Government Post Graduate College, Sonebhadra Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

One of the oldest institutions for higher learning in the region is the Government Post Graduate College, Sonebhadra and is presently the prime institution for higher studies in this region. The college offers a plethora of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across different fields.  The college generally starts the admission procedure for the upcoming academic year just a few months prior to the opening of the new session. The dates of admission may vary; hence, prospective students are advised to keep abreast of these details by regularly visiting the official website of the college and also keeping in direct contact with the admission office. 

To be eligible for undergraduate courses, candidates should have passed the 10+2 examinations from an approved board.  Postgraduate admissions are done in various subjects, including Hindi, History, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Commerce. The candidates applying for these programs should have completed their Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field from an acknowledged University.

Application Process

The M.Phil procedure at Government Post Graduate College, Sonebhadra, generally involves the following:

1. Notification: Whenever the college lends the admission start, it announces it through its official website and local newspapers. The date for commencement of the application process is also indicated in the admission notifications for various programs released near those dates.

2. The application form: Take note that, in filling out the application form, the first action would be to obtain it. It is available online at the college official site or directly from the college admission office.

3. Document Submission: Along with the completed application form, students have to submit necessary documents which may include the following:

• Mark sheets of qualifying examinations (10th, 12th, and graduation for PG courses)
• Character certificate from the last attended institution
• Transfer certificate
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (For reserved category candidates)
• Recent passport-size photographs

4. Application Fee: All candidates will be required to pay the prescribed application fee with different modes of payment and varying fee amount according to courses and categories.

5. Merit List: Once the last date for submission of the application has arrived and gone, merit lists are prepared by the college based on the academic accomplishments of the candidates in the qualifying examination and are published.

6. Counselling and Admission: Shortlisted candidates are invited to counseling, after which they can secure their chosen course and any subject of their choice according to their merit rank and availability of seats.

7. Fee Payment: Selected candidates will be required to pay the course fee within the provided timeline to lock their admission.

8. Document Verification: College validates all submitted documents for correctness before conceding the last formal admission.

Degree-wise Admission Process

BA: The Bachelor of Arts degree program of Government Post Graduate College, Sonebhadra, is intended to be a general liberal education in the arts. Admission to undergraduate study programs is by merit, depending on the percentage scores that an applicant achieves in the final 10+2 examination. The college has only 420 seats for BA.

B.Com: For aspiring commerce specialists, there is the opportunity for entry into a Bachelor of Commerce program, which is entirely based on merit concluded by marks of the 10+2 level examination, with specific importance placed on commerce-related subjects. There are 320 seats for B.Com.

B.Sc: The Bachelor of Science with two streams, Bio Group and Maths Group, is admitted based on the academic performance of the candidates in their 10+2 examination, particularly in regard to science subjects. The total number of seats may be divided varies for each group.

MA: The postgraduate degree programs are offered in Hindi, History, Sociology, Political Science, Economics. To enroll for these postgraduate programs, students are generally expected to have secured a Bachelor's degree in the area of interest or closely related subject. Other considerations probably would include the undergraduate marks obtained by the candidate and, in some situations, an entrance test or interview.

M.Sc: The M.Sc programs are offered in Physics, Chemistry, and Zoology. For admission to these programs, applicants must possess a bachelor degree in the relevant science discipline. Merit-based selection with consideration to the performance of the aspirants during the undergraduate will be adopted. 

M.Com: M.Com is one of the options for students who wish to further their studies in Commerce. Admission into this program is mostly granted based on merit attained in the B.Com or equivalent degree.