IIT Gandhinagar: MA in Society and Culture (2024-2026)

 

 The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar invites applications for its two-year MA in Society and Culture program. This unique program, initiated in 2014, aims to provide students, irrespective of their disciplinary background, with a comprehensive understanding of key disciplines within the Humanities and Social Sciences. The curriculum covers literature, sociology, anthropology, political science, and history, emphasizing the importance of theoretical knowledge alongside real-life observation and fieldwork.

Admission Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CPI/GPA).
  • Admission Process: Entrance test and interview.
  • Eligibility for Applicants: Students awaiting final semester/year results and those completing a Bachelor’s degree in the current academic year are eligible to apply.

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: January 10, 2024
  • Test and Interviews: March 9 and 10, 2024

Application Fees:

  • For SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 150
  • For all others: Rs. 300

Financial Support:

Eligible candidates admitted to the MA program can apply for the ‘On-Campus Employment Opportunities Program’ at IIT Gandhinagar. Selected students can work for a maximum of 10 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during vacations, including mid-semester breaks. Remuneration rates range from Rs. 150-200 per hour, with opportunities for pay hikes based on performance and engagement.

Application Process: