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

RDDC Banda

Banda, Uttar Pradesh
Private
ISO
...+2 UGC , NAAC

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

RDDC Banda is a Private Institute located in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. RDDC Banda offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

SSC Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC

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

SSC Thiruvananthapuram is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2009. SSC Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

PIC Jaipur

3.7
(13 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

10,000 MA
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PIC Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. PIC Jaipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19719+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Gandhi Memorial National (P.G.) College

Ambala, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Gandhi Memorial National (P.G.) College is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 1948. Gandhi Memorial National (P.G.) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Sri Krishna College of Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Bar Counci

Sri Krishna College of Education is a Private Institute located in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Sri Krishna College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, BA+LLB, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Darunnajath Arabic College

Malapuram, Kerala
Private

Darunnajath Arabic College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Darunnajath Arabic College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Darul Uloom Arabic College

Malapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC

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

Darul Uloom Arabic College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1871. Darul Uloom Arabic College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE

TNEA Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

VCC Karad

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

VCC Karad is a Private Institute located in Karad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. VCC Karad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Muslima Girls Degree College

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Muslima Girls Degree College is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Muslima Girls Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

DSCW Chandigarh

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

DSCW Chandigarh is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1981. DSCW Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 104+ students

Ramkrishna Paramhans Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

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

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

Shortlisted by 5+ students

J.P. Verma Science Mahavidyalaya

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Private

JEECUP Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , UP 12th

J.P. Verma Science Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. J.P. Verma Science Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Snehlata Gupta Memorial Degree College

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Snehlata Gupta Memorial Degree College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Snehlata Gupta Memorial Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Sree Narayana Mangalam College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,730 MA
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

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

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Ganga degree college

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Ganga degree college is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. . Ganga degree college offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Ramadhin Singh Girls' Degree College

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Other

Ramadhin Singh Girls' Degree College is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Ramadhin Singh Girls' Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women

3.0
(7 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kittel Arts College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Dharwad, Karnataka
Private
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kittel Arts College is a Private Institute located in Dharwad, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1968. Kittel Arts College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

LFDC Hyderabad

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private

CPGET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TSBIE

LFDC Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2008. LFDC Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

Hindu P.G. College

Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

JEECUP Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , UP 12th

Hindu P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1957. Hindu P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Tikaram Yadav Smriti Mahavidyalaya

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
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Tikaram Yadav Smriti Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Tikaram Yadav Smriti Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, BTC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Gaur Brahman College of Education (GBCE), Rohtak

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Gaur Brahman College of Education (GBCE), Rohtak is a Private Institute located in Rohtak, Haryana. It was established in the year 1975. Gaur Brahman College of Education (GBCE), Rohtak offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Vidyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
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Vidyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Vidyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Desh Bhagat College of Education

Sangrur, Punjab
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NCTE

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Desh Bhagat College of Education is a Private Institute located in Sangrur, Punjab. It was established in the year 1982. Desh Bhagat College of Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Christ University, Bangalore

4.3
(122 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

59,000 - 1,25,000 MA
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#96 NIRF Ranking

Christ University, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Christ University, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SB Group of Institutions

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+2 Indian Nursing Council (INC) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

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...+6 GMAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CMAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , NEET

SB Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. SB Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 222+ students

Nalanda Institute of Advanced Studies

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE-UGC

Nalanda Institute of Advanced Studies is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2010. Nalanda Institute of Advanced Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Delhi Film Institute

Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams

Delhi Film Institute is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2005. Delhi Film Institute offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Top Private MA Colleges in India 2026

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

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59,000 - 1,25,000 MA

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