Online MA.
A recognised master’s in arts & humanities — for teaching, UGC-NET eligibility, civil-services prep and further study. UGC-entitled, 100% online, and among the most affordable PG degrees. Totals run ₹60,000 to ₹1,00,000 over two years.
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The Comparison
Online MA Fees — Indicative, Lowest First
Every program is UGC-entitled and 100% online including proctored exams. Specialisation availability differs by university — confirm exact fees before applying.
*Indicative totals are approximate, from public sources (2026); EMI is total ÷ 24. ≈ = verified figure; “On request” means we confirm the exact current fee for you on WhatsApp before you apply. Global degrees are WES-recognised (not UGC-DEB). Universities revise fees by intake.
Honest Fit Check
Who The Online MA Is For — And Who It Isn’t
Good Fit If You
- are a teacher (or want to be) and need a PG degree plus UGC-NET eligibility
- are preparing for civil services and want a relevant master’s running alongside
- want the lowest-cost recognised PG for a promotion or eligibility bar
- plan a PhD, B.Ed or further study later
Think Twice If You
- want on-campus research supervision, labs or fieldwork
- are switching careers into management or IT — an MBA or MCA fits better
- expect campus placement drives — an MA’s value is eligibility and depth, not placements
Specializations
Popular Online MA Specializations
Availability differs by university and intake. Tell your counsellor your subject and goal; they’ll match the specialisation and university.
Online MA — Quick Answers
Is an online MA valid for UGC-NET and teaching jobs?
Yes — a UGC-entitled online MA is equivalent to a regular MA for UGC-NET eligibility, teaching (with the relevant B.Ed where required) and government recruitment. Verify the university at deb.ugc.ac.in.
Is there an entrance exam?
No — the universities listed admit on your bachelor’s marks. A relevant graduation subject helps for some specialisations but isn’t always required.
Which online MA is the most affordable?
Among our partners, Uttaranchal University (≈ ₹50,000 total) is the value pick — the same UGC-entitled degree as premium names at a fraction of the fee. We’ll confirm the exact current figure before you apply.
MA or MBA — which should I do?
An MA deepens a humanities subject and unlocks NET/teaching/further study; an MBA is for management careers. If you’re unsure, that’s a 10-minute counselling question — ask us honestly.
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