Top Govt MA Colleges in Kerala 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 209 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Kerala. Out of the total, 148 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 26 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.CAT, Kerala University Admission, CUSAT CAT, Lucknow University Entrance Exam, CMAT are accepted for admission in M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are Kerala University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, MES college for advanced studies, CMS College, St Joseph College of Communication, Malabar Christian College, Fatima Mata National College, St Teresa's College, NSS Hindu College, Sree Narayana College For Women.

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in Kerala

Total Number of colleges

209

Accepted Entrance Exams

CAT, Kerala University Admission, CUSAT CAT, Lucknow University Entrance Exam, CMAT

Average Fees

₹ 26.3 K

No. of M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in nearby Kerala

State

Number of Colleges

Average Fees

Andhra Pradesh

93

₹ 28867

Goa

8

₹ 20640

Karnataka

226

₹ 108528

Maharashtra

493

₹ 92416

Tamil Nadu

385

₹ 36646

Top Govt M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in Kerala

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

Kerala University

-

-

Cochin University of Science and Technology

43

₹ 14160

Maharaja's College

162

-

Panampilly Memorial Government College

-

₹ 2670

Govt. College, Malapuram

-

-

KKTM Government College

-

-

Government College, Ernakulam

-

-

Government College, Idukki

-

-

Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College

-

-

Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

105

-

Top Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in Kerala

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

MES college for advanced studies

12

-

CMS College

71

-

St Joseph College of Communication

-

-

Malabar Christian College

-

-

Fatima Mata National College

55

-

St Teresa's College

-

-

NSS Hindu College

87

-

Sree Narayana College For Women

35

-

St. Thomas College, Thrissur

-

-

Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning

-

-

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  • RatingThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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    University College (UC), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1866. University College (UC), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingKannur, Kerala
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    Government Brennen College is a Government Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1862. Government Brennen College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Government College (GC), Kottayam is a Government Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1972. Government College (GC), Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Government College (GC), Ernakulam is a Government Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Government College (GC), Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingIdukki, Kerala
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    Government College (GC), Idukki is a Government Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Government College (GC), Idukki offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingNedumangad, Kerala
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    Government College (GC), Nedumangad is a Government Institute located in Nedumangad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Government College (GC), Nedumangad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Government College (GC), Attingal is a Government Institute located in Attingal, Kerala. It was established in the year 1975. Government College (GC), Attingal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingMalapuram, Kerala
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    Govt. College (GC), Malapuram is a Government Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1972. Govt. College (GC), Malapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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    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
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    • RatingThrissur, Kerala
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    • RatingKasaragod, Kerala
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      Government College, Kasaragod is a Government Institute located in Kasaragod, Kerala. It was established in the year 1957. Government College, Kasaragod offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College is a Government Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1975. Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Government Arts and Science College (GASC), Kozhikode is a Government Institute located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Government Arts and Science College (GASC), Kozhikode offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingKasaragod, Kerala
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          E.K Nayanar Memorial Govt. College is a Government Institute located in Kasaragod, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. E.K Nayanar Memorial Govt. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          Kerala University is a Government University located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1937. Kerala University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          Central University of Kerala is a Government University located in Kasaragod, Kerala. It was established in the year 2000. Central University of Kerala offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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