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

Chandernagore Government College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Hooghly, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Chandernagore Government College is a Government Institute located in Hooghly, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1931. Chandernagore Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Government Degree College for Women (GDCW), Chittoor

Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BIEAP

Government Degree College for Women (GDCW), Chittoor is a Government Institute located in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1988. Government Degree College for Women (GDCW), Chittoor offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Darjeeling Government College

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Darjeeling, West Bengal
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...+1 NAAC

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Darjeeling Government College is a Government Institute located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2015. Darjeeling Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajendra College (RC), Balangir

Balangir, Odisha
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Rajendra College (RC), Balangir is a Government Institute located in Balangir, Odisha. It was established in the year 1944. Rajendra College (RC), Balangir offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharani Laxmi Bai Government College of Excellence

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharani Laxmi Bai Government College of Excellence is a Government Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1887. Maharani Laxmi Bai Government College of Excellence offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Murkongselek College

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

Murkongselek College is a Government Institute located in Dhemaji, Assam. It was established in the year 1984. Murkongselek College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nehru Memorial Government Degree College Medak

Medak, Telangana
Government
NAAC

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...+1 TSBIE

Nehru Memorial Government Degree College Medak is a Government Institute located in Medak, Telangana. It was established in the year 1968. Nehru Memorial Government Degree College Medak offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Govt. College

Kapurthala, Punjab
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Govt. College is a Government Institute located in Kapurthala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1856. Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Govt. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Pune Jilha Shikshan Mandal's Mamasaheb Mohal College Of Arts And Commerce

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Pune Jilha Shikshan Mandal's Mamasaheb Mohal College Of Arts And Commerce is a Government Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1987. Pune Jilha Shikshan Mandal's Mamasaheb Mohal College Of Arts And Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Pingle Government Degree College for Women Warangal

Warangal, Telangana
Government
AICTE

Pingle Government Degree College for Women Warangal is a Government Institute located in Warangal, Telangana. It was established in the year 1965. Pingle Government Degree College for Women Warangal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pt.Kamalapati Tripathi Rajkiya P.G. College

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE

Pt.Kamalapati Tripathi Rajkiya P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Pt.Kamalapati Tripathi Rajkiya P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pandit Sant Ram Government College

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HPBOSE 12th

Pandit Sant Ram Government College is a Government Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Pandit Sant Ram Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. D.B. Girls' P.G. (Autonomous) College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Govt. D.B. Girls' P.G. (Autonomous) College is a Government Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1958. Govt. D.B. Girls' P.G. (Autonomous) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RL Saharia Govt College Jaipur

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Government
NAAC
...+1 UGC(NAAC)

RL Saharia Govt College Jaipur is a Government Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1959. RL Saharia Govt College Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Raja Kanh PG College

Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
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Raja Kanh PG College is a Government Institute located in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1986. Raja Kanh PG College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College Sivaganga

4.5
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Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College Sivaganga is a Government Institute located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1947. Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College Sivaganga offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajkali devi mahila mahavidyalaya

4.0
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Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
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Rajkali devi mahila mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Rajkali devi mahila mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics

4.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government

CUET PG Exams
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Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1967. Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics offers Regular courses such as MBA, MA, M.Com, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

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A.S. College

Deoghar, Jharkhand
Government

A.S. College is a Government Institute located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1969. A.S. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College Namakkal

4.2
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Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College Namakkal is a Government Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1968. Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College Namakkal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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S.B.D. Government College

5.0
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Churu, Rajasthan
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S.B.D. Government College is a Government Institute located in Churu, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1990. S.B.D. Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government PG College (GPGC), Sagar

Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
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Government PG College (GPGC), Sagar is a Government Institute located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1989. Government PG College (GPGC), Sagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Kirti College

Patran, Punjab
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Government Kirti College is a Government Institute located in Patran, Punjab. It was established in the year 1968. Government Kirti College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College

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

Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College is a Government Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1975. Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. Tilak P.G. College

5.0
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Katni, Madhya Pradesh
Government
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Govt. Tilak P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1958. Govt. Tilak P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt Narmada College

Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh
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Indian Nur
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924 - 1,024 MA
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Govt Narmada College is a Government Institute located in Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1954. Govt Narmada College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 783+ students

Shaheed Bheema Nayak Govt.P.G College

Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,101 MA
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...+1 MPBSE 12th

Shaheed Bheema Nayak Govt.P.G College is a Government Institute located in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1957. Shaheed Bheema Nayak Govt.P.G College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

Shaheed Udham Singh Government College

Sangrur, Punjab
Government
AICTE

5,946 MA
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Shaheed Udham Singh Government College is a Government Institute located in Sangrur, Punjab. It was established in the year 1969. Shaheed Udham Singh Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 100+ students

Vivekananda College

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
UGC

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
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Vivekananda College is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1970. Vivekananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 492+ students

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