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

Indian Management Institute

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

24,000 BA
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Indian Management Institute specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Rankings - NIRF #40 (Management 2025), IIRF #7 (Private MBA 2025) - FT Global
Region : Strategic Capital Advantage - Centrally located in South Delhi - Proximity to corporates, startups,
Tier : Elite Business School - Consistently ranked among India's top B-schools - Globally accredited (AACSB
Fees : High Fees - Rs23.54 L (Total PGDM) - Excludes hostel and other charges
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Highest package Rs70.95 LPA (2024) - Average package Rs16.71 LPA (2024)
Flagship Course : Flagship PGDM Program - Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Comprehensive curriculum, indus
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - PGDM in HRM, Banking & Financial Services - Electives in Marketin
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - 100% placements with diverse roles - Top sectors: BFSI, Consulting, IT
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - BFSI (American Express, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank) - Consulting (Deloitte, EY,
Diversity : Inclusive Student Body - Students from varied educational backgrounds, states - Strong gender divers
Internship : High-Value Internships - Highest stipend Rs3.5 Lakhs (2025 summer) - Interns at PwC, Deloitte, EY, A
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - International student and faculty exchange programs - Accredited by
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 7700+ strong global alumni network - Leaders in Airbus, Deutsche Bank,
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagements - Eminent scholars, practicing managers, administrators - Guest talks by

Shortlisted by 254+ students

Manda Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bikaner, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

JEE Main Exams
...+6 RBSE 12th , GATE , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , REAP , RBSE 10th

Manda Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2014. Manda Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

VIdya Bhawan Rural Institute

Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC
...+2 IGNOU , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

18,400 BA
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

VIdya Bhawan Rural Institute is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1956. VIdya Bhawan Rural Institute offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 147+ students

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Coochbehar, West Bengal
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...+1 AICTE

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Bakshirhat Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Coochbehar, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1999. Bakshirhat Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MCC Calicut

Calicut, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

MCC Calicut is a Private Institute located in Calicut, Kerala. It was established in the year 1909. MCC Calicut offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Poona College Of Arts Science And Commerce

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Poona College Of Arts Science And Commerce is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Poona College Of Arts Science And Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , SET

Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mar Augusthinose College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

15,000 BA
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KMAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Mar Augusthinose College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Mar Augusthinose College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Panchur College

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
Other

3,437 - 4,537 BA
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Panchur College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2008. Panchur College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tolani College of Arts and Science

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Gandhidham, Gujarat
Private
NAAC

Tolani College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Gandhidham, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2005. Tolani College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Al Jamia Arts and Science College (AJASC), Malapuram

Malapuram, Kerala
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Arignar Anna College (AAC), Kanyakumari

5.0
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Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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Arignar Anna College (AAC), Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. Arignar Anna College (AAC), Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shiv Savitri Mahavidyalaya

Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
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...+6 IGNOU B.Ed. , UP 12th , CBSE 12th , DU-B.Ed. , B.Ed. for admission at Shiv Savitri Mahavidyalaya , Faizabad: UP B.Ed. Joint

Shiv Savitri Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Shiv Savitri Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Guru Nanak College of Education (GNCE), Ludhiana

3.0
(3 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
Govt of Pu
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Guru Nanak College of Education (GNCE), Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2006. Guru Nanak College of Education (GNCE), Ludhiana offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vyasanagar Autonomous College

4.8
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Jajpur, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
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Vyasanagar Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Jajpur, Odisha. It was established in the year 1966. Vyasanagar Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Devchand College

Kolhapur, Maharashtra
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Devchand College is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Devchand College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SRM University Chennai

4.2
(46 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

40,000 - 70,000 BA
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#22 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , SRMJEEE , Tamilnadu 10th , CEED , NEET SS , UGC NET

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sengunthar Arts and Science College - (SASC), Namakkal

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

IPUCET Exams
...+5 SET , AIMA UGAT , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , Tamilnadu 12th

Sengunthar Arts and Science College - (SASC), Namakkal is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Sengunthar Arts and Science College - (SASC), Namakkal offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Future University

4.8
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Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
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AICTE

20,000 - 50,000 BA
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Future University is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Future University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GCEC Jaipur

5.0
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86,000 BA
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GCEC Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. GCEC Jaipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Fraser Valley India

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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20,87,000 BA
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Fraser Valley India is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 2006. Fraser Valley India offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. C.V. Raman University Khandwa (CVRU Khandwa), Madhya Pradesh

4.6
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Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
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UGC
...+2 AICTE , AIU

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...+2 MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th

Dr. C.V. Raman University Khandwa (CVRU Khandwa), Madhya Pradesh is a Private Institute located in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2019. Dr. C.V. Raman University Khandwa (CVRU Khandwa), Madhya Pradesh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Akal University, Talwandi Sabo

4.5
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Bathinda, Punjab
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...+2 NCTE , Govt of Punjab

22,000 - 1,20,000 BA
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...+6 XAT , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , PSEB 12th

Akal University, Talwandi Sabo is a Private Institute located in Bathinda, Punjab. It was established in the year 2015. Akal University, Talwandi Sabo offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Binzani City College

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Shri Binzani City College is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1930. Shri Binzani City College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MCM DAV College for Women

3.5
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

35,100 BA
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MCM DAV College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1968. MCM DAV College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
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Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1959. Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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4.5
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16,30,000 BA
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SSLA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. SSLA Pune offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow

4.8
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NAAC
...+3 Other , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,000 BA
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Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1870. Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Aryan Institute of Technology (AIT), Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
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