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M.A. Hindi in Central Universities

39 Central Universities offer M.A. Hindi. The 35 that print an intake have 2,352 seats between them, the most at Allahabad (489), BHU (394) and MGAHV (200). Admission is through CUET (PG) at 30, the university's own entrance test at 5 and merit, interview or direct admission at 4.

Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet.

Universities
39
Seats counted
2,352
Main entrance
CUET (PG)
CUET (PG) paper
LAQP02

M.A. Hindi: seats, fee and entrance at each university

Sorted by seats. Narrow the list by state or entrance route, and use the bookmark to keep a shortlist.

UniversityProgrammeSeatsFee as printedEntranceShortlist
Allahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar PradeshM.A. Hindi
Eligibility

A three-year bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com., pass or honours) from the University of Allahabad or a university recognised by the UGC. Final-year students can apply. The subject must have been one of the candidate's subjects in the final year of B.A., or the main subject of B.A. (Honours). Graduates who did not study this subject (B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com.) can be taken as non-subject applicants on up to 10% of the ... Full details at Allahabad

489Not printedPGAT-I (university entrance test)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6M.A. Hindi2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hindi as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Hindi at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hindi or studied Hindi in all the semester/years of Bachelor of Arts degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Full details at BHU

394Rs. 1,500 per semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, UttarakhandM.A. Hindi (2 Year)4 semesters
Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline with 40% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates; relaxation for SC and ST candidates as per university rules. Full details at HNBGU

127Tuition Rs. 1,200 a yearUET 2026
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityItanagar, Arunachal PradeshM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Graduates under 10+2+3 pattern of education from any UGC recognized University with major / Honours in Hindi with 45% marks. Full details at RGU

108Rs. 7,450 at admissionCUET (PG) LAQP02
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF #37M.A. (Hindi)2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Graduation degree with 50% marks (45 % for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates) in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. Full details at BBAU

60Rs. 1,500 tuition a semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Manipur UniversityImphal, ManipurM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

Three-year bachelor's degree with 50% in Hindi (Honours, Elective or MIL) for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. A graduate in any discipline with Ratna or an equivalent degree in Hindi may also apply. Minimum for all two-year programmes: 50% in aggregate for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. Full details at Manipur Univ

60Rs. 6,260 at admissionCUET (PG)
Maulana Azad National Urdu UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

Urdu as a subject or language, or as the medium, at Class 10, Class 12 or graduation level, or an equivalent Madrasa course with Urdu as the medium of instruction approved by MANUU. At least 45% marks in aggregate in the bachelor's degree, which is the basic qualification for all P.G. programmes. The prospectus also lists a preference order by subject studied. Full details at MANUU

60Rs. 2,200 in the first semester (Hyderabad, boys)Merit
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, MaharashtraM.A. Hindi Literature2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution with at least 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and Divyang candidates. Full details at MGAHV

60Rs. 4,630 in the first semesterMerit of the qualifying examination
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya PradeshM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 27 years for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 32 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU

50Rs. 3,105 in the first semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, MaharashtraM.A. Hindi Language2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution with at least 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and Divyang candidates. Full details at MGAHV

50Rs. 4,630 in the first semesterMerit of the qualifying examination
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, MaharashtraM.A. Hindi Language, Prayagraj2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution with at least 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and Divyang candidates. Full details at MGAHV

50Rs. 4,630 in the first semesterMerit of the qualifying examination
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18M.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

A Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in any subject with Hindi as one of the optional subjects/compulsory subjects/or second language. Or, A Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in any subject with an oriental title examination of B.A. standard approved by the Government of India or any State Government, like ‘Praveen’ and ‘Sahitya Ratna’ or any other title recognized thereof. Full details at University of Hyderabad

47Rs. 7,650 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Central University of South BiharGaya, BiharM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from any recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks for General / OBC/EWS candidates and 45% marks for SC/ST / PWD candidates. Full details at CUSB

45Rs. 8,600 at admission (fee structure of 2025-26)CUET (PG) LAQP02
Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaBilaspur, ChhattisgarhM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Any graduate under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent. Minimum age 19 years on 1 July 2026; no upper age limit. Full details at GGV

40Rs. 6,350 in the first semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, MaharashtraM.A. Hindi Literature, Kolkata2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution with at least 50% marks for the general category and 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and Divyang candidates. Full details at MGAHV

40Rs. 4,630 in the first semesterMerit of the qualifying examination
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew DelhiNIRF #2M.A. Hindi
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of Education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency in the concerned language. Full details at JNU

39Rs. 375.50 at admissionCUET (PG) LAQP02
Central University of OdishaKoraput, OdishaM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

As per the eligibility given for the programme in the prospectus; reserved categories get relaxation under Government of India rules. Full details at CUO

