Online MA

Two-year master's degrees in English, Economics, Journalism & Mass Communication, Political Science, Sociology and History.

Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Total fee
₹30,500 – ₹1,45,000
Universities
11
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About the MA

Each MA follows the university's syllabus for that subject, with recorded lectures, live sessions, assignments and a project or dissertation in some programmes.

Who it is for

  • Graduates who want a master's in their subject
  • Teachers and aspiring lecturers
  • Those preparing for civil services or media careers

Eligibility

A bachelor's degree in any subject (some subjects ask for that subject at graduation).

Each university sets its own rule. The exact wording from each brochure is in the table below and on the university’s course page. Your advisor checks your marksheets before you apply.

14 MA programmes at 5 universities, side by side

Lowest total fee first. Fees, eligibility and duration as printed by each university (checked 11 November 2026). The approval line gives the S. No. in the UGC-DEB 2026-27 list.

Top 10 Online MA universitiesOne programme per university, with a quotation button on each. Ask one, a few or all of them.Request a quotation
UniversityTotal feeEligibility (as printed)DurationApproval
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur UniversityOnline MA English₹30,500₹6,000/semesterBachelor's degree in any disciplineDDU MA-English (Online) p42 yearsUGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11491
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur UniversityOnline MA English · Work-linked, with internship₹40,500₹6,000/semesterGraduation, min 45% (General/OBC), 40% (SC/ST); internship age limit 23DDU MA (WLP) p42 yearsDegree listed · confirm option2026-27 · S. No. 11491
Sikkim Manipal UniversityOnline MA English₹75,000₹18,750/semester10+2+3 bachelor's degreeSMU-MA-English.pdf p3Min 2 years (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12406
Sikkim Manipal UniversityOnline MA Sociology₹75,000₹18,750/semester10+2+3 bachelor's degreeSMU-MA-Sociology.pdf p3Min 2 years (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12407
Sikkim Manipal UniversityOnline MA Political Science₹75,000₹18,750/semester10+2+3 bachelor's degreeSMU-MA-Political-Science-1.pdf p3Min 2 years (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12404
Manipal University JaipurOnline MA Economics₹80,000₹20,000/semester10+2+3 bachelor's degreeMUJ-MA-Economics.pdf p3Min 2 years (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11364
Manipal University JaipurOnline MA Journalism & Mass Communication₹80,000₹20,000/semester10+2+3 bachelor's degreeMUJ-MAJMC.pdf p3Min 2 years (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11362
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MA English₹80,000₹20,000/semesterBachelor's degree (any discipline)LPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 9Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12338
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MA History₹80,000₹20,000/semesterBachelor's degree (any discipline)LPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 6Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12314
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MA Political Science₹80,000₹20,000/semesterBachelor's degree (any discipline)LPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 7Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12315
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MA Sociology₹80,000₹20,000/semesterBachelor's degree (any discipline)LPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 8Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12316
Chandigarh UniversityOnline MA English₹1,00,000₹25,000/semesterGraduation in any discipline, preferably with English or BA (Hons) EnglishCU MA English.pdf p62 years (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11727
Chandigarh UniversityOnline MA Economics₹1,00,000₹25,000/semesterBachelor's degree with Economics as a compulsory subjectOnine CU - MA Economics Brochure.pdf p62 years (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11726
Chandigarh UniversityOnline MA Journalism & Mass Communication₹1,45,000₹36,250/semesterBachelor's degree from a recognised board/universityCU MA JMC .pdf p62 years (4 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11392
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Also offered by

These universities offer the MA online and are on the UGC-DEB 2026-27 list. We are collecting their current fee sheets; ask an advisor for the latest fee.

Specialisations

The number shows how many universities offer each one, most common first. Similar names are grouped.

Scope and careers

Typical roles

  • Teacher or lecturer (with B.Ed or NET/SET)
  • Content writer or editor
  • Journalist or media professional
  • Policy and research roles

Further study

  • PhD
  • B.Ed or other professional courses

Loans, EMI and scholarships

As printed by each university. Loan terms are set by the lender; ask for the current terms before you sign.

UniversityPayment option or scholarship
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MA EnglishStudent Grant-I (20%): INR 16,400/sem; lump sum INR 59,840; no-cost EMI full fee INR 65,600LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 6
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MA HistoryStudent Grant-I (20%): INR 16,400/sem; lump sum INR 59,840; no-cost EMI full fee INR 65,600LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 7
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MA Political ScienceStudent Grant-I (20%): INR 16,400/sem; lump sum INR 59,840; no-cost EMI full fee INR 65,600LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 9
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MA SociologyStudent Grant-I (20%): INR 16,400/sem; lump sum INR 59,840; no-cost EMI full fee INR 65,600LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 10
Manipal University JaipurScholarships for defence personnel, govt employees, differently abled, meritorious studentsMUJ-MBA.pdf p8
Sikkim Manipal UniversityScholarships for deserving candidates; Coursera accessSMU-MBA.pdf p4
Chandigarh UniversityEBD = Early Bird Discount (13%-25% by programme); scholarships per onlinecu.inCU fee sheet image
Lovely Professional UniversityStudent Grant-I: 20% waiver; extra 10% on lump-sum; no-cost EMI on full fee with 20% grantLPU fee sheet xlsx header

Benefits of studying online

MA questions

Still unsure? Ask an advisor.

Is an online degree valid for jobs and government exams?

Yes, when the university is entitled by the UGC to teach that programme online in your admission year. Check the DEB approval line on each programme page; we show the row number from the UGC-DEB list so you can verify it yourself.

What is a DEB ID and an ABC ID?

The ABC ID is your Academic Bank of Credits account; the DEB ID is created from it on the UGC-DEB portal. Universities ask for both at admission. Your advisor will help you create them.

How are exams held?

Most universities hold proctored online exams at the end of each semester. Some, such as VIT, hold the end-term exam at a centre. Each university page says which.

Are there extra charges beyond the programme fee?

Usually a registration or application fee, and sometimes an exam fee per semester or per course. We list them under every fee table, copied from the university's brochure.

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