Overview
MA is a postgraduate programme in arts, humanities and social sciences. It usually takes 2 years. Who can apply: A bachelor's degree.
Who can apply
A bachelor's degree
Entrance exams
- CUET-PGPG at central and participating universities
Where it can lead
- Civil services
- Teaching and academia
- Journalism and media
- Psychology and counselling (with further study)
- Policy, research and NGOs
- Communications and HR
Colleges offering MA
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
- Location
- Sonipat, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2014
- Main entrance
- Application and aptitude assessment
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Type
- Private, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- Christ University entrance test
- Commerce
- Arts
- Science
- Management
- +2 more
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1948
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1899
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
JNU
Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
Loyola College
Loyola College, Chennai
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1925
- Main entrance
- College's own process
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Computer applications
LSR
Lady Shri Ram College for Women
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1956
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Commerce
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1948
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1881
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1869
- Main entrance
- College's own process
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Management
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Type
- Government, est. 1974
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
MA: common questions
How long is MA?
MA usually takes 2 years.
Who can apply for MA?
A bachelor's degree.
Which entrance exams are used for MA?
Most admissions use CUET-PG. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
Other arts courses
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.