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

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 74+ 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

Shortlisted by 576+ students

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Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai

4.0
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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, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IMI Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana
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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

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Asian Institute of Management and Technology (AIMT), Guwahati

Guwahati, Assam
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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 260+ students

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

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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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 87+ students

CINEMA Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
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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

ITFT Chandigarh

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
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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
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68,150 MA
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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 4786+ 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
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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

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Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Management and Technology

3.0
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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

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ISC Pune

4.0
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Pune, Maharashtra
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1,56,100 MA
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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

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SMART Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
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...+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
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...+1 AICTE

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

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

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SJCC Changanassery

4.0
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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

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Heritage Institute of Management & Communication

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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

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Commits Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication

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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

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Amrita School Of Communication

5.0
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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

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National Institute of Mass Communication

4.5
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New Delhi, Delhi
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96,000 MA
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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

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Sai Institute of Paramedical & Allied Sciences

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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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

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Anuranjan Master Mind Computers

4.0
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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

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Institute of Professional Education and Research

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Hitkari College of Education

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MIT Arts Commerce and Science College

4.0
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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

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School of Liberal Studies - PDPU

5.0
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Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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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

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St. Francis College for Women

4.3
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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

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Ramgarhia Girls College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
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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

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Universal College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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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

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