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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  • 5.0Rating
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  • RatingAjmer, Rajasthan
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    ...+4 State Govt. of Rajasthan , NCTE , BCI , PCI
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    13,700 - 17,500 MA

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    GATE Exams

    ...+6 CLAT , CBSE 12th , LSAT , GPAT , NIPER JEE , RBSE 12th

Bhagwant University specialties

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  • RatingKaithal, Haryana
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    ...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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    35,000 - 47,000 MA

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    GPAT Exams

    ...+6 HBSE 12th , NIMCET , NEET , XAT , GATE , MAT

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    12,100 - 1,89,000 MA

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    CAT Exams

    ...+6 CLAT , CMAT , PSEB 10th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , LSAT
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    52,000 - 1,02,000 MA

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    NEET MDS Exams

    ...+6 CBSE 12th , GPAT , JEECUP , UP 12th , NEET , NEET PG
Bareilly International University is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. . Bareilly International University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 3.9Rating
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  • RatingRaipur, Chhattisgarh
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    ...+7 AICTE , Bar Council of India , BCI , PCI , AIU , Pharmacy Council of India , UGC
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    18,850 - 45,000 MA

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    CGBSE 12th Exams

    ...+6 CAT , GMAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , CSIR NET

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    4,92,000 - 7,04,000 MA

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    CAT Exams

    ...+6 GMAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , BITSAT , Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) , MAT
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Garware Institute of Career Education and Development offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, PGDM, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 5.0Rating
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  • RatingThrissur, Kerala
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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    5,490 - 15,000 MA

Carmel College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Carmel College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 3.0Rating
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  • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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    CBSE 12th Exams

L.D. Arts College is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1937. L.D. Arts College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.2Rating
    (6 Reviews)
  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
  • RatingPrivate
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    Tamilnadu 12th Exams

    ...+1 CBSE 12th
Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.5Rating
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  • RatingContai, West Bengal
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    ...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
    Prabhat Kumar College is a Private Institute located in Contai, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1926. Prabhat Kumar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.0Rating
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    • RatingBankura, West Bengal
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      4,900 - 10,500 MA

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      WBCHSE Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1986. Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingPatiala, Punjab
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      PSEB 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Government College for Girls (GCG), Patiala is a Private Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 2013. Government College for Girls (GCG), Patiala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingKottayam, Kerala
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      ...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      1,800 MA

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      CAT Exams

      ...+6 GMAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th , MAT , XAT
    Deva Matha College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Deva Matha College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingMidnapore, West Bengal
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      ...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      2,500 MA

    Bhatter College is a Private Institute located in Midnapore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1963. Bhatter College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 3.7Rating
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    • RatingThrissur, Kerala
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      3,225 - 6,450 MA

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      Kerala 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    M.E.S. Asmabi College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. M.E.S. Asmabi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Kerala 12th Exams

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    Safi Institute of Advanced Study is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Safi Institute of Advanced Study offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 5.0Rating
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    • RatingNasik, Maharashtra
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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+1 Maharashtra HSC
    Bhonsala Military College is a Private Institute located in Nasik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1986. Bhonsala Military College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      PTET Exams

      ...+6 CAT , UP B.Ed. Joint , CBSE 12th , GPAT , NIPER JEE , NIMCET
    Lucky Institute of Professional Studies is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2001. Lucky Institute of Professional Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 3.3Rating
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    • RatingThanjavur, Tamil Nadu
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+7 NBA , MHRD , UGC , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
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      23,500 MA

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      CAT Exams

      ...+6 GMAT , CMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , GATE , CBSE 12th , NATA
    PMIST Thanjavur is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. PMIST Thanjavur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingRajkot, Gujarat
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      GSEB 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE is a Private Institute located in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2007. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingBuldhana, Maharashtra
    • RatingPrivate
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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+1 Maharashtra HSC
    SARASWATI COLLEGE is a Private Institute located in Buldhana, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. SARASWATI COLLEGE offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.6Rating
      (14 Reviews)
    • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+4 AICTE , BCI , INC , NAAC
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      30,000 - 35,000 MA

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      RBSE 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th

    Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur specialties

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      UP D.El.Ed Joint Exams

      ...+6 UP 10th , CLAT , UP BTC , Banaras Hindu University B.Ed. , CBSE 12th , UP B.Ed JEE
    City Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. City Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingNamakkal, Tamil Nadu
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      ...+2 PCI , NAAC
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      48,000 MA

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      Tamilnadu 10th Exams

      ...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

    Excel Group Of Institutions specialties

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    • 4.1Rating
      (7 Reviews)
    • RatingGandhinagar, Gujarat
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+2 AIU , INC
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      80,000 MA

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      ACPC Admission Exams

      ...+6 CAT , GATE , CMAT , CBSE 12th , GSEB 10th , GUJCET

    Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University specialties

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    • 4.4Rating
      (13 Reviews)
    • RatingJalandhar, Punjab
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+3 MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      22,000 - 50,400 MA

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      PSEB 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1886. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      32,000 MA

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      CAT Exams

      ...+6 GMAT , CMAT , GATE , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th
    Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 3.0Rating
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    • RatingPalakkad, Kerala
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+1 AICTE
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      Kerala 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingMuktsar, Punjab
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      ...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      21,834 MA

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      PSEB 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Guru Nanak College for Girls is a Private Institute located in Muktsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1970. Guru Nanak College for Girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingErode, Tamil Nadu
    • RatingPrivate
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      1,721 MA

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      CAT Exams

      ...+6 CMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , MAT , XAT
    Sri Vasavi College is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Sri Vasavi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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