Top Govt MA Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

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

There are total 385 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Tamil Nadu. Out of the total, 215 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 38 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.Kerala University Admission, CUET, Tamilnadu 12th, NTA, 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, SRM University Chennai, NIT Trichy, Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Madras University, Sathyabama University, Madras Christian College, Tamil University.

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in Tamil Nadu

Total Number of colleges	385
Accepted Entrance Exams	Kerala University Admission, CUET, Tamilnadu 12th, NTA, CBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 35.3 K

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

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	93	₹ 28867
Karnataka	226	₹ 108528
Kerala	209	₹ 28609
Puducherry	13	₹ 22944
Telangana	49	₹ 95391

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

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
NIT Trichy	-	₹ 26300
Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	-	-
Madras University	-	₹ 10419
Madras Christian College	-	₹ 29733
Government Arts College(Autonomous)	177	₹ 1000
National College of Design	-	-
Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies	48	-
Stella Maris College	-	₹ 74026
Holy Cross College, Nagarcoil	120	-
South Travancore Hindu College	-	₹ 350

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

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
SRM University Chennai	570	₹ 30000
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Sathyabama University	-	-
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	-	₹ 30000
Sai University	-	₹ 150000
PRIST University, Thanjavur	-	₹ 12000
School of Arts & Science Chennai - A Constituent College of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation	-	₹ 45000
PRIST University, Madurai	-	₹ 17300
Gandhigram Rural Institute	-	₹ 8500
The Madras Sanskrit College	20	-

Showing 33 Govt MA Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Madras Christian College

4.2
(20 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

13,000 - 1,27,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Madras Christian College is an autonomous college connected with the University of Madras in Tamil Nadu. It was founded on April 3, 1837, by Rev. John Anderson, a Church of Scotland missionary. NAAC has awarded the institute an A grade. Madras Christian College educates all students, regardless of caste or community. UGC has also approved MCC. The institute has also inked 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with other educational institutions and industries for the student's overall growth.

Shortlisted by 4555+ students

Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College is a Government Institute located in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

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

Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet is a Government Institute located in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. . Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 482+ students

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Holy Cross College (HCC), Nagarcoil

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3.5
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...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET

South Travancore Hindu College is a Government Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1952. South Travancore Hindu College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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4.5
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...+2 NBA , AICTE

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