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

Pondicherry University

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,000 - 8,000 MA
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#101-150 NIRF Ranking
CAT Exams
...+3 CUET PG , CUET , NIMCET

Pondicherry University is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1985. Pondicherry University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 428+ students

NIT Trichy

4.5
(14 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC
...+2 NBA , AICTE

22,850 MA
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#30 NIRF Ranking
NATA Exams
...+6 CCMT , JEE Main , DASA UG , CAT , NIMCET , IIT JAM

NIT Trichy specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Ranked #9 Engineering (NIRF 2024, 2025). - Only non-IIT in NIRF Top 10 Engin
Region : Strategic Southern Hub - Located in Tamil Nadu's educational heartland. - Proximity to major industr
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - B.Tech fees: Rs 6.30-6.52 L (Total). - M.Tech fees: Rs 1.4-3.6 L (Total).
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average packages across programs. - Strong placement rates ens
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - CSE, ECE, EEE boast high placement rates. - M.Tech Data Analytics, We
Specialization : Niche M.Tech Expertise - Specialized M.Tech in Industrial Automation. - Strong focus on Data Analyti
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong placements in IT, Consulting, Manufacturing. - Robust opportuni
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (Google, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys). - Consulting (Deloitte), Manufacturin
Diversity : Global Academic Exposure - Diverse student body and academic offerings. - Promotes international stu
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - Internships at Google, Microsoft, Amazon. - Projects in FMCG (P&G
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Joint degrees, student exchange with Illinois Tech. - Collaboratio
Alumni : Influential Global Network - Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Chairman, Tata Sons). - Leaders in academia,
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Academic Experts - Speakers from IITs, BHEL, Qualcomm, McKinsey. - Regular interaction wi

Shortlisted by 5361+ students

IIT Guwahati

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Government
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

30,150 MA
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#11 NIRF Ranking
UCEED Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CEPT , IIT JAM , CEED , JEE Advanced , NID

IIT Guwahati specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - Ranked #8 Engineering (NIRF 2025) - Global #344 (QS World 2025)
Region : Strategic Northeast Location - Only IIT in Northeast India - Picturesque Brahmaputra river campus
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - Mid - Rs 8-8.56 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Excellent - High placements, moderate fees
Flagship Course : Leading Programs - Computer Science Engineering - Bachelor of Design
Specialization : Niche Expertise - Top-ranked Data Science - Petroleum Engineering expertise
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Strong Tech & Core placements - Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Apple
Top Industries : Diverse Recruiting Sectors - IT/Tech (Google, Microsoft, Apple) - Finance (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan)
Diversity : Vibrant Campus Diversity - Diverse students (28 states, 8+ countries) - Improved student gender rati
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - High PPO conversion rate - Internships at leading tech companies
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Joint programs with global universities - Extensive international r
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Strong entrepreneurial alumni - Leaders in diverse industries

Shortlisted by 562+ students

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Gauhati University

4.7
(23 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,645 - 22,775 MA
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#52 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 JEE Main , GATE , AHSEC

Gauhati University is a Government Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 1948. Gauhati University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IIT Mandi

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Government
MHRD

20,000 MA
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#58 NIRF Ranking
UGC NET Exams
...+5 JEE Main , IIT JAM , JEE Advanced , GATE , GMAT

IIT Mandi specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2025: #26 Engineering, #58 Overall. - NIRF 2024: #8 Innovation Category
Region : Himalayan Foothills Advantage - Serene campus; conducive learning environment. - Focus on local chal
Fees : Competitive Fee Structure - B.Tech: Rs 8.25-10.27 L (Total). - M.Tech: Rs 61,000 (Total).
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Strong placement packages. - High demand for graduates.
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering. - B.Tech Data Science and En
Specialization : Innovative, Flexible Specializations - Flexible B.Tech General Engineering program. - New B.Tech Mic
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Software, Analytics. - Core Engineering, Consulting sect
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT, E-commerce, Consulting, Finance. - Manufacturing, Core Engineering.
Diversity : Inclusive Growth Initiatives - EWOK program for women empowerment. - "Drone Didi" skill development
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - PPOs from top tech companies. - Internships at Google, Microsoft,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Collaborations with TU9 Germany, WPI USA. - MoUs with DRDL, Korean
Alumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Athar Aamir Khan (Civil Services Rank 2). - Founders of "The Solar La
Guest Lecturers : Expert Lecture Series - Regular talks by IIT faculty. - Industry experts, academic leaders.

Shortlisted by 284+ students

JNU

4.4
(17 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government

240 MA
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#2 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+4 NIMCET , CUET PG , NEET PG , GATE

JNU is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1969. JNU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2856+ students

Utkal University

4.4
(54 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Government
NAAC

4,850 MA
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#151-200 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 OJEE , Odisha CPET

Utkal University is a Government Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1943. Utkal University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, LLB, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2020+ students

IIT Gandhinagar

4.3
(10 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Government
AICTE
...+2 Ministry of HRD , Govt. of India

67,000 MA
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#39 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+3 GATE , IIT JAM , JEE Advanced

