Magadh University (MU)

  Magadh University (MU) is one of the prestigious public state universities in India. Twenty-four PG departments, forty-four constituent colleges, eight faculties, and 175 affiliated institutes. Magadh University has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and it has also been graded with “C-grade” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Magadh University offers plenty of UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma, and vocational degree courses to its students. Magadh University also offers Distance Education through its affiliated colleges to aspiring students. Magadh University offers undergraduate course admission based on merit in the qualifying examination in the 10+2. It offers postgraduate course admission based on the entrance examination conducted by the university. The aspirants who want to get admitted into the Ph.D. must appear and clear the Pre Ph.D.-Admission Test (PAT). Magadh University also offers placement to its students and the top recruiters visiting for its placement are: TCS, Reliance Communication, Pepsi, ICICI Prudential, Ashok Leyland, Aristo Pharma, and many more.

Magadh University Essential Key Facts

  1. Magadh University has the first “Digital University” and it has digitalized the entire curriculum for its students.
  2. Magadh University has merged with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to offer dual degree and twinning programs.
  3. Magadh University also conducts national-level seminars regularly.

Magadh University Ranking

  1. According to Unirank in 2021, Magadh University was ranked at 364th Position in India and 8074th position in the world.
  2. According to EduRank in 2021, Magadh University has been placed in 7th position among 24 universities in Bihar.
  3. According to EduRank in 2021, Magadh University has been placed at 3284th position among 5833 universities in Asia.
  4. Magadh University has been ranked at 17th Position out of the 20th best universities in India by the Indian Council of Marketing Research in 2019.

Magadh University Courses and Fees

Magadh University offers many undergraduates and postgraduate courses in the field of Humanities, Commerce, and Science to its students. Magadh University has twenty-four postgraduate departments and the university offers a full-time program in the field of Humanities, Science, Law, etc. The specialization, eligibility, and duration of the courses at Magadh University are mentioned below.

CoursesProgram detailsSelection basis
B.A (Honors)
  • Specialization: MusicCommunicative English & Media StudiesEnglishPolitical Science, Mathematics, Arabic, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, HindiJournalismRural Economics, and Travel & Management
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Total Fees: INR 6193 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have 10+2 from Bihar State Board or any other recognized board with 45% aggregate.
The selection will be based on the marks of 10+2 and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
B.Sc. (Honors)
  • Specialization: Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Zoology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Home Science, Food Technology, Geography, Applied Physics, Biochemistry, and Botany
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 50610 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have 10+2 from Bihar State Board or any other recognized board with 45 % aggregate.
The selection will be based on the marks of 10+2 and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
B.Com.
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 16,000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have 10+2 from Bihar State Board or any other recognized board with 45 % aggregate.
The selection will be based on the marks of 10+2 and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
B.Tech.
  • Specialization: Engineering and TechnologyComputer ScienceCivil EngineeringElectronics & Communication EngineeringMechanical Engineeringand Information Technology
  • Duration: Four Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 1 Lakh /- (Approx)
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have 10+2 from Bihar State Board or any other recognized board with 50 % aggregate.
The selection will be based on an entrance examination followed by counseling.
BBA
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 61,200 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have 10+2 from Bihar State Board or any other recognized board with 45 % aggregate.
The selection will be based on the marks of 10+2 and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
BED
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 1.09 Lakh /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed graduation from any other recognized university.
The selection will be based on the marks of Graduation and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
B.Lib.Sc
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 50000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed graduation from any other recognized university with a 50 % aggregate.
The selection will be based on the marks of Graduation and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
BBM
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 50,000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have 10+2 from Bihar State Board or any other recognized board with a minimum 50 % aggregate.
The selection will be based on the marks of 10+2 and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
MA
  • Specialization: Economics, Arabic, EnglishHindi, MalayalamMusicPhilosophy, Home Science, Women’s Studies, Sanskrit, Sociology, Political science, Vocal, History, Geography, and Multimedia
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 50000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed graduation in BA from any other recognized university with a 55 % aggregate in the relevant subject.
The selection will be based on the marks of Graduation and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
M.Sc.
  • Specialization: Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Statistics, Zoology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Food Technology, Biochemistry, and Botany
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 75000/-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed graduation in BSC from any other recognized university with a 55% aggregate in the relevant subject.
The selection will be based on the marks of Graduation and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
M.Com.
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 45000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed graduation in BCOM from any other recognized university with a 50 % aggregate in the relevant subject.
The selection will be based on the marks of Graduation and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
MBA
  • Specialization: Finance, International Business, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Information Technology
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 1.6 Lakh /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed Bachelor's from any recognized university with a 50% aggregate.
The selection will be based on CAT entrance examination scores followed by counseling.
MCA
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 81,000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed graduation from any other recognized university with a 50 % aggregate in the relevant subject.
The selection will be based on the marks of Graduation and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
M.Ed.
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 91,000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed BED from any other recognized university. 
The selection will be based on the marks of Graduation and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
M.Lib.Sc
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 70000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed graduation from any other recognized university.
The selection will be based on the marks of Graduation and the merit list will be released by the Magadh University.
Ph.D.
  • Specialization: Sanskrit, Development Communication & Extension, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Food & Nutrition, Psychology, Botany, Zoology
  • Duration: Three to Four Years
  • Total Fees (1st Year): INR 70000 /-
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed a Master’s from any other recognized university with a 55 % aggregate in the relevant subject.
The selection will be based on the entrance examination of GATE or UGC NET.

