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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Gochar Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

10,000 MA
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UP B.Ed JEE Exams
...+4 AMU CET , UP 12th , CBSE 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 170+ 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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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 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 159+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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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 161+ 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 226+ students

GURU NANAK COLLEGE BUDHLADA

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

20,100 - 22,200 MA
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JNU CEEB (Library and Information Science) Exams
...+6 DUET (Library and Information Science) , PSEB 12th , BHU PET (Library and Information Science) , UGC NET (Library and Information Science) , CBSE 12th , PGCET (Library 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 70+ 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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CET Exams
...+6 AILET , LSAT-India , GATE , CSIR NET , CLAT , JEST

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 16322+ students

Shekhawati Group Of Institutions

4.1
(39 Reviews)
Sikar, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE
...+2 BCI , Govt. of Rajasthan

AILET Exams
...+6 REAP , GATE , RBSE 12th , JEE Main , CLAT , SET

Shekhawati Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Sikar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2002. Shekhawati Group Of Institutions offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5939+ students

Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMIMTPE), Moradabad

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private

14,400 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , UPCET , GATE , UP 10th , NEET PG , CUET

Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMIMTPE), Moradabad is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMIMTPE), Moradabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Institute of Clinical Research India (Jaipur National University)

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

90,000 MA
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Institute of Clinical Research India (Jaipur National University) is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2004. Institute of Clinical Research India (Jaipur National University) offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18526+ students

NICE Technologies

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

GATE Exams
...+3 COMEDK UGET , KCET , Karnataka PGCET

NICE Technologies is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1986. NICE Technologies offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

Samalkha Group of Institutions

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

1,05,000 MA
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , XAT , SET , GMAT , MAT , CMAT

Samalkha Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2009. Samalkha Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7088+ students

IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILM), Greater Noida

4.7
(12 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

3,00,000 MA
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JEE Main Exams
...+4 MAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , CUET

IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILM), Greater Noida is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1993. IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILM), Greater Noida offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MA, M.Tech, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

GITAM Institute of Management

4.8
(13 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC

CMAT Exams

GITAM Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1988. GITAM Institute of Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

Shrey Institute of Nursing & Allied Sciences

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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ISO
...+2 INC , Other

NIMCET Exams
...+6 CAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , GMAT , GSEB 12th , CMAT

Shrey Institute of Nursing & Allied Sciences is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2010. Shrey Institute of Nursing & Allied Sciences offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NPGC Lucknow

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

NPGC Lucknow is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1974. NPGC Lucknow offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 914+ students

Ettumanoorappan College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
Other

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

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

Shortlisted by 6+ students

New Arts, Commerce and Science College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Wardha, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 Maharashtra HSC , SET , CMAT , MAT , CAT , ATMA

New Arts, Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Wardha, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. New Arts, Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Alphonsa College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

Alphonsa College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Alphonsa College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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French Institute of Pondicherry

Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
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6,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CUET PG , CUET , CAT

French Institute of Pondicherry is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1995. French Institute of Pondicherry offers Regular courses such as MBA, MSc, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Janata College

Kokrajhar, Assam
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 AHSEC

Janata College is a Private Institute located in Kokrajhar, Assam. It was established in the year 1986. Janata College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

Institute of Cooperative Management (ICMK), Kannur

Kannur, Kerala
Private
others

4,270 MA
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Institute of Cooperative Management (ICMK), Kannur is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1992. Institute of Cooperative Management (ICMK), Kannur offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private
NAAC

CMAT Exams
...+5 CAT , XAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , HBSE 12th

Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1993. Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arts and Commerce College (ACG), Sangli

Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Arts and Commerce College (ACG), Sangli is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1965. Arts and Commerce College (ACG), Sangli offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Arts & Commerce College (ACC), Surendranagar

Surendranagar, Gujarat
Private

Arts & Commerce College (ACC), Surendranagar is a Private Institute located in Surendranagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1985. Arts & Commerce College (ACC), Surendranagar offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Ananda College

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

Ananda College is a Private Institute located in Devakottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Ananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Taywade College

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Taywade College is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. Taywade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arts and Commerce College (ACC Bhandara), Bhandara

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhandara, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,800 MA
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Arts and Commerce College (ACC Bhandara), Bhandara is a Private Institute located in Bhandara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. Arts and Commerce College (ACC Bhandara), Bhandara offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com, MA, M.Lib in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.A.M. College

Kannur, Kerala
Private

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...+1 CBSE 12th

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

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The ICFAI University (ICFAI), West Garo Hills

4.0
(2 Reviews)
West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,17,000 MA
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NCHM JEE Exams
...+6 CMAT , GMAT , CAT , NIMCET , MAT , UGAT

The ICFAI University (ICFAI), West Garo Hills is a Private Institute located in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2005. The ICFAI University (ICFAI), West Garo Hills offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple disciplines. Read More

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