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 1995 Private MA Colleges in India

SKC Akola

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

SKC Akola is a Private Institute located in Akola, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. SKC Akola offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Vidnyan mahavidyalaya

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Vidnyan mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Vidnyan mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

2,430 - 2,920 MA
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CGBSE 12th Exams
...+2 MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1988. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Private UnAided

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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IDCPE Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

IDCPE Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. IDCPE Nagpur offers Regular courses such as BSc, MA, PGD, BPEd, MPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 209+ students

NDC bangalore

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

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

NDC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1945. NDC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

SS Girls College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

SS Girls College is a Private Institute located in Gondia, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. SS Girls College offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 110+ students

MLACW bangalore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams

MLACW bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. MLACW bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 142+ students

Sikh National College (SNC), Banga

Banga, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

19,800 MA
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sikh National College (SNC), Banga is a Private Institute located in Banga, Punjab. It was established in the year 1953. Sikh National College (SNC), Banga offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

KR Technical College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Surguja, Chhattisgarh
Private
Other

CGBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

KR Technical College is a Private Institute located in Surguja, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2008. KR Technical College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Pt. Lalta Prasad Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya

Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Pt. Lalta Prasad Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Pt. Lalta Prasad Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Nehtaur Degree College

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Nehtaur Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Nehtaur Degree College offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Rajnath Mahavidyalaya

Mau, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Rajnath Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Rajnath Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Duvvuru Ramanamma Women s College

Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,190 MA
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BIEAP Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Duvvuru Ramanamma Women s College is a Private Institute located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1981. Duvvuru Ramanamma Women s College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

HMDC Hyderabad

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NAAC

HMDC Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1961. HMDC Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Kishan Lal Public College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Rewari, Haryana
Private

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

Kishan Lal Public College is a Private Institute located in Rewari, Haryana. It was established in the year 1964. Kishan Lal Public College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 245+ students

Smt. J. Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Smt. J. Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Smt. J. Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

St. Gonsalo College of Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE

St. Gonsalo College of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. St. Gonsalo College of Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

JNM College Varanasi

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

12,000 MA
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JNM College Varanasi is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. JNM College Varanasi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19406+ students

Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

1,41,000 MA
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Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Vishwanath Singh Mahavidyalaya

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Vishwanath Singh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Vishwanath Singh Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Shri D.P. Verma Memorial Degree College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Govt of Ut

Shri D.P. Verma Memorial Degree College is a Private Institute located in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Shri D.P. Verma Memorial Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Motherhood University

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Private
NCTE
...+3 UGC , BCI , PCI

27,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 UBTER JEEP , CBSE 10th , UK 12th , UK 10th

Motherhood University is a Private Institute located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2015. Motherhood University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10616+ students

SDHR Tirupati

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC

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

SDHR Tirupati is a Private Institute located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1994. SDHR Tirupati offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 170+ students

Aligarh College of Education (ACE), Aligarh

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NCTE , NAAC

Aligarh College of Education (ACE), Aligarh is a Private Institute located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Aligarh College of Education (ACE), Aligarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya

Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

SIET Meerut

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
DEC
...+2 UGC , AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

SIET Meerut is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. SIET Meerut offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Indira Gandhi Girls Degree College

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

Indira Gandhi Girls Degree College is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. . Indira Gandhi Girls Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

IUST Pulwama

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

JEE Main Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , JKBOSE 12th

IUST Pulwama is a Private University located in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 2005. IUST Pulwama offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 104+ students

Lords University

2.9
(18 Reviews)
Alwar, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+6 RCI , NCTE , UGC , BCI , Govt. of Rajasthan , PCI

15,000 MA
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Rajasthan Pre PG

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

Shortlisted by 16684+ students

NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, M.Com, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

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Top Private MA Colleges in India 2026

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in India

M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

Top Govt M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

Top Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

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CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

2,430 - 2,920 MA

CGBSE 12th Exams

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CBSE 12th Exams

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

19,800 MA

PSEB 12th Exams

CGBSE 12th Exams

3,190 MA

BIEAP Exams

HBSE 12th Exams

12,000 MA

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JEE Main Exams

15,000 MA

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