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 1995 Private MA Colleges in India

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 133+ 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 369+ 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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CAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , PSEB 12th , JEE , 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, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3439+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Private UnAided

Shortlisted by 38892 students

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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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 GMAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , RBSE 12th , MAT , 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 117+ 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 159+ 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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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 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 179+ students

Udai Pratap Autonomous College

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

Delhi Exams
...+6 CAT , BHU UET , CMAT , IGNOU , Joint , University

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

Shortlisted by 400+ students

Amity University Manesar

4.1
(15 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

88,000 - 3,80,000 MA
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CAT Exams
...+6 CLAT , CBSE 12th , NATA , LSAT , CSIR NET , MAT

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 190022+ students

Mohammad Ali Jauhar University

Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

8,000 MA
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 JEECUP , NIMCET , NEET , XAT , UGC-NET (Social Work) , Examnation

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 205+ students

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Iqbal College

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

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

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

CAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CMAT , BITSAT , SET , MAT , XAT

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

Shortlisted by 807+ students

Syed Ammal Arts and Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

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

Shortlisted by 77+ students

Sudhakar Mahila PG College

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 233+ students

The Bhopal School Of Social Sciences

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

Pre Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , IGNOU , CET , MPBSE 12th , 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

Shortlisted by 213+ students

Emmanuel College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , CBSE 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 9+ students

Majlis Arts and Science College

Malapuram, Kerala
Private
Kerela Gov

28,000 MA
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 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 55+ 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 142+ students

St. Gonsalo Garcia College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Vasai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

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

Shortlisted by 305+ students

North Bengal St. Xavier's College

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Class , Examinations , Board , 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

Shortlisted by 147+ students

H.M.V College

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

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

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

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Santaji Mahavidyalaya

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

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 118+ students

Sivanthi Aditanar College

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

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

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Gochar Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

10,000 MA
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AMU CET Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , UP B.Ed JEE , UP 12th , CCS University

Gochar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. . Gochar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

DM Bijnor

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

DM Bijnor is a Private Institute located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. DM Bijnor offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha

Trivandrum, Kerala
Private

12,500 MA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 1934. Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 172+ students

People's College

Nanded, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

People's College is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1950. People's College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

Willingdon College

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Willingdon College is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1920. Willingdon College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 231+ students

GURU NANAK COLLEGE BUDHLADA

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Mansa, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 ACITE

20,100 - 22,200 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 PSEB 12th , UGC NET (Library and Information Science) , PGCET (Library Science) , JNU CEEB (Library and Information Science) , BHU PET (Library and Information Science) , DUET (Library and Information Science)

GURU NANAK COLLEGE BUDHLADA is a Private Institute located in Mansa, Punjab. It was established in the year 1971. GURU NANAK COLLEGE BUDHLADA offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 71+ students

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SEA Group of Institutions

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,10,000 MA
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CAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , CLAT , CMAT , GATE , KCET , CBSE 12th

SEA Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2000. SEA Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16326+ students

Top Private MA Colleges in India 2026

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

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

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

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

Showing 1995 Private MA Colleges in India

10,000 MA

31,000 - 33,100 MA

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4,000 - 2,85,972 MA

CAT Exams

900 MA

WBCHSE Exams

HBSE 12th Exams

16,000 MA

MPBSE 12th Exams

Delhi Exams

88,000 - 3,80,000 MA

CAT Exams

8,000 MA

CBSE 10th Exams

Kerala University Admission Exams

CAT Exams

10,600 MA

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

BHU UET Exams

Pre Exams

Kerala University Admission Exams

28,000 MA

Kerala 12th Exams

MPBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

GSEB 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

10,000 MA

AMU CET Exams

12,500 MA

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

20,100 - 22,200 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

1,10,000 MA

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