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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Xaviers Institute of Computer Application is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1956. Xaviers Institute of Computer Application offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    KEAM Exams

Mar Athanasius Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Kothamanglam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1961. Mar Athanasius Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingKochi, Kerala
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    28,834 - 1,07,433 MA

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    Kerala 12th Exams

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Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 1944. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Editworks School Of Mass Communication is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Editworks School Of Mass Communication offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Kerala 12th Exams

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St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    75,000 - 95,000 MA

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    PID DAT Exams

    ...+6 GATE , GSEB 10th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , GUJCET , GSEB 12th

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  • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
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    25,000 - 1,45,000 MA

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    ...+6 UCEED , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , NEET , NATA , RBSE 10th , RBSE 12th

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  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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    ...+2 NAAC , AICTE
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    5,400 MA

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    TANCET MBA Exams

    ...+3 NIMCET , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th
Ethiraj college for women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1948. Ethiraj college for women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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    ...+2 UGC , AICTE
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    1,10,000 - 1,50,000 MA

School of Broadcasting & Communication Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. School of Broadcasting & Communication Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate, MJMC in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    CUET PG Exams

    ...+3 CUET , DU Arts & Commerce , DU Science

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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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    ...+6 GATE , COMEDK UGET , Uni GAUGE , CBSE 12th , Rajasthan JET , JEE Advanced

Jain University Bangalore specialties

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  • RatingSangli, Maharashtra
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Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    3,08,000 - 6,90,000 MA

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    18,750 MA

St.Joseph's College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2015. St.Joseph's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    5,50,000 - 13,75,000 MA

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    72,500 - 2,04,999 MA

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    CAT Exams

    ...+6 GMAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CMAT , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , MAT

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  • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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    Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1987. Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, MA, PGD, MBS in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingKottayam, Kerala
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    CMS College specialties

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    • 4.6Rating
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    • RatingJalgaon, Maharashtra
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      GATE Exams

      ...+6 CBSE 12th , MHT-CET , ICAR AIEEA , NEET , JEE Main , MHTCET MTech
    North Maharashtra University is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. North Maharashtra University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Executive MBA, BSc, BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingRohtak, Haryana
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      18,500 - 28,980 MA

    All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak is a Private Institute located in Rohtak, Haryana. It was established in the year 1944. All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      2,62,000 MA

    MIT International School of Broadcasting & Journalism is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. MIT International School of Broadcasting & Journalism offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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      72,500 - 95,010 MA

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      ...+6 CMAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , Maharashtra HSC , MAH MBA CET , XAT

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      Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingErnakulam, Kerala
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        60,000 MA

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      De Paul Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        ...+6 CMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET MBA , NIMCET , MAT
      Nesamony Memorial Christian College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Nesamony Memorial Christian College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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        Kanchan Singh Bhooli Devi Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Kanchan Singh Bhooli Devi Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingNagpur, Maharashtra
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          ...+6 GMAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , Maharashtra HSC , XAT
        DNC Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1935. DNC Nagpur offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingKollam, Kerala
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        FMNC Kollam is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1951. FMNC Kollam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        IIMMI Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1995. IIMMI Delhi offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          Scott Christian College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1893. Scott Christian College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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