Top Private MA Colleges in Chennai 2026

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

There are total 63 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Chennai. Out of the total, 41 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.Kerala University Admission, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th are accepted for admission in M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are IIT Madras, SRM University Chennai, Madras University, Sathyabama University, Madras Christian College, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Sai University, Women's Christian College, School of Arts & Science Chennai - A Constituent College of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation.

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in Chennai

Total Number of colleges

63

Accepted Entrance Exams

Kerala University Admission, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th

Average Fees

₹ 55.2 K

Top M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name

Fees

Exams Accepted

IIT Madras

₹ 6000.0

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SRM University Chennai

₹ 30000.0

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NIT Trichy

₹ 26300.0

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Bharathiar University

₹ 10222.0

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Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

-

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Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)

-

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Madras University

₹ 10419.0

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Sathyabama University

-

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Madras Christian College

₹ 29733.0

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Tamil University

₹ 3500.0

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Top Govt M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in Chennai

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

Madras University

-

₹ 10419

Madras Christian College

-

₹ 29733

National College of Design

-

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Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies

48

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Stella Maris College

-

₹ 74026

Pachaiyappas College

-

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Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women

110

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RAJESWARI VEDACHALAM GOVT ARTS COLLEGE

20

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SRI AHOBILA MUTH SANSKRIT COLLEGE

15

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SRI SUBRAMANIYA SWAMY GOVT ARTS COLLEGE

120

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Top Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in Chennai

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

SRM University Chennai

570

₹ 30000

Sathyabama University

-

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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai

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₹ 30000

Sai University

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₹ 150000

School of Arts & Science Chennai - A Constituent College of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation

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₹ 45000

The Madras Sanskrit College

20

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Madras School of Social Work

120

₹ 80318

Madras School of Economics

188

₹ 200000

Chellammal Women's College

-

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Sir Theagaraya College

-

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Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Sri Balaji College of Education (SBCE), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Sri Balaji College of Education (SBCE), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Shasun Jain College for Women-School of Liberal Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Shasun Jain College for Women-School of Liberal Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      AM Jain College Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1952. AM Jain College Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Sindhi college of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Sindhi college of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Vijaya Educational Academy is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. Vijaya Educational Academy offers Regular courses such as BSc, MA, DNB in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        78,000 MA

      Don Bosco Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Don Bosco Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Times Pro is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Times Pro offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Wlci Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Wlci Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          75,000 MA

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        Mar Gregorios Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2014. Mar Gregorios Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Nazareth College Arts Science is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Nazareth College Arts Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women, is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women, offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          20,000 MA

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        St. Joseph s College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. St. Joseph s College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          45,000 MA

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        School of Arts & Science Chennai - A Constituent College of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2017. School of Arts & Science Chennai - A Constituent College of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          1,80,000 MA

        3G School of Applied Psychology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2021. 3G School of Applied Psychology offers Online courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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