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

GGC Nizamabad

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nizamabad, Telangana
Government
NAAC

NEET PG Exams

GGC Nizamabad is a Government Institute located in Nizamabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2014. GGC Nizamabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 178+ students

NICFS New Delhi

5.0
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
UGC
...+2 Government of India , NAAC

22,000 MA
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IPU CET Exams

NICFS New Delhi is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1972. NICFS New Delhi offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 350+ students

Govt. College Dehri

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Government
Other
...+1 AICTE

1,800 MA
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DCECE Exams

Govt. College Dehri is a Government Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1970. Govt. College Dehri offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 86+ students

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KVA DAV college for women is a Government Institute located in Karnal, Haryana. It was established in the year 1959. KVA DAV college for women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mata Jijabai Govt. Girls' P. G. College

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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1,914 MA
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Mata Jijabai Govt. Girls' P. G. College is a Government Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1952. Mata Jijabai Govt. Girls' P. G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
Government
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Govt. Digvijay College is a Government Institute located in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1957. Govt. Digvijay College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vallabh Government College

4.5
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Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Vallabh Government College is a Government Institute located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1948. Vallabh Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. First Grade College (GFGCU), Uppinangady

Uppinangady, Karnataka
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Govt. First Grade College (GFGCU), Uppinangady is a Government Institute located in Uppinangady, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1982. Govt. First Grade College (GFGCU), Uppinangady offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government first grade college (GFGCR), Ramanagara

4.0
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Ramanagara, Karnataka
Government
UGC

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Government first grade college (GFGCR), Ramanagara is a Government Institute located in Ramanagara, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government first grade college (GFGCR), Ramanagara offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Degree College (GDC), Medak

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Medak, Telangana
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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Government Degree College (GDC), Medak is a Government Institute located in Medak, Telangana. It was established in the year 1972. Government Degree College (GDC), Medak offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RCEM Bhubaneswar

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Government
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RCEM Bhubaneswar is a Government Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1973. RCEM Bhubaneswar offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mohan Lal Sukhadia University - Faculty of Management Studies

4.1
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Udaipur, Rajasthan
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Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College

5.0
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Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College is a Government Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1937. Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Moti Lal Nehru College

4.8
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Delhi, Delhi
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Moti Lal Nehru College is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1964. Moti Lal Nehru College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PG Government College for Girls

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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11,020 - 14,075 MA
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VijaySingh Pathik Government Mahavidyalaya

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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VijaySingh Pathik Government Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. VijaySingh Pathik Government Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Shia P.G. College

4.1
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Govt. Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls P.G. College

5.0
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Govt. Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Govt. Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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S.R. Govt. College for Women

3.3
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S.R. Govt. College for Women is a Government Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1932. S.R. Govt. College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MSJ Government College

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College of Teacher Education (PGT)

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STC Mumbai

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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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STC Mumbai is a Government Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1906. STC Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Com, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Hamidia Arts & Commerce College

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Govt. Madhav Arts and Commerce College

2.0
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Govt. Madhav Arts and Commerce College is a Government Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1890. Govt. Madhav Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, LLB, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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L.S.M Govt. Post Graduate College

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4,630 MA
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L.S.M Govt. Post Graduate College is a Government Institute located in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1963. L.S.M Govt. Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vijaya Raje Government Girls PG College

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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1,690 - 3,845 MA
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Vijaya Raje Government Girls PG College is a Government Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Vijaya Raje Government Girls PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Makhanlal Chaturvedi Government College

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Shri Makhanlal Chaturvedi Government College is a Government Institute located in Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. Shri Makhanlal Chaturvedi Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Raiganj University

4.4
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