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

Nizam College

4.4
(16 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Government
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

14,800 - 29,600 MA
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TSICET Exams
...+4 CPGET , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , TSBIE

Nizam College is a Government Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1887. Nizam College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1487+ students

IEHE

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CMAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , MAT , MPBSE 12th

IEHE is a Government Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. IEHE offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1244+ students

IIT Madras

4.8
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
AICTE

6,000 MA
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#1 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+3 CAT , IIT JAM , JEE Advanced

IIT Madras specialties

Ranking : National Top Ranking - Rank #1 Nationally (Overall, Engineering) - Consistently top-ranked for 6+ ye
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Proximity to major IT and Industrial Hubs - Access to diverse industr
Fees : Mid-Range Fees -Rs 8-9 L (Total B.Tech) - Competitive for elite institution
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average and highest packages - Strong career growth prospects
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science and AI/ML specializat
Specialization : Cutting-Edge Specializations - Strong in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science - Diverse MBA specializa
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in Core Engineering, Software, Consulting - Top companies like
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Tech & IT, Core Engineering, Finance & Consulting - E-commerce, FMCG, AI &
Diversity :
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - Internships at Texas Instruments, JP Morgan Chase - International
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 100+ student exchange agreements worldwide - Joint PhD programs wi
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Includes Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Nandan Nilekani - Leaders at IBM, Info

Shortlisted by 4803+ students

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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Uluberia College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
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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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Jamshedpur Womens College

4.7
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UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CAT , SET , NIMCET , MAT , GMAT

Jamshedpur Womens College is a Government Institute located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1953. Jamshedpur Womens College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Industrial Training Institute

4.4
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Keonjhar, Odisha
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NCVT

3,040 MA
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...+2 OJEE , Odisha CHSE

Industrial Training Institute is a Government Institute located in Keonjhar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1964. Industrial Training Institute offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Barasat Government College

4.1
(7 Reviews)
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Berhampore Girls' College

3.0
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Berhampore, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

5,210 MA
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Berhampore Girls' College is a Government Institute located in Berhampore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1946. Berhampore Girls' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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...+6 CMAT , CCMT , JEE Main , XAT , CAT , GATE

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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Mjp Rohilkhand University

4.4
(27 Reviews)
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

5,000 - 32,000 MA
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...+6 UPCET , CUET , CLAT , AILET , GPAT , NEET

Mjp Rohilkhand University specialties

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Dum Dum Motijheel College

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Sanskrit college

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Allahabad Degree College

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Vivekananda Mission Mahavidyalaya

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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMV), Tirupati

4.3
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LNIPE Gwalior

3.0
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5.0
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