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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QMC Chennai

4.4
(14 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

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

QMC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1914. QMC Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1402+ students

Mar Ivanios College

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

Mar Ivanios College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1949. Mar Ivanios College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 129+ students

Xaviers Institute of Computer Application

4.7
(15 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

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

Shortlisted by 1058+ students

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4.3
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Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi

4.0
(10 Reviews)
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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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

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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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St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur

4.7
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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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Parul University

4.2
(264 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
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UGC
...+4 AICTE , NABL , NABH , NAAC

75,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , PID DAT , GSEB 10th , NEET , NEET PG , GUJCET

Parul University specialties

Ranking : Nationally Recognized Rankings - Ranked #30 Private Universities (India Today 2024) - NIRF 2025: #41
Region : Strategic Western India Location - Vadodara: Industrial and educational hub - Access to manufacturin
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 4.2 L - Rs 9.68 L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Highest package Rs 60 LPA (2025) - Average package Rs 5-6 LPA (2025)
Flagship Course : Leading Programs - B.Tech (CSE, AI, ML, Cybersecurity) - MBA (Finance, Marketing, Healthcare)
Specialization : Industry-Relevant Specializations - Advanced Engineering: AI, ML, Data Science - Diverse MBA: Busine
Placement Focus : Robust Placement Network - 2200+ recruiters, strong industry ties - Top companies: Microsoft, Google
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Placements - IT, BFSI, Manufacturing, FMCG - Healthcare, Consulting, Automobile
Diversity : Vibrant Global Community - 5500+ international students from 75+ nations - NAAC A++ accredited, incl
Internship : Valuable Industry Internships - Internships with Amazon, IBM, TCS, L&T - Projects in IT, Manufacturi
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 120+ university partnerships in 50+ countries - Semester exchange,
Alumni : Influential Global Alumni - 100,000+ strong alumni network worldwide - Notable alumni in NASA, Googl
Guest Lecturers : Global Expert Engagement - International Visiting Professor Program - Lectures by industry leaders

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Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University

4.0
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Jaipur, Rajasthan
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...+4 AICTE , BCI , NCTE , PCI

25,000 - 1,45,000 MA
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...+6 UGC NET , CEED , AILET , NEET , LSAT-India , CBSE 10th

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2009. Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ethiraj college for women

3.7
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UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

5,400 MA
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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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School of Broadcasting & Communication Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
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AIU
...+2 UGC , AICTE

1,10,000 - 1,50,000 MA
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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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Shivaji College

4.6
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

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Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts & Science

4.5
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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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Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology

4.3
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Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology is a private, non-residential institution established in 1996 in Bengaluru. The institute offers UG, PG, and PhD courses in areas of Law, Education and Development, Media art and Sciences, Environment and Policy, Business and Humanities. Popular courses offered are BDes, BFA, MDes, MPlan, MFA, etc. Admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and test scores in SMEAT exam. The total Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology course fee ranges between Rs 11 Lakh - 26 Lakh.

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4.4
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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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Whistling Woods International

4.0
(30 Reviews)
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Garden City University

4.6
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72,500 - 2,04,999 MA
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...+6 Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 10th , COMEDK UGET , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT

Garden City University is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Garden City University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences

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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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CMS Kottayam

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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CMS Kottayam is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1817. CMS Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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North Maharashtra University

4.6
(12 Reviews)
Jalgaon, Maharashtra
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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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All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak

4.5
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18,500 - 28,980 MA
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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, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Xaviers College Mumbai

4.2
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NAAC
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72,500 - 95,010 MA
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St. Xaviers College Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1869. St. Xaviers College Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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De Paul Institute of Science and Technology

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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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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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DNC Nagpur

3.0
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Nagpur, Maharashtra
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Kanchan Singh Bhooli Devi Mahavidyalaya

Kanpur, 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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FMNC Kollam

5.0
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Kollam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala 12th Exams
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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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KEAM Exams

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