M.A. subjects
The bar shows how many Central Universities offer each one. Open a course to compare seats, fee and entrance university by university.
- M.A. Hindi
- M.A. English
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Sociology
- M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. History
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Sanskrit
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Urdu
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Psychology
- M.A. Public Administration
- M.A. Arabic
- M.A. Persian
- M.A. Hindu Studies
- M.A. Social Work
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Women's Studies
- M.A. German Studies
- M.A. Bengali
- M.A. French
- M.A. Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Comparative Literature
- M.A. Chinese
- M.A. Russian
- M.A. Spanish
- M.A. Politics and International Relations
- M.A. Yoga
- M.A. Tribal Studies
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- M.A. Marathi
- M.A. History and Archaeology
- M.A. Defence and Strategic Studies
- M.A. International Relations and Political Science
- M.A. Telugu
- M.A. Buddhist Studies
- M.A. Translation Studies
- M.A. Public Policy and Governance
- M.A. Korean
- M.A. Japanese
- M.A. Punjabi
- M.A. Tamil
- M.A. Hindi Translation
- M.A. Italian
- M.A. Ancient History
- M.A. Manipuri
- M.A. International Relations
- M.A. English and Comparative Literature
- M.A. Nepali
- M.A. Odia
- M.A. National Security Studies
- M.A. Linguistics and Language Technology
- M.A. Gender Studies
- M.A. Film Studies
- M.A. Journalism and Digital Media
- M.A. Assamese
- M.A. Museology
- M.A. International Relations-West Asian Studies
- M.A. Media Studies
- M.A. English Language Teaching
- M.A. Development Studies
- M.A. Indian Knowledge System
- M.A. Kannada
- M.A. Gandhi and Peace Studies
- M.A. Malayalam
- M.A. Rural Development
- M.A. Archaeology
159 courses are offered at one Central University each
- M.A. (Hindi) Journalism DU
- M.A. (Hindustani Music) Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar/Sarod/Guitar/Violin/Santoor) DU
- M.A. (Karnatak Music) Vocal/Instrumental DU
- M.A. (Percussion) Tabla/Pakhawaj DU
- M.A. Adult Continuing Education and Extension Manipur Univ, 45 seats
- M.A. Adult Education IGNOU
- M.A. Ancient History and Archaeology Manipur Univ, 80 seats
- M.A. Applied Linguistics University of Hyderabad, 25 seats
- M.A. Applied Psychology DU
- M.A. Applied Urdu IGNOU
- M.A. Archaeology and Ancient Indian Culture Tripura University, 33 seats
- M.A. Archival Studies and Management BHU, 45 seats
- M.A. Arts and Aesthetics JNU, 29 seats
- M.A. Bhagavadgita studies IGNOU
- M.A. Bharatiya Civilization Studies CUP, 30 seats
- M.A. Bhutia Sikkim Univ, 20 seats
- M.A. Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions Nalanda
- M.A. Classical Tamil Studies CUTN, 26 seats
- M.A. Clinical Psychology BHU, 12 seats
- M.A. Communication (Media Practice) University of Hyderabad, 25 seats
- M.A. Communication (Media Studies) University of Hyderabad, 25 seats
- M.A. Communication for Sustainable Development SAU, 30 seats
- M.A. Comparative Religion and Civilizations CUJ, 20 seats
- M.A. Comparative Religions and Civilizations JMI, 25 seats
- M.A. Comparative Religion VBU, 5 seats
- M.A. Computational Linguistics EFLU, 20 seats
- M.A. Conflict Analysis and Peace Building JMI, 30 seats
- M.A. Conflict Management and Development BHU, 59 seats
- M.A. Convergent Journalism JMI, 20 seats
- M.A. Corporate Social Responsibility IGNOU
- M.A. Criminology DHSGU, 25 seats
- M.A. Cultural Studies Tezpur Univ, 30 seats
- M.A. Culture and Media Studies CURAJ, 20 seats
- M.A. Dalit and Tribal Studies MGAHV, 20 seats
- M.A. Defence Studies Allahabad, 30 seats
