LPU Online MA Review 2026 — Specializations, Syllabus, Fees & Careers
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8 min read · 8 Apr 2026
This article is part of the LPU Online admissions guide by AVEDU — fees, eligibility and admission help for every 2026 programme.
Key takeaways
- • Four specializations — Economics, History, English and Sociology.
- • Total fee Rs. 80,000, applied fee Rs. 65,600, EMI from about Rs. 3,644 per month.
- • UGC-entitled, so it is valid for UGC NET, B.Ed and PhD eligibility.
- • Includes a dissertation, which matters if you plan to move into research or teaching.
The LPU Online MA is one of the most affordable UGC-entitled master's degrees for humanities students, and it is built for people who are already working or preparing for competitive exams.
Specializations offered
Each stream has its own subject list culminating in a dissertation.
- • MA Economics — micro, macro, mathematics for economists, international economics, public economics, development economics
- • MA History — India 650–1964 AD, society and culture, women in Indian history, economic history, modern Europe, twentieth century world
- • MA English — British drama, poetry and fiction, literary criticism, linguistics, post-independence Indian literature, postcolonial studies
- • MA Sociology — classical sociological tradition, social research methodology, gender and society, kinship and family, demography, sociology of health
Programme structure
2 years across 4 semesters, fully online, with a dissertation in the final semester. Every stream includes Fundamentals of Research and Fundamentals of Information Technology, and Teaching Aptitude appears in the humanities streams — useful if UGC NET is your goal.
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Fees
Full fee Rs. 80,000, applied fee Rs. 65,600 — roughly Rs. 16,400 per semester or EMI from about Rs. 3,644 per month. This makes it one of the cheapest recognised online master's options in India.
Career scope
Most learners use the MA for eligibility rather than direct placement.
- • UGC NET / JRF and college lecturer eligibility
- • B.Ed and school teaching roles
- • Content writing, editing and publishing
- • Civil services and state PSC preparation
- • Research assistant and policy roles (Economics, Sociology)
- • HR, CSR and NGO programme roles
Verdict
Good if you need a recognised master's for teaching eligibility, exam preparation or a career shift into content and research, at a low cost. Less useful if you want corporate placement — an MBA or M.Com fits that better.
Frequently asked questions
Is an online MA valid for UGC NET?
Yes, a UGC-entitled online MA is accepted for UGC NET and for PhD eligibility.
Which MA specializations does LPU Online offer?
Economics, History, English and Sociology.
What is the LPU Online MA fee?
Rs. 80,000 total, currently Rs. 65,600 after discount.
Is a dissertation required?
Yes, the final semester includes a dissertation submitted online.
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