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

Sree Narayana College (Chempazhanthy) Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

Sree Narayana College (Chempazhanthy) Thiruvananthapuram is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Sree Narayana College (Chempazhanthy) Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

GGSCW Chandigarh

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

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

GGSCW Chandigarh is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1973. GGSCW Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

Carmel College for Women

Nuvem, Goa
Private
NAAC

54,723 MA
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Carmel College for Women is a Private Institute located in Nuvem, Goa. It was established in the year 1964. Carmel College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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VSSD Kanpur

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,640 MA
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VSSD Kanpur is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1921. VSSD Kanpur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SMPGC Jaipur

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
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19,000 - 25,000 MA
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SMPGC Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. SMPGC Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1965. Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

Shri Dharamjeet Singh Mahavidyalaya

Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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Shri Dharamjeet Singh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Shri Dharamjeet Singh Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya

Baramati, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Baramati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1950. Bahirji Smarak Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

MLK Balrampur

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MLK Balrampur is a Private Institute located in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1955. MLK Balrampur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 618+ students

PCC Dimapur

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Dimapur, Nagaland
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PCC Dimapur is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 1974. PCC Dimapur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 249+ students

MM Mumbai

3.2
(5 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

MM Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. MM Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women's College

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Private

Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women's College is a Private Institute located in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1999. Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pt. Rishi Maharaj Mahavidyalaya

Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Pt. Rishi Maharaj Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Pt. Rishi Maharaj Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RMP Sitapur

Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
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RMP Sitapur is a Private Institute located in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1961. RMP Sitapur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Seva Sadan Mahavidyalaya

Bhuranpur, Madhya Pradesh
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9,500 MA
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Seva Sadan Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bhuranpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1961. Seva Sadan Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

SBC Karkala

Karkala, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SBC Karkala is a Private Institute located in Karkala, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. SBC Karkala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Janta Mahavidyalaya Ajitmal

Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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Janta Mahavidyalaya Ajitmal is a Private Institute located in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Janta Mahavidyalaya Ajitmal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maa rk devi mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
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Maa rk devi mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Maa rk devi mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Sharda Mahavidyalaya

4.0
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Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Shri Sharda Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1917. Shri Sharda Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
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Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MSW Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
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MSW Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1981. MSW Pune offers Regular courses such as MA, PGD, M.Phil, MSW in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kasturbagram Rural Institute

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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Kasturbagram Rural Institute is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Kasturbagram Rural Institute offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Konkan Muslim Education Society

Thane, Maharashtra
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Shyamlal Saraswati Mahavidyalaya

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
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Vaishnavi College for Distance Education

3.0
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Sir Cr Reddy Autonomous College

4.6
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Sir Cr Reddy Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Sir Cr Reddy Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MES Kottayam

4.0
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Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

81,000 - 96,200 MA
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MES Kottayam is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. MES Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Hawabagh Women's College

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
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NAAC

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Hawabagh Women's College is a Private Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1928. Hawabagh Women's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sant Bheekha Das Ramjas Mahavidyalaya

Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
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Sant Bheekha Das Ramjas Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Sant Bheekha Das Ramjas Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

GNC Ludhiana

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
NCTE

CBSE 12th Exams
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GNC Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. . GNC Ludhiana offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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