AU M.A. Mass Communication: seats, eligibility and PGAT syllabus
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M.A. Mass Communication at Allahabad University has 56 seats for 2026-27. Admission is through PGAT-II of PGAT 2026, test code 32.
Allahabad admission 2027Coming soon
Allahabad has not released its 2027 admission prospectus yet. The official notification is expected soon, and this page will carry the 2027 seats and fees the day it is out.
- CUET UG 2027: CUET UG 2027 Registration Expected in First Week of January
- CUET PG 2027: no registration date is announced yet; the NTA notification is expected soon.
Below is how 2026-27 went: seats, fees, eligibility and tests of the last cycle. It is the latest official base to plan for 2027.
M.A. Mass Communication seats 2026-27, college-wise
| Campus or college | Seats |
|---|---|
| University of Allahabad main campus | 56 |
| Total | 56 |
15% of the seats are reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC and 10% for EWS candidates; 5% are for persons with disabilities. Reservation rules.
M.A. Mass Communication eligibility
Graduates of all subjects are eligible.
PGAT 2026 syllabus for M.A. Mass Communication
- General awareness including constitutional matters, current affairs, public debates on matter of polity, economy, science & technology. Awareness of International Development and their impact of Indian society.
- Exposure to issue and debates covered by print media, television news channels and radio. General understanding of Indian Art, Culture, National movements and Cinema.
Test pattern
150 multiple choice questions for 300 marks in two hours, with no negative marking. The first 50 questions are on general awareness, English, Hindi, reasoning and mental ability and the other 100 on the subject, at 2 marks each.
5% of the marks is cut for each gap year after graduation, up to 15%.
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Questions about M.A. Mass Communication
How many seats are there in M.A. Mass Communication at Allahabad University?
56 seats for 2026-27: University of Allahabad main campus 56.
What is the eligibility for M.A. Mass Communication at Allahabad University?
Graduates of all subjects are eligible.
Is M.A. Mass Communication admission through CUET PG?
No. It is through PGAT-II of the university's own Post Graduate Admission Test (PGAT 2026), test code 32.
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