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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VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS)

3.7
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,500 - 1,32,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS) is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS) offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10138+ students

Astral Institute of Technology and Research (AITR), Indore

3.0
(5 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
DTE
...+1 AICTE

10,000 - 60,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , GATE , MP BE

Astral Institute of Technology and Research (AITR), Indore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Astral Institute of Technology and Research (AITR), Indore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11870+ students

Indian Management Institute

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

19,000 - 60,000
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Indian Management Institute specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Rankings - NIRF #40 (Management 2025), IIRF #7 (Private MBA 2025) - FT Global
Region : Strategic Capital Advantage - Centrally located in South Delhi - Proximity to corporates, startups,
Tier : Elite Business School - Consistently ranked among India's top B-schools - Globally accredited (AACSB
Fees : High Fees - Rs23.54 L (Total PGDM) - Excludes hostel and other charges
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Highest package Rs70.95 LPA (2024) - Average package Rs16.71 LPA (2024)
Flagship Course : Flagship PGDM Program - Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Comprehensive curriculum, indus
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - PGDM in HRM, Banking & Financial Services - Electives in Marketin
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - 100% placements with diverse roles - Top sectors: BFSI, Consulting, IT
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - BFSI (American Express, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank) - Consulting (Deloitte, EY,
Diversity : Inclusive Student Body - Students from varied educational backgrounds, states - Strong gender divers
Internship : High-Value Internships - Highest stipend Rs3.5 Lakhs (2025 summer) - Interns at PwC, Deloitte, EY, A
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - International student and faculty exchange programs - Accredited by
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 7700+ strong global alumni network - Leaders in Airbus, Deutsche Bank,
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagements - Eminent scholars, practicing managers, administrators - Guest talks by

Shortlisted by 254+ students

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Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mahavidyalaya

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Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2009. Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bakshirhat Mahavidyalaya

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...+1 AICTE

4,030 - 5,230
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Bakshirhat Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Coochbehar, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1999. Bakshirhat Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MRSC Indore

4.1
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Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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AICTE
...+1 ISO

13,500 - 45,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT

MRSC Indore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. MRSC Indore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mar Augusthinose College

5.0
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15,000 - 29,000
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KMAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Mar Augusthinose College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Mar Augusthinose College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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North Gauhati College

5.0
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North Gauhati College is a Government Aided Institute located in Kamrup, Assam. It was established in the year 1979. North Gauhati College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Panampilly Memorial Government College

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

1,050 - 3,150
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Panampilly Memorial Government College is a Government Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1975. Panampilly Memorial Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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5.0
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Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1977. Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Panchur College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2008. Panchur College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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3.0
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13,400 - 19,800

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3,900

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13,500 - 45,000

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1,629

CBSE 12th Exams

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WBCHSE Exams

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20,000 - 1,75,000

NEET Exams

86,000 - 2,70,000

XAT Exams

10,000 - 90,000

AJEE Exams

22,000 - 2,00,000

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35,100

PSEB 12th Exams

5,000 - 61,000

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