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 2015 Private MA Colleges in India

Government College for Women (GCW), Guntur

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC

27,800 MA
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AP POLYCET Exams
...+3 BIEAP , AP PGCET , CBSE 12th

Government College for Women (GCW), Guntur is a Private Institute located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1991. Government College for Women (GCW), Guntur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 252+ students

Dr. C.V. Raman University Bilaspur (CVRU Bilaspur), Chhattisgarh

4.3
(15 Reviews)
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,000 - 10,500 MA
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CAT Exams
...+6 CLAT , LSAT , CGBSE 12th , CG PET , GPAT , NEET

Dr. C.V. Raman University Bilaspur (CVRU Bilaspur), Chhattisgarh is a Private Institute located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2006. Dr. C.V. Raman University Bilaspur (CVRU Bilaspur), Chhattisgarh offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27580+ students

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ambala, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , NAAC

43,500 MA
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Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7216+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Maharishi Arvind University

4.8
(12 Reviews)
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UGC
...+3 BCI , PCI , AIU

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 LSAT , JEE Main , GATE , Rajasthan Pre PG , GPAT , CBSE 10th

Maharishi Arvind University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2015. Maharishi Arvind University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

NIFT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , GMAT , CEED , CBSE 12th , XAT , AIEED

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IFTM University

4.7
(11 Reviews)
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+6 NBA , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC

8,000 - 1,25,000 MA
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CAT Exams
...+6 NCHM , CMAT , LSAT , GPAT , MAT , CBSE 12th

IFTM University is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. IFTM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 418+ students

Adamas Institute of Technology (AIT), Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

2,40,000 MA
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WBCHSE Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Adamas AUAT

Adamas Institute of Technology (AIT), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2008. Adamas Institute of Technology (AIT), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Vidyant Hindu PG College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private

10,000 MA
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Vidyant Hindu PG College is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1954. Vidyant Hindu PG College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 129+ students

Baikunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.8
(6 Reviews)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Baikunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1967. Baikunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 361+ students

Lyallpur Khalsa College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

31,000 - 33,100 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 NCHM , JEE Main , JEE , XAT , PSEB 12th , MAT

Lyallpur Khalsa College is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1948. Lyallpur Khalsa College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3427+ students

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagaur, Rajasthan
Private
MHRD
...+2 UGC , NAAC

4,000 - 2,85,972 MA
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CAT Exams
...+6 RBSE 12th , MAT , CBSE 12th , GMAT , CMAT , XAT

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute is a Private Institute located in Nagaur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2002. Jain Vishva Bharati Institute offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Kurseong College

Darjeeling, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

900 MA
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kurseong College is a Private Institute located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1967. Kurseong College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76+ students

Maharani Kishori Jat Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Maharani Kishori Jat Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Rohtak, Haryana. It was established in the year 1989. Maharani Kishori Jat Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(5 Reviews)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

16,000 MA
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...+1 MPBSE 12th

Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1994. Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 174+ students

Udai Pratap Autonomous College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

IGNOU Exams
...+6 CMAT , BHU , CAT , BHU UET , PET , B.Ed.

Udai Pratap Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1949. Udai Pratap Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Amity University Manesar

4.1
(14 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+13 AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , RCI , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , INC , ACBSP , BCI , NAAC , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , PCI , IET - UK , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , CCB

82,000 - 2,22,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 LSAT , JEE Main , GATE , NEET , CAT , NATA

Amity University Manesar is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Amity University Manesar offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 189902+ students

Mohammad Ali Jauhar University

Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

8,000 MA
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NIMCET Exams
...+6 CAT , CMAT , LSAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , Rajasthan PTET

Mohammad Ali Jauhar University is a Private Institute located in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. Mohammad Ali Jauhar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 192+ students

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Iqbal College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

Iqbal College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Iqbal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
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GATE Exams
...+6 CMAT , CAT , SET , XAT , BITSAT , MAT

Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences is a Private Institute located in Delhi. . Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Syed Ammal Arts and Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

10,600 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Syed Ammal Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Syed Ammal Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sudhakar Mahila PG College

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 BHU UET , MP , Joint , B.Ed. , UP 12th , DU

Sudhakar Mahila PG College is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1977. Sudhakar Mahila PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The Bhopal School Of Social Sciences

3.9
(15 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+3 Other , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 MP , GATE , MPBSE 12th , IGNOU , B.Ed. , CTET

The Bhopal School Of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1972. The Bhopal School Of Social Sciences offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Emmanuel College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala University Admission , Kerala 12th

Emmanuel College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Emmanuel College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Majlis Arts and Science College

Malapuram, Kerala
Private
Kerela Gov

28,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Majlis Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Majlis Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Noble College (NC), Sagar

Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC

MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Noble College (NC), Sagar is a Private Institute located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Noble College (NC), Sagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 137+ students

St. Gonsalo Garcia College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Vasai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Gonsalo Garcia College is a Private Institute located in Vasai, Maharashtra. . St. Gonsalo Garcia College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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North Bengal St. Xavier's College

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

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...+4 Board , CBSE 12th , Class , WBCHSE

North Bengal St. Xavier's College is a Private Institute located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2007. North Bengal St. Xavier's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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H.M.V College

Junagadh, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GSEB 12th Exams
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H.M.V College is a Private Institute located in Junagadh, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1993. H.M.V College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Santaji Mahavidyalaya

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
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Santaji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Santaji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 117+ students

Sivanthi Aditanar College

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Private
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Sivanthi Aditanar College is a Private Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. Sivanthi Aditanar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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27,800 MA

AP POLYCET Exams

9,000 - 10,500 MA

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8,000 - 1,25,000 MA

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10,000 MA

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4,000 - 2,85,972 MA

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900 MA

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16,000 MA

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82,000 - 2,22,000 MA

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10,600 MA

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