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

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1974. Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 180+ students

Pookoya Thangal Memorial Govt College

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

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

Pookoya Thangal Memorial Govt College is a Government Institute located in Perintalmanna, Kerala. It was established in the year 1975. Pookoya Thangal Memorial Govt College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

21,740 MA
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Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College is a Government Institute located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 1907. Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 198+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Private UnAided

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Shoolini University Solan

Solan, Himachal Pradesh

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B.B.College

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

B.B.College is a Government Institute located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was established in the year 1987. B.B.College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

DGC Gurgaon

4.0
(20 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HBSE 12th

DGC Gurgaon is a Government Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1980. DGC Gurgaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2257+ students

Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC

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

Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida is a Government Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1982. Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 461+ students

Sikkim Government College

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Gangtok, Sikkim
Government
AICTE

CUET Exams

Sikkim Government College is a Government Institute located in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2013. Sikkim Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 256+ students

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Ambala

Ambala, Haryana
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HBSE 12th

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Ambala is a Government Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 1997. Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Ambala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

GAC Bilaspur

Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Government

GAC Bilaspur is a Government Institute located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1984. GAC Bilaspur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri

Tehri, Uttarakhand
Government
UGC

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri is a Government Institute located in Tehri, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2001. Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

SGBAU Amravati

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Amravati, Maharashtra
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MHT-CET Exams
...+6 MAH MBA CET , GATE , ICAR AIEEA , NEET , MHTCET MTech , JEE Main

SGBAU Amravati specialties

Rank : National Recognition - IIRF B.Tech Rank #97 (2024)
Region : Strategic Regional Hub - Second largest city in Vidarbha region - Nominated Smart City, economic growth potential
Fees : Affordable Education - Low/Mid range fees - UG: Rs 2.6K-95.8K (Per Year)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs 6 LPA - Highest package Rs 15 LPA
Flagship Courses : High-Demand Programs - B.Tech Food Technology (100% placement) - MBA in various management specializations
Specialization : Niche Engineering Specializations - B.Tech in Food, Pulp & Paper Technology - M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Food Science
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - IT, Finance, Healthcare sectors - Regular visits from top companies
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT/Technology, Banking/Finance - Healthcare/Pharma, Manufacturing
Internship : Industry Exposure Internships - Internships at IT firms like JK Innovative, RSL Pvt Ltd - Projects in software development, web frameworks
Partnerships/Exchange : National & Global Linkages - Member of AIU, Association of Commonwealth Universities - SGBAU Research & Incubation Foundation for startups
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Active Alumni Association (AASGBAU) - Notable alumni in IT (Infosys, IBM, Microsoft)

Shortlisted by 664+ students

National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development

Delhi, Delhi
Government

JEE Main Exams
...+3 CUET PG , DASA UG , CUET

National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1962. National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PGDM, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Government Rajindra College

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Bhatinda, Punjab
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Government Rajindra College is a Government Institute located in Bhatinda, Punjab. It was established in the year 1940. Government Rajindra College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 403+ students

Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women

4.0
(9 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
AICTE

4,000 - 8,485 MA
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 CUET , CUET PG , DU Science

Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1969. Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 468+ students

Silapathar Town College

Dhemaji, Assam
Government
AICTE

Silapathar Town College is a Government Institute located in Dhemaji, Assam. It was established in the year 1993. Silapathar Town College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 64+ students

GDC Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
Government
Other

GDC Hyderabad is a Government Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1981. GDC Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

Vikram Deb Autonomous College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Koraput, Odisha
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,150 - 2,260 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Vikram Deb Autonomous College is a Government Institute located in Koraput, Odisha. It was established in the year 1947. Vikram Deb Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 193+ students

KKTM Government College

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

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

KKTM Government College is a Government Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. KKTM Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

NSCBM Hamirpur

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC

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

NSCBM Hamirpur is a Government Institute located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. NSCBM Hamirpur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 190+ students

Government College for Women (GCW), Karnal

Karnal, Haryana
Government
NAAC

4,290 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HBSE 12th

Government College for Women (GCW), Karnal is a Government Institute located in Karnal, Haryana. It was established in the year 2014. Government College for Women (GCW), Karnal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 191+ students

GCG 11 Chandigarh

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

GCG 11 Chandigarh is a Government Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1982. GCG 11 Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 408+ students

LBC Kolkata

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

13,585 - 27,170 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

LBC Kolkata is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1939. LBC Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 225+ students

Regional Institute of English

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
AICTE

Regional Institute of English is a Government Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1963. Regional Institute of English offers Regular courses such as MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Arts College for Women (GACW), Salem

4.8
(12 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Government Arts College for Women (GACW), Salem is a Government Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1972. Government Arts College for Women (GACW), Salem offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 798+ students

Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College

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

Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College is a Government Institute located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1965. Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1971. Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Sree Sevugan Annamalai College

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

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

Sree Sevugan Annamalai College is a Government Institute located in Devakottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. Sree Sevugan Annamalai College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

SJGC Kurnool

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SJGC Kurnool is a Government Institute located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1972. SJGC Kurnool offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahila Mahavidyalaya (MM), Karad

Karad, Maharashtra
Government
Other

Mahila Mahavidyalaya (MM), Karad is a Government Institute located in Karad, Maharashtra. . Mahila Mahavidyalaya (MM), Karad offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

S.K.C.G. Autonomous College

Paralakhemundi, Odisha
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,450 MA
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S.K.C.G. Autonomous College is a Government Institute located in Paralakhemundi, Odisha. It was established in the year 1896. S.K.C.G. Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

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