What's the difference between an MA in Psychology and MA in Philosophy?

The only main difference between them is their "area of study". This changes the career paths and job options for the postgrads. An MA in Psychology studies the human mind, behavior, and patterns. The MA in Philosophy , on the other hand, studies the 'why' of existence, values, reason, mind, language, and more. MA Psychology students work as Mental Health Researchers, Rehabilitation Forensics, Counselors, Clinical Psychologists, Government Officials, Human Resource Specialists, and Social Workers, etc. And MA Philosophy students work as Professors, Lawyers, Consultants, Government Policy Analysts, Journalists, etc. Know more about - MA Courses

Do I need any skills to pursue an MA course?

Well, you don't really need any skills to pursue an MA course . Just fulfill the eligibility requirements, and you're good to go. Most MA colleges require entrance exam scores, so you'd need that as well. To succeed in your field, some abilities will help you - Critical thinking Basic technical skills Writing & research skills

What's the scope of an MA in India or abroad?

It's huge. An MA in India will open doors for research-based roles and further studies, like a PhD. You'll get in-depth knowledge in a specific area, which will eventually enhance your chances of getting higher pay. If you're planning to move abroad, I would suggest that you pursue your master's there only. It'll give you better chances of industry-networking, global exposure, more acceptance in the market, etc. Know more about - MA Courses

M.A. Colleges in Bangalore

There are colleges in Bangalore offering M.A.. 51 private, 7 public / government and 6 public private colleges out of all the institutions that offer M.A..

Location wise

Colleges offering the M.A. are spread all over India's main cities and states. All the prominent sites where these colleges are located are included in the table below:

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	1491 Colleges
Maharashtra	580 Colleges
Rajasthan	575 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	526 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	390 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	357 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	309 Colleges
Karnataka	297 Colleges
Punjab	252 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	223 Colleges
Kerala	221 Colleges
Haryana	185 Colleges
Telangana	168 Colleges
Gujarat	159 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	155 Colleges
Orissa	128 Colleges
West Bengal	120 Colleges
Uttarakhand	111 Colleges
Jaipur	107 Colleges
Delhi	98 Colleges

Specializations

To give students a variety of career options, the M.A. is offered in a number of specialisations. The following table lists the number of universities that offer each M.A. specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Languages	43 Colleges
English	36 Colleges
Economics	29 Colleges
Political Science	24 Colleges
Sociology	12 Colleges
History	7 Colleges
Public Policy	7 Colleges
Philosophy	5 Colleges
Literature	4 Colleges
Religious Studies	4 Colleges
Urdu	4 Colleges
Psychology	3 Colleges
Social Work	3 Colleges
Hindi	3 Colleges
Communication Studies	2 Colleges
Public Administration	2 Colleges
Creative & Professional Writing	2 Colleges
Archaeology	1 Colleges
Applied Psychology	1 Colleges
Geography	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Entrance to the specified M.A. will be granted based on a passing grade on a national, state, or university-level admission exam. The list of colleges that accept the entrance tests for the following M.A. is provided below:

Exam Details	Colleges
JET	3 Colleges
CUET-PG	3 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
GITAM GAT	1 Colleges
REVA CET	1 Colleges
Karnataka SSLC	1 Colleges
Karnataka 2nd PUC	1 Colleges
RUASAT	1 Colleges

There are colleges in Bangalore offering M.A.. 51 private, 7 public / government and 6 public private colleges out of all the institutions that offer M.A..

Location wise

Colleges offering the M.A. are spread all over India's main cities and states. All the prominent sites where these colleges are located are included in the table below:

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	1491 Colleges
Maharashtra	580 Colleges
Rajasthan	575 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	526 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	390 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	357 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	309 Colleges
Karnataka	297 Colleges
Punjab	252 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	223 Colleges
Kerala	221 Colleges
Haryana	185 Colleges
Telangana	168 Colleges
Gujarat	159 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	155 Colleges
Orissa	128 Colleges
West Bengal	120 Colleges
Uttarakhand	111 Colleges
Jaipur	107 Colleges
Delhi	98 Colleges

