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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Amity University, Gwalior

4.5
(116 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 Council of Architecture , Bar Council of India , NAAC , ASIC , PCI

42,000 - 5,36,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 LSAT , JEE Main , MPBSE 12th , CAT , NATA , CLAT

Amity University, Gwalior is a Private Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Amity University, Gwalior offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 71234+ students

GSFC University

3.6
(8 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

48,000 - 1,23,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+4 JEE Main , MAT , GATE , CAT

GSFC University is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2014. GSFC University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80710+ students

Tamil University

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
NAAC

2,000 - 8,000
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Tamil University is a Private Aided Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1981. Tamil University offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 534+ students

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...+6 XAT , NATA , Uni GAUGE , AILET , GPAT , VGUCET

Vivekananda Global University specialties

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Top Industries : Diverse Industry Placements - IT, Consulting, Finance, E-commerce - Banking, Manufacturing, FMCG
Diversity : Vibrant Global Community - Students from 33 Indian states - International students from 23 countries
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships at NIIT, HCL, IBM, Bosch - Projects with HDFC, Spinn
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PDM University

3.9
(10 Reviews)
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...+7 DCI , Bar Council of India , PCI , AIU , NCTE , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 19,05,000
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...+6 Bahadurgarh: , CMAT , UCEED , AILET , B.Ed. , PDM University

PDM University is a Private Institute located in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. It was established in the year 1995. PDM University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mats University

4.0
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Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+4 AIU , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

20,000 - 1,80,000
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...+6 CGBSE 12th , CG PET , JEE Main , MAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT

Mats University is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2006. Mats University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RMLAU

4.4
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3,000 - 3,06,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 JEE Main , UPSEE , NIMCET , UP 12th

RMLAU is a Public Institute located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. RMLAU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vishwakarma University

4.3
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...+6 CLAT , XAT , CMAT , MHCET Law , NID DAT , NATA

Vishwakarma University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2017. Vishwakarma University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shobhit University

3.9
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...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC

1,200 - 3,20,000
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...+6 UP 10th , CMAT , NIPER JEE , AILET , B.Ed. , MAT

Shobhit University is a Government Aided Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Shobhit University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

4.4
(78 Reviews)
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...+7 BCI , PCI , AIU , Pharmacy Council of India , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , COA , AICTE

35,000 - 1,78,000
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...+6 NATA , CMAT , ICAR AIEEA , State Level B.Ed. , AIMA UGAT , AILET

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2018. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Swami Vivekananda University

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4.1
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...+5 CMAT , MAT , UP 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT

St. John's College is a Local Body Institute located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1850. St. John's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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1,100 - 23,700
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St. John s College is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St. John s College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1998. Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jogamaya Devi College

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Lalbaba College

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Lalbaba College is a Private Aided Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1964. Lalbaba College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Santipur College is a University Institute located in Nadia, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948. Santipur College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Memari College is a Government Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1981. Memari College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bhagini Nivedita College

3.8
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...+1 NAAC

5,000 - 14,910
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Bhagini Nivedita College is a Public Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1993. Bhagini Nivedita College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BSc+MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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OP Jindal University Raigarh

4.5
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OP Jindal University Raigarh is a Private Institute located in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2008. OP Jindal University Raigarh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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55,000 - 3,87,000
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GITAM (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore is a Deemed University Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. GITAM (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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38,000 - 2,52,000
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GNA University is a Private Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. GNA University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DAV University

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DAV University is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2013. DAV University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The NorthCap University

4.6
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The NorthCap University is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1996. The NorthCap University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mansarovar Global University

4.0
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6,000 - 2,00,000
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Ranking : Top Ranked University - Ranked #1 Private University in Madhya Pradesh. - QS I-Gauge 'Diamond' ratin
Region : Central India Advantage - Strategic location in Bhopal, Central India. - Emerging educational hub wi
Fees : Mid-High Fee Range - Rs55,000-1,90,000 L (Per Year).
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Strong placements across diverse industries.
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Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - IT (Infosys, Microsoft), E-commerce (Amazon, Flipkart). - Banking (HD
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Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships with Infosys, TCS, District Court. - Faculty-guided in
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - ERASMUS+ program, AUAP country chair. - MOUs with Lincoln, UCL, RMI
Alumni : Active Alumni Network - Vibrant community for networking and career growth. - Mentorship opportuniti
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Ram Lal Anand College

4.1
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Ram Lal Anand College is a Public Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1964. Ram Lal Anand College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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UGC
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15,000 - 16,00,000
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