Top MA Colleges in Chandigarh 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026

Top MA Colleges in Chandigarh 2026

Updated on - Feb 09, 2026 05:30 AM IST

There are about 17 that offers M.A. (Master of Arts) courses in Chandigarh. Out of these 5 are government colleges and 12 are privately owned. Some of the top M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Chandigarh are Panjab University, Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College, DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, MCM DAV College for Women, Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management, GCG 11 Chandigarh, Regional Institute of English, PGGC Chandigarh, GGSCW Chandigarh. The admission criteria for these colleges is to pass in the qualifying examination or appear for the entrance examination. Only top scoring candidates are offered admission to these top colleges. The fees for top M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Chandigarh range from INR 8,350 - INR 1,89,000.

Showing 17 MA Colleges in Chandigarh

Panjab University

4.3
(89 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

9,825 - 57,730 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CLAT , PU-CET , LSAT-India , CSIR NET , GPAT , GATE

Panjab University specialties

Rankings : National Research Leader - Ranked #38 Nationally in the NIRF 2024 University Category - Ranked #10 in India for Pharmacy (UIPS) by NIRF 2024

Region : Strategic UT Advantage - Located in Chandigarh, a strategically planned Union Territory and gateway to North India - Proximity to the Mohali IT Hub and Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park

Fees : Highly Subsidized Education - Rs 0.4 - 5.5 L (Total) depending on the course - Professional courses like MBA (UBS) are among the most affordable in India at ~Rs 40,000 total

ROI : Best-in-Class ROI - Exceptional Return on Investment for Management (UBS) and Engineering (UIET) students - Minimal tuition fees paired with high-tier corporate placements

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Footprint - Active MOUs with Western Sydney University (Australia) and Nottingham Trent University (UK) - Collaborative research programs with CERN (Switzerland) and various European research councils

Almuni : Global Leadership Network - Dr. Manmohan Singh (Former Prime Minister of India) - Sushma Swaraj (Former Minister of External Affairs)

Hostel : Extensive Residential Facilities - 18 residential hostels (8 for boys, 10 for girls) including a dedicated Working Women's Hostel - Features a specialized International Students' Hostel with modern amenities

Infrastructure : Iconic 550-Acre Campus - Spans 550 acres across Sectors 14 and 25, designed by the team of Le Corbusier - Features the iconic Gandhi Bhawan and the massive A.C. Joshi Library

Shortlisted by 7673+ students

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College

4.5
(16 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College is a Private Institute, established in 1973. Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 444+ students

DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh

4.4
(34 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
NAAC

19,960 - 42,800 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 PU CET PG , PSEB 12th

DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh is a Private Institute, established in 1958. DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh offered for a duration of 2 Years. DAV College (DAV), Chandigarh MA fees is INR 19,960 - INR 42,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 2977+ students

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

12,100 - 1,89,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CLAT , LSAT-India , CAT , CBSE 10th , PSEB 10th , CMAT

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University is a Private Institute, established in 2008. Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University offered for a duration of 2 Years. Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University MA fees is INR 12,100 - INR 1,89,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 227+ students

MCM DAV College for Women

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 PU CET PG , PSEB 12th , JEE Main

MCM DAV College for Women is a Private Institute, established in 1968. MCM DAV College for Women is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at MCM DAV College for Women offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 1035+ students

Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

40,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 PSEB 12th , PSEB 10th , CBSE 10th

Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management is a Private Institute, established in . Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management offered for a duration of 2 Years. Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management MA fees is INR 40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

GCG 11 Chandigarh

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

GCG 11 Chandigarh is a Government Institute, established in 1982. GCG 11 Chandigarh is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at GCG 11 Chandigarh offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 411+ students

Regional Institute of English

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
AICTE

Regional Institute of English is a Government Institute, established in 1963. Regional Institute of English is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at Regional Institute of English offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

PGGC Chandigarh

4.5
(15 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

PGGC Chandigarh is a Government Institute, established in 1953. PGGC Chandigarh is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at PGGC Chandigarh offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 655+ students

GGSCW Chandigarh

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

GGSCW Chandigarh is a Private Institute, established in 1973. GGSCW Chandigarh is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at GGSCW Chandigarh offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (SGGSC), Chandigarh

4.5
(12 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,350 - 16,700 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 PU CET PG , PSEB 12th

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (SGGSC), Chandigarh is a Private Institute, established in 1966. Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (SGGSC), Chandigarh is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (SGGSC), Chandigarh offered for a duration of 2 Years. Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (SGGSC), Chandigarh MA fees is INR 8,350 - INR 16,700. Read More

Shortlisted by 557+ students

Bhavik College

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
PTU

Bhavik College is a Private Institute, established in 2001. Bhavik College is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at Bhavik College offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

DSCW Chandigarh

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

DSCW Chandigarh is a Private Institute, established in 1981. DSCW Chandigarh is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at DSCW Chandigarh offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

ITFT Chandigarh

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

ITFT Chandigarh is a Private Institute, established in 1994. ITFT Chandigarh is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at ITFT Chandigarh offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

PG Government College for Girls

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
Other

11,020 - 14,075 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

PG Government College for Girls is a Government Institute, established in 1956. PG Government College for Girls is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at PG Government College for Girls offered for a duration of 2 - 3 Years. PG Government College for Girls MA fees is INR 11,020 - INR 14,075. Read More

Shortlisted by 229+ students

Vidya Jyoti Eduversity

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
CII
...+1 IOA

62,000 MA
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AIEED Exams
...+6 NID DAT , CAT , NIFT , XAT , GMAT , CMAT

Vidya Jyoti Eduversity is a Private Institute, established in 2006. Vidya Jyoti Eduversity is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at Vidya Jyoti Eduversity offered for a duration of 2 Years. Vidya Jyoti Eduversity MA fees is INR 62,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 665+ students

Chandigarh University Online

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

50,000 - 60,000 MA
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Chandigarh University Online is a Private University, established in . Chandigarh University Online is one of the best Arts and Humanities colleges in Chandigarh. MA is one of the most popular programs at Chandigarh University Online offered for a duration of 2 Years. Chandigarh University Online MA fees is INR 50,000 - INR 60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 941+ students

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