Postgraduate UGC Approved by UGC PG-023

M.Voc (Master of Vocation)

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Skill-integrated postgraduate qualification designed to combine advanced vocational competence with academic credit. Useful for progression into training, assessment and technical management roles.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Skill-integrated postgraduate qualification designed to combine advanced vocational competence with academic credit. Useful for progression into training, assessment and technical management roles.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. B.Voc or relevant bachelor's degree in the vocational area.

How you get in. University admission, Institute merit.

How it is studied. Full-time; also available in distance or online mode through UGC-recognised open universities and DEB-approved institutions.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Sector-specific industry employers
  • Skill development organisations and Sector Skill Councils
  • Training institutes
  • Vocational colleges
  • MSMEs

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D
  • Sector-specific advanced certifications
  • Training and assessment accreditation
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 25,000 - 45,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any —

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

1 route mapped from this qualification.

Operations Manager
Runs the day-to-day delivery of a business function, balancing cost, quality and service levels.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

B.Voc (Bachelor of Vocation)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for M.Voc (Master of Vocation)?

B.Voc or relevant bachelor's degree in the vocational area. Admission is through University admission, Institute merit.

How long does M.Voc (Master of Vocation) take?

2 years. Full-time; also available in distance or online mode through UGC-recognised open universities and DEB-approved institutions.

What does M.Voc (Master of Vocation) cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after M.Voc (Master of Vocation)?

Ph.D, Sector-specific advanced certifications, Training and assessment accreditation.