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

Hindu College of Education (HCOE), Sonepat

Sonepat, Haryana
Private
NCTE
...+1 NAAC

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

Hindu College of Education (HCOE), Sonepat is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1968. Hindu College of Education (HCOE), Sonepat offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Sree Sastha College

Malapuram, Kerala
Private
AICTE

TNEA Exams
...+3 GATE , TANCET , CBSE 12th

Sree Sastha College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2009. Sree Sastha College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

IIC Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Government
...+1 UGC

IIC Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1976. IIC Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Jagannath University Jaipur

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CSC Satara

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

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CSC Satara is a Private Institute located in Satara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1947. CSC Satara offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

Shivaji Mahavidyalaya

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

Shivaji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1968. Shivaji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Maharana Pratap P.G college

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Maharana Pratap P.G college is a Private Institute located in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Maharana Pratap P.G college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Bhawani Prasad Pandey Mahavidyalaya

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Bhawani Prasad Pandey Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. Bhawani Prasad Pandey Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Vasundhara Kala Mahavidyalaya

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Vasundhara Kala Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. Vasundhara Kala Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

SMC bangalore

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SMC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. SMC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

G.V.M. Girls College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

57,550 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HBSE 12th

G.V.M. Girls College is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1987. G.V.M. Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 107+ students

Hindu girls college

Sonepat, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Hindu girls college is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1982. Hindu girls college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 133+ students

IASE Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Savitribai

IASE Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. IASE Pune offers Regular courses such as MA, Certificate, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Maharaj Singh College

Saharanpur, Uttarakhand
Private

3,280 - 3,994 MA
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UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Maharaj Singh College is a Private Institute located in Saharanpur, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1957. Maharaj Singh College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamala College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Kamala College is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Kamala College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Scsvmv University Kanchipuram

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private

3,000 - 33,000 MA
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Scsvmv University Kanchipuram is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. Scsvmv University Kanchipuram offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 906+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune

4.1
(30 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

4,41,000 MA
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+3 NEET PG , NEET SS , CBSE 12th

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22074+ students

TOCS bangalore

4.2
(20 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

TOCS bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. TOCS bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sneha Academy

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
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Sneha Academy is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. Sneha Academy offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Jerome's College of Arts and Science

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
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AICTE

11,900 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

St. Jerome's College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. St. Jerome's College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SJEC bangalore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

38,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

SJEC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. SJEC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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STC Chennai

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

500 MA
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STC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1950. STC Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Lal Bahadur Shastri PG College, Jaipur

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

12,600 - 16,100 MA
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RBSE 12th Exams
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Lal Bahadur Shastri PG College, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1963. Lal Bahadur Shastri PG College, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Islamia Degree College (IDC), Hyderabad

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
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Islamia Degree College (IDC), Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1997. Islamia Degree College (IDC), Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Malolan College of Arts and Science

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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NAAC
...+1 Other

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

Sri Malolan College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Sri Malolan College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia

Sullia, Karnataka
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UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia is a Private Institute located in Sullia, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1976. Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NSS College (NSSCN), Nilamel

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nilamel, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

NSS College (NSSCN), Nilamel is a Private Institute located in Nilamel, Kerala. It was established in the year 2015. NSS College (NSSCN), Nilamel offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

CWC Chennai

4.8
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

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

CWC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1971. CWC Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 765+ students

Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology

4.6
(9 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

HSTES Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute located in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Krishnaswamy College For Women

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Other

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
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Shri Krishnaswamy College For Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Shri Krishnaswamy College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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