Tasbiya KhanSenior Executive
Top MA Colleges in India 2025: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses, Placements
About 45+ top MA colleges are there in India. Of these, 29 are private colleges, 16 are public/government colleges, and public-private entities own 1 college. CUET PG is the most accepting entrance exam in the best MA colleges in India. Top colleges are Hindu College, Miranda House, Hansraj College, Loyola College, MCC, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Gargi College, Christ University, etc.
- Top MA Colleges in India: Highlights 2025
- Top MA Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking 2025
- Top MA Colleges in India with The Week Ranking 2024
- Top MA Colleges in India: Admissions 2025
- Top MA Colleges in India: Exam Schedule 2025
- Top Private MA Colleges in India
- Top Government MA Colleges in India
- Top MA Colleges in India: Fees Vs Salary
- Top MA Colleges in India: Comparison
Top MA Colleges in India: Highlights 2025
Candidates can see the table below for key highlights:
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| No. of Colleges |
45+ colleges |
| Annual Fees |
Less than INR 1 lakh: 21 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 8 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 3 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 1 college |
| Top Colleges |
Hindu College, Miranda House, Hansraj College, Loyola College, MCC, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Gargi College, Christ University, etc. |
| Top Specialisations |
English, HR, Hindi, Business Economics, Clinical Psychology, etc. |
| Accepted Entrance Exam |
CUET PG |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Top MA Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking 2025
Candidates can see the table below with ranking:
| Top Colleges | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansraj College Ranking | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| Hindu College Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| St. Xavier's College Ranking | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women Ranking | 9 | 10 | 17 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Top MA Colleges in India with The Week Ranking 2024
Candidates can see the table below with ranking:
| Top MA Colleges in India |
The Week Ranking 2024 |
|---|---|
| 3 |
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| 4 |
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| 5 |
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| 6 |
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| 7 |
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| 8 |
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| 9 |
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| 10 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Top MA Colleges in India: Admissions 2025
Candidates can see below the eligibility criteria:
- Must have a UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
- Final-year students are often eligible to apply, and there is no age limit for MA programs.
Source: Official site and may vary.
Top MA Colleges in India: Exam Schedule 2025
Candidates can see the table below:
| Exam Name |
Exam Schedule |
|---|---|
Top Private MA Colleges in India
Candidates can see the table below for private colleges:
| Private Colleges |
Tuition Fee |
The Week Ranking 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| INR 29,260 |
6 |
|
| INR 1.84 lakh |
8 |
|
| INR 2.74 lakh |
11 |
|
| INR 1.37 lakh |
14 |
|
| INR 1.45 lakh |
17 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Top Government MA Colleges in India
Candidates can see the table below for government colleges:
| Public/Govt. Colleges |
Tuition Fee |
The Week Ranking 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| INR 51,600 |
3 |
|
| INR 38,060 |
4 |
|
| INR 432 |
5 |
|
| INR 32,432 |
10 |
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| INR 33,808 |
12 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Top MA Colleges in India: Fees Vs Salary
Candidates can see the table below with fees and salary:
| Top Colleges |
Tuition Fee |
Average Placement Package |
|---|---|---|
| INR 51,600 |
INR 9.24 LPA |
|
| INR 38,060 |
INR 7 LPA |
|
| INR 432 |
INR 7 LPA |
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| INR 32,432 |
INR 5 LPA |
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| INR 33,808 |
INR 5.40 LPA |
Source: Official site and may vary.
Top MA Colleges in India: Comparison
To determine the comparison of the best MA colleges in India, click on the link below:
Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College
Thanthai Hans Roever College of Arts and Science
SMU - Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok
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