- M.A. Development and Labour Studies JNU, 50 seats
- M.A. Development Communication JMI, 20 seats
- M.A. Development Extension JMI, 21 seats
- M.A. Development Journalism IGNOU
- M.A. Disaster Studies JNU, 19 seats
- M.A. Distance Education IGNOU
- M.A. Dramatics (Natyakala Shastra) MGAHV, 40 seats
- M.A. Drawing and Painting HNBGU, 33 seats
- M.A. Early Childhood Development JMI, 25 seats
- M.A. East Asian Studies (Myanmar and China) Manipur Univ, 30 seats
- M.A. Economics (Energy Economics) BHU, 62 seats
- M.A. Economics (specialisation in Economic Development) SAU, 60 seats
- M.A. Economics (World Economy) JNU, 39 seats
- M.A. Educational Planning and Administration JMI, 10 seats
- M.A. English (Cafeteria) EFLU, 130 seats
- M.A. English and Cultural Studies Manipur Univ, 80 seats
- M.A. English and Culture Studies MZU, 40 seats
- M.A. Entrepreneurship IGNOU
- M.A. Environmental and Occupational Health IGNOU
- M.A. Environmental Studies IGNOU
- M.A. Environment SLBSNSU, 20 seats
- M.A. Filmmaking MANUU, 40 seats
- M.A. Financial Economics University of Hyderabad, 37 seats
- M.A. Folklore and Culture Studies IGNOU
- M.A. Folkloristics NEHU
- M.A. French (Translation and Interpretation) Pondicherry, 75 seats
- M.A. French and Francophone Studies JNU, 19 seats
- M.A. Gandhian and Peace Studies MGCU, 33 seats
- M.A. Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies Allahabad, 30 seats
- M.A. Garo NEHU, 27 seats
- M.A. Gender and Development Studies IGNOU
- M.A. Gujarati CUG, 33 seats
- M.A. Heritage Management BHU, 62 seats
- M.A. Hindi and Comparative Literature CUK, 20 seats
- M.A. Hindi Vyavsayik Lekhan IGNOU
- M.A. Hindustani Music DHSGU, 10 seats
- M.A. Hindu Studies (Sanatana Dharma) Nalanda
- M.A. Historical Studies Nalanda
- M.A. History and Ethnography MZU
- M.A. History of Art BHU, 62 seats
- M.A. Home Science HNBGU, 138 seats
- M.A. Human Resource Management JMI, 30 seats
- M.A. Human Rights and Duties Education JMI, 26 seats
- M.A. Human Rights and Inclusive Policy Pondicherry, 10 seats
- M.A. Human Rights AMU, 10 seats
- M.A. Human Values and Ethics IGNOU
- M.A. Indian Philosophy and Religion (For Non IPR Graduates) BHU, 22 seats
- M.A. Indian Philosophy and Religion BHU, 72 seats
- M.A. Indo-Tibetan VBU, 4 seats
- M.A. Integrated Rural Development and Management BHU, 40 seats
- M.A. International and West Asian Studies AMU, 10 seats
- M.A. International Politics AMU, 10 seats
- M.A. International Relations and Area Studies JNU, 50 seats
- M.A. International Relations and Peace Studies Nalanda
- M.A. International Studies -Arab Islamic Culture JMI, 30 seats
- M.A. Jain Studies SLBSNSU, 25 seats
- M.A. Jammu and Kashmir Studies CUHP, 15 seats
- M.A. Journalism and Electronic Media IGNOU
- M.A. Jyotish IGNOU
- M.A. Khasi NEHU
- M.A. Kokborok Tripura University, 66 seats
- M.A. Lepcha Sikkim Univ, 22 seats
- M.A. Liberal Arts Tripura University, 33 seats
- M.A. Lifelong Learning and Extension NEHU
- M.A. Limbu Sikkim Univ, 20 seats
- M.A. Linguistics and Tribal Languages Tripura University, 22 seats
- M.A. Literary and Cultural Studies EFLU, 20 seats
- M.A. M.P.A. Music (Sitar) Allahabad, 41 seats
- M.A. M.P.A. Music (Tabla) Allahabad, 41 seats
- M.A. M.P.A. Music (Vocal) Allahabad, 106 seats
- M.A. Manuscriptology and Paleography BHU, 23 seats
- M.A. Mass Communication and New Media CUJ, 30 seats
- M.A. Mathematics HNBGU, 15 seats
- M.A. Media Governance JMI, 30 seats
- M.A. Medieval and Modern History Allahabad, 289 seats
- M.A. Medieval History JNU, 31 seats
- M.A. Migration and Diaspora IGNOU
- M.A. Mizo MZU, 50 seats
- M.A. Modern History JNU, 43 seats
- M.A. Music (Vocal) CUP, 10 seats
- M.A. Music Classical Vocal HNBGU, 22 seats
