Top Distance Learning MA Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026

Top Distance Learning MA Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 3922 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Out of the total, 2383 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 652 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.CUET PG, DUEE, Punjabi University Admission, JLUET, CBSE 12th are accepted for admission in M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Manipal University, Aligarh Muslim University, Jadavpur University, Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning.

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	3922
Accepted Entrance Exams	CUET PG, DUEE, Punjabi University Admission, JLUET, CBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 39.4 K

M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Uttar Pradesh	559	₹ 44572
Maharashtra	493	₹ 92416
Tamil Nadu	385	₹ 36646
Rajasthan	283	₹ 29744
Madhya Pradesh	244	₹ 22356
Gujarat	238	₹ 35493
Karnataka	226	₹ 108528
Kerala	209	₹ 28609
Punjab	166	₹ 38652
Haryana	153	₹ 84439

Top Govt M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Guwahati	-	₹ 30150
Jawaharlal Nehru University	-	-
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	606	₹ 5947
Banaras Hindu University	3050	₹ 6327
Jamia Millia Islamia	-	-
Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning	-	₹ 10500
University of Hyderabad	506	₹ 8720
IIT Gandhinagar	-	₹ 67000
NIT Trichy	-	₹ 26300
NIT Rourkela	-	₹ 85000

Top Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 147555
SRM University Chennai	570	₹ 30000
Chandigarh University	-	₹ 97800
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	30	₹ 43500
LPU	-	₹ 88333
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Amity University, Noida	-	₹ 137866
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	5	₹ 224458
Sathyabama University	-	-
University of Mysore	1023	₹ 23099

Showing 41 Distance Learning MA Colleges in India

Acharya Nagarjuna University - Centre for Distance Education

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
UGC
...+2 AIU , NAAC

6,730 - 16,700 MA
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CLAT , AIMA UGAT , AILET

Acharya Nagarjuna University - Centre for Distance Education is a None Institute located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1956. Acharya Nagarjuna University - Centre for Distance Education offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 810+ students

VMOU

3.9
(18 Reviews)
Kota, Rajasthan
Public
UGC
...+2 NAAC , DEB

5,650 - 8,400 MA
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MAT Exams
...+3 RBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT

VMOU is a Public Institute located in Kota, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1987. VMOU offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2142+ students

Asutosh College Kolkata

4.7
(10 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+4 DOEACC , UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Asutosh College Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1916. Asutosh College Kolkata offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 718+ students

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Uttarakhand Open University

4.6
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...+6 CAT , CBSE 12th , UP 12th , XAT , GMAT , NEET

Uttarakhand Open University is a Public Institute located in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Uttarakhand Open University offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tamil Nadu Open University

4.3
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2,025 - 7,300 MA
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...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , TNOU B.Ed. , CBSE 12th

Tamil Nadu Open University is a None Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. Tamil Nadu Open University offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Venkateswara University

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Public
MHRD
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,990 - 11,980 MA
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#101-150 NIRF Ranking
AP EAMCET Exams
...+6 CAT , BIEAP , AP PGECET , CBSE 12th , MAT , AP PGCET

Sri Venkateswara University is a Public Institute located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1954. Sri Venkateswara University offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sukanta Mahavidyalaya

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Local Body
UGC
...+1 NAAC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sukanta Mahavidyalaya is a Local Body Institute located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1981. Sukanta Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

Uluberia College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Howrah, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Uluberia College is a Government Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948. Uluberia College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Private

2,500 - 7,500 MA
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AILET Exams
...+2 CLAT , AP PGCET

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati is a Private Institute located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati offers Distance courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sibsagar College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Sibsagar, Assam
Government
NAAC

AHSEC Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , SET , CBSE 12th

Sibsagar College is a Government Institute located in Sibsagar, Assam. It was established in the year 1947. Sibsagar College offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

21,300 MA
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#19 NIRF Ranking
JEECUP Exams
...+6 UP 12th , CMAT , NIMCET , CSIR NET , GATE , AMU MBA

Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning is a Public Institute located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1920. Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya

Bangaon, West Bengal
Government
UGC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Bangaon, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1947. Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Silapathar College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Dhemaji, Assam
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Silapathar College is a Government Institute located in Dhemaji, Assam. It was established in the year 1979. Silapathar College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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32,000 MA
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Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jain Vishva Bharati Institute

4.0
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4,000 - 2,85,972 MA
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Jain Vishva Bharati Institute is a Private Institute located in Nagaur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2002. Jain Vishva Bharati Institute offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kakojan College

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Kakojan College is a Government Institute located in Kokrajhar, Assam. It was established in the year 1967. Kakojan College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Subhas Chandra Bose Centenary College

Murshidabad, West Bengal
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AICTE

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Subhas Chandra Bose Centenary College is a Private Institute located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1998. Subhas Chandra Bose Centenary College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KCC Jamshedpur

4.7
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KCC Jamshedpur is a Private Institute located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1961. KCC Jamshedpur offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Fathima Memorial Training College

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Incline Institute of IT & Management

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Universal College

5.0
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Universal College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Universal College offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SMT. Kapila Khandvala College of Education

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Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

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