DEGREE
M.A.
Compare M.A. and MS: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Eligibility
Graduation
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 29.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 39.1 L
Average Fees
₹ 240.0 - ₹ 1.0 Cr
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 22.4 L
Median Salary
₹ 81.5 K - ₹ 3.4 Cr
Average Fees
₹ 3.0 K - ₹ 1.9 Cr
Top Recruiters
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For M.A., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: MAH MBA CET, CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, OJEE, MH CET LAW, SUAT, GATE, CAT, CUET PG, IUET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MS, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: Neet PG, GATE, NEET, INI CET, IMU CET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.A. shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹29,10,000) than MS (₹4,00,000 – ₹22,43,000).
M.A. has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹240 – ₹1,01,00,000) than MS (₹3,027 – ₹1,95,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for M.A. and 3 years for MS.