Top Private BA Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

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 3379 Private BA Colleges in India

Mody University

4.4
(80 Reviews)
Sikar, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+7 SIRO , AIU , BCI , NAAC , ABET , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000 - 1,50,000 BA
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NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+1 MAT

Mody University is a Private Institute located in Sikar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Mody University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42681+ students

DAV University

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+3 ICAR , Govt of Punjab , NAAC

39,000 - 61,000 BA
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CLAT Exams
...+6 NEET , CBSE 12th , UGC NET , AILET , PSEB 12th , LSAT

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

Shortlisted by 19138+ students

The NorthCap University

4.6
(8 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , AIU , MHRD , NAAC , ASIC

94,400 - 2,00,000 BA
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CUET Exams
...+6 JEE Main , MAT , UGC NET , CLAT , GATE , AILET

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

Shortlisted by 174+ students

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Arunodaya University

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
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GMAT Exams
...+6 LSAT , CLAT , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , AILET

Arunodaya University is a Private Institute located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Arunodaya University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mansarovar Global University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
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UGC
...+1 BCI

25,000 - 75,000 BA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 NIFT , NIPER JEE , UGC NET (Library and Information Science) , AIEED , NCHM JEE , IHM-JEE

Mansarovar Global University is a Private Institute located in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Mansarovar Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jagran Lakecity University

4.4
(105 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , BCI , AIU , AIMA , CII , NCTE , Govt of Madhya Pradesh , NCTE

50,000 - 1,65,000 BA
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...+6 CUET , NATA , JLUET , CSIR , JEE Main , LSAT-India

Jagran Lakecity University specialties

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.
Flagship Course : Highly Rated Programs - Journalism & Mass Communication: Top 25 Nationally. - Law program consistent
Specialization : Diverse Industry-Focused Specializations - B.Tech: Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security. - MBA: Busin
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - 80% placement rate with diverse sector opportunities. - Regular recrui
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - IT (Infosys, Microsoft), E-commerce (Amazon, Flipkart). - Banking (HD
Diversity : Vibrant Diverse Community - Students from 8 countries, 27 Indian states.
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
Guest Lecturers : Expert Guest Speakers - Sessions by expert faculties of international acclaim. - Workshops with Konr

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Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Tamluk, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

1,000 - 17,550 BA
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Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Tamluk, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948. Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Baruipur College

4.3
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Baruipur, West Bengal
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Baruipur College is a Private Institute located in Baruipur, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1981. Baruipur College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chanchal College

3.3
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Malda, West Bengal
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,040 - 3,120 BA
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Chanchal College is a Private Institute located in Malda, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2009. Chanchal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ramananda College

4.0
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UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,370 - 16,200 BA
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Ramananda College is a Private Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1945. Ramananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dinhata College

4.2
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Raniganj, West Bengal
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,480 - 2,190 BA
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Dinhata College is a Private Institute located in Raniganj, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1956. Dinhata College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Marwari College

4.7
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Bhagalpur, Bihar
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NAAC

JEE Main Exams
...+3 BITSAT , CBSE 12th , BSEB 12th

Marwari College is a Private Institute located in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It was established in the year 1941. Marwari College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bijoy Krishna Girls' College

4.2
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Kolkata, West Bengal
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2,190 - 7,920 BA
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Bijoy Krishna Girls' College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1947. Bijoy Krishna Girls' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kandi Raj college

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Kandi Raj college is a Private Institute located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1950. Kandi Raj college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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College of Arts

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College of Arts is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. College of Arts offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dev Bhoomi Group of Institutions

4.3
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Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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8,400 BA
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , NEET , MAT , GMAT , JEECUP

Dev Bhoomi Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Dev Bhoomi Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The ICFAI University, Tripura

4.0
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West Tripura, Tripura
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...+4 AICTE , AIU , NCTE , ACU

54,000 BA
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...+6 LSAT , JEE Main , CMAT , GATE , MAT , GMAT

The ICFAI University, Tripura is a Private Institute located in West Tripura, Tripura. It was established in the year 2004. The ICFAI University, Tripura offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pacific University

4.6
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Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , DCI , AIU

10,000 - 50,000 BA
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...+6 JEE Main , NIPER JEE , Rajasthan Pre PG , NCHM JEE , RBSE 12th , LSAT

Pacific University is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1997. Pacific University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

4.0
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6,000 BA
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JAC 12th Exams
...+2 AJEE , CBSE 12th

AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is a Private Institute located in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2016. AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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United University

4.0
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32,000 - 67,000 BA
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...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET , NEET

United University specialties

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Gandhigram Rural Institute

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Private
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...+1 NAAC

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...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , CUET

Gandhigram Rural Institute is a Private Institute located in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1956. Gandhigram Rural Institute offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College

5.0
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1965. Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kaliyaganj College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dinajpur, West Bengal
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4,500 - 5,000 BA
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Kaliyaganj College is a Private Institute located in Dinajpur, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1968. Kaliyaganj College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Seacom Skills University

3.9
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...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU

30,000 - 50,000 BA
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Seacom Skills University is a Private Institute located in Birbhum, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2014. Seacom Skills University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SRMU

4.3
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32,000 - 42,000 BA
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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

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Manav Bharti University

3.7
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...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

35,000 BA
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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

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Maharishi University

4.3
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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20,000 - 31,500 BA
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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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World University of Design

3.0
(1 Reviews)
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UGC

1,68,000 BA
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World University of Design is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2018. World University of Design offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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OM Sterling Global University

4.3
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...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NSDC , COA

35,000 - 40,000 BA
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...+6 HSTES , NATA , CBSE 12th , NCHMCT JEE , HBSE 10th , AILET

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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NMAT by GMAC Exams

39,000 - 61,000 BA

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GMAT Exams

25,000 - 75,000 BA

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1,000 - 17,550 BA

1,040 - 3,120 BA

2,370 - 16,200 BA

WBCHSE Exams

1,480 - 2,190 BA

JEE Main Exams

2,190 - 7,920 BA

WBCHSE Exams

8,400 BA

XAT Exams

54,000 BA

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6,000 BA

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30,000 - 50,000 BA

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32,000 - 42,000 BA

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