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

Morning Star Home Science College

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 JEST , UGC-CSIR , Kerala 12th

Morning Star Home Science College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1993. Morning Star Home Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 193+ students

National College of Arts and Science (NCAS), Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
AICTE

14,190 MA
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

National College of Arts and Science (NCAS), Kozhikode is a Private Institute located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. National College of Arts and Science (NCAS), Kozhikode offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Selvamm Arts and Science College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Selvamm Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Selvamm Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Atarra PG College

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Banda, Uttar Pradesh
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Atarra PG College is a Private Institute located in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1960. Atarra PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya (SMM), Palwal

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Palwal, Haryana
Private
MHRD
...+1 UGC

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

Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya (SMM), Palwal is a Private Institute located in Palwal, Haryana. It was established in the year 1988. Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya (SMM), Palwal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Besant Theosophical College

Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Other

Besant Theosophical College is a Private Institute located in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1915. Besant Theosophical College offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Kisan PG College (KPGC), Bharich

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Bharich, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

15,132 MA
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Kisan PG College (KPGC), Bharich is a Private Institute located in Bharich, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1960. Kisan PG College (KPGC), Bharich offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bhanmati Smarak Mahavidyalaya

Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

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

Bhanmati Smarak Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Bhanmati Smarak Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Sc(Hons), MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Shri Shankaracharya Mahavidyalaya

2.0
(3 Reviews)
Durg, Chhattisgarh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,200 MA
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Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed. Exams
...+6 Bilaspur University B.Ed. , CGBSE 12th , Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya B.Ed. , Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya B.Ed. , B.Ed. CET , CBSE 12th

Shri Shankaracharya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Durg, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1997. Shri Shankaracharya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Kashi Sahu College

Saraikela Kharsawan, Jharkhand
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams

Kashi Sahu College is a Private Institute located in Saraikela Kharsawan, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1969. Kashi Sahu College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

Arya Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

Arya Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. . Arya Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahatma Gandhi College (MGC), Trivandrum

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

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

Mahatma Gandhi College (MGC), Trivandrum is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 1945. Mahatma Gandhi College (MGC), Trivandrum offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mohanlal Verma Educational Institute

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Mohanlal Verma Educational Institute is a Private Institute located in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Mohanlal Verma Educational Institute offers Regular courses such as B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education (GHGKCE), Pathankot

Pathankot, Punjab
Private
NCTE

PSEB 12th Exams
...+2 PU CET PG , CBSE 12th

G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education (GHGKCE), Pathankot is a Private Institute located in Pathankot, Punjab. It was established in the year 2008. G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education (GHGKCE), Pathankot offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Osmania College

4.7
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Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

38,400 MA
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Osmania College is a Private Institute located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1947. Osmania College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dayawati College of Law

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Dayawati College of Law is a Private Institute located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Dayawati College of Law offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, LLB, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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L.R. Group Of Institutes

Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private

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L.R. Group Of Institutes is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. L.R. Group Of Institutes offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology

Dibrugarh, Assam
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UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

3,285 - 42,000 MA
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GATE Exams
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Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Dibrugarh, Assam. It was established in the year 2009. Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ICRI Dehradun

2.4
(5 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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UGC

80,000 MA
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ICRI Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2004. ICRI Dehradun offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sunderwati Mahila College

Bhagalpur, Bihar
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Sunderwati Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It was established in the year 1949. Sunderwati Mahila College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nistarini Women's College

Purulia, West Bengal
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...+1 AICTE

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Nistarini Women's College is a Private Institute located in Purulia, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1957. Nistarini Women's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MJC Jalgaon

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

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

MJC Jalgaon is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. . MJC Jalgaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pandit Prithi Nath College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

4,460 MA
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...+1 CBSE 12th

Pandit Prithi Nath College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1959. Pandit Prithi Nath College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(6 Reviews)
Nanded, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

805 MA
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Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sophia Girls' College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC

41,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 RBSE 12th

Sophia Girls' College is a Private Institute located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1959. Sophia Girls' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6022+ students

Amal College of Advanced Studies (ACAS), Malapuram

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
Private
Kerela Gov

1,890 MA
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Amal College of Advanced Studies (ACAS), Malapuram is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Amal College of Advanced Studies (ACAS), Malapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Vijetha Degree College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Other

TSBIE Exams
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Vijetha Degree College is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2013. Vijetha Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GDC Memorial College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bhiwani, Haryana
Private

HBSE 12th Exams
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GDC Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Bhiwani, Haryana. It was established in the year 2011. GDC Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MSC Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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MSC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1906. MSC Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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