Top Private MA Colleges in India 2026

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

There are total 3922 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Out of the total, 2383 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 652 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.CUET PG, DUEE, Punjabi University Admission, JLUET, CBSE 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, IIT Guwahati, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Manipal University, Aligarh Muslim University, Jadavpur University, Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning.

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

Total Number of colleges

3922

Accepted Entrance Exams

CUET PG, DUEE, Punjabi University Admission, JLUET, CBSE 12th

Average Fees

₹ 39.4 K

M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

State

Number of Colleges

Average Fees

Uttar Pradesh

559

₹ 44572

Maharashtra

493

₹ 92416

Tamil Nadu

385

₹ 36646

Rajasthan

283

₹ 29744

Madhya Pradesh

244

₹ 22356

Gujarat

238

₹ 35493

Karnataka

226

₹ 108528

Kerala

209

₹ 28609

Punjab

166

₹ 38652

Haryana

153

₹ 84439

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

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

IIT Guwahati

-

₹ 30150

Jawaharlal Nehru University

-

-

Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science

606

₹ 5947

Banaras Hindu University

3050

₹ 6327

Jamia Millia Islamia

-

-

Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning

-

₹ 10500

University of Hyderabad

506

₹ 8720

IIT Gandhinagar

-

₹ 67000

NIT Trichy

-

₹ 26300

NIT Rourkela

-

₹ 85000

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

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

Manipal University

-

₹ 147555

SRM University Chennai

570

₹ 30000

Chandigarh University

-

₹ 97800

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

30

₹ 43500

LPU

-

₹ 88333

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

-

-

Amity University, Noida

-

₹ 137866

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

5

₹ 224458

Sathyabama University

-

-

University of Mysore

1023

₹ 23099

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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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    80,000 MA

CGC University is a Private University located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2025. CGC University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingSirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
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    ...+7 AICTE , MHRD , NCTE , ISO , INC , DSIR , NAAC
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    26,250 - 73,500 MA

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    CAT Exams

    ...+6 HPCET , GATE , CMAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET
Eternal University is a Private Institute located in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Eternal University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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  • RatingBhilwara, Rajasthan
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    21,000 - 23,000 MA

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    ...+2 DU Arts & Commerce , DU Science
Zakir Hussain College is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1792. Zakir Hussain College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingAnantapur, Andhra Pradesh
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    Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning is a Private Institute located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Tamilnadu 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Meenakshi College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1975. Meenakshi College for Women offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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      Tamilnadu 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Patrician College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Patrician 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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    • RatingDehradun, Uttarakhand
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      ...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      24,400 - 1,72,000 MA

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      CAT Exams

      ...+3 UK 12th , MAT , CBSE 12th
    D.B.S. College is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1961. D.B.S. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      9,090 - 12,180 MA

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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+1 Maharashtra HSC
    Sangameshwar College is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1953. Sangameshwar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingAnjar, Gujarat
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      15,000 MA

    SRK Institute of Management and Computer Education is a Private Institute located in Anjar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. SRK Institute of Management and Computer Education offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingTumkur, Karnataka
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      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Government First Grade College (GFGC), Tumkur is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Tumkur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      ...+2 PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th
    GCG Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 1943. GCG Ludhiana offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingKannur, Kerala
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    Payyanur College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Payyanur College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingPalampur, Himachal Pradesh
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      40,000 - 50,000 MA

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      ...+6 HPCET , GATE , XAT , CMAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th

    Sri Sai University specialties

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      12,000 MA

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      ...+6 GMAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , MAT , XAT
    KKHSOU is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2010. KKHSOU offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingDausa, Rajasthan
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      14,000 - 30,000 MA

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      ...+6 GPAT , CET , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , NCHM JEE , NEET , GATE

    Shyam University specialties

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      1,50,000 MA

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      CLAT Exams

      ...+4 SAT , SAT India , AILET , JEE Main
    Sai University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2018. Sai University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingCuddalore, Tamil Nadu
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      6,250 - 9,340 MA

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      NIMCET Exams

      ...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th
    St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. St. Joseph 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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      Kerala 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Marthoma College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Marthoma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      3,000 MA

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      Kerala 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Mercy College is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 2012. Mercy College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      CLAT Exams

      ...+4 CBSE 12th , LSAT , AILET , WBCHSE
    Indian Institute of Legal Studies is a Private Institute located in Siliguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2009. Indian Institute of Legal Studies offers Regular courses such as LLB, MA, BA+LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      ...+6 CMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET , SET , NIMCET
    Kamaraj College is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. Kamaraj College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      3,753 MA

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      ...+5 CMAT , CBSE 12th , UP 12th , MAT , XAT
    Agrasen College (AC), Varanasi is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Agrasen College (AC), Varanasi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingCochin, Kerala
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      Aquinas College is a Private Institute located in Cochin, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Aquinas College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingDimapur, Nagaland
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        1,01,000 MA

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        NBSE HSSLC Exams

        ...+1 CBSE 12th
      Tetso College is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 1994. Tetso College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Jagatpur PG College is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1971. Jagatpur PG College offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingNagpur, Maharashtra
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          3,420 - 32,049 MA

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          GATE Exams

          ...+6 CBSE 12th , NATA , GPAT , MHT-CET , ICAR AIEEA , Maharashtra HSC

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        • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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          30,000 - 35,000 MA

        Jain University Online is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Jain University Online offers Online courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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