Compare M.Voc and MPA: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
M.Voc graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 14.7 L vs ₹ 6.9 L for MPA).
MPA is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 2.3 L vs ₹ 4.2 L for M.Voc). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 86.8 K.
One year of average salary for M.Voc covers about 3.5× its average fees, compared with 3.0× for MPA.
M.Voc admits via AIEED, CUET and 2 more; MPA admits via CUET.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
M.Voc leads on higher average salary (₹ 14.7 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (3.5×). MPA has the edge on lower average fees (₹ 2.3 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
College
IPS Academy
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 3.5 L
Courses: 1
University
World University of Design
Fees: ₹ 3.1 L - ₹ 6.9 L
Salary: -
Courses: 4
University
Jain University Bangalore
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 7.3 L
Courses: 2
University
Parul University
Fees: -
Salary: -
Courses: 3
University
Bangalore University
Fees: ₹ 10.5 K
Salary: ₹ 3.5 L
Courses: 4
Eligibility
Graduation
Top Entrance Exams
Eligibility
Graduation
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 6.3 L - ₹ 23.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.2 L - ₹ 9.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 3.8 K - ₹ 8.3 L
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 3.6 L - ₹ 10.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.4 L - ₹ 18.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 2.5 K - ₹ 4.6 L
Top Recruiters
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For M.Voc, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: AIEED, CUET, IICD Entrance Exam, CUSAT CAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MPA, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CUET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.Voc shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹6,32,000 – ₹23,10,000) than MPA (₹3,60,000 – ₹10,29,000).
MPA has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹2,454 – ₹4,64,900) than M.Voc (₹3,830 – ₹8,30,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
