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

Rishihood University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private

1,20,000 BA
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CEED Exams
...+6 NIFT , FDDI , NEET , Rishihood Creative Aptitude Test (RCAT) , CAT , NID

Rishihood University is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2020. Rishihood University offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1622+ students

ITM University Raipur

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
NBA
...+5 BCI , AIU , UGC , NAAC , COA

52,000 BA
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CLAT Exams
...+6 XAT , AILET , CAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , CG PET

ITM University Raipur specialties

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

Shortlisted by 9829+ students

Pearl Academy Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

4,34,500 - 20,32,000 BA
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MAT Exams
...+2 Design Aptitude Test (DAT) , PAF Entrance Exam

Pearl Academy Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Pearl Academy Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BA, PGD, Certificate, PGP in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1411+ students

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4.7
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Arya College is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. Arya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC

30,000 - 1,50,000 BA
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...+6 NATA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CLAT , NEET

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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St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
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NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CLAT Exams
...+4 UP 12th , AILET , CBSE 12th , M.Ed.

St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1899. St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Paul s Cathedral Mission College

4.2
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Kolkata, West Bengal
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,765 - 7,655 BA
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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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MPC Autonomous College

4.7
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UGC
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , Odisha CHSE

MPC Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was established in the year 1948. MPC Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(2 Reviews)
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NAAC

CET Exams
...+6 PTET , JEECUP , University , UP , Delhi , B.Ed.

Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nawabganj, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Prabhu Jagatbandhu College

4.1
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Prabhu Jagatbandhu College is a Private Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1964. Prabhu Jagatbandhu College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Khudiram Bose Central College

4.0
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...+1 CBSE 12th

Khudiram Bose Central College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1894. Khudiram Bose Central College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nabagram Hiralal Paul College

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Nabagram Hiralal Paul College is a Private Institute located in Hooghly, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1957. Nabagram Hiralal Paul College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sanjay Ghodawat University

4.1
(15 Reviews)
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UGC
...+1 AICTE

32,500 - 57,500 BA
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...+6 Maharashtra HSC , MAH MCA CET , MHT-CET , AIEED , GATE , PERA CET

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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Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

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34,000 - 1,92,000 BA
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Mount Carmel College, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1948. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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TD College Jaunpur

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TD College Jaunpur is a Private Institute located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1947. TD College Jaunpur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS), Bangalore

4.5
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 BA
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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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Indore Institute of Science & Technology, Indore

4.0
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38,000 BA
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...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , NIPER JEE , GATE

Indore Institute of Science & Technology, Indore is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Indore Institute of Science & Technology, Indore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA 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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5.0
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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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Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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34,000 - 1,92,000 BA

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