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

Showing 1993 Private MA Colleges in India

JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , AIU , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

18,000 MA
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Rajasthan PTET Exams
...+6 UGC NET , AILET , CSIR NET , CBSE 10th , NIPER JEE , RMAT

JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 597+ students

University of Technology, Sanganer

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

20,000 - 35,000 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 NEET , RBSE 10th , LSAT , UCEED , JEE Main , CBSE 12th

University of Technology, Sanganer is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. University of Technology, Sanganer offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66762+ students

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions

4.8
(8 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions is ranked as Asia’s fastest-growing private education institution in Karnataka by KPMG India. It is managed by Krupanidhi Educational Trust and is affiliated with Bangalore North University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It is approved by AICTE, UGC, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka Nursing Council, and recognised by Govt. KGI has 8 institutes under it namely, Business School, Pharmacy College, Physiotherapy College, Nursing College, Degree College, Pre-University College, Residential PU College, and an International School. Popular degrees offer BBA, PGDM, and MBA. A student applying for MBA & PGDM must have a valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT score card. The eligibility criteria for candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination with equivalent subjects as per the degree choice.

Shortlisted by 68421+ students

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CGC University

4.4
(2072 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Private
National A

80,000 MA
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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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Eternal University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , MHRD , NCTE , ISO , INC , DSIR , NAAC

26,250 - 73,500 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 UGC NET , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , XAT , CAT , 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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Rr Institutions

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
PCI
...+5 NCTE , INC , DTE , AICTE , NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Rr Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Rr Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 420+ students

SANGAM UNIVERSITY

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+6 UGC , BCI , NAAC , Government of Rajasthan , PCI , AICTE

21,000 - 23,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 NEET , RBSE 10th , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , CSIR UGC NET

SANGAM UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. SANGAM UNIVERSITY offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1513+ students

Zakir Hussain College

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
NAAC

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+2 CTET , 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

Shortlisted by 193+ students

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

Shortlisted by 144+ students

Meenakshi College for Women

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 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

Shortlisted by 362+ students

Patrician College of Arts and Science

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 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

Shortlisted by 187+ students

D.B.S. College

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

24,400 - 1,72,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 UK 12th , CAT , MAT

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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Sangameshwar College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

9,090 - 12,180 MA
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2.4 Lacs
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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

Shortlisted by 198+ students

SRK Institute of Management and Computer Education

Anjar, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

15,000 MA
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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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Government First Grade College (GFGC), Tumkur

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

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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GCG Ludhiana

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 PU CET PG , PSEB 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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Payyanur College

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

3 Lacs
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...+1 Kerala 12th

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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Sri Sai University

4.1
(21 Reviews)
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

40,000 - 50,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 UGC NET , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , CSIR NET

Sri Sai University is a Private Institute located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Sri Sai University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KKHSOU

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Private
UGC

12,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , MAT , GMAT

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

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Shyam University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Dausa, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+6 State Govt. of Rajasthan , NCTE , UGC , BCI , PCI , AICTE

14,000 - 30,000 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 NCHM JEE , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , CBSE 10th , CTET , CBSE 12th , B.Ed. Common Entrance Test (B.Ed. CET)

Shyam University is a Private Institute located in Dausa, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2018. Shyam University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sai University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

1,50,000 MA
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AILET Exams
...+4 JEE Main , SAT India , SAT , CLAT

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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St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,250 - 9,340 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET

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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Marthoma College

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

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

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Palakkad, Kerala
Private
NAAC

3,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 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

Shortlisted by 55+ students

Indian Institute of Legal Studies

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Siliguri, West Bengal
Private
Bar Counci

AILET Exams
...+4 LSAT , CBSE 12th , CLAT , 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 B.Com, LLB, MA, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamaraj College

4.6
(9 Reviews)
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

CMAT Exams
...+6 TISSNET , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , 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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Agrasen College (AC), Varanasi

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

3,753 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , UP 12th , MAT

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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Aquinas College

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

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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Tetso College

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

1,01,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 NBSE HSSLC

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

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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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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18,000 MA

Rajasthan PTET Exams

20,000 - 35,000 MA

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80,000 MA

26,250 - 73,500 MA

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21,000 - 23,000 MA

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24,400 - 1,72,000 MA

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40,000 - 50,000 MA

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