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

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

3,420 - 32,049 MA
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NATA Exams
...+6 NEET , ICAR AIEEA , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , GPAT , MHT-CET

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1956. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 197+ students

Jain University Online

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 AIU , NAAC

30,000 - 35,000 MA
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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

Shortlisted by 4506+ students

Bhagwant University, Ajmer

5.0
(7 Reviews)
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 State Govt. of Rajasthan , NCTE , BCI , PCI

13,700 - 17,500 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 NEET , LSAT , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , CLAT

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

Shortlisted by 18499+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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NIILM University

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kaithal, Haryana
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

35,000 - 47,000 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 UGC NET , CSIR NET , NIMCET , MAT , GMAT , SET BCA

NIILM University is a Private Institute located in Kaithal, Haryana. It was established in the year 2011. NIILM University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 223+ students

Bareilly International University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Private

52,000 - 1,02,000 MA
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NEET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , NEET PG , UP 12th , GPAT , JEECUP , NEET MDS

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

Shortlisted by 425+ students

Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University

3.9
(26 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , Bar Council of India , BCI , PCI , AIU , Pharmacy Council of India , UGC

18,850 - 45,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 NEET , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , CGBSE 10th

Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2018. Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28637+ students

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

4,92,000 - 7,04,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , XAT , CAT , BITSAT , Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT)

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

Shortlisted by 7408+ students

Carmel College

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

5,490 - 15,000 MA
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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

Shortlisted by 81+ students

L.D. Arts College

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Shortlisted by 365+ students

Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 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

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Prabhat Kumar College

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Contai, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+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

Shortlisted by 227+ students

Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,900 - 10,500 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

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

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Government College for Girls (GCG), Patiala

Patiala, Punjab
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 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

Shortlisted by 234+ students

Deva Matha College

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

1,800 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , Kerala 12th , CAT , MAT , GMAT

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

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Bhatter College

Midnapore, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,500 MA
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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

Shortlisted by 18+ students

M.E.S. Asmabi College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,225 - 6,450 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 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

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Safi Institute of Advanced Study

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

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

Shortlisted by 99+ students

Bhonsala Military College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Nasik, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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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Lucky Institute of Professional Studies

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

NEET Exams
...+6 UP B.Ed. Joint , IGNOU B.Ed. , CBSE 12th , CAT , NIMCET , PTET

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

Shortlisted by 200+ students

PMIST

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+7 NBA , MHRD , UGC , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

23,500 MA
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NATA Exams
...+6 CMAT , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , XAT , CAT , CSIR UGC NET

PMIST is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. PMIST offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128674+ students

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Rajkot, Gujarat
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 GSEB 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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SARASWATI COLLEGE

Buldhana, Maharashtra
Private

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

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur

4.6
(14 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , INC , NAAC

30,000 - 35,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 RBSE 12th

Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2014. Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55559+ students

City Group Of Colleges

4.0
(43 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

AILET Exams
...+6 UP B.Ed JEE , NEET , Aligarh Muslim University B.Ed. , UPTET , CAP B.Ed. , LSAT

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

Shortlisted by 54025+ students

Excel Group Of Institutions

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 PCI , NAAC

48,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 10th , Tamilnadu 10th

Excel Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Excel Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+2 AIU , INC

80,000 MA
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NATA Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , CAT , ACPC Admission , GSEB 10th

Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University is one of the top universities of its kind in Gujrat, most popular for its BBA course. It is recognised by AICTE, COA, CCH, CCIM, INC, GNM, GSCPT and the Ministry of Health AAYUSH. Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University BBA course is offered with various specialisations such as entrepreneurship, international business, financial services, and business analytics. Students with at least 45% in Class 12 are eligible to apply for this course. Admission to Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University BBA programme is based on personal interviews. The university imparts advanced and practical knowledge about innovation, startup and entrepreneurship and provides facilities like an incubation centre inspiring students to launch their ideas and become successful entrepreneurs.

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Kanya Maha Vidyalaya

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

22,000 - 50,400 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 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

Shortlisted by 28161+ students

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

32,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NEET PG , CBSE 10th , MAT

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, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Palakkad, Kerala
Private
Other
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 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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Showing 1993 Private MA Colleges in India

3,420 - 32,049 MA

NATA Exams

30,000 - 35,000 MA

13,700 - 17,500 MA

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35,000 - 47,000 MA

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12,100 - 1,89,000 MA

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52,000 - 1,02,000 MA

NEET Exams

18,850 - 45,000 MA

CMAT Exams

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

CMAT Exams

5,490 - 15,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

4,900 - 10,500 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

1,800 MA

CMAT Exams

2,500 MA

3,225 - 6,450 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

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NEET Exams

23,500 MA

NATA Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

30,000 - 35,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

AILET Exams

48,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

80,000 MA

NATA Exams

22,000 - 50,400 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

32,000 MA

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