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

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Jaipur

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
IGNOU

1,30,000 BA
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IIHM eCHAT Exams

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, Certificate, BTTM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8045+ students

SAMS Institute of Hotel Management

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

JEECUP Exams

SAMS Institute of Hotel Management is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. SAMS Institute of Hotel Management offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, BHMCT in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

Bhangar Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
24Pgns(S), West Bengal
Private
NAAC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Bhangar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in 24Pgns(S), West Bengal. It was established in the year 1997. Bhangar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

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Jigyasa University

4.0
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...+3 Bar Council of India , NCTE , COA

40,000 - 80,000 BA
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SKASC

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17,000 BA
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SKASC is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2015. SKASC offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IMMT Dehradun

3.9
(8 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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45,000 BA
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...+1 UK 12th

IMMT Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1989. IMMT Dehradun offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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STC Ernakulam

2.7
(6 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , Kerala 12th

STC Ernakulam is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1925. STC Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RIG Institute Greater Noida

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

1,33,000 BA
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RIG Institute Greater Noida is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. RIG Institute Greater Noida offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arya PG College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Arya PG College is a Private Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1954. Arya PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IADC bangalore

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , Government of Karnataka , ISO , NAAC

61,700 BA
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IADC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1994. IADC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Amity University Ranchi

4.4
(24 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
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UGC

64,000 - 1,16,250 BA
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...+2 CBSE 12th , JAC 12th

Amity University Ranchi is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2016. Amity University Ranchi offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GN Prem Karamsar College

4.0
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GN Prem Karamsar College is a Private Institute located in Kapurthala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1970. GN Prem Karamsar College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jaipur National University

4.6
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...+7 AICTE , BCI , MCI , PCI , NCTE Jaipur , INC , NAAC

23,000 - 1,00,700 BA
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Ranking : Nationally Recognized Rankings - Ranked #39 Private University by India Today 2024 - NIRF #92 in Pharmacy (2022)
Region : Strategic Capital Advantage - Located in Jaipur, a major educational hub - Proximity to growing IT and industrial sectors
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 4.38-4.99L (Total) for B.Tech - Rs1.94-1.99 LPA for MBA
ROI : Good Value Proposition - Average package of Rs 5.5 LPA - Strong placement support enhances returns
Flagship Course : Popular & Industry-Relevant Programs - B.Tech (CSE), MBA, Pharmacy, Law - Computer Science (BCA, MCA) programs
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - B.Tech in AIML, Cyber Security, Food Technology - MBA with dual specialization options
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Alumni : Influential Global Network - Alumni in top MNCs, startups, government roles - Active network for mentorship and referrals
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Academic Experts - Professors from top Indian and international universities - Lectures on AI, Machine Learning, Legal Start-ups

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Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management

2.5
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Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2005. Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore

4.1
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...+3 NABH , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,60,000 BA
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Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Graffiti Institute of Fashion Technology

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Graffiti Institute of Fashion Technology is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1992. Graffiti Institute of Fashion Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, Certificate, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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QMC Chennai

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Istituto Marangoni

2.0
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Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Studies, Jaipur

3.7
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Jaipur, Rajasthan
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1,50,000 BA
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Mar Ivanios College

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Xaviers Institute of Computer Application

4.7
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Xaviers Institute of Computer Application is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1956. Xaviers Institute of Computer Application offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Lokseva Education Society's Arts & Science College

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Lokseva Education Society's Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. Lokseva Education Society's Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College

Burdwan, West Bengal
Private
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,480 - 1,710 BA
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Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College is a Private Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1955. Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MSRCASC bangalore

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MSRCASC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1994. MSRCASC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharaja Harishchandra P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Maharaja Harishchandra P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bishop Moore College

3.5
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Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati

4.5
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10,000 - 1,00,000 BA
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Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi

4.0
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10,450 - 76,160 BA
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Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 1944. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Markanda National College

1.0
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Kurukshetra, Haryana
Private
NAAC
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Markanda National College is a Private Institute located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. It was established in the year 1975. Markanda National College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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1,46,666 BA

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1,60,000 BA

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