VGU Jaipur
₹61,200Online MA total fee
Why choose: Coursera Premium access included at no extra cost
Postgraduate · 2 years · fees checked October 2026
Online MA in India: fees and universities
A two-year master of arts in subjects such as English, economics or journalism, for teaching, research, media or competitive-exam goals.
- 13 universities
- From ₹35,000
- 2 years
- UGC-DEB entitled options
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree, usually in a related subject.
Who it's for
- Graduates aiming for teaching or NET or SET eligibility
- Media and communications professionals
- Competitive-exam aspirants
Universities offering the Online MA
Our top picks first, then the lowest total fee. Fees range from ₹35,000 to ₹1,50,000. A cheaper UGC-entitled degree is just as valid as an expensive one.
Manipal University Jaipur
₹80,000Online MA total fee
Why choose: An AI-based job portal and placement support for online students
Amity University
₹1,50,000Online MA total fee
Why choose: One of the best-known names in online education
Mangalayatan University
₹35,000Online MA total fee
Why choose: Ten published scholarship categories with clear percentages and criteria
Galgotias University
₹40,200Online MA total fee
Why choose: Published totals already include exam, registration and alumni fees
Kurukshetra University
₹55,036Online MA total fee
Why choose: NAAC A++ government state university with low online fees
Parul University
₹60,000Online MA total fee
Why choose: NAAC A++, the highest NAAC grade, plus UGC Category 1 status with graded autonomy
Shoolini University
₹60,000Online MA total fee
Why choose: Ranked #69 in NIRF, a strong research record for its fee level
LPU
₹65,600Online MA total fee
Why choose: NAAC A++ with a score of 3.68
Jaipur National University
₹67,200Online MA total fee
Why choose: Exams are online and proctored, so there's no exam-centre travel
Chandigarh University
₹75,000Online MA total fee
Why choose: QS-ranked, and well known across North India
Sikkim Manipal University
₹75,000Online MA total fee
Why choose: 3 specialisations, including English and Political Science
Symbiosis (SSODL)
₹1,00,000Online MA total fee
Why choose: Access to the Symbiosis alumni network
Online MA comparisons
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Online MA: common questions
Is an online MA valid for NET or teaching jobs?
An MA from a UGC-DEB entitled university meets the master's-degree requirement. Always check the specific job or exam notification.
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