Top Private BA Colleges in Kerala 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 353 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in Kerala. Out of the total, 236 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are private and 37 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) are owned by the government.CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, Kerala 12th, KMAT Kerala are accepted for admission in B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are Kerala University, NSS College, Palakkad, CMS College, St Joseph College of Communication, Malabar Christian College, Fatima Mata National College, St Teresa's College, NSS Hindu College, Sree Narayana College For Women, St. Thomas College, Thrissur.

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) College Highlights in Kerala

Total Number of colleges	353
Accepted Entrance Exams	CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, Kerala 12th, KMAT Kerala
Average Fees	₹ 26.9 K

No. of B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in nearby Kerala

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	184	₹ 26897
Goa	21	₹ 75292
Karnataka	593	₹ 144123
Maharashtra	1044	₹ 151669
Tamil Nadu	470	₹ 40587

Top Govt B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Kerala

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Kerala University	-	-
Government Victoria College	240	₹ 3150
College of Applied Science, Calicut	-	-
College of Applied Sciences	39	-
Baby John Memorial Government College	80	-
Maharaja's College	350	-
N.M.S.M. Government College	-	-
Panampilly Memorial Government College	90	₹ 2100
Govt. College, Malapuram	160	₹ 1750
SARBTM Govt. College	-	-

Top Private B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Kerala

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
NSS College, Palakkad	-	₹ 670
CMS College	149	-
St Joseph College of Communication	-	₹ 210000
Malabar Christian College	160	₹ 1750
Fatima Mata National College	260	-
St Teresa's College	-	-
NSS Hindu College	450	-
Sree Narayana College For Women	370	-
St. Thomas College, Thrissur	-	-
Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning	-	-

Showing 213 Private BA Colleges in Kerala

Oriental School of Hotel Management

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Idukki, Kerala
Private
AICTE

29,600 BA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Oriental School of Hotel Management is a Private Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Oriental School of Hotel Management offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

STC Ernakulam

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

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

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

Shortlisted by 282+ students

Mar Ivanios College

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

Mar Ivanios College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1949. Mar Ivanios College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 129+ students

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4.3
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Kothamanglam, Kerala
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Bishop Moore College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Mavelikkara, Kerala
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Bishop Moore College is a Private Institute located in Mavelikkara, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Bishop Moore College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,450 - 76,160 BA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

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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St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 133+ students

St.Joseph's College

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Private
AICTE

9,000 BA
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St.Joseph's College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2015. St.Joseph's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 99+ students

CMS Kottayam

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

CMS Kottayam is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1817. CMS Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 140+ students

Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women

Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

FMNC Kollam

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kollam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

FMNC Kollam is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1951. FMNC Kollam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Aluva, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva is a Private Institute located in Aluva, Kerala. It was established in the year 1921. Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Assumption College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Assumption College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. Assumption College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Catholicate College

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Catholicate College is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 1952. Catholicate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Christian College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chengannur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

Christian College is a Private Institute located in Chengannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Christian College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College

5.0
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Malapuram, Kerala
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Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Dominics College

3.0
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Kottayam, Kerala
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...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Dominics College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. St. Dominics College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St Xavier's College

4.7
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Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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St Xavier's College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St Xavier's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Baselius College

Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Baselius College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Baselius College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nirmalagiri College

4.5
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Kannur, Kerala
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,980 BA
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Nirmalagiri College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Nirmalagiri College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sree Kerala Varma College

4.0
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Thrissur, Kerala
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
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Sree Kerala Varma College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1947. Sree Kerala Varma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St.Alberts College

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Ernakulam, Kerala
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...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,050 - 8,398 BA
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St.Alberts College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1946. St.Alberts College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vimala College

4.0
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,360 - 19,080 BA
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Vimala College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. Vimala College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Joseph's College (SJC), Calicut

4.0
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

16,000 BA
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St. Joseph's College (SJC), Calicut is a Private Institute located in Calicut, Kerala. It was established in the year 1956. St. Joseph's College (SJC), Calicut offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Joseph s College (SJC), Idukki

Idukki, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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St. Joseph s College (SJC), Idukki is a Private Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 2007. St. Joseph s College (SJC), Idukki offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

18,000 BA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2012. Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St Thomas College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Kozhenchery, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

St Thomas College is a Private Institute located in Kozhenchery, Kerala. It was established in the year 1953. St Thomas College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St Stephen's College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
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St Stephen's College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St Stephen's College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam

5.0
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,500 - 22,560 BA
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St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Stephen s College

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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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St. Stephen s College is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St. Stephen s College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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