DEGREE
M.A.
Compare M.A. and After 10th Diploma (Lateral): eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Eligibility
Graduation
Top Entrance Exams
Eligibility
10+2 / ITI
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 29.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 39.1 L
Average Fees
₹ 240.0 - ₹ 1.0 Cr
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 1.8 L - ₹ 6.7 L
Median Salary
₹ 3.5 L - ₹ 8.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 16.0 K - ₹ 5.3 L
Top Recruiters
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For M.A., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: MAH MBA CET, CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, OJEE, MH CET LAW, SUAT, GATE, CAT, CUET PG, IUET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For After 10th Diploma (Lateral), the most frequently associated entrance exams are: JEECUP. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.A. shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹29,10,000) than After 10th Diploma (Lateral) (₹1,80,000 – ₹6,74,000).
After 10th Diploma (Lateral) has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹16,000 – ₹5,31,300) than M.A. (₹240 – ₹1,01,00,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.