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

Ranjit College of Education

Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Private
UGC

1,000 - 12,000 MA
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Ranjit College of Education is a Private Institute located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 2003. Ranjit College of Education offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 193+ students

Shri Agrasen Kanya Mahavidyalaya

Korba, Chhattisgarh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shri Agrasen Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Korba, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1999. Shri Agrasen Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Hitkarini Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Hitkarini Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1993. Hitkarini Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidyalaya

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

P.C.Jabin Science College

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

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

P.C.Jabin Science College is a Private Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1957. P.C.Jabin Science College offers Regular courses such as BCA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

Panchsheel Mahavidyalaya

Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Panchsheel Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Panchsheel Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

PSP College

Banswara, Rajasthan
Private

PSP College is a Private Institute located in Banswara, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. PSP College offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Abhilashi Group Of Institutions

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

40,000 MA
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GPAT Exams
...+2 GATE , HPCET

Abhilashi Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. Abhilashi Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

KCIC Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

5,44,591 - 5,50,000 MA
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KCIC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. KCIC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1118+ students

Shirdhar University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pilani, Rajasthan
Private

18,000 - 40,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 RBSE 10th , RBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Shirdhar University is a Private Institute located in Pilani, Rajasthan. . Shirdhar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

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IDA bangalore

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

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

IDA bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . IDA bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

MGC Fatehgarh Sahib

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

1,08,000 MA
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

MGC Fatehgarh Sahib is a Private Institute located in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. It was established in the year 2004. MGC Fatehgarh Sahib offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 157+ students

Amity School of Urban Management

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

2,12,000 - 5,68,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 MAT , NEET PG , UGC NET , UP 12th , XAT , CSIR NET

Amity School of Urban Management is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Amity School of Urban Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Ch. Ishwar Singh Kanya Mahavidyalaya

Kaithal, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

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

Ch. Ishwar Singh Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kaithal, Haryana. It was established in the year 1993. Ch. Ishwar Singh Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Shri Narheji Mahavidyalaya

Balia, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Shri Narheji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Balia, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1991. Shri Narheji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Prema Katiyar Shikshan Sansthan Mahavidyalaya

Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
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Prema Katiyar Shikshan Sansthan Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Prema Katiyar Shikshan Sansthan Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Mahadev Mahavidyalaya

Mau, Uttar Pradesh
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NAAC

Mahadev Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Mahadev Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Bhagwant Pandey Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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Bhagwant Pandey Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Bhagwant Pandey Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

DYPATIL Pimpri

4.1
(11 Reviews)
Pimpri, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

DYPATIL Pimpri is a Private Institute located in Pimpri, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. DYPATIL Pimpri offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 199+ students

College of Computer Science Pune

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
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College of Computer Science Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. College of Computer Science Pune offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kumta

Kumta, Karnataka
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NAAC

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

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kumta is a Private Institute located in Kumta, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kumta offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

LJNJ Mahila Mahavidyalaya

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

LJNJ Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. LJNJ Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PRIST University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NAAC

31,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 NATA

PRIST University is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 2009. PRIST University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PRINCETON PG COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT

Hyderabad, Telangana
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PRINCETON PG COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1996. PRINCETON PG COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, MSc, MA, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Balram Group Of Institutions

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
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Balram Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Balram Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Arihant Education Foundation

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

20,000 MA
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Arihant Education Foundation is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Arihant Education Foundation offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4210+ students

Institute of International Trade

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
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3,60,000 MA
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IIFT Exams

Institute of International Trade is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2005. Institute of International Trade offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

KGCAS Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

27,240 MA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

KGCAS Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. KGCAS Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 373+ students

TCC Kochi

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

TCC Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. TCC Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

RGC Bhopal

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

20,000 MA
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

RGC Bhopal is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1994. RGC Bhopal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 294+ students

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CBSE 12th Exams

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CBSE 12th Exams

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