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₹1,800 approx MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Bengali, History, Comparative Literature, International Relations, Economics, Philosophy, Sanskrit & more fees

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Government (State University - NAAC A grade - NIRF #9 University / #1 State University (2025) - est. 1955)

188, Raja S.C. Mallick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032

Nearby:

  • Near Jadavpur Police Station
  • Near Jadavpur 8B Bus Stand
  • Near Jadavpur University Metro

Department - specific JU entrance test → merit list → counselling

320 reviews

MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Bengali, History, Comparative Literature, International Relations, Economics, Philosophy, Sanskrit & more — Open
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Bengali, History, Comparative Literature, International Relations, Economics, Philosophy, Sanskrit & more

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, established in 1955, is regarded as Kolkata's finest destination for MA study, particularly in Comparative Literature, English, International Relations and History - departments that draw applicants from across India. NAAC A grad…

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₹42,400 approx MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English & other humanities disciplines fees

Loreto College, Kolkata

Private (Catholic women's college - NAAC A grade - affiliated to University of Calcutta - est. 1912)

7, Middleton Row, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071

Nearby:

  • Near Park Street
  • Near Middleton Row
  • Near Loudon Street

Merit - based → University of Calcutta affiliation

160 reviews

MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English & other humanities disciplines — Open
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English & other humanities disciplines

Loreto College, Kolkata, established in 1912 by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Sisters), is a private, all - women Catholic college affiliated with the University of Calcutta, known for its strong liberal arts and English literature traditio…

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#3
₹3,840 approx MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Bengali, History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy & more fees

Presidency University, Kolkata

Government (State Public University - NAAC accredited - est. 1817 as Hindoo College, university status since 2010)

86/1, College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073

Nearby:

  • Near College Street
  • Near Calcutta University Campus
  • Near Presidency Jail / Central Kolkata

PUMDET (Presidency University Postgraduate Merit - cum - Admission Test) → university counselling

260 reviews

MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Bengali, History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy & more — Open
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Bengali, History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy & more

Presidency University, Kolkata, traces its roots to 1817 as Hindoo College, one of Asia's first Western - style institutions of higher education, elevated to full university status in 2010. It offers a strong MA programme across English, Bengali, History, Pol…

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₹20,000 approx MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in Bengali, History, Geography, Philosophy, Human Rights, Music, Dance, Drama & more fees

Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Government (State University - NAAC A grade - est. 1962, founded to mark Rabindranath Tagore's birth centenary)

56A, B.T. Road, Emerald Bower Campus, Kolkata, West Bengal 700050

Nearby:

  • Near B.T. Road
  • Near Jorasanko (Tagore's ancestral home)
  • Near Salt Lake Campus

Merit - based / department entrance test (NET/SET qualified preferred for select programs) → university counselling

150 reviews

MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in Bengali, History, Geography, Philosophy, Human Rights, Music, Dance, Drama & more — Open
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in Bengali, History, Geography, Philosophy, Human Rights, Music, Dance, Drama & more

Rabindra Bharati University (RBU), Kolkata, established in 1962 to commemorate the birth centenary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, is a state university positioned as a hub for advanced study in the humanities, fine arts, and performing arts. NAAC A gr…

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#5
₹30,000 approx MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Philosophy & more fees

Scottish Church College, Kolkata

Private Minority Institution (Church of North India - NAAC A grade - heritage Grade - I building - affiliated to University of Calcutta - est. 1830)

1, Urquhart Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006

Nearby:

  • Near College Street
  • Near Sealdah
  • Near Urquhart Square

Merit - based → University of Calcutta affiliation

130 reviews

MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Philosophy & more — Open
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Philosophy & more

Scottish Church College, Kolkata, established in 1830, is one of the city's oldest colleges and a designated heritage Grade - I building, affiliated with the University of Calcutta and run under the Church of North India as a Christian minority institution. I…

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₹1.5 lakh approx MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication & more fees

St. Xavier's College, Kolkata

Private Autonomous (Jesuit institution - NAAC A++ - NIRF #8 Colleges (2025) - affiliated to University of Calcutta - est. 1860)

30, Mother Teresa Sarani (Park Street), Kolkata, West Bengal 700016

Nearby:

  • Near Park Street
  • Near Maidan
  • Near Park Street Metro Station

Merit + entrance test / interview (college - conducted) → University of Calcutta affiliation

280 reviews

MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication & more — Open
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations in English, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Journalism & Mass Communication & more

St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, established in 1860 by the Society of Jesus, is a private autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Calcutta, located on Park Street in central Kolkata. It holds NAAC A++ accreditation and was ranked 8th among all…

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₹18,000 approx MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations across Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Islamic History, Ancient Indian History & more fees

University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Government (State University - NAAC A++ - one of India's oldest modern universities - est. 1857)

Senate House, 87/1, College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073

Nearby:

  • Near College Street
  • Near Alipore Campus
  • Near Asutosh Building

Calcutta University Entrance Test (CUET, university - conducted) → counselling

290 reviews

MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations across Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Islamic History, Ancient Indian History & more — Open
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
MA (Master of Arts) - 2 years, specializations across Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Islamic History, Ancient Indian History & more

University of Calcutta, established in 1857, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities, offering the broadest range of MA specializations in the city - from Bengali and English to History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Sanskrit an…

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Jadavpur University is Kolkata's most prestigious MA destination - NIRF's #1 ranked state university and #9 university nationally, especially renowned for Comparative Literature, English, and International Relations. Fees are almost nominal: ~Rs 1,800 for the full 2 - year MA in Comparative Literature. Admission via department - specific entrance test.

  • MA (2 years): English, Bengali, History, Comparative Literature, International Relations, Economics, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Library & Information Science and more - 10+ specializations
  • Total course fees: as low as Rs 1,800 (Comparative Literature) - among the most affordable elite MA programs in India
  • NIRF 2025: #1 State University in India, #9 University overall | NAAC A grade | est. 1955
  • Admission: department - specific entrance exam (2 hrs, 100 marks) held June - July → merit list
  • Comparative Literature and International Relations departments are nationally renowned, drawing students from across India
  • Median PG placement package: Rs 8 LPA (2024) | merit - cum - means scholarships up to Rs 5 Lakhs annually
  • Post - MA: UGC - NET/JRF for PhD & academia, civil services, media, publishing, international relations & policy roles

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