Master of Arts (M.A) Course: Fees 2026, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning & Online

Updated on Jul 25, 2022 03:34 IST
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Master or Arts or MA course is a master level course or a postgraduate course of 2 years duration. There are an ample number of specialisations offered in MA from humanities, languages and many more. MA course is considered one of the most popular and also most pursued courses by candidates after their bachelor's degree. The MA course offers theoretical knowledge in subjects like psychology, social studies, management, politics etc. Both theoretical and practical aspects are taught to students in MA course.

Types of MA Courses

MA is a diverse two-year Arts course consisting of as many as four semesters of six months duration. The subjects of MA courses are divided into various semesters and different subjects are focused in each semester. The course consists of many elective courses, core and research projects. Here in the article, we will discuss in detail the MA subjects, syllabus, specialisations to get an understanding about MA courses.

Popular MA Courses  

Candidates get to study MA courses in different modes. Most of the MA courses are full-time or regular courses. Some of the MA courses are taught in part-time mode. Diploma or certificate courses are also available in MA. Here we will discuss different types and modes of MA courses

MA Degree Courses

MA is a diverse course as it comprises around four to eight compulsory core subjects in each specialisation. Along with it, candidates are required to choose from many of the elective courses.  

MA Specialisations 

Some of the popular specialisations offered in MA are listed below in the table: 

MA Specialisations 

MA in Hindi

MA in English 

MA in History 

MA in Philosophy 

MA in Political Science 

MA in International Relations 

MA in Sociology 

MA in Education 

MA in Fine Arts 

MA in Gender Studies 

Also Read: MA Colleges in India 

Distance MA Courses

Distance MA course or MA Distance education is also available in a number of universities and colleges. MA in distance mode can be pursued in 2 years. MA Distance Education is offered by some of the popular colleges in India like IGNOU, Karnataka State Open University etc. Candidates can pursue MA Distance Education as it provides a number of benefits. Candidates can pursue the course along with their job as well. They can pursue the course by staying in different locations. In order to apply for MA Distance education, candidates are required to have completed their Bachelor’s degree from any discipline. There is no age limit to pursue MA course through distance mode.

Also Read: Distance MA Colleges in India

Online MA Courses

MA course can be pursued in full-time or correspondence via online mode. There are multiple benefits for pursuing MA in online mode as candidates can get the best of both worlds. They can pursue the course from any part of the country without being physically present in college or university. In order to pursue Online MA course, candidates are required to have passed Bachelor's degree in Arts or an equivalent degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% in the relevant disciplines.

Also Read: Online MA Courses

MA Subjects

MA courses are taught under different specialisations. The subjects are divided into core and elective. Check the table below to know about MA core and elective subjects:  

Core Subjects 

Elective Subjects 

Education 

Hindi 

Literature 

History 

Politics 

Sociology 

Media 

Philosophy 

Management 

Bengali 

Languages 

English 

Linguistics 

Political science 

Communications 

Economics 

Geography 

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MA Job Roles and Average Salary

Given below in the table are the list of job options available for candidates with MA degree. The average salary of the below given job roles are as per Pay Scale and Salary Explorer. 

Job Roles Average Salary (in INR)
Journalist 3.46 LPA
Photographer 3.87 LPA
Content Writer 2.87 LPA
Translator 4.02 LPA
Radio Jockey 3 LPA
Writer  4.21 LPA
Video Jockey 3 LPA
Social Worker 2.90 LPA
Sales Associate 2.52 LPA

Read More: Career After MA

Table of contents
  • Popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India
  • Popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

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Popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Specializations

Following are the most popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for M.A. (Master of Arts) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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BHU MA cutoff 2025 was released for admission in various fields, like Mathematics, Mass Communication,  Conflict Management and Development, etc. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 5 to 253. As per the last round, the toughest MA course was MA in Psychology, with the cutoff

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BHU CUET PG cutoff 2025 was published for various All India categories including the OBC AI. For this category, the overall cutoff fell in the ranges of 10 to 596 for various courses, like MA, MTech, MFA, MSc, etc. According to the last round, the most the toughest course was MPA in Instrumental Mus

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Hi, you can explore 45+ MA colleges in India for Public Policy, and the admissions are through entrance exams at state-level, held separately by the institute, or merit. Some of the best ranked and highly popular arts colleges that offer this subject are:

  1. Amity University, Noida - It has the MA in Pu

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Syed Aquib Ur Rahman

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Answered 3 days ago

Admission to Loyola College MA course is done through a college-based PG entrance test. For that students first need to fulfill the minimum eligibility and then qualify for the entrance exam to get admission at Loyola College. At the PG level, admission to MA is done through the valid score of candi

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 4 days ago

Indian students who want to apply for MS programs at Politecnico Di Milano, they should meet all the admission requirements. One of them is the GPA requirement which is about 7.0 on a scale of 10.0. Given below are the guidelines for the same - 

  • This translates to 2.5 to 3.0 plus GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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Pallavi Garg

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, as an Indian applicant whose first language is not English, will be required to submit proof of English language proficiency which may include the English exams like IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Cambridge English test. 

