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Master’s • Postgraduate

What is a Master’s Degree?

A Master’s degree is a postgraduate qualification normally pursued after a Bachelor’s degree. It allows deeper study in a chosen subject and can support career progression, professional specialisation or future doctoral research.

Institution references

Selected institutions mentioned in this guide

These are reference institutions for learners to research. They are not presented as a ranking, and current eligibility, admissions, fees and availability must be checked with the institution.

Mangalayatan University logoMU
Mangalayatan UniversityIndia reference
D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth logoDYP
D. Y. Patil VidyapeethIndia reference
Mata Tripura Sundari Open University logoMTS
Mata Tripura Sundari Open UniversityIndia reference
CHRIST University logoCU
CHRIST UniversityIndia reference
IIM Ahmedabad logoIA
IIM AhmedabadIndia reference
Harvard University logoHU
Harvard UniversityUSA reference
University of Oxford logoUOO
University of OxfordUK reference

What can a Master’s degree do?

Postgraduate study can deepen subject knowledge, develop advanced professional skills and create a pathway to research. Requirements differ by discipline and institution.

Popular Master’s pathways

ProgrammeTypical purposeCommon entry point
MBAManagement, leadership, business specialisationBachelor’s; programme-specific conditions
MCAAdvanced computer applications / technologyBachelor’s; subject requirements may apply
M.ComAdvanced commerce, accounting and financeBachelor’s
MAHumanities, social sciences, languages and related disciplinesBachelor’s; subject-specific where required
M.Sc.Advanced study in sciences / quantitative areasBachelor’s; subject-specific where required

Current fee examples in India

InstitutionProgramme examplePublished feeMode
Mangalayatan UniversityMBA₹67,000 total published exampleOnline
Mangalayatan UniversityMCA₹67,000 total published exampleOnline
Mangalayatan UniversityM.Com₹35,000 total published exampleOnline
MTSOUMBA₹48,000 totalODL
MTSOUMCA₹48,000 totalODL
MTSOUM.Com / MA₹20,000 totalODL
CHRIST University OnlineMCA₹1,09,250Online
IIM AhmedabadBPGP (blended postgraduate management)₹20,00,000 programme feeBlended with live online + campus modules
IIM AhmedabadPGPX₹35 lakh SSH / ₹37.10 lakh MSH + international immersion costsFull-time campus

Official sources: Mangalayatan PG, MTSOU Fees, CHRIST Online, IIMA BPGP, IIMA PGPX fees.

International Master’s examples

InstitutionOfficial 2026 example
Harvard Griffin GSASStandard full tuition US$59,048 for 2026–27; reduced and continuation rates also apply by year of study.
University of OxfordFees vary by course and student status; official pages publish annual course-level rates. Example: Advanced Computer Science MSc overseas rate £46,350; selected DPhil examples vary substantially.

Official sources: Harvard GSAS 2026–27 and Oxford fee rates.

Can a Master’s lead to a PhD?

Yes, many doctoral programmes use a Master’s or another qualifying postgraduate degree as an entry point, but institutions set their own rules. Research preparation, entrance tests, proposals and interviews can form part of the process.

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