MA
Master of Arts
Popular MA Colleges in India (2026)
Listed below are the most popular colleges offering Master of Arts (MA) in India, based on student interest and page views. The list includes 7 government and 1 private institution. Fees for MA at these colleges range from ₹677 to ₹2.00 Lakh. A total of 56 colleges offer MA across the country.
| # | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Government | - | View |
| 2 |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹100,000 | View |
| 3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Government | ₹100,000 | View |
| 4 |
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Trichy, Tamil Nadu |
Government | ₹118,000 | View |
| 5 |
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹12,000 | View |
| 6 |
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹677 | View |
| 7 |
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar, Punjab |
Private | ₹200,000 | View |
| 8 |
University of Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹50,000 | View |
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State-wise Distribution of MA Colleges
Delhi
8 Colleges
Tamil Nadu
6 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh
5 Colleges
Assam
3 Colleges
Chhattisgarh
3 Colleges
West Bengal
3 Colleges
Himachal Pradesh
3 Colleges
Telangana
3 Colleges
Maharashtra
3 Colleges
Jammu & Kashmir
2 Colleges
Rajasthan
2 Colleges
Punjab
2 Colleges
Odisha
2 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh
2 Colleges
Karnataka
2 Colleges
Mizoram
1 College
Manipur
1 College
Uttarakhand
1 College
Haryana
1 College
Chandigarh
1 College
Gujarat
1 College
Andhra Pradesh
1 College
Frequently Asked Questions - Popular MA Colleges
Virtually every university in India offers MA programmes across multiple subjects. The key differentiator is the quality of the specific department, not the availability of the programme. Focus on departmental strength.
Universities known for specific disciplines (like JNU for International Relations, DU for English) offer specialised excellence. Comprehensive universities provide interdisciplinary breadth. Your academic and career goals should guide the choice.
Very much so. Humanities education thrives on intellectual discourse, seminar participation, and peer interaction. Universities with vibrant campus cultures, student organisations, and academic events enrich the MA experience significantly.
Institutions like TISS (Social Sciences), IISERs (Science Education), and some research centres offer MA programmes with strong research components. These are ideal if you plan to continue to PhD or research careers.
A well-stocked library with journal subscriptions, seminar halls, field research support, writing centres, and digital humanities resources (for relevant subjects) are essential. Hostel availability for outstation students is also important at many universities.