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Master of Arts is a 2-year PG academic degree which focuses on the detailed study of humanities, arts and social sciences. MA courses can be pursued in different modes of education such as full-time MA, part-time MA, distance MA and correspondence MA courses.

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M.A. Course Fees in Government Colleges

For your reference, here are some of the popular government MA colleges in India, with their fee and other details.

Best Government College

Tuition Fees

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College

INR 18,900 - INR 37,900

Guru Nanak College

INR 19,450

PSGCAS Coimbatore

INR 24,000 - INR 2 Lakh

Hindu College, University of Delhi

INR 51,600

Note - The information is taken from the official sites of the college.

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M.A. Course Fees in Private Colleges

Here are some top private MA colleges in India you can consider for different specializations, with fee and other details.

Best Private Colleges

Tuition Fees

Amity University, Noida

INR 1.26 Lakh - 7.75 Lakh

Christ University

INR 1.1 Lakh - INR 3.54 Lakh

K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

INR 11,000

Kristu Jayanti College

INR 1.35 Lakh - INR 1.65 Lakh

Loyola College

INR 26,520 - INR 60,260 

Note - The information is taken from the official sites of the college.

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  • 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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432
8.4 LPA

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#4 The Week

5 Courses
33.81 K
5.4 LPA

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6.22 LPA

#9 The Week

3 Courses
432
7.9 LPA

Popular Private 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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Anirudh

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 days ago

Total two-year tuition fees for an MA range from INR 0.15 Lacs to INR 2.96 Lakh. Fergusson College, Pune alters the final amount based on the applicant's domicile status, reservation category, and the specific funding nature of the department.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, specific fee panels show designated concessions for SEBC and EWS female candidates, reducing their final fees compared to general students. Fergusson College, Pune integrates these state-sponsored welfare policies into both their grant-in-aid and self-financed arts fee matrices.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

Core streams like Economics, English, and Marathi receive state grants, which translates into highly economical fees for general and reserved students. Conversely, self-financed branches like Psychology 

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 days ago

The MA International Luxury Business at Vogue College of Fashion London is a 1 year program. This programme helps students in global luxury fashion and lifestyle sectors. With this program, students can understand better about brand strategy, consumer behaviour and business management in internation

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Hansraj College MA overall tuition fee is INR 432. The fee structure includes other components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the vraiables of the fee structure. Once selected, candidates are required to pay course fee to confirm their seat in the university. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

To get admission in Hansraj College MA course, students must fulfil the eligibility. The eligibility is to have a Bachelor's degree with 50% in the relevant field. Hansraj College offers admission to PG courses through a valid Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) exam. After selection through e

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

The University of East London offers 21 Master in Arts (M.A) courses to international student for a duration of 1 -2 years. The tuition fee of M.A Courses are INR 0 -22.76 L. The application process is as follows:

·       The initial step is to apply before deadlines on the online portal – University

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Khushi Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Candidates can check below the seats offered in MA courses at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University: 

Course 

Number of Seats Offered 

MA Journalism and Mass Communication 

50

MA Economics 

74

MA Sociology

64

MA History 

40

MA Political Science 

50

MA Hindi 

50

MA Yoga 

50

MA Public Administration 

50

MA Sanskrit 

40

MA Education 

50

Note: These numbers are taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

JNU JNUEE cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various PG courses, like MA, MSc, MCA, etc. For the General AI category, the last round cutoff for ranged from 58.33 to 75.67. Hence, students need to attain a score of at least 58.33 to be considered for admission. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

After completing M.A. Sociology from LPU, students can explore careers in NGOs, social research, community development, public welfare, CSR, education and government projects. The curriculum includes field exposure, research work and practical learning, which helps build analytical and communication

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

To get admission in MA at Hindu College, students must be eligible. The eligibility is to have a graduation degree in relevant subjects with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised university. MA admission is based on CUET PG.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

For Hindu College MA admission, students must complete graduation in the relevant subject with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised university. Hindu College MA admission is based on the CUET PG exam conducted by NTA. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

M.A. Sociology at LPU has good scope for students who want careers in research, social development, education, NGOs, policy support and public sector roles. The curriculum includes current social issues, research methods and field-based learning, which helps build practical understanding. LPU also f

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

The M.A. Sociology programme at LPU covers subjects such as Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Indian Society, Social Change, Rural and Urban Sociology, Gender Studies, Globalization, Social Stratification and Development Studies. The curriculum combines classroom learning with research work and

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Placement opportunities after M.A. Sociology from LPU are quite broad because the course builds research, communication and social analysis skills. Graduates can work with NGOs, CSR teams, social research agencies, education, community development projects and government supported organizations. The

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Yes, it is possible. The M.A. Sociology curriculum at LPU is manageable enough for students to prepare for exams like UPSC, UGC NET, and other competitive tests alongside regular studies. Sociology itself is a useful subject for many exams, so class learning also supports preparation. With proper ti

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Yes, the M.A. Sociology programme at LPU covers social research methods and data analysis. Students explore research approaches, data collection, interpreting social issues, and basic analysis methods. These skills help them understand society from a research perspective.

The programme helps students

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Shilakha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

London Film School MA in Filmmaking course is a 2-year long course. The tuition fee for this course is GBP 34,626 (Around INR 45 lakh). There are 5 modules in this course - 

  • Introduction to Screen Storytelling
  • Finding Real Stories
  • Studio Narratives
  • Location Filmmaking: Out in the world
  • Graduation Film

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Anya Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University offers admission in MA programme based on merit achieved in last qualifying exam. However, for certain specialised courses like MA in Human Resource Development or Political Science, CUET PG scores are accepted.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, final year students can apply for admission as well as exams. Admission will be on provisional bases. This means that a student has to provide a passing certificate after the results.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

Work experience is generally not required for admission in Indian colleges. Some universities abroad might have different requirements. Check official website of the college to make sure. Work experience gives an advantage during admission.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

Many colleges and universities give students a chance to reappear for the exam. Either in the next semester as a supplementary exam or in the next academic cycle as a back paper. Check college guidelines for more details.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

There are many colleges that offer distance learning MA degrees. IGNOU and SNDT are government recognised institutes that are very popular for distance learning courses. private colleges like Amity and Manipal University also offer distance/correspondance degrees.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates wishing to get admission in MA Economics at Shri Ram College of Commerce should have completed graduation in related subject. Applicants have to qualify the cutoff of CUET-PG and participate in DU-CSAS counselling for seat allocation.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes. The M.A. Sociology curriculum at LPU includes fieldwork, research projects, case studies, presentations, and practical assignments that help students connect classroom learning with real social issues. Students also learn research methods and data analysis while working on projects based on com

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

An M.A. Sociology graduate from LPU can explore careers in NGOs, social welfare organizations, research institutes, CSR teams, government departments, policy organizations and community development projects. The curriculum builds research, fieldwork, data analysis and communication skills through pr

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidate willing to take admission in MA (either in Communication and Journalism or in Public Relations) must fill the application form before due date. Graduates from any stream are eligible to apply both courses. The selection is done on the basis of written test. Written test has wo sections nam

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Riya Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

A minimum of 75% attendance is mandatory for MA (Psychology) course at Loreto College. If any candidate has attendance below 60%, he or she is not permitted to sit in the exam. If the attendance is between 60-75%, then candidates can contact with the authorities and might have to pay fine of INR 100

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Riya Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

Curtin University is a little easy to get into due to its higher acceptance rate of around 50% than that of Monash University at 40% but it is ranked higher at #4 in Australia while Curtin University, Australia is ranked at #16. Curtin University Australia offers only 8 M.A courses for the Indian st

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Khushi Arora

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