38Rs. 7,200 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak, Madhya PradeshM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at IGNTU

38Rs. 3,600 in the first semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal PradeshM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with the minimum marks the prospectus gives for the programme, with relaxation for reserved categories. Full details at CUHP

36Rs. 5,550 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97M.A. Hindi
Eligibility

Three-year degree (TDC) examination in any stream and Hindi as an elective / MIL subject at 10+2 level. Passed three-year degree (TDC) examination and have also passed any other Degree (like Shastri, Visharad, etc.) examinations in the respective subject are also eligible for admission, provided that the later Degree is recognized as equivalent to graduation. Full details at AUS

35Rs. 12,090 payable at admissionCUET (PG)
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97M.A. Hindi (Diphu Campus)
Eligibility

Candidates who have passed the three-year degree (TDC) examination in any stream and Hindi as an elective / MIL subject at 10+2 level. Candidates who have passed three-year degree (TDC) examination and have also passed any other Degree (like Shastri, Visharad, etc.) examinations in the respective subject are also eligible for admission, provided that the later Degree is recognized as equivalent to graduation. However, up to a ... Full details at AUS

35Rs. 12,090 payable at admissionCUET (PG)
Central University of GujaratGandhinagar, GujaratM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

A pass in the qualifying degree with the minimum eligibility the university notifies for the programme on its admission page. A candidate whose result is awaited is admitted provisionally. Full details at CUG

33Rs. 5,600 in the first semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Tezpur UniversityTezpur, AssamNIRF #79M.A. in Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

B.A. with at least 45% marks in major or honours in Hindi, or, without a major in Hindi, Hindi as an elective with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Full details at Tezpur Univ

31Rs. 13,143 a semesterTUEE 2026 (70% seats) and CUET (PG) 2026 (30% seats)
Central University of HaryanaMahendergarh, HaryanaM.A. (Hindi)
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from any recognized University with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate. (Relaxation of 5% to SC, ST, PwD and OBC non-creamy layer candidates.) Full details at CUH

30Rs. 9,062 in the first yearCUET (PG) LAQP02
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4M.A. (Hindi)4 semesters
Eligibility

(M05-M07):B.A./ B.Sc. or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.(Hons.) Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR in the subject concerned. Full details at JMI

30Rs. 10,175 a yearJMI entrance test
Mizoram UniversityAizawl, MizoramNIRF #82M.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

A three-year degree course in the relevant subject is ordinarily required. Up to 10% of the seats may go to students from other disciplines. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Mizoram University get an added weightage of 2.5. Full details at MZU

29Rs. 10,865 in the first semesterCUET (PG) 2026 or MZUET
Tripura UniversityAgartala, TripuraM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

Passed B.A. (Hons. / Pass)in Hindi Or: appeared or appearing in final examination of B.A. (Hons. / Pass) in Hindi. Full details at Tripura University

29Rs. 5,450 in the first semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshNIRF #10M.A. - Hindi2 Semesters
Eligibility

B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com. of 04-year duration (NSQF Level 6) or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks (or its equivalent grade) in aggregate having studied Hindi either as Major or Minor Subject at the undergraduate level. Full details at AMU

28Rs. 11,700 at admissionDepartmental test
Central University of Tamil NaduTiruvarur, Tamil NaduNIRF #83M.A. Hindi
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Hindi, or any bachelor's degree with Hindi as an optional, elective or compulsory language. Minimum marks: 55% for the General category, 50% for EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Others need an Oriental title equivalent to B.A. in Hindi, recognised by the Central or a State Government, with 50% marks. Full details at CUTN

26Rs. 18,220 in the first semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Nagaland UniversityLumami, NagalandM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with Major or Honours in the subject concerned with 50% marks; 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Graduates of colleges affiliated to Nagaland University get a 10% weightage of bonus marks in the merit index. Full details at Nagaland University

25Rs. 7,000 in the first semesterAdmission test or interview by the department
Sikkim UniversityGangtok, SikkimM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks or equivalent grade for General candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and Differently Abled candidates. Full details at Sikkim Univ

22Rs. 5,014 at admissionCUET (PG)
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West BengalM.A. Hindi2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU

22Rs. 7,575 in the first yearCUET (PG) LAQP02
Central University of JammuJammu, Jammu and KashmirM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (10+2+3) with Hindi as one of the subjects, with not less than 50% of total marks (45% for SC, ST and persons with disabilities). Full details at CUJ

20Rs. 9,930 in the first yearCUET (PG)
Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabNIRF #77M.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree, having studied Hindi as a subject, with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Full details at CUP

20Rs. 5,875 in the first semesterCUET (PG)
Central University of RajasthanAjmer, RajasthanNIRF #89M.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Hindi as one of the subjects, or studied in Hindi medium. General category candidates need 50% marks in aggregate; SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates need 45%. Full details at CURAJ