- M.A. Music Instrumental (Tabla) HNBGU, 22 seats
- M.A. Naga Tribal Language Studies Nagaland University, 20 seats
- M.A. New Media Communication CUHP, 35 seats
- M.A. Operations Research AMU, 11 seats
- M.A. Painting Allahabad, 30 seats
- M.A. Pali BHU, 30 seats
- M.A. Pashto JNU, 6 seats
- M.A. Peace and Conflict Studies and Management Sikkim Univ, 22 seats
- M.A. Percussion Music DHSGU, 10 seats
- M.A. Philosophy (For Non-Philosophy Graduates) BHU, 12 seats
- M.A. Politics: International and Area Studies JMI, 40 seats
- M.A. Population and Family Health Studies IGNOU
- M.A. Prayojanmoolak Hindi BHU, 35 seats
- M.A. Psychiatric Social Works (Mental Health) BHU, 12 seats
- M.A. Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Psychology) MZU, 36 seats
- M.A. Public Administration and Governance CUK, 22 seats
- M.A. Public Administration and Policy Studies CUK, 40 seats
- M.A. Public Policy, Law and Governance CURAJ, 23 seats
- M.A. Public Policy and Public Administration CUJ, 30 seats
- M.A. Public Policy Sindhu CU, 40 seats
- M.A. Quranic Studies AMU, 7 seats
- M.A. Religious Studies CUP, 30 seats
- M.A. Rural Development and Planning Nagaland University, 20 seats
- M.A. Santali VBU, 19 seats
- M.A. Shia Theology AMU, 10 seats
- M.A. Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy BHU, 25 seats
- M.A. Social Inclusion JMI, 30 seats
- M.A. South Asian Studies Pondicherry, 20 seats
- M.A. South East Asian Studies Manipur Univ, 50 seats
- M.A. Sports Psychology RGU, 26 seats
- M.A. Statistics HNBGU, 16 seats
- M.A. Sunni Theology AMU, 15 seats
- M.A. Sustainability Science IGNOU
- M.A. Tenyidie Nagaland University, 55 seats
- M.A. Theatre and Film Allahabad, 10 seats
- M.A. Theatre HNBGU, 25 seats
- M.A. Tibetan Language CUJ, 7 seats
- M.A. Tribal Studies, Art, Culture and Folk Literature IGNTU, 38 seats
- M.A. Urban Studies IGNOU
- M.A. Vedic Studies IGNOU
- M.A. Visual Effects and Animation JMI, 20 seats
- M.A. Women and Gender Studies IGNOU
- M.A. World Literature Nalanda
How M.A. seats are filled
Programmes by the route of admission the university names.
Universities with the most M.A. programmes
Other degrees after graduation
M.Sc. 661M.Com. 37M.Tech. 151MBA 129MCA 28B.Ed. 52M.Ed. 34LL.B. 6LL.M. 34MSW 21M.Lib.I.Sc. 23B.Lib.I.Sc. 10M.Pharm. 27MFA 37MPA 37M.P.Ed. 17B.P.Ed. 11M.Arch. and M.Plan. 8M.Des. 6M.Voc. 9Medical and health (PG) 53Acharya 42Other PG degrees 19Course Finder
Questions about M.A.
How many Central Universities offer M.A.?
48 Central Universities offer M.A. in 2026-27, in 746 programmes with 28,973 seats counted.
Which M.A. subjects are offered at the most Central Universities?
By the number of universities offering them: M.A. Hindi (39), M.A. English (38), M.A. Economics (36), M.A. Sociology (33), M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication (33) and M.A. Political Science (31). Each has its own page with seats, fee and entrance of every university.
Which entrance exam is needed for M.A. in Central Universities?
M.A. programmes are filled through CUET (PG) (505 programmes), the university's own entrance test (140 programmes) and merit, interview or direct admission (100 programmes). The route is fixed programme by programme, so two universities can use different tests for the same degree.
Which Central University has the most M.A. programmes?
By the number of M.A. programmes on offer: IGNOU (44), BHU (43), JNU (38) and HNBGU (37).
Is the M.A. fee the same at every Central University?
No. Every university fixes its own fee and prints it on its own basis: a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme. The tables here give each fee as printed, with its basis, so that no two different bases are compared by mistake.