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

Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar
Government
NAAC

1,360 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams

Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar. It was established in the year 1967. Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

GPGC Gopeshwar

Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand
Government
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UK 12th

GPGC was a private institution founded in 1966 in Gopeshwar Uttarakhand. This AICTE-accredited college offers 39 courses in 8 streams—Arts, Performing Arts, Commerce and Banking, Science, Media, and Mass Communication. The Govt. P.G. college also offers some of the popular degrees including BA, BSc, LLB, BBA, and B.Ed. Along with having a strong teaching methodology, Govt P.G. college is a pioneer in both research and innovation. At Govt P.G. College, attention is paid to pursuits outside of the classroom, as evidenced by its infrastructure, extracurricular pursuits, and cross-national and international partnerships.

Shortlisted by 247+ students

Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore

4.1
(55 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Government
Other

#76 NIRF Ranking

Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore is a Government Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Loganatha Narayanasamy Government College

Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

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

Loganatha Narayanasamy Government College is a Government Institute located in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1965. Loganatha Narayanasamy Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Al Ameen Degree college (AADC), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

Al Ameen Degree college (AADC), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Al Ameen Degree college (AADC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. College for Women (GCW), Narnaul

Narnaul, Haryana
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Govt. College for Women (GCW), Narnaul is a Government Institute located in Narnaul, Haryana. It was established in the year 1954. Govt. College for Women (GCW), Narnaul offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 179+ students

Rajkiya Mahila Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya

Banda, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,166 MA
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Rajkiya Mahila Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1978. Rajkiya Mahila Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

Govt. College (GC), Panipat

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Government
NAAC

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

Govt. College (GC), Panipat is a Government Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2008. Govt. College (GC), Panipat offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 186+ students

PGGC Chandigarh

4.5
(15 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

PGGC Chandigarh is a Government Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1953. PGGC Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 655+ students

GC Panchkula

Panchkula, Haryana
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

GC Panchkula is a Government Institute located in Panchkula, Haryana. It was established in the year 1983. GC Panchkula offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 473+ students

GCC Hyderabad

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

43,600 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CPGET , TSBIE

GCC Hyderabad is a Government Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1929. GCC Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 551+ students

GGU

4.3
(21 Reviews)
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Government
NAAC

13,200 MA
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...+6 JEE Main , CUET PG , CUET , GPAT , JEE Advanced , GATE

GGU is a Government Institute located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2000. GGU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BCA, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 628+ students

Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet

Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
Government
NAAC

Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet is a Government Institute located in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1973. Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 190+ students

GASC Ahmedabad

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Government
NAAC

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...+1 GSEB 12th

GASC Ahmedabad is a Government Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1861. GASC Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1389+ students

Govt. College, Nerwa

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Govt. College, Nerwa is a Government Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Govt. College, Nerwa offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Udupi

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Udupi, Karnataka
Government
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Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Udupi is a Government Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Udupi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government First Grade College (GFGC), Bangalore

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
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Government First Grade College (GFGC), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SSC Puri

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Puri, Odisha
Government
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SSC Puri is a Government Institute located in Puri, Odisha. It was established in the year 1994. SSC Puri offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GFGC bangalore

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
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GFGC bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. GFGC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PRGC Kakinada

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC

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...+2 BIEAP , AP PGCET

PRGC Kakinada is a Government Institute located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1884. PRGC Kakinada offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 950+ students

DMS Puducherry

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
NAAC

6,000 - 12,000 MA
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DMS Puducherry is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1985. DMS Puducherry offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SCDGC Ludhiana

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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...+2 PU CET PG , PSEB 12th

SCDGC Ludhiana is a Government Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 1920. SCDGC Ludhiana offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC

12,400 MA
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...+4 ICAR AIEEA , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , MPBSE 12th

Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1991. Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Ganesh Rai Post Graduate College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE

Shri Ganesh Rai Post Graduate College is a Government Institute located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964. Shri Ganesh Rai Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.K.R. Government Arts College For Women Namakkal

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

N.K.R. Government Arts College For Women Namakkal is a Government Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1969. N.K.R. Government Arts College For Women Namakkal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ASC Srinagar

4.7
(10 Reviews)
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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...+1 JKBOSE 12th

ASC Srinagar is a Government Institute located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 1942. ASC Srinagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 179+ students

Shree Narayan Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya

Anand, Gujarat
Government
Other
...+1 Government of Gujarat

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

Shree Narayan Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Anand, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1932. Shree Narayan Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

GDC Srikakulam

Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC

GDC Srikakulam is a Government Institute located in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. . GDC Srikakulam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PVKN Government College

Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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...+2 BIEAP , AP PGCET

PVKN Government College is a Government Institute located in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1961. PVKN Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Polytechnic College (GPC), Rajsamand

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Rajsamand, Rajasthan
Government
AICTE

Government Polytechnic College (GPC), Rajsamand is a Government Institute located in Rajsamand, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2006. Government Polytechnic College (GPC), Rajsamand offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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