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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

Following are the most popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India. Learn more about these M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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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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The Northumbria University offers a total of 30 specializations for M.A Courses for the International students for a time span of 1-2 years. The tuition fee for M.A Courses is between INR 21 L – 47 L.

Popular specializations among international students are as follows:

Publishing

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The Northumbria University offers 30 courses in M.A for a period of 1-2 years. The tuition fee for M.A Courses at the University is INR 21 L – 47 L. Northumbria University has been placed at #328 in the world and #50 in UK. There are no particular rankings for M.A Courses but the University as a who

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Khushi Arora

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Answered a month ago

The University of Chester offers 21 M.A Courses for 1-2 years to finish them within. The International students can apply via AIMS International Portal for postgraduate courses. There is no application charges applicable for any PG Courses for the University, it is only charges for UG Courses. The a

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Khushi Arora

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Answered a month ago

The University of Chester offers 21 M.A courses in many fields for international students to opt from. The duration of these courses is for 1 – 2 years with a tuition fee of INR 12 L – 20 L. The most popular M.A course among students are-

  • Language, Cultures and Translation
  • Social Work
  • MSc Policing, Law

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Khushi Arora

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Answered a month ago

MA in History means Master of Arts in History. It is a postgraduate degree that focuses on the study of past events, societies, cultures, political developments and major changes across different periods. The course usually involves subjects such as ancient, medieval and modern history, historiograp

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Sampreet Kaur

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Answered a month ago

There is no single best country for an MA in English Literature because it depends on the area of literature and career plans. The UK, USA, Canada and Australia are popular choices for strong literature studies and wider academic exposure. In India, LPU is also worth considering because its MA Engli

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a month ago

The University of St Andrews offers a 1-year MA programme where Creative & Professional Writing is one of the most popular specialisation courses for students from India. The tuition cost for the programme varies from INR 23.88 L to INR 39.94 L,  based on the individual programme selected by student

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Khushi Arora

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Answered a month ago

Yes, DAV College, Chandigarh offers MA programme at PG level  for a duration of 2 years. The mode of study is full time. Students who are Class 12 or equivalent pass from a recognised board can apply for admission. 

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aaradhy rastogi

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Answered a month ago

While evaluating international tuition structures, overseas currency exchange considerations, and overall educational investment for the MA in Business Management at Bath Spa University provides a helpful baseline for your financial planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excelle

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Aston Martin

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Answered a month ago

The total tuition fees for MA is INR 14,000-INR 27,000 at IGNOU. The fees is the highest for MA in Education. For most of language programmes, the fees is at lower end. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates do not require passing any entrance exam for admission in MA at IGNOU. Aspirants are selected based on their scores in the qualifying exam. Selected candidates have to pay course fees to confirm their seat. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month ago

MA Sociology courses are available in various modes of education. This creates an ease and accebility among students. The following table some of the most popular modes of education for MA Sociology:

Mode of MA Sociology Courses 

Description 

Full-time/Regular Course

This is where students attend their classes regularly on campus. It's a good fit for those who prefer direct interactions with teachers and peers. 

Distance/Correspondence Degree

In this mode, students can study at their own pace using materials provided by the university. It's suitable for those who need flexibility, as they can manage their studies alongside other commitments, for example, IGNOU

Online Course

Some universities offer fully online courses where they can attend virtual classes, access study material, and complete assignments; exams are taken online only.

Part-time Course

This mode allows one to study according to one's convenience it is designed for working professionals; this mode offers classes according to their flexibility, allowing students to balance work and study.

 

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Bhavya Jain

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Answered a month ago

No, CUET is not required to get admission in MA from IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University. Admission is offered based on university-level entrance exam. It is followed by essay evaluation and personal interview.

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Raj Priya

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Answered a month ago

The total tuition fee of MA from IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University is INR 9 lakhs. Including other fee components, the total fee is INR 15.91 lakhs. Note: this number is taken from the official website of the university. It can change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered a month ago

No, IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University does not offer direct admission. Applicants have to undergo selection rounds that includes: entrance exam, essay evaluation and personal interview.

