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

The English and Foreign Languages University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Private
Other

CUET PG Exams

The English and Foreign Languages University is a Private Institute located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2010. The English and Foreign Languages University offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, PGD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology

4.6
(16 Reviews)
East Sikkim, Sikkim
Private
NBA
...+4 AIU , UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

70,000 BA
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MET Exams
...+6 JEE Main , SMIT Online Test , MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , CAT

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in East Sikkim, Sikkim. It was established in the year 1997. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8715+ students

Maharishi University Noida

4.1
(24 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

40,000 - 1,20,000 BA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 UP 12th , CBSE 10th , UP 10th

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

Shortlisted by 59895+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Solan, Himachal Pradesh

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Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University

4.3
(32 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 NCTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI

50,000 - 60,000 BA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 LSAT , NEET , CLAT , RBSE 12th , LSAT-India , AILET

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pandit Deendayal Energy University

3.9
(17 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

68,000 BA
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GUJCET Exams
...+5 XAT , JEE Main , MAT , GATE , CAT

Pandit Deendayal Energy University is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2007. Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

10,020 BA
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BITSAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , LSAT-India

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GKV Haridwar

4.3
(16 Reviews)
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+5 PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,400 - 22,000 BA
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UK 12th Exams
...+6 XAT , JEE Advanced , GPAT , NIMCET , JEE Main , CBSE 12th

GKV Haridwar is a Private Institute located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1951. GKV Haridwar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 747+ students

XIM University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , NBA , SAQS , AACSB , AMDISA , UGC , CRISIL , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,43,000 - 1,73,000 BA
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NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+3 XAT , CAT , UGC NET

XIM University specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF Management #45 (2025), #43 (2024) - India Today Private University #8 (
Region : Strategic Eastern Hub - Eastern India's emerging economic hub - Proximity to IT and industrial corri
Fees : High Investment - Rs17.5-28.4 L (Total, 2 years)
ROI : Excellent Returns - High average and highest packages
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - MBA Business Management (flagship) - Strong MBA Human Resource Manage
Specialization : Diverse MBA Offerings - Business Management, HRM, Rural Management - Sustainability, Urban Managemen
Placement Focus : Consistent 100% Placements - 100% MBA placements consistently achieved - Strong in Consulting, BFSI,
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Diversity : Rich Student Mix - Excellent gender diversity ratio - Students from varied academic backgrounds
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - 100% summer internships secured - Interns at Deloitte, Microsoft,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Network - 28+ global university partnerships - Student/faculty exchange, joint resea
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 8,000+ strong global alumni base - Leaders in diverse industries
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagement - Regular industry expert interactions - Academicians on advisory boards

Shortlisted by 487+ students

Baba Farid Group of Institutions

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Bathinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+4 NCTE , ISO , NAAC , AICTE

45,400 - 47,000 BA
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Baba Farid Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bathinda, Punjab. It was established in the year 2005. Baba Farid Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Korba, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,721 BA
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XAT Exams
...+5 CMAT , MAT , CGBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba is a Private Institute located in Korba, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1971. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 117+ students

Maheshtala College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

1,955 - 2,495 BA
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Maheshtala College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1971. Maheshtala College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

Kidderpore College

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,400 BA
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kidderpore College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1966. Kidderpore College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JKC College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC

5,500 BA
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , BIEAP , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT

JKC College is a Private Institute located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1968. JKC College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,333 BA
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1964. Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Netaji subhas mahavidyalaya

Haldia, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,000 - 4,000 BA
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Netaji subhas mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Haldia, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Netaji subhas mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

St George's College

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

St George's College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1996. St George's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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University College (UC), Mangalore

4.4
(17 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

University College (UC), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1824. University College (UC), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.A.M. College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhagalpur, Bihar
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BSEB 12th

M.A.M. College is a Private Institute located in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It was established in the year 1982. M.A.M. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.D. College

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

B.D. College is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1956. B.D. College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nagar College

Murshidabad, West Bengal
Private
UGC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Nagar College is a Private Institute located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1998. Nagar College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.S.S. College Pandalam

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

N.S.S. College Pandalam is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 1949. N.S.S. College Pandalam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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salt brook academy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dibrugarh, Assam
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salt brook academy is a Private Institute located in Dibrugarh, Assam. . salt brook academy offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , AIU , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

16,000 - 18,000 BA
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at JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Exams
...+6 RBSE 10th , CSIR NET , RMAT , NIPER JEE , LSAT-India , GPAT

JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 597+ students

University of Technology, Sanganer

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

15,000 - 30,000 BA
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RBSE 10th Exams
...+6 CLAT , AIEED , JEE Main , CBSE 10th , Rajasthan Pre PG , CBSE 12th

University of Technology, Sanganer is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. University of Technology, Sanganer offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Krupanidhi Group of Institutions

4.8
(8 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions is ranked as Asia’s fastest-growing private education institution in Karnataka by KPMG India. It is managed by Krupanidhi Educational Trust and is affiliated with Bangalore North University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It is approved by AICTE, UGC, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka Nursing Council, and recognised by Govt. KGI has 8 institutes under it namely, Business School, Pharmacy College, Physiotherapy College, Nursing College, Degree College, Pre-University College, Residential PU College, and an International School. Popular degrees offer BBA, PGDM, and MBA. A student applying for MBA & PGDM must have a valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT score card. The eligibility criteria for candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination with equivalent subjects as per the degree choice.

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CT Group of Institutions

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+2 NCTE , PTU

18,855 BA
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JEE Main Exams
...+5 GATE , PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th , GPAT , NCHMCT JEE

CT Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. CT Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Eternal University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , MHRD , NCTE , ISO , INC , DSIR , NAAC

31,500 - 94,500 BA
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XAT Exams
...+6 HPCET , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET

Eternal University is a Private Institute located in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Eternal University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indian Academy

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Indian Academy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Indian Academy offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

MET Mumbai

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , PCI , ISO , DTE

4,00,000 BA
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GATE Exams
...+3 MAT , XAT , SET

MET Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. MET Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39416+ students

Rr Institutions

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
PCI
...+5 NCTE , INC , DTE , AICTE , NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Rr Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Rr Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 420+ students

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50,000 - 60,000 BA

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68,000 BA

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10,020 BA

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11,400 - 22,000 BA

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1,43,000 - 1,73,000 BA

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45,400 - 47,000 BA

2,721 BA

XAT Exams

1,955 - 2,495 BA

WBCHSE Exams

5,400 BA

WBCHSE Exams

5,500 BA

XAT Exams

9,333 BA

WBCHSE Exams

2,000 - 4,000 BA

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16,000 - 18,000 BA

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15,000 - 30,000 BA

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