๐ Languages & Literature
- M.A. English
- M.A. Hindi
- M.A. Sanskrit
- M.A. Urdu
- M.A. Tamil
- M.A. Telugu
- M.A. Kannada
- M.A. Malayalam
- M.A. Bengali
- M.A. Marathi
- M.A. Punjabi
- M.A. Gujarati
- M.A. Odia
- M.A. Assamese
- M.A. French
- M.A. German
- M.A. Spanish
- M.A. Japanese
- M.A. Korean
- M.A. Chinese (Mandarin)
- M.A. Arabic
- M.A. Persian
- M.A. Russian
- M.A. Comparative Literature
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Translation Studies
๐๏ธ Social Sciences
- M.A. History
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Public Administration
- M.A. Sociology
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Psychology
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.A. Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology
- M.A. Rural Development
- M.A. Urban Studies
- M.A. Development Studies
- M.A. Social Work (Many universities instead offer MSW.)
- M.A. International Relations
- M.A. Peace & Conflict Studies
- M.A. Human Rights
- M.A. Gender Studies
- M.A. Women’s Studies
- M.A. Tribal Studies
- M.A. Population Studies
- M.A. Demography
๐บ Media, Journalism & Communication
- M.A. Journalism
- M.A. Mass Communication
- M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication
- M.A. Digital Media
- M.A. Advertising & Public Relations
- M.A. Communication Studies
- M.A. Film Studies
- M.A. Media Studies
๐ญ Performing Arts & Fine Arts
- M.A. Music (Vocal)
- M.A. Music (Instrumental)
- M.A. Dance
- M.A. Bharatanatyam
- M.A. Kathak
- M.A. Kuchipudi
- M.A. Odissi
- M.A. Theatre & Drama
- M.A. Performing Arts
- M.A. Fine Arts
- M.A. Visual Arts
- M.A. Painting
- M.A. Sculpture
- M.A. Applied Arts
- M.A. Art History
๐ Education & Teaching
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Educational Psychology
- M.A. Educational Leadership
- M.A. Adult Education
- M.A. Guidance & Counselling
- M.A. Special Education (Some universities offer M.Ed. Special Education instead.)
๐ Culture & Heritage
- M.A. Museology
- M.A. Heritage Management
- M.A. Culture Studies
- M.A. Folklore
- M.A. Cultural Studies
- M.A. Religious Studies
- M.A. Buddhist Studies
- M.A. Jain Studies
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- M.A. Hindu Studies
๐ International & Area Studies
- M.A. International Studies
- M.A. South Asian Studies
- M.A. European Studies
- M.A. East Asian Studies
- M.A. African Studies
- M.A. American Studies
- M.A. Global Studies
- M.A. Strategic Studies
- M.A. Security Studies
๐ผ Public Policy & Governance
- M.A. Public Policy
- M.A. Governance
- M.A. Development Administration
- M.A. Disaster Management
- M.A. Local Governance
- M.A. Diplomacy & International Affairs
๐ Library & Information Science
Most universities award these as M.Lib.I.Sc. or MLIS (Master of Library & Information Science) rather than an M.A.
- Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS / M.Lib.I.Sc.)
๐ป Emerging & Interdisciplinary M.A. Programs
- M.A. Digital Humanities
- M.A. Data Journalism
- M.A. Public History
- M.A. Heritage Conservation
- M.A. Environmental Studies
- M.A. Sustainability Studies
- M.A. Migration Studies
- M.A. Tourism Studies
- M.A. Human Resource Management (offered by selected universities)
- M.A. Corporate Communication
- M.A. Applied Psychology
๐ Most Popular M.A. Courses in India
- M.A. English
- M.A. Hindi
- M.A. History
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Sociology
- M.A. Psychology
- M.A. Public Administration
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. International Relations
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Museology
- M.A. Heritage Management
- Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
This list covers the vast majority of M.A. specializations offered by central universities, state universities, deemed universities, and private universities across India.

