DEGREE
M.A.
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Compare M.A. and MDS: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Eligibility
Graduation
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
₹ 3.0 L - ₹ 8.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.0 L - ₹ 53.5 L
Average Fees
₹ 3.0 K - ₹ 1.0 Cr
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 MDS, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: Neet PG, CUET, NEET MDS, NEET, INI CET. 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 MDS (₹3,00,000 – ₹8,00,000).
MDS has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹3,027 – ₹1,00,50,000) than M.A. (₹240 – ₹1,01,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for M.A. and 3 years for MDS.