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Master of Arts in Education
Duration
- 2 Years
Eligibility
- Pass in BA (Honors) in English with minimum 45% and above aggregate marks. Pass in BA (any discipline) with English as one of the electives with minimum 45% and above aggregate marks.
Admission Calendar
- Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 25 July 2025
- The Department offers a Master of Arts (M.A) program in Education, which reflects new developments in the discipline of education.
- The curriculum has a strong theoretical and practical content. The M.A. program is semester-based.
- The objective of the program is to produce postgraduates equipped with knowledge in education and skills to broaden their understanding of education.
- Studying education at the University provides students the opportunity to experience and learn practically through Dissertation.
- Every student is also given the prospect to put into practice their knowledge by incorporating it in projects and dissertations.
- The Department strives to provide an open, approachable, accessible environment, where students can interact and satisfy their curiosity.
Award of Degree
Students who successfully complete the M.A Education Program will be awarded the Master of Arts in Education by the University subject to a minimum attainment of 5.5 CGPA.
| Admission Calendar | |
| Admission opens immediately after the results of qualifying examination. Even those waiting results may also apply and need to submit qualifying result within a stipulated date | |
| Last date for submission of Completed Application Form | 25 July 2025 |
| Last date for payment of Admission Fee & Semester Fee | 05 August 2025 |
| Commencement of Regular classes | 06 August 2025 |
*Payment of Admission Fee and Semester Fee will allow the allotment of enrollment numbers to each student. Students with enrollment numbers will be allowed to attend classes.
| MA (Education) Program Structure (76 Credits) | ||
| Year I | Semester - I | Semester - II |
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| Year II | Semester - III | Semester - IV |
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Admission Modalities
The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based MA (Education) Program offered by the ICFAI University at Nagaland. The medium of instruction is English.
Eligibility
Pass in B.A. (Honours) in Education with minimum 45% and above aggregate marks (or) Pass in B.A. (any discipline) with Education as one of the electives with minimum 45% and above aggregate marks.
For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective University in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All MA (Education) applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal education by August 01, 2025. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Programs
Students in their final year are eligible to apply, provided they complete their course requirements including practical examinations/ viva assignments before August 01, 2025. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of such applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheet/ transcript and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility.
The last date for submitting the proof of qualifying examination transcripts is September 30, 2025, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled, and no fees will be refunded.
The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in Games & sports, Literary & cultural activities, and other extra co-curricular activities.
Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of admission. The admission decision will be communicated after the admission process.
There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Nagaland (Domicile) in any course of ICFAI University, Nagaland, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. The fee for the Domicile students is less than that of the non-domicile students (please refer the fee chart).
Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.
Guidelines
The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for admission.
Application Form
- Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
- Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
- Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
- Make sure to sign the Application Form.
- Cost of the Application material for MA (Education) Program is Rs. 300
Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates
- Aadhar Card
- Birth Certificate
- PAN Card (if available)
- Class X Admit Card, Mark Sheet and Certificate.
- Class XII / Degree Admit Card, Mark Sheet and
- Certificate (as may be applicable).
- *BA / BBA / BCA / B.Com Degree Admit Card, Mark sheet and Certificate (as may be Applicable)
- ST Certificate.
- 3 recent Passport Size Photo.
- Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
*For MBA / MCA / M.Com / M.Lib.I.Sc. / MA Candidates.
The Admissions Officer,
The ICFAI University, Nagaland,
6th Mile, Sovima, Chümoukedima, Nagaland – 797103
Contact No. : +91 87298 80506, +91 8730961116
Email: admissions@iunagaland.edu.in
Website: www.iunagaland.edu.in
Find us on: iun_official iunagaland ICFAI_NAGALAND
Fee Schedule
Admission Fee
Admission fee of Rs. 10,000 (non-refundable) is to be paid by all the selected candidates of MA (Education) immediately after the admission decision is announced. The last date for payment of admission fee is August 05, 2025 for MA (Education) Program.
Semester Fee
Students must pay the Semester fee on the first day of each semester, after which a fine of Rs. 40 per day will be charged. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before August 05, 2025 for MA (Education) Program.
Note
Domicile refers to Students from State of Nagaland. Non Domicile refers to Students from States other than Nagaland.
Fee for MA (Education) Program (amount in Rs.)
| Particulars | Domicile | Non-Domicile |
| Semester Fee | 26,000 | 29,000 |
All Payments should be made through Bank Challan from ICICI Chümoukedima Branch/Swiping machine from the University, in favor of “The ICFAI University, Nagaland – Fee Collection A/C”. Details about the payment modalities, and the relevant Challan, can be obtained from the Dy. Accounts Officer. Payments can also be made online through the university’s website at www.iunagaland.edu.in.
Refund Policy
As per UGC Guidelines.
The ICFAI University Nagaland proposes to offer two types of Merit Scholarships are offered to the students admitted from the academic year 2025-26 onwards for MA (Education) program.
- Past Academic Record
- Semester-wise Performance
A. Merit Scholarship based on past academic Record
Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. The scholarship amount will be awarded in 2 equal installments, i.e. in the first and second semesters of the program. The second installment of the scholarship will be awarded on securing a minimum of 6.0 GPA in the first semester.
Details of Merit Scholarships are given below:
| Academic Performance (CGPA) | Category I | Category II | Category III | Category IV | |
| ≥ 9.00 | ≥ 80 % to < 90 % | ≥ 70 % to < 80 % | ≥ 60 % to < 70 % | ||
| # | Program | Amount of Scholarship (In Rs.) per semester | |||
| 1. | MA (Education) | 16,400 | 12,000 | 8,000 | 4,000 |
B. Merit Scholarship based on Semester-wise Performance
Up to 10% of the students of each batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their semester wise performance. These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on past academic record.
| Academic Performance (CGPA) | Category I | Category II | Category III | ||
| ≥ 9.00 | ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 | ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50 | |||
| # | Program | Semester Fee | Amount of Scholarship (In Rs.) per semester | ||
| 1. | MA (Education) | 26,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 4,000 |
Note
- For awarding Merit Scholarships based on the Semester wise performance the class strength should be minimum 10 students.
- Admission fee waived off for UG graduates of ICFAI University Nagaland taking admissions in the PG programs of the University.
Transportation Facility
Bus facility is provided for easy connectivity of the students. Registered bus commuters are required to pay for the bus fees for a Semester regardless of whether one travel or not for which an undertaking shall be obtained.
Hostel Facilities
University do not have hostel accommodation inside the campus. However University provides assistance to identity the suitable private hostel accommodation near University campus.