IIT Gandhinagar specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2025: #25 Engineering, #39 Overall - India Today 2025: #9 Engineering
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Proximity to Ahmedabad industrial hub - Supports India's semiconducto
Fees : Mid-Range Fees -Rs 8.79 L (Total B.Tech) - Approx.Rs 2.2 L (Per Year B.Tech)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average packages post-graduation - Strong career growth opport
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) - Integrated Circuit Design an
Specialization : Interdisciplinary & Innovative Learning - Flexible curriculum, diverse minor options - New B.Tech in
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Consulting, Core Engineering - Top firms: Amazon, Google
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT & Software, Consulting, Finance - Manufacturing, Core Engineering, Analy
Diversity : Global & Inclusive Environment - High international faculty presence - Quarter of students gain glob
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - International research internships (e.g., Caltech SURF) - Indust
Partnerships/Exchange : Strong Global Collaborations - MoUs with Caltech, Tokyo Metropolitan, NITech Japan - Academic collab
Alumni : Impactful Alumni Network - Successful entrepreneurs: Recko, Affable.ai - Academics at top global uni
Guest Lecturers : Distinguished Visiting Faculty - Visiting Professors from global institutions - Industry experts as

Shortlisted by 1302+ students

Rajiv Gandhi University

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 MHRD

8,465 - 46,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 UGC NET , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , GATE , CSIR NET

Rajiv Gandhi University is a Government Institute located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. Rajiv Gandhi University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 198+ students

Doon University

4.3
(15 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Government

34,000 - 50,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams

Doon University is a Government Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Doon University offers Regular courses such as MA, PGD, BBA+MBA, BSc+MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1402+ students

Bodoland University (BU), Kokrajhar

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Kokrajhar, Assam
Government
NAAC

7,920 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+5 XAT , CAT , MAT , Assam JMEE , GMAT

Bodoland University (BU), Kokrajhar is a Government Institute located in Kokrajhar, Assam. It was established in the year 2009. Bodoland University (BU), Kokrajhar offers Regular courses such as MBA, MSc, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak

4.2
(61 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
Government

37,080 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 GPAT

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak is a Government Institute located in Rohtak, Haryana. It was established in the year 1976. Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1400+ students

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Government
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 NEET , PSEB 12th

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara is a Government Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. . Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

GNDU

4.5
(30 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Government
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

20,125 - 93,310 MA
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , LSAT , NATA , GNDU CET , NIMCET , AIAPGET

GNDU is a Government Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1969. GNDU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2732+ students

Patna Women's College

4.1
(11 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
AICTE-UGC
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BSEB 12th

Patna Women's College is a Government Institute located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 1940. Patna Women's College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government College (GC), Ernakulam

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

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

Government College (GC), Ernakulam is a Government Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Government College (GC), Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Government College (GC), Idukki

Idukki, Kerala
Government
NAAC

KEAM Exams
...+1 GATE

Government College (GC), Idukki is a Government Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Government College (GC), Idukki offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government College (GC), Yamunanagar

Yamunanagar, Haryana
Government
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HBSE 12th

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Government College (GC), Nedumangad

Nedumangad, Kerala
Government
NAAC

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

Government College (GC), Nedumangad is a Government Institute located in Nedumangad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Government College (GC), Nedumangad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Government College (GC), Attingal

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Attingal, Kerala
Government
NAAC

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

Government College (GC), Attingal is a Government Institute located in Attingal, Kerala. It was established in the year 1975. Government College (GC), Attingal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Central University of South Bihar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
National A

10,000 - 20,000 MA
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CUET PG Exams
...+1 GPAT

Central University of South Bihar is a Government Institute located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of South Bihar offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, M.Tech, PGD, M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 258+ students

Bankura Christian College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bankura Christian College is a Government Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1903. Bankura Christian College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Panskura Banamali College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Government
AICTE

12,390 - 12,780 MA
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Panskura Banamali College is a Government Institute located in Midnapore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1960. Panskura Banamali College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 154+ students

Fakir Chand College

Panagarh, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+3 NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Fakir Chand College is a Government Institute located in Panagarh, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948. Fakir Chand College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

S.P. College

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Government
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

S.P. College is a Government Institute located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. S.P. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 158+ students

Sarsuna College

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

4,800 MA
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Sarsuna College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1999. Sarsuna College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Sri Aurobindo College

3.7
(15 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
AICTE

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

Sri Aurobindo College is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1972. Sri Aurobindo College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 545+ students

Jhargram Raj College

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Jaigaon, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,741 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Jhargram Raj College is a Government Institute located in Jaigaon, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1949. Jhargram Raj College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bhairab Ganguly College

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

5,000 - 50,000 MA
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Bhairab Ganguly College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1968. Bhairab Ganguly College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SNDT Women's University

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Government
Govt. of M
...+2 UGC , NAAC

7,215 - 47,440 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 CMAT , NEET , JEE Main , MHT-CET , XAT , CAT

SNDT Women's University is a Government Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1916. SNDT Women's University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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3,000 - 8,000 MA

#101-150 NIRF Ranking

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22,850 MA

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8,645 - 22,775 MA

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20,000 MA

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IIT Mandi specialties

240 MA

#2 NIRF Ranking

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4,850 MA

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67,000 MA

#39 NIRF Ranking

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8,465 - 46,000 MA

CMAT Exams

34,000 - 50,000 MA

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7,920 MA

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37,080 MA

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20,125 - 93,310 MA

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12,390 - 12,780 MA

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4,800 MA

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