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

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Jeppiaar University, Chennai

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+1 Govt of Tamilnadu

Jeppiaar University, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2022. Jeppiaar University, Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8046+ students

North East Frontier Technical University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Private
AIU
...+4 NCTE , UGC , BCI , PCI

JEE Main Exams

North East Frontier Technical University is a Private Institute located in West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. North East Frontier Technical University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

CMJ University

Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , MBOSE HSSLC

CMJ University is a Private Institute located in Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2009. CMJ University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

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IILM University Gurugram

3.9
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3,40,000 BA
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IILM University Gurugram is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1993. IILM University Gurugram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ISH Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana
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6,60,000 BA
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ISH Gurgaon is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2018. ISH Gurgaon offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IES University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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...+5 AIU , AICTE , NIRF 46th Rank , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , NBA-AICTE

30,000 BA
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CUET

IES University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2019. IES University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vishwaniketan Institute of Design

Khalapur, Maharashtra
Private

4,00,000 BA
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Vishwaniketan Institute of Design is a Private Institute located in Khalapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2019. Vishwaniketan Institute of Design offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ramanath Payyade College of Hospitality Management Studies

Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Government

1,70,000 BA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Ramanath Payyade College of Hospitality Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. Ramanath Payyade College of Hospitality Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4324+ students

Anna Leela College of Commerce and Economics and Shobha Jayaram Shetty College for BMS

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Government

37,509 BA
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Anna Leela College of Commerce and Economics and Shobha Jayaram Shetty College for BMS is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Anna Leela College of Commerce and Economics and Shobha Jayaram Shetty College for BMS offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune

4.1
(30 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

3,85,875 BA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Maharashtra HSC , NEET PG , NEET SS

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Geeta University

4.7
(15 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
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UGC
...+1 AICTE

79,000 - 80,000 BA
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Geeta University is a Private Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1985. Geeta University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

4.0
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Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
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...+8 RCI , INC , NCTE , UGC , BCI , NAAC , PCI , AICTE

3,167 - 76,375 BA
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...+2 CBSE 10th , CUET

Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai is a Private Institute located in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arya Narayani Devi College

Ajmer, Rajasthan
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8,000 BA
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Arya Narayani Devi College is a Private Institute located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2021. Arya Narayani Devi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Oriental College, Kohima

Kohima, Nagaland
Private
UGC

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Oriental College, Kohima is a Private Institute located in Kohima, Nagaland. It was established in the year 1996. Oriental College, Kohima offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Unity College

5.0
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Unity College is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 2014. Unity College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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International Institute of Aviation Pvt Ltd

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International Institute of Aviation Pvt Ltd is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. International Institute of Aviation Pvt Ltd offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tecnia Institute of Art and Design

4.0
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Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology, Madhapur

4.0
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Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology, Madhapur is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2010. Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology, Madhapur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RIG Institute of Hospitality & Management, Dwarka Campus

New Delhi, Delhi
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75,000 BA
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RIG Institute of Hospitality & Management, Dwarka Campus is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2014. RIG Institute of Hospitality & Management, Dwarka Campus offers Regular courses such as BA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IFIM College, Bangalore

4.8
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1,10,000 BA
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IFIM College, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. IFIM College, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bharti VIshwavidyalaya, Durg

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18,000 - 24,000 BA
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Bharti VIshwavidyalaya, Durg is a Private Institute located in Durg, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2021. Bharti VIshwavidyalaya, Durg offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ISBM University Chhattisgarh

3.6
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ISBM University Chhattisgarh is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2016. ISBM University Chhattisgarh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ajeenkya DY Patil University- Seamedu, Pune, Pune

4.4
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Sikkim Professional University

4.2
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Sikkim Professional University is a Private Institute located in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2008. Sikkim Professional University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Secab Group Of Institutions

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Secab Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. Secab Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sdps Group Of Colleges

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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76,500 BA
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Sdps Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Sdps Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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1,44,900 BA
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...+2 IPU CET , HSTES

Management Education and Research Institute (MERI) is a Private Institute located in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. It was established in the year 2007. Management Education and Research Institute (MERI) offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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BVUCOE Pune

4.0
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75,000 BA
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Columbia Group Of Institutions

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12,000 BA
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Columbia Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2021. Columbia Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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