Magadh University Admit Card

Magadh University will release the admit card for the entrance examination within a month of the conduction of the examination. Below given is the procedure to download the admit card.

  • The Magadh University admits card will be available on the official website of the university. 
  • The aspirants will have to click on the “Examination Tab” and then click on “Admit Card” to download it.
  • The aspirants will have to enter their registration number and date of birth to download it successfully. 
  • The admit card of Magadh University is mandatory to sit in the examination as it contains all the basic details of the aspirants.

Magadh University Result

The Magadh University result of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be given after a month of the conduction of the examination. The procedure to download the result of Magadh University is given below.

  • The examination results are published on the official website of Magadh University. 
  • The aspirants have to select the Examination Results tab and enter their registration number and password to log in. 
  • Then, select on submit button afterward and the result will be displayed on the screen. 
  • The aspirants must download the result of Magadh University for further reference.

Magadh University College List

Magadh University has forty-four constituent colleges, eight faculties, and 175 affiliate institutes.

Constituent Colleges

  • A.M. College, Gaya
  • A.N.S College, Nabinagar
  • A.N. College, Patna
  • Arvind Mahila College, Patna
  • B.D Evening College, Patna
  • B. S College, Danapur, Patna
  • College of Commerce, Patna
  • A.N.S College, Barh, Patna
  • Daudnagar College, Daudnagar
  • G. B M College, Gaya
  • Gaya College, Gaya
  • Ganga Devi Mahila College, Patna
  • G. J College Rambagh, Bihta, Patna
  • J. J College, Gaya
  • J. D Womens College, Patna
  • J. N.L College, Khagaul, Patna
  • Kishori Sinha Mahila College, Aurangabad
  • K.L.S College, Nawadah
  • Kisan College, Sohsarai
  • Mahila College, Khagaul, Patna
  • M. D College, Naubatpur, Patna
  • M. M College, Bikram, PatnaPatna
  • Nalanda College, Biharsarif

