Post Graduate Courses / Advanced Diploma Courses

Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (Economics)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from any other University, whose examination has been recognized as equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University, shall be eligible to join the Semester -I of the M.A. Course:
(i) B.A. with Honours in the Subject of the Postgraduate Programme;
(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi)
(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc;
(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subject of the Post-Graduate Course;
(b) Or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only regulations obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post-Graduate Course;
(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination, in the subject of Post-Graduate course;
(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi Course)
(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45 per cent marks;
(vii) B.Sc. Honours School;

(Any one of the following):-
i) B.A. with Honours in the subject of the Economics course or B.Sc Honours
ii) A Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post Graduate Course, or 50% marks in the aggregate.
iii) Master’s Degree Examination in another subject;
Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (Education)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from any other University, whose examination has been recognized as equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University, shall be eligible to join the Semester -I of the M.A. Course:
(i) B.A. with Honours in the Subject of the Postgraduate Programme;
(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi)
(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc;
(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subject of the Post-Graduate Course;
(b) Or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only regulations obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post-Graduate Course;
(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination, in the subject of Post-Graduate course;
(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi Course)
(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45 per cent marks;
(vii) B.Sc. Honours School;

A person who has passed one of the following examinations from Panjab University or an examination recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, shall be eligible to join M.A. degree course ,other than in Physical Education:-
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a UGC recognized University with 50% marks in aggregate.
(iii) Master’s degree examination in any other subject.
Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (English)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from any other University, whose examination has been recognized as equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University, shall be eligible to join the Semester -I of the M.A. Course:
(i) B.A. with Honours in the Subject of the Postgraduate Programme;
(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi)
(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc;
(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subject of the Post-Graduate Course;
(b) Or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only regulations obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post-Graduate Course;
(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination, in the subject of Post-Graduate course;
(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi Course)
(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45 per cent marks;
(vii) B.Sc. Honours School;

(Any one of the following):
i) A Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the English Elective
ii) A Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the English Compulsory.
iii) Bachelor’s Degree in any faculty obtaining at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
iv) B.A. with Honours in English.
v) B.A./B.Sc with Honours in Subject other than English obtaining at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
vi) Master’s Degree Examination in any subject obtaining at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (Hindi)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from any other University, whose examination has been recognized as equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University, shall be eligible to join the Semester -I of the M.A. Course:
(i) B.A. with Honours in the Subject of the Postgraduate Programme;
(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi)
(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc;
(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subject of the Post-Graduate Course;
(b) Or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only regulations obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post-Graduate Course;
(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination, in the subject of Post-Graduate course;
(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi Course)
(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45 per cent marks;
(vii) B.Sc. Honours School;

(i) Bachelor’s Degree obtaining 45% marks in Hindi or 50% marks in the aggregate provided the candidate has passed Hindi as an Elective/ Compulsory Subject.
(ii) OR B.A. with Honours in Hindi or B.Sc. with (Hons. School) course.
(iii) OR Bachelor’s Degree obtaining 45% marks in Sanskrit (Elective)
(iv) OR Shastri examination (New Course)
(v) OR Prabhakar Examination Securing 45% marks (out of aggregate excluding the additional paper)
(vi) OR Master’s Degree Examination in any subject provided the candidate has studied Hindi Compulsory/ Sanskrit at Graduate level.
OR
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Exam from a recognized University obtaining 50% marks in the aggregate with the condition that the admission to the Non-Hindi students (who have not studied Hindi/Sanskrit at graduate Level)
Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (History)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
Eligibility(Any one of the following)
(i) B.A. with Honours in History.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
(iii) B.A. (Pass)/B.Sc. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject History.
(iv) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty
Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (Political Science)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from any other University, whose examination has been recognized as equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University, shall be eligible to join the Semester -I of the M.A. Course:
(i) B.A. with Honours in the Subject of the Postgraduate Programme;
(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi)
(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc;
(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subject of the Post-Graduate Course;
(b) Or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only regulations obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post-Graduate Course;
(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination, in the subject of Post-Graduate course;
(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi Course)
(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45 per cent marks;
(vii) B.Sc. Honours School;

(Any one of the following)
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post Graduate Course, or 50% marks in the aggregate.
(ii) B.A. with Honours in the subject of the Postgraduate course or B.Sc. Hons. School Course
(iii) Masters’ degree examination in any other subject,
A person who has passed B.A. with 45% marks in any social science discipline shall also be eligible.
Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (Public Administration)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from any other University, whose examination has been recognized as equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University, shall be eligible to join the Semester -I of the M.A. Course:
(i) B.A. with Honours in the Subject of the Postgraduate Programme;
(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi)
(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc;
(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subject of the Post-Graduate Course;
(b) Or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only regulations obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post-Graduate Course;
(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination, in the subject of Post-Graduate course;
(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi Course)
(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45 per cent marks;
(vii) B.Sc. Honours School;

(Any one of the following)
i) B.A. with Honours in the subject of the Postgraduate course
ii) A Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post Graduate Course, or 50% marks in the aggregate.
iii) The B.A. (Pass)/B.SC. (Pass) Examination in full subjects, obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subjects of the Post Graduate Course;
iv) Master’s Degree Examination in another subject;
v) B.A. (Pass) with 45% marks in the Political Science or Economics or Sociology or Psychology.
Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (Punjabi)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from any other University, whose examination has been recognized as equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University, shall be eligible to join the Semester -I of the M.A. Course:
(i) B.A. with Honours in the Subject of the Postgraduate Programme;
(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi)
(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc;
(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subject of the Post-Graduate Course;
(b) Or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only regulations obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post-Graduate Course;
(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination, in the subject of Post-Graduate course;
(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi Course)
(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45 per cent marks;
(vii) B.Sc. Honours School;

Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post Graduate course or 50% marks in the aggregate B.A./B.Sc/B.Sc.(Hons).
OR
(ii) Master’s degree examination in any other subject provided the candidate must have studied Punjabi as a compulsory subject at graduate level.
Name of the CourseMaster of Arts (Sociology)
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from any other University, whose examination has been recognized as equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University, shall be eligible to join the Semester -I of the M.A. Course:
(i) B.A. with Honours in the Subject of the Postgraduate Programme;
(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate; (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi)
(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc;
(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subject of the Post-Graduate Course;
(b) Or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only regulations obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post-Graduate Course;
(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination, in the subject of Post-Graduate course;
(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (Not applicable for M.A. Punjabi Course)
(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45 per cent marks;
(vii) B.Sc. Honours School;

(Any one of the following):
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Postgraduate course, or 50% marks in the aggregate.
(ii) B.A. with Honours in the subject of Post Graduate Course or B.Sc.(Hons.). School.
(iii) Master’s Degree examination in any other subjects other than in physical Education.
Name of the CourseMASTER OF COMMERCE
Duration2 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
Eligibility(a) Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration with not less than 45 % marks in the aggregate OR
(b) Bachelor of Commerce(Hons) degree with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate OR
(c) A graduate with Honours in Economics or Mathematics or Statistics or Commerce with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate OR
(d) A graduate with 50% marks in the aggregate having offered Economics Mathematics Statistics Commerce Computer Applications or Computer Sciences as a subject in the examination:
Provided that in case of candidates having Bachelor degree of the University through Modern Indian Languages (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script) and/or in a Classical Language (Sanskrit/Persian/Arabic) or degree of any other University obtained in the same manner recognised by the Syndicate 50% marks in the aggregate shall be calculated by taking into account full percentage of marks in all the papers in Language excluding the additional optional paper English and the elective subject taken together OR
(e) A pass in the final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England or The Institute of Company Secretaries of India OR
(f) Graduate from any other stream not covered in (a) to (f) above with not less than 60% marks in the aggregate
(g) A candidate who has passed Bachelor of Vocational(Banking Insurance & Retailing) and Bachelor of Vocational (Retail Management) be given admission in the Master of Commerce Course as it has already been approved by the UGC
Name of the CourseMaster of Business Administration
Duration2 years
Seats501
FeesAs per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityA Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline of the Panjab University or a degree of any
other University which has been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto
with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate;
Provided that in case of candidates having Bachelor’s degree of the University
through Modern Indian Language [Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)] and/or
in a Classical Language (Sanskrit/Persian/Arabic) or degree of any other University
obtained in the same manner recognized by the Syndicate, 50% marks in the
aggregate shall be calculated by taking into account full percentage of marks in all
the papers in Language excluding the additional optional paper, English and the
elective subject taken together.
Or
(ii) A pass in final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India or England / Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England
and/ Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Or
(iii) AMIE examination with 50% marks or more after having passed the diploma
examination with 60% marks or above and have at least 5 years research/teaching
or professional experience.
Concession of 5% marks will be given in the eligibility requirements for
SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates.
Name of the CourseADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
Eligibility1. Bachelor’s Degree of Panjab University Under 10 +2 +3 system of examination OR
2. B. Tech / B.E. OR
3. B.Voc (Software Development), B.Voc (Hardware and Networking) & B.Voc Multimedia (Graphics & Animation) with at least 50% marks OR
4. Any other Examination recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent to 1 ,2 or 3 above
Name of the CourseAdvanced Diploma in Disaster Management and Corporate Security
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feessee in prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityBachelor’s degree in any discipline of the university or a degree of any other university which has been reconginzed by the PU Syndicate as equivalent.
Name of the CourseAdvanced Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
FeesAs per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityGraduation in any stream with minimum of 50% marks or any other equivalent examination recognized by
Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Name of the CourseAdvanced Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
Duration1 years
Seats75
FeesSee in prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityBachelor’s degree in any discipline of the university or a degree of any other university which has been reconginzed by the PU Syndicate as equivalent.
Name of the CourseADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityThe admission to the course shall be open to any person who has passed the Bachelor Degree examination in any faculty from Panjab University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto.
Name of the CourseADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH, FAMILY WELFARE AND POPULATION EDUCATION
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityThe admission to the course shall be open to any person who has obtained the Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or any other qualification recognized as equaivalent by the Syndicate.
Name of the CourseAdvanced Diploma in Library Automation and Networking
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityThe admission to course shall be open to persons who have passed Bachelor’s of Library Science (B.Lib. &
I.Sc.)
OR
Two year integrated course of Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib. & I.Sc.)From any recognized
University (Senate Para XVI dt. 29.03.2015).
Name of the CourseAdvanced Diploma in Photography
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
FeesAs per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityBachelor’s degree in any discipline of the university or a degree of any other university which has been reconginzed by the PU Syndicate as equivalent.
Name of the CourseADVANCED DIPLOMA IN STATISTICS
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
Feesas per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityThe admission to course shall be open to any person who fulfills any one of the following conditions:
1. Who has obtained the Bahcelor’s degree in any discipline or any other qualification from Panjab University or any other University as equivalent.
Note: The student who has been placed under compartment in lower examination is not eligible for
Admission.
Name of the CourseAdvanced Diploma in Social Work
Duration1 years
SeatsSubject to availability
FeesAs per prospectus [2024-25]
EligibilityThe minimum qualification for the admission in this course shall be:
1. Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50 % marks in any discipline from a recognized University.
2. Who appeared under semester system for undergraduate courses and has up to two re-appears in
Semester- III, IV, V & VI is also allowed to take admission under semester system in ADSW.