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Raj Priya

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Answered a month ago

No, CUET is not required for admission in MA programme of IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University. Applicants are given admission based on their performance in entrance exam, essay and personal interview.

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Raj Priya

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Answered a month ago

The MA in Computational Linguistics at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) Hyderabad is a specialized 2-year program and it serves as a strong stepping stone for academic research or a PhD.

The median post-graduate salary package at EFLU is around INR 4.5 LPA to INR 5.16 LPA. So, acco

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 2 months ago

Many colleges require a BA Hindi degree or Hindi as one of the core subjects in the UG degree or diploma.There are also colleges that accept admission without having a mandatory hindi requirement.

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Bhavya Jain

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Answered 2 months ago

The main intake for Master of Arts courses are the Fall Intake (September). Majority of the courses are available in the Fall Semester. The deadlines for the courses are very course-specific and differ for every specification at McGill University.

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

The University of Leeds provide a large variety of M.A Courses over 80 of them for the Indian students for a duration of 1 year. The eligibility requirements are as follows:

·       UG Degree (55%-65%)

·       English Language Requirements (IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88)

·       SOP

·       LOR

·       CV

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

Winter Semester is the main intakes for most of the M.A Courses at University of Hamburg. The University offers a wide range of 76 M.A Courses for International students. Deadlines are given below:

Winter Sem – 31 Mar 2027

Summer Sem – 15 Jan 2027

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

The University of California Berkeley Campus offers 12 M.A courses for international students for a period of 1 -3 years. The tuition fee of M.A Courses are between INR 25 L – 47 L. The students are required to have at least 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale to get into the University for M.A Courses. The othe

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

There are mainly 2 intakes for M.A Courses at La Trobe University – Semester 1 and Semester 2. Sem 1 is the primary intake, it starts in early March.

·       Sem 1 (early March) – Jan 15

·       Sem 2 (July start) – Mid May

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

The University of Queensland offers 26 M.A courses for international students. It is most likely opted by Indian students. The UQ provides two intakes for M.A courses – Semester 1 and Semester 2

·       Sem 1 (Feb Intake) – Nov 30, 2026

·       Sem 2 (Jul Intake) – May 31, 2027

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

The University of New South Wales offers 9 M.A Courses for a duration of 18 months to 2 years. The admissions for M.A Course are on the rolling and multiple round bases. The interested students can apply vis UNSW Application Portal.

·       Term 2 2027 (Jun/Jul Intake) – December 17, 2026.

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

Coventry University has been ranked #41 for M.A Courses. University offers about 23 M.A Courses for duration of 12 months - 2 years. Tuition fee of M.A courses for Indian students are from INR 21 L - INR 25 L.

Admission requirements –

·       UG Degree from well-known University or its equivalent

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Khushi Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz MA in Human Geography course is 4 semesters long course. The language of instruction of this course is English. For admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. IELTS socre of 5.5 / TOEFL iBT score of 79. 

 

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Bhumika Kaur

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Answered 2 months ago

The duration of Falmouth University MA in Illustration Authorial Practice is 1 year. The tuition fee of this course is GBP 19,950 per year (Around INR 26 L). For admission to this course, students must have Level 6 Qualification equivalent Bachelor's degree. A portfolio and study proposal of 300-500

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Gunjan Thapa

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Answered 2 months ago

No, an undergraduate degree in Psychology is not a compulsory requirement.Colleges in India and abroad accept applicants even if they haven't graduated with Psychology as a major. People from any stream: BTech, BSc, BA, Law can apply. Every college has a different eligibility criteria. Students shou

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Bhavya Jain

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Answered 2 months ago

MA Psychology is like the foundational knowledge taught to students. MA Applied Psychology takes those theories and brings them into practice. 

MA Psychology students are taught core theories, research methods and the Science behind human behaviour. MA Applied Psychology students are taught the best

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Bhavya Jain

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