Jamia Millia Islamia Online
New Delhi, Delhi
UGC-DEB listed
- AICTE
- NIRF
- +1 more
- Total fee
- ₹10,400
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online
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Online MAFees, eligibility and universities
Online MA (Master of Arts) is a 2-year postgraduate degree you can study online or in distance (ODL) mode. JJM lists it at 38 universities, with indicative total fees from ₹10,400 to ₹2.2 L.
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Total fee
- ₹10,400 – ₹2.2 L
- Universities
- 38
- Specialisations
- 16
Universities offering Online MA
38 programmes, lowest fee first. Tap “Add to compare” to shortlist up to 4.
Online and distance degrees from Indian universities must be entitled by UGC-DEB. Every university on this page appears in the official UGC-DEB list for this programme.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
UGC-DEB listed- AICTE
- NAAC A++
- Total fee
- ₹15,200
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online
Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
Uttar Pradesh
UGC-DEB listed- AICTE
- AIU
- +3 more
- Total fee
- ₹22,200
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Online
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
UGC-DEB listed- NAAC A+
- Total fee
- ₹24,000
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online
Gujarat University Online
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
UGC-DEB listed- NIRF
- NAAC
- Total fee
- ₹24,000
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online
Annamalai University Distance Education
Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu
UGC-DEB listed- AICTE
- NAAC A+
- +1 more
- Total fee
- ₹25,000
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Distance
Jamia Hamdard University Online
New Delhi, Delhi
UGC-DEB listed- AICTE
- NIRF
- +2 more
- Total fee
- ₹26,000
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
UGC-DEB listed- NAAC A++
- Total fee
- ₹30,500
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online
Aligarh Muslim University Online
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
UGC-DEB listed- AICTE
- AIU
- +2 more
- Total fee
- ₹31,000
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Mode
- Online
Online MA fees at a glance
Sort by fee or university. Tap a university for its full fee breakdown.
Sort:
| Per semester | Duration | Mode | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Millia Islamia Online | Total fee₹10,400 | Per semester₹2,600 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University | Total fee₹15,200 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut | Total fee₹22,200 | Per semester₹5,500 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Online | Total fee₹24,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Gujarat University Online | Total fee₹24,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Annamalai University Distance Education | Total fee₹25,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeDistance |
| Jamia Hamdard University Online | Total fee₹26,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University | Total fee₹30,500 | Per semester₹6,000 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Aligarh Muslim University Online | Total fee₹31,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Kuvempu University Online | Total fee₹33,268 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Integral University Online | Total fee₹35,500 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Bangalore University Online | Total fee₹35,600 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Mangalayatan University Online | Total fee₹37,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Guru Kashi University Online | Total fee₹40,000 | Per semester₹10,000 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Panjab University Distance Education | Total fee₹40,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeDistance |
| Galgotias University Online | Total fee₹40,200 | Per semester₹10,050 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Kurukshetra University Online | Total fee₹54,036 | Per semester₹14,286 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Online | Total fee₹55,200 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Andhra University Online | Total fee₹57,500 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Desh Bhagat University Online | Total fee₹64,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Parul University Online | Total fee₹66,000 | Per semester₹16,500 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Mody University Online | Total fee₹70,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Marwadi University Online | Total fee₹71,000 | Per semester₹15,000 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Vivekananda Global University Online | Total fee₹72,000 | Per semester₹18,000 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Maharshi Dayanand University Online | Total fee₹74,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Christ University Online | Total fee₹75,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Sikkim Manipal University Online | Total fee₹75,000 | Per semester₹18,750 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Bharathidasan University Online | Total fee₹76,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| LPU Online | Total fee₹80,000 | Per semester₹20,000 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Manipal University Online | Total fee₹80,000 | Per semester₹20,000 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Jain University Online | Total fee₹90,000 | Per semester₹22,500 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Jagannath University Online | Total fee₹1,00,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Symbiosis Online | Total fee₹1,00,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University | Total fee₹1,02,000 | Per semester— | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Manav Rachna University Online | Total fee₹1,08,000 | Per semester₹27,000 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Chandigarh University Online | Total fee₹1,08,750 | Per semester₹27,188 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| Amity University Online | Total fee₹1,90,000 | Per semester₹47,500 | Duration2 Years | ModeOnline |
| OP Jindal Global University Online | Total fee₹2,20,000 | Per semester₹68,750 | Duration12 Months | ModeOnline |
Indicative fee as of 3 Nov 2026. Confirm on the university's official website before paying.
Online MA specialisations
Each specialisation page lists only the universities that offer it.
Eligibility and duration
The most common requirements across these universities. Each programme page has its exact rules.
- Minimum marks must be 50%
- There is no age limit for this program
- No minimum experience is required and because of this freshers can also apply
- No age restriction is set for the students applying for the online BA program
Duration
- 2 Years37 universities
- 12 Months1 university
About Online MA
What is an online MA?
An online MA (Master of Arts) is a two-year postgraduate degree in a humanities or social science subject, such as English, economics, political science, sociology, history or psychology. You choose the subject when you apply.
Who is it for?
- Graduates who want a master's degree in a subject they enjoy.
- Teachers and aspiring lecturers who need a postgraduate degree.
- Government exam aspirants who want a degree alongside preparation.
What to check before you choose
- UGC-DEB approval for your exact MA subject and admission session. Approval is subject-specific.
- Whether your graduation subject is accepted for that MA.
- The total fee and exam arrangements.
Careers after Online MA
Common directions learners take. Outcomes depend on your experience and effort; no programme guarantees a job.
Teaching (after B.Ed or NET/SET)
Teach in schools or colleges.
Content, communication and media roles
Write, edit and communicate for organisations.
Civil services and government exams
Use the subject depth for exam preparation.
Research and policy roles
Work with NGOs, think tanks and public bodies.
Online MA: questions answered
What is the fee for Online MA?
Across the 38 universities with a published fee on JJM, the indicative total fee for Online MA ranges from ₹10,400 to ₹2,20,000. The lowest listed fee is at Jamia Millia Islamia Online. We collected these fees on 3 Nov 2026; confirm the current fee on the university’s website.
How long does Online MA take?
Most universities list a duration of 2 years. Some list 12 months. Many also allow extra time to finish if you need it; check the programme page for each university.
Who can apply for Online MA?
Common requirements include: Minimum marks must be 50%; There is no age limit for this program. Eligibility differs by university, so check the programme page before you apply.
Is an Online MA valid in India?
Yes, when the university is entitled by UGC-DEB to offer it in that mode for your admission session. UGC treats such degrees as equivalent to the same degree studied on campus. Every university listed for Online MA on JJM appears in the official UGC-DEB list; still confirm your exact session on deb.ugc.ac.in before paying.
Which universities offer Online MA?
Jamia Millia Islamia Online, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Online, Gujarat University Online and 33 more. See the full list with fees on this page.
What specialisations are available in Online MA?
Popular choices on JJM include English, Economics, Political Science, Journalism And Mass Communication, History, Sociology, and 10 more. Availability varies by university.
Need help choosing Online MA?
Talk to a JJM counsellor. It’s free, and there is no pressure to enrol.