Top Govt 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 430 Govt MA Colleges in India

Hindu College (HC), New Delhi

4.5
(58 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
University
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+1 DU Science

Hindu College (HC), New Delhi is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1899. Hindu College (HC), New Delhi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5707+ students

Madras Christian College

4.2
(20 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

13,000 - 1,27,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Madras Christian College is an autonomous college connected with the University of Madras in Tamil Nadu. It was founded on April 3, 1837, by Rev. John Anderson, a Church of Scotland missionary. NAAC has awarded the institute an A grade. Madras Christian College educates all students, regardless of caste or community. UGC has also approved MCC. The institute has also inked 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with other educational institutions and industries for the student's overall growth.

Shortlisted by 4555+ students

BHU

4.4
(100 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,582 - 30,000 MA
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#10 NIRF Ranking
AILET Exams
...+6 LSAT-India , BHU PET , GPAT , CMAT , CUCET , JEECUP

BHU is a Government Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1916. BHU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9932+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Shoolini University Solan

Solan, Himachal Pradesh

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SRCC

4.9
(48 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 CUET , CUET PG , SRCC GBO

SRCC is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1926. SRCC offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3152+ students

University College (UC), Thiruvananthapuram

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

University College (UC), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1866. University College (UC), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 104+ students

Maitreyi College

4.4
(12 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,900 - 6,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 DU Arts & Commerce , CUET PG , DU Science , CUET

Maitreyi College is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1967. Maitreyi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 625+ students

Dyal Singh College

4.4
(18 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 CUET , CUET PG , DU Science

Dyal Singh College is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1910. Dyal Singh College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1317+ students

Panjab University

4.3
(89 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

9,825 - 57,730 MA
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#57 NIRF Ranking
AILET Exams
...+6 UGC NET , NEET , PU-CET , PSEB 12th , PU CET UG , CBSE 12th

Panjab University is a Government Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1882. Panjab University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7650+ students

Bethune College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,543 MA
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Bethune College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1879. Bethune College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 395+ students

Shyam Lal College

3.5
(12 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

16,920 MA
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 CUET , CUET PG , DU Science

Shyam Lal College is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1964. Shyam Lal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 621+ students

Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Postgraduate Studies

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+3 XAT , CAT , MAT

Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Postgraduate Studies is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1989. Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Postgraduate Studies offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

54,000 - 1,17,000 MA
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NEET Exams
...+6 AIEEA , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , CSIR NET , CAT , GPAT

Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati is a Government Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2004. Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 862+ students

Tripura University

4.6
(8 Reviews)
Agartala, Tripura
Government

4,000 - 5,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CAT , NIMCET , GATE , CUET PG , TUET

Tripura University is a Government Institute located in Agartala, Tripura. It was established in the year 1987. Tripura University offers Regular courses such as MBA, MSc, MA, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 219+ students

Midnapore College

4.3
(21 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

15,970 - 43,150 MA
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Midnapore College is a Government Institute located in Midnapore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2015. Midnapore College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76+ students

Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College Puducherry

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College Puducherry is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1970. Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College Puducherry offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College is a Government Institute located in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 134+ students

Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet is a Government Institute located in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. . Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 482+ students

Government Brennen College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Government Brennen College is a Government Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1862. Government Brennen College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

Government College (GC), Kottayam

Kottayam, Kerala
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Government College (GC), Kottayam is a Government Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1972. Government College (GC), Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

Government Institute Of Science

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,920 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HBSE 12th

Government Institute Of Science is a Government Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1974. Government Institute Of Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 253+ students

Kalindi College

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
UGC
...+3 AICTE , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,131 MA
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , DU Arts & Commerce , CUET PG , DU Science , CUET , BITSAT

Kalindi College is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1967. Kalindi College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 774+ students

GAC Salem

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

900 - 1,165 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

GAC Salem is a Government Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1901. GAC Salem offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 126+ students

Government Arts College (GAC), Paramakudi

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Government Arts College (GAC), Paramakudi is a Government Institute located in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Government Arts College (GAC), Paramakudi offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 159+ students

Government College for Women (GCW), Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Government College for Women (GCW), Kumbakonam is a Government Institute located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. Government College for Women (GCW), Kumbakonam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 270+ students

Holy Cross College (HCC), Nagarcoil

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Holy Cross College (HCC), Nagarcoil is a Government Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1965. Holy Cross College (HCC), Nagarcoil offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ students

South Travancore Hindu College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

2,50,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET

South Travancore Hindu College is a Government Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1952. South Travancore Hindu College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Jamia Millia Islamia

4.1
(36 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
National A

3,900 MA
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#4 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+6 NCHM JEE , CSIR NET , LSAT , CAT , CUET , UGC NET

Jamia Millia Islamia is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1920. Jamia Millia Islamia offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2183+ students

Vidyasagar University

4.7
(14 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Government

2,670 - 8,560 MA
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UGC NET Exams
...+4 CAT , NIMCET , MAT , GATE

Vidyasagar University is a Government Institute located in Midnapore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1981. Vidyasagar University offers Regular courses such as MBA, MSc, MA, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 239+ students

Kumaun University

4.1
(15 Reviews)
Nainital, Uttarakhand
Government
AICTE
...+3 PCI , ISO , NAAC

1,020 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 CSIR NET , CLAT , UGC NET , LSAT , UK 12th , CBSE 12th

Kumaun University is a Government Institute located in Nainital, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1973. Kumaun University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 762+ students

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Showing 430 Govt MA Colleges in India

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

13,000 - 1,27,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

2,582 - 30,000 MA

#10 NIRF Ranking

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DU Arts & Commerce Exams

2,900 - 6,000 MA

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DU Arts & Commerce Exams

9,825 - 57,730 MA

#57 NIRF Ranking

AILET Exams

4,543 MA

16,920 MA

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

CMAT Exams

54,000 - 1,17,000 MA

NEET Exams

4,000 - 5,000 MA

CMAT Exams

15,970 - 43,150 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

7,920 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

6,131 MA

JEE Main Exams

900 - 1,165 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

2,50,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

3,900 MA

#4 NIRF Ranking

JEE Main Exams

2,670 - 8,560 MA

UGC NET Exams

1,020 MA

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