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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.

You can continue reading the article for more details on the MA course fees.

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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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M.A. Course Fees 2025: FAQs

Q. Can I apply for MA after completing UG Diploma?

A. No, you cannot apply for MA after completing UG Diploma. This is because MA is usually considered equivalent to Class 12 and for MA which is a postgraduate level course you should have completed a graduation. If you have completed a course that is equivalent to a bachelor's degree then you can apply for Master of Arts courses otherwise you will not be eligible to apply.
Suggestion: You can pursue a BA course in your preferred specialisation and then pursue an MA

Q. Can I do MA without any entrance exam?

A. Unfortunately, you cannot do a regular MA from government colleges in India without appearing for any entrance exams. However some private universities or colleges may offer MA programs with direct admissions based on merit or through management quota seats but these colleges might have higher fees compared to other colleges that accept students on entrance basis. Students can also go for distance MA. Admission to these programs is usually based on merit, which means they consider your undergraduate academic performance, rather than requiring an entrance exam.

Q. What is the difference between distance and online MA?

A. Hello candidate, distance MA and online MA or Master of Arts courses are the ones that you can pursue in irregular modes of education. In correspondence or distance MA course, you do not have to attend regular college and you can directly appear for semester exams. You may have to appear for seminar classes, and practical exams depending on the specialization and college. In online MA course, you will get to attend lectures in online mode. Depending on the course provider you can attend live classes or recordings. Your semester exams are also conducted in online mode.

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Q. How many MA colleges are there in India?

A. India is home to best MA colleges 5,000+ best colleges for MA in India. Out of these2,000+ colleges are owned privately, 1,500+ are owned by the government and the rest 1,000+ are owned by semi government institutions. CUET-PG, CPGET, URATPG, Andhra Pradesh PGCET and MAH CET are the popular entrance exams for admission to best colleges for MA Economics in India. JNU, BHU, JMI, DU and Amity University Noida are the top MA Economics colleges in India.

Q. What are the low costing MA colleges in India?

A. Hi, you can refer below for the best low costing MA colleges in India:

College Name

Tuition Fee

Eligibility / Exams

SCS Autonomous College

INR 288

Merit-Based

Samastipur College

INR 300

Merit-Based

Darshan Sah College Purnea University

INR 312

Merit-Based

Baharagora College

INR 336

Merit-Based

CCSU

INR 360 – INR 54,000

Merit-Based

Q. Is it considered expensive to pursue MA in India?

A. No, it can be observed that studying MA in India can be quite affordable as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh, you can refer below for some of them:

College Name Tuition Fee Eligibility / Exams
SCS Autonomous College INR 288 Merit-Based
Samastipur College INR 300 Merit-Based
Darshan Sah College, Purnea University INR 312 Merit-Based
Baharagora College, Baharagora INR 336 Merit-Based
CCSU - Chaudhary Charan Singh University INR 360 - INR 54,000 Merit-Based

Hope this helps!

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