Affiliated Colleges

  • A.N.S. College, Jehanabad
  • B.B.M. College, Okari
  • Fatehpur Sanda College, Arwal
  • Jehanabad College, Jahanabad
  • Madhav College, Nehalpur
  • R.L.S.Y. College, Jehanabad
  • R.C.S. College, Kurtha
  • S.K.M. College, Jehanabad
  • S.J.S College, Kurtha
  • Abdul Kayarn Ansari College, Jehanabad
  • Magadh College, Sakurabad, Jehanabad
  • A.N.S.M. College, Aurangabad
  • Dr. K. K. Mandal College, Daudnagar
  • Dr. V. K. Singh College, Rafiganj
  • K.S.Y. College, Barun
  • Mahila College, Daudnagar
  • M.P. College, Belsara
  • T.B.D.S. Janta College, Goh
  • Krishak College, Pakriwarama
  • Mahila College, Warsaliganj
  • S.K.M. College, Nawadah
  • S.R.S. College, Nawadah
  • Nawadah Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Nawadah
  • Alma Equbal College, Biharsharif
  • Degree College, Islampur
  • G.D.M. College, Harnaut
  • K.S.T. College, Salempur
  • L.S.T. College, Angaridham
  • M.B. College, Nalanda
  • M.M. College, Chandi
  • P.M.S. College, Paharpura
  • R. Lal College, Alinagar
  • R.L.S.Y. College, Biharsharif
  • R.P.S. College, Harnaut
  • Soghra College, Biharsharif
  • S.P. College, Hilsa
  • Sadanand College, Biharsharif
  • V.M. College, Pawapuri
  • Dr. Ram Raj Singh Mahila College, Chandi
  • Nalanda Sodh Sansthan
  • S.H. Mahila College, Hilsa
  • B.N. College, SobhBarachati
  • C.S. Janta College, Gaya
  • Gaya Eve. College, Gaya
  • M.S.Y. College, Gaya
  • Mahila College, Tekari
  • M.G. College, Gaya
  • Mahavir College, Gaya
  • Mabodhi College, Belaganj
  • R.L.S.Y. College, Gaya
  • S.D. College, Paraiya
  • S.M. College, Bodh-Gaya
  • S.G.M. College, Gaya
  • Wazirgan College, Warzirganj
  • B.R.S.Y. College, Kanhauli
  • B.B.M.B.G.K. College, Bihta
  • B.L.P. College, Masauri
  • C.M. Mahila College, Patna
  • Daymanti Devi Mahila College, Patna
  • Danapur Degree Mahila College, Danapur
  • D.N. College, Masauri
  • Firoz Gandhi College, Karbighia
  • Govt. Girls College, Gardanibagh
  • Govt. Girls College, Gulzarbagh
  • Jyoti Kunwar College, Fatehpur
  • K.P.S. College, Nadwan
  • K.I. Mahila College, Patna
  • L.P. Sahi College, Patna
  • Muslim Sc. College, Patna
  • N.J.S. College, Bakhtiarpur
  • Oriental College, Patna
  • P.L.S. College, Masaurhi
  • P.N.K. College, Achhua
  • R.P.S. College, Patna
  • R.P.S. Mahila College, Patna
  • R.R.P. College, Bhergawan
  • R.L.S.Y. College, Anisabad
  • S.G.D.M. College, Patna
  • Sidharth Mahila College, Patna
  • S.G. Mahila College, Patna
  • S.K.M.V. College, Fathua
  • S.B.R. College, Barh
  • S.S.D. Mahila College, Barh
  • Ramesh Jha Mahila College, Patna
  • Bihar Institute of Law
  • Buddha Institute of Dental Se
  • C.P. Verma College, Sermai, Patna
  • K.B. Mahila College, Patna
  • Rashmi Devi Smarak Mahila College, Patna
  • Nalanda Medical College, Patna
  • R.P. Sharma Institute of Technology 

Magadh University Merit List

Magadh University's merit list will be released after the registration process. A total of five merit list is released for the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The procedures to download the merit list of Magadh University are:

  • The candidates will have to visit the official website of Magadh University.
  • Next, the candidates will have to look for the “News and Event” section and look for the merit list option.
  • The candidates will have to log in with their registered email id and password to download the merit list of Magadh University.

Magadh University Placements

Magadh University has a placement cell that conducts placement drives for its final year students depending upon their merit. The placement cell also takes care of the responsibility of the industry readiness of every student. Some of the highlights of the placement of the institution are:

  • Top recruiters visiting for placement are: TCS, Reliance Communication, Pepsi, ICICI Prudential, Ashok Leyland, Aristo Pharma, and many more.
  • Other organizations in which their students got placed are Aakash Hospital, Process Construction & Technical Services Pvt. Ltd., Aadeshme, 3M India Limited and Mentors Eduserv, etc.
  • Magadh University has been offered a placement with the highest package in the range of INR 8 - 10 Lakh Per Annum and the average package of INR 2 to 3 Lakh Per Annum.

However, the current salary trends are found to be less when compared to the packages banged by the students in the last 8 years. Most of the students have got placed in the financial and banking fields. 

Magadh University Scholarships

Magadh University does not provide any scholarships to the students. Magadh University helps the students in getting educational loans and with its documentation. Apart from scholarships, the students can acquire government loans of INR 4 Lakh with a low rate of interest.