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

JNVU (JNVU Jodhpur) , Jodhpur

Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Government

NATA Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , XAT , Rajasthan Pre PG , MAT , RBSE 12th

JNVU is a Government University located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1962. JNVU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

North Eastern Hill University

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Government

3,360 MA
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#151-200 NIRF Ranking
CUET PG Exams
...+3 JEE Main , GATE , CUET

North Eastern Hill University is a Government University located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 1973. North Eastern Hill University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

Central University of Jammu

4.3
(13 Reviews)
Samba, Jammu & Kashmir
Government

2,500 - 20,630 MA
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CAT Exams
...+3 MAT , JEE Main , CUET PG

Central University of Jammu is a Government University located in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of Jammu offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Central University of Himachal Pradesh , Dharamshala

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
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4,000 - 5,400 MA
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CUET Exams
...+1 CUET PG

Central University of Himachal Pradesh is a Government University located in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Central University of Himachal Pradesh offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mumbai University (Mumbai University) , Mumbai

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

#92 NIRF Ranking
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Mumbai University is a Government University located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1857. Mumbai University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Andhra University College of Engineering

4.4
(25 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Government
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,800 MA
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GATE Exams
...+5 NATA , AUCET , AP ICET , AP PGECET , AP EAMCET

Andhra University College of Engineering is a Government Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1926. Andhra University College of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1237+ students

Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris is a Government Institute located in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1955. Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 515+ students

Government College for Girls (GCG), Gurgaon

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Government
NAAC

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

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

Shortlisted by 982+ students

Govt. Ripudaman College

Patiala, Punjab
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Govt. Ripudaman College is a Government Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1946. Govt. Ripudaman College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Govt.Geetanjali Girls P.G. (Autonomous) College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Govt.Geetanjali Girls P.G. (Autonomous) College is a Government Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1986. Govt.Geetanjali Girls P.G. (Autonomous) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GOVT. PG COLLEGE UNA (HP)

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Una, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CAT Exams
...+1 HPCET

GOVT. PG COLLEGE UNA (HP) is a Government Institute located in Una, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1968. GOVT. PG COLLEGE UNA (HP) offers Regular courses such as MBA, MA, PGD, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Motilal Nehru College

3.9
(16 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
Other
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+1 DU Science

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

Shortlisted by 499+ students

Diphu Government College

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Silchar, Assam
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,135 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 AHSEC

Diphu Government College is a Government Institute located in Silchar, Assam. It was established in the year 1964. Diphu Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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HCPG

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

HCPG is a Government Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1866. HCPG offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MS College Motihari

4.2
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Motihari, Bihar
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MS College Motihari is a Government Institute located in Motihari, Bihar. It was established in the year 1945. MS College Motihari offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (ABNSC), Coochbehar

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Coochbehar, West Bengal
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Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (ABNSC), Coochbehar is a Government Institute located in Coochbehar, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1888. Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College (ABNSC), Coochbehar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arignar Anna Government Arts College (AAGA), Namakkal

4.0
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Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
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NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
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Arignar Anna Government Arts College (AAGA), Namakkal is a Government Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Arignar Anna Government Arts College (AAGA), Namakkal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahila Vidyalaya P.G. College

5.0
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NCTE

Mahila Vidyalaya P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1939. Mahila Vidyalaya P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Parasakthi College for Women

5.0
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
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Sri Parasakthi College for Women is a Government Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Sri Parasakthi College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sripat Singh College

5.0
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Sripat Singh College is a Government Institute located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1949. Sripat Singh College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Srikrishna College

5.0
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...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Srikrishna College is a Government Institute located in Nadia, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1950. Srikrishna College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Annasaheb Dange Arts, Commerce & Science College

3.0
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Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College

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Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College is a Government Institute located in Nargund, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shree Rainath Brahamdev Mahavidyalaya

5.0
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Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
Government
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Shree Rainath Brahamdev Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. Shree Rainath Brahamdev Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Avvaiyar Government College For Women (AGCW), Puducherry

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

Avvaiyar Government College For Women (AGCW), Puducherry is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1972. Avvaiyar Government College For Women (AGCW), Puducherry offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Radhey Hari Govt. P.G. College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Kashipur, Uttarakhand
Government
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
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Radhey Hari Govt. P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1973. Radhey Hari Govt. P.G. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bappa Sri Narain Vocational P.G. College

4.8
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Bappa Sri Narain Vocational P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1954. Bappa Sri Narain Vocational P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Berhampore College

5.0
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M.V. Muthiah Government Arts College for Women Dindigul

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Rishi Bankim Chandra College

4.3
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Rishi Bankim Chandra College is a Government Institute located in Naihati, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1947. Rishi Bankim Chandra College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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