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 1993 Private MA Colleges in India

Pratishthan Mahavidyalaya

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

Pratishthan Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1965. Pratishthan Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Rajendra Prasad Degree College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

Rajendra Prasad Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1968. Rajendra Prasad Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 104+ students

RR Bawa Dav College For Girls

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Batala, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

RR Bawa Dav College For Girls is a Private Institute located in Batala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1965. RR Bawa Dav College For Girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

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Banda, Uttar Pradesh
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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

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SSC Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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UGC

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...+1 Kerala 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
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Jaipur, Rajasthan
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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

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Gandhi Memorial National (P.G.) College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
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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

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Sri Krishna College of Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh
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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

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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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CBSE 12th Exams
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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

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Darul Uloom Arabic College

Malapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 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

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Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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NCTE

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...+1 TNEA

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

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VCC Karad

Karad, Maharashtra
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...+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

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Muslima Girls Degree College

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
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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

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DSCW Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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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

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Ramkrishna Paramhans Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
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UGC

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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

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J.P. Verma Science Mahavidyalaya

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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

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Snehlata Gupta Memorial Degree College

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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

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Sree Narayana Mangalam College

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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

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Ganga degree college

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Ramadhin Singh Girls' Degree College

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Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women

3.0
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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
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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

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LFDC Hyderabad

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Hindu P.G. College

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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

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Tikaram Yadav Smriti Mahavidyalaya

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Gaur Brahman College of Education (GBCE), Rohtak

3.0
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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

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Vidyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya

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Desh Bhagat College of Education

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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

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Christ University, Bangalore

4.3
(122 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

59,000 - 1,25,000 MA
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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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