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16 Mar, 2026 DC Pune MA Admission 2026 is ongoing. The last date to apply is June 10, 2026. Apply Now!

The Deccan College, Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Pune is the third oldest Educational Institute in India which was founded in the year of 1821. The H.R.D. Ministry, Government of India, awarded it the status of a Deemed University on 5 March 1990. It started functioning as Deemed University from 1 June 1994.

The Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute conducts courses at Postgraduate and Doctoral level in the fields of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Linguistics, Lexicography, Sociology, Anthropology and Sanskrit studies.

  • Admission to the M.A degree program is done on the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination
  • Admission to the MPhil and Ph.D. degree programs shall be done through an Entrance Test

Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute MA Admission 2024

At the postgraduate level, Deccan College offers Master of Arts (M.A) degree programs in three different specializations. All of these courses hold a duration period of two years. The intake capacity for each of the specialization is 60 seats.

In order to seek admission to the M.A. program, a candidate need to hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks or B+ or equivalent grade of a recognized University.

Admission to the M.A degree program is done on the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination i.e. Graduation level examination. The candidates belonging to reserved category will be given a relaxation of 5% marks in the eligibility criteria.

  • The course is open to full-time regular students only
  • External students are not eligible for admission

List of PG courses:

Course Name Specialization Seats Eligibility Criteria Duration
M.A. Linguistics 60 B.A. degree, with a classical or modern Indian or foreign language as a major subject, with a minimum of 55% marks or B+ or equivalent grade of a recognized University; or B.Sc. degree with Physics / Biology / Anthropology with a minimum of 55% marks or B+ or equivalent grade of a recognized University; or Departmental Research Project and Graduate degree in Engineering or Medicine. 2 Years
Archaeology 60 B.A. degree, with Ancient Indian History, Culture and / or Archaeology / History / Sanskrit / Prakrit / Pali / Anthropology / Geography / Fine Arts / Architecture with a minimum of 55% marks or B+ or equivalent grade of a recognized University. OR B.Sc. degree, with Anthropology / Geography / Geology / Botany / Physics / Chemistry as a major subject with a minimum of 55% marks or B+ or equivalent grade of a recognized University.
Sanskrit & Lexicography 60 B. A. (or its equivalent) or B. Sc. with at least one paper in Sanskrit Language.

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute MPhil Admission 2021

At the Doctoral level, the institute offers The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree to the research aspirant candidates. The duration period of the MPhil programs is one and half years. The intake capacity for each of the specialization is 10 seats.

For admission to the MPhil programs, aspirants must hold a postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline with minimum required marks.

Admission to the MPhil degree program is done through an Entrance Test. However, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria listed in the table below.

  • Students who have passed GATE/NET/SET/JRF Examination in the relevant subject of the apex bodies as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/DBT will be exempted from the Entrance Test

List of MPhil courses:

Course Name Specialization Seats Eligibility Criteria Duration
M. Phil. A.I.H.C & Archaeology 10 Post-Graduation Degree in A.I.H.C & Archaeology /History / any other Discipline apart from Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology 1.5 Years
Linguistics 10 Post-Graduation Degree in Linguistics/ Other Languages.
Sanskrit & Lexicography 10 Post-Graduation Degree in Sanskrit & Lexicography/Linguistics.

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute PhD Admission 2024

In addition with MPhil degree, the institute offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs at the doctoral level in diversified domains like Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Linguistics, Lexicography and Sanskrit Studies. The maximum duration of the Ph.D. program is five years.

In order to seek admission to the Ph.D. program, a candidate needs to hold a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks.

Admission to the Ph.D. degree programs shall be done through an Entrance Test. However, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria to get admission to the PhD course at Deccan College.

  • Students who have passed GATE/NET/SET/ MPhil/JRF Examination in the relevant subject of the apex bodies as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DBT will be exempted from the Entrance Test.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks will be given to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH categories

List of Ph.D. courses:

Course Name Specialization Seats Eligibility Criteria Duration
Ph.D A.I.H.C & Archaeology 112 M.A. in A.I.H.C. & Archaeology or M.A. Archaeology or Masters in any branch of Archaeology (such as Prehistory, Protohistory, Ancient studies, Bioarchaeology, Scientific Archaeology, Indology, Anthropology) OR M. Sc. degree in Anthropology / Geography / Geology / Zoology / Botany / Physics / Chemistry. OR Students having an M.A. degree in a subject other than Ancient Indian History, Culture and / or Archaeology listed in (a) above and students having an M.Sc. degree in the subjects listed in (b) above will have successfully completed the M.Phil. or M.Litt. course in Ancient Indian History, Culture and / or Archaeology, of any other recognized university or the P.G.Diploma course of this university to become eligible for admission to the Ph.D. course. (55% marks for General category and 50% for SC / ST / PH category) 5 Years
Linguistics 16 M.A. in Linguistics or in one of the classical or modern Indian or foreign languages. Students having an M.A. degree in a subject other than Linguistics will have successfully completed the M.Phil. / M.Litt. course in Linguistics of any other recognized university to become eligible for admission to the Ph.D. course. (55% marks for General category and 50% for SC / ST / PH category)
Sanskrit & Lexicography 64 M.A. in Sanskrit / Pali / Prakrit. (55% marks for General category and 50% for SC / ST / PH category)

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute Application Process 2024

  • Candidate should fill the admission forms online through the website
  • PhD admission form can be filled online on the web portal
  • The hard copy of admission application forms should reach on or before 10th June to Academic Section, With Demand Draft of Rs. 300/- and other educational documents

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UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Date
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Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy with Documents for Admission 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Arts)
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