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

APEX Delhi

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

3,100 MA
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APEX Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2004. APEX Delhi offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 299+ students

RIMT Mandi Gobindgarh

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Private
AICTE

1,00,000 - 2,10,000 MA
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GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , PSEB 10th , PSEB 12th , MAT , CBSE 12th , CAT

RIMT Mandi Gobindgarh is a Private Institute located in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. It was established in the year 2001. RIMT Mandi Gobindgarh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya (SVM), Sagar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

14,600 - 62,600 MA
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Gujarat University , CBSE 10th , MPBSE 10th , CBSE 12th

Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya (SVM), Sagar is a Private Institute located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya (SVM), Sagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

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Gokhale Centenary College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Gokhale Centenary College is a Private Institute located in Ankola, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Gokhale Centenary College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahila P.G. Mahavidyalaya

Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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Mahila P.G. Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. Mahila P.G. Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nehru PG College

Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Nehru PG College is a Private Institute located in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1968. Nehru PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

ILSASS Anand

Anand, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams

ILSASS Anand is a Private Institute located in Anand, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. ILSASS Anand offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD, MSW, BSW in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.S. Patel Arts College

Anand, Gujarat
Private
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,000 - 20,000 MA
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...+1 GSEB 12th

N.S. Patel Arts College is a Private Institute located in Anand, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1970. N.S. Patel Arts College offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

SVAC Tirupati

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC

AP PGCET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , BIEAP

SVAC Tirupati is a Private Institute located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1945. SVAC Tirupati offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1297+ students

CNC Erode

Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

CNC Erode is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1954. CNC Erode offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 154+ students

Degloor College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Nanded, Maharashtra
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Degloor College is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1963. Degloor College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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G.D. Memorial College of Pharmacy

Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
PCI

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

G.D. Memorial College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2007. G.D. Memorial College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Smt. Fulehra Smarak Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Balia, Uttar Pradesh
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Smt. Fulehra Smarak Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Balia, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Smt. Fulehra Smarak Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SSB PG College

Balia, Uttar Pradesh
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SSB PG College is a Private Institute located in Balia, Uttar Pradesh. . SSB PG College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VCW Varanasi

3.4
(8 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

VCW Varanasi is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1913. VCW Varanasi offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SRD Modi College For Women

Kota, Rajasthan
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SRD Modi College For Women is a Private Institute located in Kota, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. SRD Modi College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Hazi Taufeeq Ali Mahavidyalaya

5.0
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MS Kakade College

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Paramhans P.G. College

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MAS Degree College

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Sree Ayyappa College for Women

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Sree Ayyappa College for Women is a Private Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1969. Sree Ayyappa College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

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Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2004. Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, B.Voc, BHM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Public College of Education

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Public College of Education is a Private Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1969. Public College of Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ganga Singh Mahavidyalaya

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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Mahavidyalaya

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Shankarrao Mohite Mahavidyalaya

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GNGC Ludhiana

4.7
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Dhanraj Singh College

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Ranvir Sanskrit Vidyalaya

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PRIST Chennai

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27,000 MA
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PRIST Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. PRIST Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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