Top MA Economics Colleges in India 2026

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 313 MA Economics Colleges in India

Calicut University

4.5
(53 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
State University
AIU
...+4 ACU , UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,640 - 7,390 MA
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#89 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams

Calicut University is one of the best Economics colleges in Malapuram, Kerala. MA in Economics at Calicut University is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50%. Calicut University MA Economics fees is INR 5,640. Read More

Shortlisted by 247+ students

BRAOU Hyderabad

4.6
(37 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Public
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,000 - 15,000 MA
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TSICET Exams

BRAOU Hyderabad is one of the best Economics colleges in Hyderabad, Telangana. MA in Economics at BRAOU Hyderabad is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in bachelor's degree, Higher percentage may be required for certain courses. BRAOU Hyderabad MA Economics fees is INR 10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 569+ students

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

4.4
(151 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Open University
NAAC
...+2 Govt. of India , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,000 - 43,200 MA
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#1 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is one of the best Economics colleges in New Delhi, Delhi. MA in Economics at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a Distance program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, Minimum duration of bachelor's degree: three years, Professional degree in law, medicine, engineering, or any other discipline, Minimum of 50% marks. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) MA Economics fees is INR 9,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 977+ students

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Central University of Jammu

4.3
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Samba, Jammu & Kashmir
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2,500 - 20,630 MA
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CUET PG Exams
...+3 JEE Main , CAT , MAT

Central University of Jammu is one of the best Economics colleges in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir. MA in Economics at Central University of Jammu is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50% or equivalent. Central University of Jammu MA Economics fees is INR 16,630. Read More

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Takshashila University Tindivanam

4.1
(33 Reviews)
Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

30,000 MA
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Takshashila University Tindivanam is one of the best Economics colleges in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu. MA in Economics at Takshashila University Tindivanam is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, Minimum 50% marks in the relevant field of study, Pass the university's entrance examination.. Takshashila University Tindivanam MA Economics fees is INR 30,000. Read More

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Madhyanchal Professional University

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

18,000 MA
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , MPBSE 10th , JEE Main , CBSE 10th

Madhyanchal Professional University is one of the best Economics colleges in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. MA in Economics at Madhyanchal Professional University is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Proficiency in the English language. Madhyanchal Professional University MA Economics fees is INR 18,000. Read More

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Chanakya University

4.1
(16 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private (State University)
NAAC

90,000 MA
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Chanakya University is one of the best Economics colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MA in Economics at Chanakya University is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Chanakya University MA Economics fees is INR 90,000. Read More

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Nav Chetna College

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
NAAC

25,000 MA
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Nav Chetna College is one of the best Economics colleges in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. MA in Economics at Nav Chetna College is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Pass the entrance exam. Nav Chetna College MA Economics fees is INR 25,000. Read More

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BESTIU

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

62,500 MA
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AP ICET Exams
...+2 AP EAMCET , AP PGECET

BESTIU is one of the best Economics colleges in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. MA in Economics at BESTIU is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in the qualifying examination. BESTIU MA Economics fees is INR 62,500. Read More

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Theni College of Arts & Science, Veerapandi

Theni, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

26,000 - 28,000 MA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Theni College of Arts & Science, Veerapandi is one of the best Economics colleges in Theni, Tamil Nadu. MA in Economics at Theni College of Arts & Science, Veerapandi is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, Theni College of Arts & Science, Veerapandi MA Economics fees is INR 26,000. Read More

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JSPM University

4.0
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Pune, Maharashtra
Private

49,000 - 54,000 MA
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JSPM University is one of the best Economics colleges in Pune, Maharashtra. MA in Economics at JSPM University is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Undergraduate degree in a related field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Work experience, Language proficiency. JSPM University MA Economics fees is INR 49,000. Read More

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SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ghatsila, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+1 PCI

30,000 MA
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SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY is one of the best Economics colleges in Ghatsila, Jharkhand. MA in Economics at SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Undergraduate degree in the relevant field from a recognized university, Minimum of 50% marks. SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY MA Economics fees is INR 30,000. Read More

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Shri Krishna University

4.1
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14,000 - 40,500 MA
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Shri Krishna University is one of the best Economics colleges in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. MA in Economics at Shri Krishna University is a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 Years. To be eligible for admission to the MA Economics program, candidates must pass Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, Minimum 50% aggregate marks. Shri Krishna University MA Economics fees is INR 21,000. Read More

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