20Rs. 16,050 in the first yearCUET (PG)
English and Foreign Languages UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Hindi or with Hindi as a subject, with 50% marks for General and OBC and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at EFLU

20Rs. 4,688 in the first semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, PuducherryM.A. Hindi
Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% of marks or any degree with Hindi as a subject of study under part I or II or pass in any recognized degree awarded by the voluntary Hindi Organizations recognized by the Government of India. Full details at Pondicherry

20Rs. 13,172 in the first semesterCUET (PG) LAQP02
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit UniversityNew DelhiM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Graduation of at least six semesters (three years) in any subject from a UGC-recognised institution, with Hindi studied as a compulsory paper. SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories get a 5% relaxation in marks. Full details at SLBSNSU

20Rs. 3,450 in the first yearEntrance test conducted by NTA
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, KarnatakaM.A. Hindi2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with 50% marks with Hindi as an optional or compulsory subject or second language, or with an approved oriental title examination such as Praveen or Sahitya Ratna. A one-year programme is also offered to holders of the four-year (Honours or Research) degree in the subject. Full details at CUK

16Rs. 20,720 in the first yearCUET (PG)
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversitySrinagar, UttarakhandM.A. Hindi (1 Year)2 semesters
Eligibility

Four-year bachelor's (Hons.) degree with a major or minor in Hindi with 40% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates; relaxation for SC and ST candidates as per university rules. Full details at HNBGU

10Tuition Rs. 1,200 a yearUET 2026
University of DelhiNew DelhiNIRF #5M.A. Hindi
Eligibility

Four-year Bachelor's Honours Degree with Research/ Entrepreneurship etc. in Hindi from the University of Delhi with at least 60% for candidates belonging to UR/OBC-NCL/EWS category and 55% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category. Full details at DU

Not printedNot printedCUET (PG)
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew DelhiM.A. (Hindi)2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. Full details at IGNOU

Not printedRs. 8,200 a yearDirect admission, no entrance test
Nalanda UniversityRajgir, BiharM.A. in Hindi2 years
Eligibility

A bachelor's degree and proficiency in the English language are the minimum; a school may set higher criteria. All courses are taught in English, and TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, PTE and STEP scores are accepted. Full details at Nalanda

Not printedRs. 42,500 in the first semesterApplication review and interview
North Eastern Hill UniversityShillong, MeghalayaM.A. Hindi4 semesters
Eligibility

A three-year bachelor's degree (Major or Pass, 10+2+3) in Hindi. Subject to seats, up to 10% may be offered to students from allied or cognate disciplines. Full details at NEHU

Not printedRs. 1,200 tuition and lab a semesterCUET (PG)

How M.A. Hindi seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: LAQP02 at 15 universities. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

M.A. Hindi by state

Delhi 5Uttar Pradesh 4Telangana 3Madhya Pradesh 2Bihar 2Assam 2Uttarakhand 1Arunachal Pradesh 1Manipur 1Maharashtra 1Chhattisgarh 1Odisha 1Himachal Pradesh 1Gujarat 1Haryana 1Mizoram 1Tripura 1Tamil Nadu 1Nagaland 1Sikkim 1West Bengal 1Jammu and Kashmir 1Punjab 1Rajasthan 1Puducherry 1Karnataka 1Meghalaya 1

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Questions about M.A. Hindi

How many Central Universities offer M.A. Hindi?

39 Central Universities offer M.A. Hindi in 2026-27: Allahabad, BHU, HNBGU, RGU, BBAU, Manipur Univ, MANUU, MGAHV, DHSGU, University of Hyderabad, CUSB, GGV, JNU and CUO and 25 more, all in the table above.

How many seats does M.A. Hindi have in Central Universities?

2,352 seats are printed for M.A. Hindi at 35 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at Allahabad (489), BHU (394), MGAHV (200), HNBGU (137) and RGU (108). 4 more universities offer the course without printing an intake.

Which entrance exam is needed for M.A. Hindi in Central Universities?

Admission to M.A. Hindi is through CUET (PG) (30 universities), the university's own entrance test (5 universities) and merit, interview or direct admission (4 universities). The CUET (PG) paper named is LAQP02 (15 universities). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.A. Hindi in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 42 of the 44 programmes here have a printed fee. Among the 4 that print a fee per semester, it runs from Rs. 1,200 at NEHU to Rs. 13,143 at Tezpur Univ.

In which states can I study M.A. Hindi at a Central University?

M.A. Hindi is offered at Central Universities in 27 states and union territories. The most choices are in Delhi (5), Uttar Pradesh (4), Telangana (3), Madhya Pradesh (2), Bihar (2) and Assam (2).

What is the eligibility for M.A. Hindi?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

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