A minimum score of 7.5 bands (with no less than 7.0 in each component) i

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Divya Shukla

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Answered 4 days ago

No, it can not be considered easy to get into the MA programme by the University of Cambridge. The University of Cambridge acceptance rate of 37.9%, which means it is competitive to get in. 

The applicants cannot expect admission if they are average academically.  Additionally, these students would h

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Virajita Bisht

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Answered 4 days ago

Applicants should not consider any university cheap, as the total cost of an MA degree at the University of Oxford or Cambridge depends on many factors. 

As per the tuition fee for MA at Cambridge, Indian applicants would have to pay INR 45 L for the first year. For the Oxford MA, the fee ranges from

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Mamona Dixit

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, just like the other UK universities, too, the University of Cambridge offers MA courses.

These courses are generally pursued by the holders of a BA degree and the applicants are required to meet the Cambridge University admisison requirements.

The first year tuition fee for the same programme is

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Lalit Shukla

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Hi Abinaya,

Yes, admission to an MA Yoga course after B.Arch is possible but only in some colleges. 

Many colleges that offer MA Yoga have different eligibility requirements for course. For eg - 

For University of Patanjali, candidates can apply for MA Yoga if have passed any graduate (UG) course with

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Mani Sahni

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No, the Jain College, Jayanagar MA curriculum is structured on semester basis. The total duration of the Jain College, Jayanagar MA curriculum is two years. Each year is comprised of two semesters only, making the total duration four semesters.

Candidates complete all the course work, projects and el

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Saurabh Khanduri

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There is no mention of MCom and MA admissions being decided through the same entrance exam at Jain College, Jayanagar. The entrance exam for MCom admissions only invites candidates who are interested in that specific course.

There are no entrance exams mentioned in the MA admission crteria at Jain Co

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The Jain College, Jayanagar MA deadline is unknown for the academic year 2026. The institute has different deadlines for MA admissions between each academic year.

Since the MA course curriculum begins around the month of July and August, candidates can expect the deadline to be scheduled before the a

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, the Jain College, Jayanagar MA admissions are open for the academic year 2026. Candidates who wish to apply for Jain College, Jayanagar admissions can apply by either going to the website or the campus of the institute.

Before apply for MA admissions, candidates are advised to confirm their elig

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, internships have not been mentioned in the Jain College, Jayanagar MA curriculum as a mandatory requirement. Instead, students of MA at Jain College, Jayanagar are required to complete a project in their second semester along with the fourth semester.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Jain College, Jayanagar has not mentioned any scholarships for its MA students on its website. However, students of Jain College, Jayanagar might be able to secure some scholarships via the Karnataka goverment's scholarship schemes.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The Jain College, Jayanagar MA course fees is unknown for the academic year 2026. The institute generally only reveals the MA course fees to the candidates who are chosen for MA admissions.

The main components of the Jain College, Jayanagar MA admission may include tuition fees, examination fees, fac

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Jain College, Jayanagar doesnot mention a specific moe of application for Jain College, Jayanagar MA admissions. Generally, the institutes affiliated to Bangalore City University do accept applications in both online or offline mode.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

To complete the Jain College, Jayanagar MA admission process, candidates need to provide copies of the following documents in both digital as well as physical form:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • UG level Degree
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • ID and address proof
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Saurabh Khanduri

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There is no explicit mention of Economics being a mandatory subject for Jain College, Jayanagar MA admissions. However, the institute mentions the requirement of relevant discipline to be eligible for Jain College, Jayanagar MA admissions.

Thus, candidates may need to complete their graduation in a d

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, Karnataka PGCET is not a mandatory entrance exam to be qualified for Jain College, Jayanagar MA courses. The institute decides the selection of candidates based on merit of last qualifying exam score of a candidate.

Thus, candidates who have appeared for the aforementioned entrance exam will not

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, Jain College, Jayanagar MA admissions are available for direct admissions to all eligible candidates. In order to be eligible for MA at Jain College, Jayanagar, candidates need to clear their undergraduate degree with a minimum aggregate of 60%.

Once the candidates have received their UG level d

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

IIT Madras offers placements to MA Humanities students. The median package recorded during MA placements 2025 was INR 17.2 LPA.

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Nishtha Karan

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Answered a week ago

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,

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Rashmi Srivastava

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Answered a week ago

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
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Sreetama Shrivastava

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Answered a week ago

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 the

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Nikita Chauhan

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Answered a week ago

It's a completely personal choice. MA is a master 's-level degree and is not needed in every industry or job role. You can get decent job options with a BA degree or maybe a Diploma course.

Pursue an MA when you want to go for a research-based role or are planning to pursue higher studies like a PhD.

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Atul Arora

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Answered a week ago

The MA in Political Leadership & Government (MPG) is a 2-yr, full-time PG programme which is designed to develop future leaders in politics & also governance. It combines academic learning with the practical exposure to political processes,   leadership skills, and public administration. 

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Raj Kumar

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Shri. M.D. Shah Mahila College of Arts and Commerce offers a two-year MA programme. This PG level course is divided into four semesters. The college offers MA in below specialisations:

  • Economics
  • History
  • Hindi

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The total tuition fees for MA is INR 28,600 at Shri. M.D. Shah Mahila College of Arts and Commerce. Candidates selected for admission need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. Aspirants must pay the fees in the mode accepted by the college.

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Nishtha Shukla

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