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

Vel Tech University

4.4
(29 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+4 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

15,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 JEE Main , VTUEEE , NIMCET , CLAT , LSAT-India

Vel Tech University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Vel Tech University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 213410+ students

Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir

Nasik, Maharashtra
Private

7,500 MA
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GPAT Exams
...+5 NEET , NIPER JEE , MAT , NCHM JEE , XAT

Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir is a Private Institute located in Nasik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1952. Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

Niis Group Of Institutions

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private

Odisha CHSE Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , XAT , ATMA , GMAT , MAT

Niis Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2008. Niis Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1769+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Rathinam Group of Institutions

3.4
(18 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 70,000 MA
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CET Exams
...+6 NIMCET , GATE , JEE Main , NATA , Tamilnadu 12th , MAT

Rathinam Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Rathinam Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Suryadatta Group of Institutes

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 AIMA , ISO , DTE

80,000 MA
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 SET , NCHM JEE , XAT , MAH MCA CET , JIPMER UG , CAT

Suryadatta Group of Institutes is one of the esteemed institutes in Pune for its management programmes. The most popular course of the institute is BBA offered through the Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology (SIBMT). The institute offers a specialisation in International Business with the BBA programme. Any candidate who has passed Class 12 is eligible to apply for the course. Admission to the SGI Pune BBA programme is done on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the institution. The institution has a good placement record and some of its top recruiters are LG, Pepsi, Reliance, Tech Mahindra, Godrej, HDFC and Axis bank.

Shortlisted by 38026+ students

Krupanidhi Degree College (KDC), Bangalore

3.9
(30 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

85,000 - 1,10,000 MA
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Krupanidhi Degree College (KDC), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. Krupanidhi Degree College (KDC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38734+ students

GEHU Dehradun

3.8
(58 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC

96,500 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 UK 12th , GATE , JEE Main , CLAT , LSAT , MAT

GEHU Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2011. GEHU Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2023+ students

M.S. Ramaiah College of Pharmacy

4.7
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

3,80,000 MA
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KCET Exams
...+3 RUASAT , Karnataka PGCET , NEET MDS

M.S. Ramaiah College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. M.S. Ramaiah College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Pharm, MSc, MA, M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 390+ students

JNC bangalore

4.5
(30 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

41,250 MA
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ISC Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CBSE , PUC , Karnataka 2nd PUC

JNC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. JNC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 643+ students

CDSA Pune

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

IPU CET Exams

CDSA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1976. CDSA Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
BCI
...+3 NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

51,000 MA
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CET Exams
...+6 AILET , IPU , DU , JMI , CLAT , B.Ed.

Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2004. Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

DDC Delhi

Delhi, Delhi
Private
MHRD
...+3 UGC , NAAC , AICTE

DDC Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. . DDC Delhi offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 343+ students

Indian Management Institute

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

24,000 MA
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Indian Management Institute specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Rankings - NIRF #40 (Management 2025), IIRF #7 (Private MBA 2025) - FT Global Top 100, QS Asia Top 50
Region : Strategic Capital Advantage - Centrally located in South Delhi - Proximity to corporates, startups, embassies
Tier : Elite Business School - Consistently ranked among India's top B-schools - Globally accredited (AACSB, AMBA, NBA, SAQS)
Fees : High Fees - Rs 23.54L (Total PGDM) - Excludes hostel and other charges
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Highest package Rs 70.95LPA (2024) - Average package Rs 16.71LPA (2024)
Flagship Course : Flagship PGDM Program - Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Comprehensive curriculum, industry-focused learning
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - PGDM in HRM, Banking & Financial Services - Electives in Marketing, Finance, Operations, Analytics
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - 100% placements with diverse roles - Top sectors: BFSI, Consulting, IT/ITES
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - BFSI (American Express, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank) - Consulting (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Accenture)
Diversity : Inclusive Student Body - Students from varied educational backgrounds, states - Strong gender diversity (53% female in 2023-25 batch)
Internship : High-Value Internships - Highest stipend Rs 3.5 Lakhs (2025 summer) - Interns at PwC, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Infosys
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - International student and faculty exchange programs - Accredited by leading global bodies
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 7700+ strong global alumni network - Leaders in Airbus, Deutsche Bank, Citi Bank, Airbnb
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagements - Eminent scholars, practicing managers, administrators - Guest talks by top industry professionals

Shortlisted by 254+ students

VIdya Bhawan Rural Institute

Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC
...+2 IGNOU , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

13,400 MA
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

VIdya Bhawan Rural Institute is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1956. VIdya Bhawan Rural Institute offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 147+ students

Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 130+ students

MCC Calicut

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

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

MCC Calicut is a Private Institute located in Calicut, Kerala. It was established in the year 1909. MCC Calicut offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

Poona College Of Arts Science And Commerce

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Poona College Of Arts Science And Commerce is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Poona College Of Arts Science And Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 172+ students

Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Maharashtra HSC , SET

Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 183+ students

Mar Augusthinose College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

19,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 KMAT , XAT , MAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT , CBSE 12th

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

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Tolani College of Arts and Science

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Gandhidham, Gujarat
Private
NAAC

Tolani College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Gandhidham, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2005. Tolani College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 200+ students

Arignar Anna College (AAC), Kanyakumari

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

6,050 MA
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Arignar Anna College (AAC), Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. Arignar Anna College (AAC), Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Shiv Savitri Mahavidyalaya

Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

DU-B.Ed. Exams
...+6 IGNOU B.Ed. , B.Ed. for admission at Shiv Savitri Mahavidyalaya , UP 12th , CBSE 12th , JNU B.Ed. , BHU B.Ed.

Shiv Savitri Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Shiv Savitri Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Devchand College

Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Devchand College is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Devchand College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

CM Bhopal

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Govt. Of M

CM Bhopal is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. CM Bhopal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SRM University Chennai

4.2
(46 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

30,000 MA
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#22 NIRF Ranking
NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+6 CAT , NEET MDS , CSIR NET , SRMJEEE (PG) , Tamilnadu 12th , Tamilnadu 10th

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3024+ students

Dr. C.V. Raman University Khandwa (CVRU Khandwa), Madhya Pradesh

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , AIU

14,000 - 21,000 MA
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+2 AJEE , CBSE 12th

Dr. C.V. Raman University Khandwa (CVRU Khandwa), Madhya Pradesh is a Private Institute located in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2019. Dr. C.V. Raman University Khandwa (CVRU Khandwa), Madhya Pradesh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36569+ students

Akal University, Talwandi Sabo

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bathinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+2 NCTE , Govt of Punjab

23,000 - 52,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CMAT , PSEB 12th , MAT , GMAT , CAT

Akal University, Talwandi Sabo is a Private Institute located in Bathinda, Punjab. It was established in the year 2015. Akal University, Talwandi Sabo offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Binzani City College

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shri Binzani City College is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1930. Shri Binzani City College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

MCM DAV College for Women

3.5
(684 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

JEE Main Exams
...+3 PSEB 12th , PU CET PG , CBSE 12th

MCM DAV College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1968. MCM DAV College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1035+ students

Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1959. Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 166+ students

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