Top BA Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026

Top BA Colleges in India 2026

There are total 7678 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in India. Out of the total, 4739 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are private and 1274 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) are owned by the government.WBCHSE, RBSE 12th, JLUET, CUET, CBSE 12th are accepted for admission in B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Manipal University, Jadavpur University, VIT Vellore, Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning, SRM University Chennai.

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	7678
Accepted Entrance Exams	WBCHSE, RBSE 12th, JLUET, CUET, CBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 4.87 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 200000.0

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Maharashtra	1044	₹ 151669
Uttar Pradesh	960	₹ 53123
Rajasthan	601	₹ 45781
Karnataka	593	₹ 144123
Tamil Nadu	470	₹ 40587
Gujarat	417	₹ 64023
West Bengal	415	₹ 19337
Madhya Pradesh	404	₹ 35781
Kerala	353	₹ 23478
Odisha	317	₹ 59644

Top Govt B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Jawaharlal Nehru University	-	-
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	573	₹ 5945
Banaras Hindu University	925	₹ 3964
Jamia Millia Islamia	30	₹ 21600
Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning	-	₹ 8500
Kerala University	-	-
Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	-	-
Panjab University	140	₹ 13013
DTU Delhi	-	-
Osmania University	-	₹ 71142

Top Private B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 193750
SRM University Chennai	540	₹ 55000
Chandigarh University	-	₹ 110633
LPU	-	₹ 117333
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Bharathidasan University	-	-
Amity University, Noida	-	₹ 231153
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	50	₹ 444714
Gujarat University	-	-
Shiv Nadar University	-	₹ 225000

Showing 1402 BA Colleges in India

LSR

4.5
(11 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Public
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,300 - 67,140
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CUET PG Exams
...+3 DU Arts & Commerce , DU Science , CUET

LSR is a Public Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1956. LSR offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6988+ students

Kamala Nehru College

4.2
(9 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
NAAC

1,080 - 19,400
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CUET PG Exams
...+5 CUET , DU Science , CTET , DU Arts & Commerce , CBSE 12th

Kamala Nehru College is a Public Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1964. Kamala Nehru College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3287+ students

Miranda House College

4.6
(18 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
University
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,000 - 17,000
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+2 DU Science , CBSE 12th

Miranda House College is a University Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1948. Miranda House College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3490+ students

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Madras Christian College

4.2
(20 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
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...+1 NAAC

13,000 - 1,83,000
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...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET

Madras Christian College is an autonomous college connected with the University of Madras in Tamil Nadu. It was founded on April 3, 1837, by Rev. John Anderson, a Church of Scotland missionary. NAAC has awarded the institute an A grade. Madras Christian College educates all students, regardless of caste or community. UGC has also approved MCC. The institute has also inked 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with other educational institutions and industries for the student's overall growth.

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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2,200 - 4,80,999
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...+5 NEET PG , LUMET , JEE Main , UP 12th , CBSE 12th

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Lucknow is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Lucknow offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Loyola College

4.5
(28 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,100 - 3,24,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT , TANCET

Loyola College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1925. Loyola College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Xaviers College Mumbai

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,415 - 2,12,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , MAH MBA CET , Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th , CAT

St. Xaviers College Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1869. St. Xaviers College Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.7
(9 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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NAAC

1,000 - 3,000
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...+6 IGNOU , University , JMI , UP , ination , B.Ed.

Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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BHU

4.4
(100 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

122 - 1,00,000
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#10 NIRF Ranking
NIMCET Exams
...+6 CAT , CSIR NET , NEET MDS , ICAR AIEEA , NIPER JEE , LSAT-India

BHU is a Government Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1916. BHU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PSGRKCW

4.4
(10 Reviews)
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,380 - 1,12,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

PSGRKCW is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. PSGRKCW offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

4.4
(15 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
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9,000 - 11,000
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+1 DU Science

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College is a Public Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1959. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIMS University

4.3
(34 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
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UGC
...+10 DCI , AIU , INC , MCI , DEC , BCI , NAAC , COA , PCI , AICTE

20,000 - 23,00,000
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...+4 NEET SS , NIMCET , NEET PG , CBSE 12th

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St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata

4.2
(28 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
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UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,760 - 2,11,000
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WBCHSE Exams
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St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1860. St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Delhi College of Arts & Commerce

4.3
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New Delhi, Delhi
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12,000 - 32,270
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Delhi College of Arts & Commerce is a Public Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1987. Delhi College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kirori Mal College

4.7
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...+1 AICTE

9,000 - 31,260
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Kirori Mal College is a Public Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1954. Kirori Mal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Stephen's College

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SRCC

4.9
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29,243 - 3,20,000
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...+3 DU Arts & Commerce , CUET PG , CUET

SRCC is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1926. SRCC offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Loreto College

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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,000 - 61,200
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HRC Delhi

4.0
(25 Reviews)
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...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

14,800 - 56,415
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...+3 DU Science , CUET , DU Arts & Commerce

HRC Delhi is a Public Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1948. HRC Delhi offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Venkateswara College

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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,405 - 26,880
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Sri Venkateswara College is a Private Unaided Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1961. Sri Venkateswara College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak

4.5
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,900 - 55,980
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All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak is a Private Institute located in Rohtak, Haryana. It was established in the year 1944. All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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3.9
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,685 - 77,140
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Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College is a Private Institute located in Barrackpore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1953. Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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4.0
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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College is a Public Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1990. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Iaan School of Mass Communication is a Local Body Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2000. Iaan School of Mass Communication offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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8,055 - 75,500
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Gargi College is a Public Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1967. Gargi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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4.2
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780 - 7,000
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15,890 - 54,420
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Daulat Ram College is a Government Aided Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1960. Daulat Ram College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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UGC
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21,000 - 93,000
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KASC Coimbatore is a Private Aided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1973. KASC Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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