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The Master of Arts in Education prepares the students to understand, learn and practically apply the basic tenets of Education as a discipline of study. The program helps in delivering skills and strategies for learning from the sociological to the philosophical and psychological pillars of education. Students also get an opportunity to explore topics with an in-depth analysis through dissertation as the range of issue in education is vast.

Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 22 July 2024
Last Date for payment of admission fee 27 July 2024
Interview and Admission Decision on or before 26 July 2024
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration 29 July 2024
Payment of First Semester Fee 29 July 2024
Commencement of Preparatory Classes 05 August 2024 -
09 August 2024
Commencement of Regular Classes 12 August 2024

The MA Education is organized into 4 semesters in 2 years. There are 25 courses including a course in Value Education and a Dissertation.

Year I

Semester - I

Semester - II

  1. Philosophical Foundations of Education
  2. Sociological Foundations of Education
  3. Psychological Foundations of Education
  4. Educational Technology
  5. Educational Thought
  6. Development of Education in India
  1. Special Education
  2. Mental Health and Hygiene
  3. Higher Education
  4. Human Rights and Education
  5. Statistical Methods in Education
  6. Research Methodology

DISSERTATION

Year II

Semester - III

Semester - IV

  1. Curriculum Development
  2. Educational Testing and Evaluation
  3. Educational Planning and Management
  4. Early Childhood Care and Education
  5. Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics
  6. Elective - I
  7. Elective - II
  1. Comparative Education
  2. Economics of Education
  3. Environmental Education
  4. Teacher Education
  5. Elective - III
  6. Elective - IV

Elective Courses

Semester - III (Group A)

Semester - IV (Group B)

  1. Educational and Vocational Guidance
  2. Peace Education
  3. Education for Women Empowerment
  1. Guidance and Counselling
  2. Creativity and Education
  3. Population Education

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University, Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Pass in Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 45% marks. Final year degree students awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

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 applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling by July 18, 2024. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MA (Education) Program.

Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva assignments before July 18, 2024. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheets and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria / non-submission of graduation transcripts by September 16, 2024 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

Spot admission will be given to deserving students.

Admission Criteria

  • 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 sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
  • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, 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.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods

  1. Online Application

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iumeghalaya.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 300 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  2. Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

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.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Enclose a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300.

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
  • Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form given on next page.

The completed Application Form for Admission along with a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of ‘The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c’) may be submitted to:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Tura Campus

Danakgre, (Near BSF Camp), P O Araimile,

Ph: 9612885981, 8014241976

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Shillong Campus

Phawa Ville, Near Shillong Law College, Dhankheti,

Ph: 0364-2220057, 9485158603, 8794250646

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Fee comprises of Admission Fee and Program Fee.

Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)

Admission Fee of Rs. 12,000 is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. *Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 14,000. The last date for payment of admission fee is July 28, 2024.

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Students have to pay Rs. 5,000 as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 28, 2024.

Program Fee per semester (Rs.) Total Program Fee (Rs.)
Domicile Non-Domicile International Domicile Non-Domicile International
MA (Education) (4 semesters) 20,000 25,000 30,000 80,000 1,00,000 1,20,000

Domicile: Students from State of Meghalaya. Non-Domicile: Students from States other than Meghalaya.

All payments should be made by way of Challan/Bank Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Tura/Shillong, Meghalaya.