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

Subhash Chandra Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Subhash Chandra Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Subhash Chandra Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Janata Mahavidyalaya (JM), Chandrapur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Private
Govt. of M
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Janata Mahavidyalaya (JM), Chandrapur is a Private Institute located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1958. Janata Mahavidyalaya (JM), Chandrapur offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

PPSU Surat

4.2
(56 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , COA

1,20,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 ACT , NIMCET , GUJCET , CBSE 10th , ACPC Admission , JEE Main

PPSU Surat is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2017. PPSU Surat offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61249+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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ROYAL GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Private
AICTE

63,000 - 90,000 MA
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ROYAL GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2009. ROYAL GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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40,000 MA
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CIEAT Exams
...+6 AILET , NID DAT , AIEED , LSAT-India , GATE , NIMCET

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Shri Shankaracharya Professional University

3.8
(6 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

30,000 - 36,000 MA
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Shri Shankaracharya Professional University is a Private Institute located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2020. Shri Shankaracharya Professional University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 744+ students

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Ahmedabad

3.6
(5 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

32,000 MA
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Ahmedabad offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 360+ students

MSE Chennai

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

2,00,000 MA
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CAT Exams
...+1 XAT

MSE Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. MSE Chennai offers Regular courses such as PGDM, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical studies

Khurda, Odisha
Private
AICTE

CAT Exams
...+1 MAT

Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical studies is a Private Institute located in Khurda, Odisha. . Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical studies offers Regular courses such as PGDM, MA, PGD, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

ASBM University, Bhubaneswar

3.6
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 ACBSP , govt. of odisha

25,000 - 50,000 MA
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XAT Exams
...+3 MAT , CUET , CLAT

ASBM University, Bhubaneswar is a Private University located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2006. ASBM University, Bhubaneswar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40257+ students

MMMC Patiala

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

MMMC Patiala is a Private Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1967. MMMC Patiala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ students

Srishti Academy

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Srishti Academy is a Private Institute located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. . Srishti Academy offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Master Tara Singh Memorial College For Women

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
AICTE

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Master Tara Singh Memorial College For Women is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 1968. Master Tara Singh Memorial College For Women offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 105+ students

Muslim Arts College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

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

Muslim Arts College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1982. Muslim Arts College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Nanjil Catholic College Of Arts And Science

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

2,800 MA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Nanjil Catholic College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Nanjil Catholic College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pope s college

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

649 - 766 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
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Pope s college is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1962. Pope s college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
UGC

70,000 - 90,000 MA
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2016. Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 380+ students

Henry Baker College

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

Shortlisted by 3+ students

S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College

Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Private

S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College is a Private Institute located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1960. S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 210+ students

Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College

Perumbavoor, Kerala
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75,000 MA
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Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

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

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Churu Balika Mahavidyalaya

Churu, Rajasthan
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NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 RBSE 12th

Churu Balika Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Churu, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2007. Churu Balika Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science

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

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

Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Al Azhar Group Of Institutions

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Thodupuzha, Kerala
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45,000 MA
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Al Azhar Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Thodupuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 2002. Al Azhar Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Symbiosis Society

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
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26,793 MA
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Symbiosis Society is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Symbiosis Society offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ITRC Indore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
DOEACC

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

ITRC Indore is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. ITRC Indore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

SMCET Jaipur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

30,000 - 50,000 MA
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...+1 JEE Main

SMCET Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2013. SMCET Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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New Arts, Commerce And Science College Shevgaon

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

New Arts, Commerce And Science College Shevgaon is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. New Arts, Commerce And Science College Shevgaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Gauri Shankar Dwivedi Mahavidyalaya

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Gauri Shankar Dwivedi Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Gauri Shankar Dwivedi Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Arts, Commerce and Science College (ACSC), Jalgaon

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

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

Arts, Commerce and Science College (ACSC), Jalgaon is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Arts, Commerce and Science College (ACSC), Jalgaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Kandaswami Kandar's College

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
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Kandaswami Kandar's College is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Kandaswami Kandar's College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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2,00,000 MA

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2,800 MA

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