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

Bahona College

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Jorhat, Assam
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bahona College is a Government Institute located in Jorhat, Assam. It was established in the year 1966. Bahona College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ghatal, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Ghatal, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1961. Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

P.G.D.A.V College (Evening)

New Delhi, Delhi
Government
UGC

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

P.G.D.A.V College (Evening) is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1958. P.G.D.A.V College (Evening) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 275+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Ananda Chandra College (ACC), Jalpaiguri

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Government
Other

Ananda Chandra College (ACC), Jalpaiguri is a Government Institute located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1942. Ananda Chandra College (ACC), Jalpaiguri offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Silapathar College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Dhemaji, Assam
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Silapathar College is a Government Institute located in Dhemaji, Assam. It was established in the year 1979. Silapathar College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Government Mohindra College (GMC), Patiala

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Government

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

Government Mohindra College (GMC), Patiala is a Government Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1875. Government Mohindra College (GMC), Patiala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 267+ students

Govt Girls College

Katni, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

Govt Girls College is a Government Institute located in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1982. Govt Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

D.M. College of Arts

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Imphal, Manipur
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,500 MA
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D.M. College of Arts is a Government Institute located in Imphal, Manipur. It was established in the year 1946. D.M. College of Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Govt. Girls College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

Govt. Girls College is a Government Institute located in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. Govt. Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

Banki College

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

Banki College is a Government Institute located in Cuttack, Odisha. It was established in the year 1961. Banki College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

Government College for Women (GCW), Mandya

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Mandya, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Government College for Women (GCW), Mandya is a Government Institute located in Mandya, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1971. Government College for Women (GCW), Mandya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Moridhal College

Dhemaji, Assam
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , SET , MAT , AHSEC

Moridhal College is a Government Institute located in Dhemaji, Assam. It was established in the year 1988. Moridhal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 71+ students

Pachaiyappas College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

1,465 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET

Pachaiyappas College is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Pachaiyappas College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 240+ students

Kakojan College

Kokrajhar, Assam
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kakojan College is a Government Institute located in Kokrajhar, Assam. It was established in the year 1967. Kakojan College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

GRC Sangrur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Sangrur, Punjab
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

GRC Sangrur is a Government Institute located in Sangrur, Punjab. It was established in the year 2013. GRC Sangrur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 187+ students

Govt. Science College

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,210 MA
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...+1 MPBSE 12th

Govt. Science College is a Government Institute located in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1986. Govt. Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

SHUATS

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Government
MHRD
...+4 ISO , ICAR , NAAC , ICFRE

16,000 - 85,235 MA
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , MP , Allahabad , NEET , JEECUP , B.Ed.

SHUATS is a Government Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1910. SHUATS offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajaram College

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Rajaram College is a Government Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1880. Rajaram College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 469+ students

MPGC Amb

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Amb, Himachal Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

MPGC Amb is a Government Institute located in Amb, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1972. MPGC Amb offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 96+ students

Govt. College for Women (GCW), Thiruvananthapuram

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Govt. College for Women (GCW), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1897. Govt. College for Women (GCW), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Govt. College For Women (GCW), Chikkaballapura

Chikkaballapura, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Govt. College For Women (GCW), Chikkaballapura is a Government Institute located in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Govt. College For Women (GCW), Chikkaballapura offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, B.Lib in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Govt (Auto) P.G. College

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
Government
UGC

Govt (Auto) P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1961. Govt (Auto) P.G. College offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 564+ students

Sitananda College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Government
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Sitananda College is a Government Institute located in Midnapore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1960. Sitananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

MJK College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Government

MJK College is a Government Institute located in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. It was established in the year 1955. MJK College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Arts College (GAC), Gandhinagar

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 GSEB 12th

Government Arts College (GAC), Gandhinagar is a Government Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1991. Government Arts College (GAC), Gandhinagar offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 315+ students

Government college (GC), Ropar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ropar, Punjab
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Government college (GC), Ropar is a Government Institute located in Ropar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1945. Government college (GC), Ropar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 105+ students

Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1961. Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 233+ students

DAV Post Graduate College

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Government
National A
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

DAV Post Graduate College is a Government Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1938. DAV Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 228+ students

Panampilly Memorial Government College

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

2,670 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

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

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences

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

Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences is a Government Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1885. Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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