Specializations

To give students a variety of career options, the M.A. is offered in a number of specialisations. The following table lists the number of universities that offer each M.A. specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Languages	43 Colleges
English	36 Colleges
Economics	29 Colleges
Political Science	24 Colleges
Sociology	12 Colleges
History	7 Colleges
Public Policy	7 Colleges
Philosophy	5 Colleges
Literature	4 Colleges
Religious Studies	4 Colleges
Urdu	4 Colleges
Psychology	3 Colleges
Social Work	3 Colleges
Hindi	3 Colleges
Communication Studies	2 Colleges
Public Administration	2 Colleges
Creative & Professional Writing	2 Colleges
Archaeology	1 Colleges
Applied Psychology	1 Colleges
Geography	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Exam Details	Colleges
JET	3 Colleges
CUET-PG	3 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
GITAM GAT	1 Colleges
REVA CET	1 Colleges
Karnataka SSLC	1 Colleges
Karnataka 2nd PUC	1 Colleges
RUASAT	1 Colleges

Jamia Millia Islamia - Centre for Distance and Open Learning

Infantry Road

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

₹7.8 K

Median Salary

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St. Josephs Arts and Science College

BangalorePPP

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

₹3.6 LPA

Bangalore City College

Kalyan NagarPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹10.53 K

Median Salary

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Acharya Institute Of Management And Science

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Sri Chamarajendra Samskrita College

BangaloreGovt

Courses Offered

11 Courses

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

₹13 K

Median Salary

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Mont Fort College

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Sri Balaji Correspondence College

Mathikere

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

Median Salary

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Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Kadugodi

Whitefield

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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S.E.A College of Arts, Science and Commerce

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹10.53 K

Median Salary

₹4.8 LPA

St. Anne's Degree College for Women

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹90 K

Median Salary

– / –

Most preferred locations for M.A.

Karnataka (298)

Karnataka - Other (36)

St. Hopkin'S College

BangalorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Geetanjali Institute

Malleswaram

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Karnataka Samskrit University

ChamrajpetGovt

Courses Offered

6 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹11.6 K

Median Salary

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Indo Asian Academy Group of Institutions

Kalyan Nagar

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University

Bangalore

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹9 L

Median Salary

– / –

Choose from the Top Specializations

English (36)

Public Policy (8)

Urdu (4)

Hindi (3)

Public Administration (2)

Creative & Professional Writing (2)

Computational Sociology (1)

Entrepreneurship (1)

French (1)

International Business (1)

Sri Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha Samskrita College

BangalorePPP

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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R.R.Group of Institutions, Bangalore

Chikkabanavara Lake

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Commonly asked questions
On M.A. Colleges in Bangalore

Q: Who are the top recruiters at R.R.Group of Institutions, Bangalore during placements?

R.R.Group of Institutions, Bangalore offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Sapours Technology Pvtltd, Grab India, Ranil Cera Arts Ltd, Krishanamoorthy P, Techprolab It System Pvt Ltd, Hemmo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Turbhe Navi Mumbai, Banco Const Pvt Ltd, Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Ess Kay Fincorp, Rpc Agro Industries, Synergy Global Technologies Inc, Dilip G, Xrbia Ltd, Staff Nurse, Hydrocons System Pvt Ltd, Axissoftech Pvt Ltd, S Purushotham, Sivastava Ruby & Associated Under Hdfc Bank, Octopus 13 Informatic Pvt Ltd, Rkd Constriction Pvt Ltd.

Bright International Educational Trust, Jayanagar

JayanagarPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹8 K

Median Salary

– / –

CHRIST UNIVERSITY ONLINE

Bangalore

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹75 K

Median Salary

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Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (CAIAS)

Electronic City Phase 1Pvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L

Median Salary

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< 1 Lakh (9)

1 - 3 Lakh (15)

3 - 5 Lakh (5)

5 - 7 Lakh (3)

7 - 10 Lakh (1)

Acharya Patashala College of Arts And Science

BangalorePPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

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Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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The Second Wind

KoramangalaPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.25 L

Median Salary

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Commonly asked questions
On M.A. Colleges in Bangalore

Q: Does CAIAS have 100% placements?

The overall placement rate for CAIAS is yet to be released. However, the placement rate for MSc Psychology has been released. Check the table below to know more: