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

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SRMU

4.3
(157 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , NAAC

13,750 - 1,60,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 JEECUP , UP 12th , UPSEE

SRMU is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. SRMU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 111935+ students

Sarala Birla University

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
UGC

4,000 - 4,69,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , JAC 10th , CBSE 12th

Sarala Birla University is a None Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2017. Sarala Birla University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 517+ students

Manav Bharti University

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

25,000 - 1,40,000
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GPAT 2024 Exams
...+6 BITSAT , GPAT 2022 , JEE Main , MAT , GPAT 2023 , CLAT

Manav Bharti University is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Manav Bharti University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

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Maharishi University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Maharishi University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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25,000 - 1,80,000
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OM Sterling Global University is a Private Institute located in Hisar, Haryana. It was established in the year 2019. OM Sterling Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ITM University Raipur

3.9
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Raipur, Chhattisgarh
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NBA
...+5 BCI , AIU , UGC , NAAC , COA

47,000 - 3,13,000
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...+6 XAT , AILET , CAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , CG PET

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Ranking : Top National & Regional Rankings - Ranked #30 MBA by IIRF 2025, #40 by Outlook 2025 - Ranked #4 Nort
Fees : Mid-High Fees Structure -Rs9.5 L (Total) for flagship PGDM program
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Median packageRs9.25 LPA againstRs9.5 L fees
Flagship Course : Flagship PGDM Program - AICTE approved, NBA accredited, AIU equivalent to MBA
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Offers Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, HR, Operations -
Placement Focus : 100% Placement Success - Strong recruitment in FMCG, Consulting, Banking, IT - Top companies: Deloit
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - FMCG/FMCD, Research & Consulting, Banking & NBFC - IT & Services, Retail, E
Diversity : Inclusive Learning Environment - Promotes diversity across all academic programs
Internship : Robust Internship Opportunities - 100% Summer Internships with top brands - International internship
Partnerships/Exchange USP : Global Academic Alliances - MoUs with international universities (e.g., Canada, Cyprus) - Global imm
Alumni : Extensive Alumni Network - 40,000+ strong alumni base across industries - Notable alumni in IAS, IBM
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Regular guest lectures by corporate leaders - Leadership Talk Series

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Deshbandhu College for Girls

3.5
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Kolkata, West Bengal
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...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,330 - 16,590
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Deshbandhu College for Girls is a University Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1955. Deshbandhu College for Girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
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...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC

30,000 - 4,50,000
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Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed to University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

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4.2
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...+5 AICTE , UGC , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

35,000 - 2,50,000
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BFIT Dehradun is a Private Unaided Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2002. BFIT Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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6,765 - 8,766
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Paul s Cathedral Mission College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1865. St. Paul s Cathedral Mission College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bagnan College

3.8
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Saldiha College is a University Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1966. Saldiha College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Raidighi College

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Raidighi College is a University Institute located in Panagarh, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1995. Raidighi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,140 - 28,320
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Rabindra Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Hooghly, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1971. Rabindra Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sanjay Ghodawat University

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Sanjay Ghodawat University is a state-private university founded by the Government of Maharashtra Act XL of 2017. SGU is one of the popular universities in Kolhapur for its BBA programme. It is accredited with a Grade ‘A’ by NAAC and NBA and is approved by AICTE, COA, and PCI. A student with pass marks in Class 12 is eligible to apply for the Sanjay Ghodawat University BBA course. The university works hard to offer the best placement opportunities to its students. Some of the top recruiters at Sanjay Ghodawat University placements are Berger, Asian Paints, Airtel, ICICI, BYJU’S, Edelweiss, and IndusInd.

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Dumkal College is a Government Institute located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1999. Dumkal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS), Bangalore

4.5
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25,000 - 1,00,000
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Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MIT ADT University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. MIT ADT University offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sabarmati University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Sabarmati University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MNLU Nagpur is a Public Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. MNLU Nagpur offers Regular courses such as BA, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University

4.1
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25,000 - 2,56,000
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Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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5.0
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Neemrana, Rajasthan
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UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU

10,000 - 7,65,000
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...+6 CLAT , AILET , LSAT , CBSE 12th , RBSE 10th , GPAT

Raffles University is a Private Institute located in Neemrana, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Raffles University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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