Subject Choices Subjects Economics, English, Gujarati, Hindi, History, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology Selection of Subjects at the time of Admission for Semester III and IV into MA Programme ( ) No change of subject is permissible in any category of course after securing admission Second Year ( ) Semester III Semester IV Core 11 Core 12 Core 13 Core 14 Core 15 Core 16 Core 17 Core 18 Core 19 Core 20 Selected subject for Core at the time of Admission at Semester I (MA) will continue as your subject for core courses Project Work 03 Field Work 03 Presentation 03 will be issued by the respective Department of Core Subject as per the Departmental rules Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) 03 Choose only one subject from the list for IDE 01 IDE 03 has to be different from Core Subject Choices Subjects Archaeology & Ancient History, Economics, English, Gujarati, Hindi, History, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology Project Work 04 Field Work 04 Presentation 04 will be issued by the respective Department of Core Subject as per the Departmental rules Inter Disciplinary Elective (IDE) 04 Choose only one subject from the list for IDE 02 IDE 04 has to be different from Core Subject Choices Subjects Economics, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology 22

23 Notes The Medium of Instructions at the Faculty of Arts is English. All subjects are taught in English except the Modern European or Indian Languages which are taught in the respective languages and the examinations are also conducted in the same languages. 70% attendance in all classes is mandatory. Students who do not adhere to this rule are liable to be restricted from appearing in examinations. Foreign students applying for admission should have obtained a valid Visa for the study and should furnish required documents related to HIV positive status and police registration before being granted admission. Foreign students taking admission at MA Semester I will have to pay additional amount of Rs. 5000/- to the Foreign Students' Welfare Fund. The Disciplinary rules regarding students determined by the Faculty University authorities and as applicable from time to time will have to be strictly observed by the students admitted to any class in the Faculty of Arts. University is smoke free zone and smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the campus. Ragging in any form will be punished strictly and before finalizing his her admission the student has to sign anti ragging affidavit as per UGC rules during the online registration process. Wherever applicable in terms of limited number of seats, the Faculty of Arts follows guidelines of the Government of Gujarat in the matter of reservation of seats for candidates belonging to the categories of SC (7%), ST (15%) and SEBC (27%). All fees including examination fees for both semesters will have to be paid on the spot at the time of admission. Boy - 6,500 (including examination fees) Girl - 5,300 (including examination fees) Students whose family income is less than rupees 2.25 lakhs per annum are eligible to get full refund of the fees through the Directorate of Students Welfare. The eligible students for such fee refund should apply separately to the Directorate with the required documents for availing of this benefit. The necessary announcement for the same will be made by the Faculty of Arts office in due course. For economically disadvantaged students with parental income of less than rupees 4.5 lakhs per annum, the Government of Gujarat offers Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme. The announcement for the same along with terms and conditions will be made in due course of time by the University. Grade Table Grade Points Description Percentage of Marks Division Grade Range 10 Outstanding % First O Excellent % First A Very Good % First B Good % First C Fair % Second D Average % Pass E Dropped Upto % F Up to

24 Documents to be submitted at the time of Admission Admission Form can be collected from the Faculty of Arts, Administrative office, Sayajigunj, Vadodara Mandatory Enclosures to be supplied with Admission Form Two sets of attested photocopies (self attested) and original documents would be required for admission. Original Mark sheets will have to be submitted for enrollment and will be returned approximately after six months only. Therefore, students are advised to keep sufficient numbers of photocopies of these documents with them. MSU Graduates Online Registration Print Out + Photocopy of print out Bachelor s Mark sheets Proof of Permanent Address (mentioning either student s or parent's name as per Bachelor s mark sheet) Any one of these : Ration Card Election Card Driving License Tax Bill Light Bill Telephone Bill Passport Valid Caste Certificate (for SC ST SEBC students) Graduates from Universities other than MSU Online Registration Print Out + Photocopy of print out Bachelor s Mark sheets Transfer Certificate Migration Certificate from the previous college University Proof of Permanent Address (mentioning either student s or parent's name as per HSC mark sheet) Any one of these : Ration Card Election Card Driving License Tax Bill Light Bill Telephone Bill Passport Valid Caste Certificate (for SC ST SEBC students) If applicable, Medical Certificate for Differently abled Applicants Certificate showing Ex-servicemen Defense status Copy of Passport, Visa and HIV Negative status certificate (for foreign students) Good Luck! Web Content Design Committee (Admission ) for the office of the Dean Faculty of Arts The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 24