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

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Maharashtra HSC

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

IMI Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
Other

IMI Gurgaon is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1970. IMI Gurgaon offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Asian Institute of Management and Technology (AIMT), Guwahati

Guwahati, Assam
Private
AICTE

76,000 MA
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Asian Institute of Management and Technology (AIMT), Guwahati is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2008. Asian Institute of Management and Technology (AIMT), Guwahati offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 261+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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National Academy of Event Management & Development (NAEMD), Mumbai

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
IAO

GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

National Academy of Event Management & Development (NAEMD), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. National Academy of Event Management & Development (NAEMD), Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

CINEMA Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams

CINEMA Ghaziabad is a Private Institute located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. . CINEMA Ghaziabad offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

First Academy of Media and Entertainment

Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
Other

1,50,000 MA
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First Academy of Media and Entertainment is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2012. First Academy of Media and Entertainment offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

ITFT Chandigarh

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

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

ITFT Chandigarh is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1994. ITFT Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, MA, BMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Omkarananda Institute of Management & Technology

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Private
NCTE
...+1 AICTE

68,150 MA
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UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Omkarananda Institute of Management & Technology is a Private Institute located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1999. Omkarananda Institute of Management & Technology offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4789+ students

Film Institute of eMITS

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

5,000 - 50,000 MA
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Film Institute of eMITS is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Film Institute of eMITS offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Insoft Institute of IT & Management

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

Insoft Institute of IT & Management is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. Insoft Institute of IT & Management offers Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Management and Technology

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
NAAC

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

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Management and Technology is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. . Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Management and Technology offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

ISC Pune

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

1,56,100 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

ISC Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1948. ISC Pune offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

SMART Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

SMART Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. SMART Pune offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Sadhna Academy for Media Studies

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

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

Sadhna Academy for Media Studies is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1961. Sadhna Academy for Media Studies offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Heritage Institute of Management & Communication

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 MA
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Heritage Institute of Management & Communication is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2012. Heritage Institute of Management & Communication offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD, Certificate, MJMC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 751+ students

SJCC Changanassery

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Changanassery, Kerala
Private
AICTE

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

SJCC Changanassery is a Private Institute located in Changanassery, Kerala. It was established in the year 2004. SJCC Changanassery offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

National Institute of Mass Communication

4.5
(4 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

96,000 MA
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CAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , XAT

National Institute of Mass Communication is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2003. National Institute of Mass Communication offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MA, PGD, BMC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 114+ students

Amrita School Of Communication

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Amrita School Of Communication is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Amrita School Of Communication offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Commits Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

1,80,000 - 1,90,000 MA
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Commits Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. Commits Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication offers Regular courses such as MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Sai Institute of Paramedical & Allied Sciences

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
NAAC

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sai Institute of Paramedical & Allied Sciences is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2003. Sai Institute of Paramedical & Allied Sciences offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 140+ students

Anuranjan Master Mind Computers

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private

Anuranjan Master Mind Computers is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Anuranjan Master Mind Computers offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

ODM Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
AICTE

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

ODM Gurgaon is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2002. ODM Gurgaon offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Hitkari College of Education

Bhiwani, Haryana
Private
NCTE
...+1 DOEACC

Hitkari College of Education is a Private Institute located in Bhiwani, Haryana. It was established in the year 2007. Hitkari College of Education offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

Institute of Professional Education and Research

Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
AICTE

35,000 MA
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Institute of Professional Education and Research is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2010. Institute of Professional Education and Research offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

MIT Arts Commerce and Science College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Government

2,42,000 MA
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MIT Arts Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2007. MIT Arts Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 188+ students

St. Francis College for Women

4.3
(16 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NAAC

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

St. Francis College for Women is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2002. St. Francis College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 290+ students

School of Liberal Studies - PDPU

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC

40,000 - 1,34,000 MA
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School of Liberal Studies - PDPU is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. School of Liberal Studies - PDPU offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 84+ students

Universal College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+1 Govt of Karnataka

CAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , BITSAT

Universal College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Universal College offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 241+ students

Ramgarhia Girls College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
Other

Ramgarhia Girls College is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2015. Ramgarhia Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 117+ students

Doon Business School

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,12,000 - 1,55,500 MA
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CAT Exams
...+3 CMAT , MAT , CBSE 12th

Doon Business School is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2007. Doon Business School offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73446+ students

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

Showing 1995 Private MA Colleges in India

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

76,000 MA

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GSEB 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

1,50,000 MA

PSEB 12th Exams

68,150 MA

UK 12th Exams

5,000 - 50,000 MA

HBSE 12th Exams

1,56,100 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

JEECUP Exams

50,000 MA

Kerala 12th Exams

96,000 MA

CAT Exams

1,80,000 - 1,90,000 MA

UK 12th Exams

HBSE 12th Exams

35,000 MA

2,42,000 MA

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

40,000 - 1,34,000 MA

CAT Exams

1,12,000 - 1,55,500 MA

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