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

Sri Jayadev College of Education and Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
NAAC

Sri Jayadev College of Education and Technology is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1981. Sri Jayadev College of Education and Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Prathviraj Chauhan Institute of Education & Technology

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

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

Prathviraj Chauhan Institute of Education & Technology is a Private Institute located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Prathviraj Chauhan Institute of Education & Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Pt. Ramdutt Tripathi Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Pt. Ramdutt Tripathi Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Pt. Ramdutt Tripathi Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

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Pt. Hari Sahay Degree College

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Pt. Hari Sahay Degree College is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Pt. Hari Sahay Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Pt. Yagya Narayan Dubey Smarak Mahavidyalaya

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
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AICTE

Shri Pt. Yagya Narayan Dubey Smarak Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Shri Pt. Yagya Narayan Dubey Smarak Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Purshottam Shri Ram Degree College

5.0
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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Purshottam Shri Ram Degree College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Purshottam Shri Ram Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajdeep Mahila P.G College

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
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NCTE

Rajdeep Mahila P.G College is a Private Institute located in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Rajdeep Mahila P.G College offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ghanshyamdas Saraf College of Arts & Commerce

3.4
(5 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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...+2 MAH MBA CET , Maharashtra HSC

Ghanshyamdas Saraf College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Ghanshyamdas Saraf College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 134+ students

Rajdev Krishak P.G. College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Rajdev Krishak P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1994. Rajdev Krishak P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Mahadev Prasad Memorial Women's College

Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Mahadev Prasad Memorial Women's College is a Private Institute located in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Mahadev Prasad Memorial Women's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Hindu College (HCM), Moradabad

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Hindu College (HCM), Moradabad is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1949. Hindu College (HCM), Moradabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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AM Jain College Chennai

4.7
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

AM Jain College Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1952. AM Jain College Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Anant National University

4.7
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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1,50,000 MA
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Anant National University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2014. Anant National University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, MA, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Bhandara, Maharashtra
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J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Bhandara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

M.I.E.T. Engineering College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

23,750 MA
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...+6 CMAT , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th

M.I.E.T. Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. M.I.E.T. Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.P. Singh Degree College

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B.P. Singh Degree College is a Private Institute located in Etah, Uttar Pradesh. . B.P. Singh Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.R.S. College

Rajkot, Gujarat
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B.R.S. College is a Private Institute located in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1988. B.R.S. College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Banarsi Dass Arya College

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59,760 MA
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Banarsi Dass Arya College is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1964. Banarsi Dass Arya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Girls' P.G. College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
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Government Girls' P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1977. Government Girls' P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Br. S. K. Wankhede College of Education

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NCTE

MAH B.Ed CET Exams

Br. S. K. Wankhede College of Education is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1945. Br. S. K. Wankhede College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jawahar Educations Pvt. Ltd.

5.0
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Nagpur, Maharashtra
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Jawahar Educations Pvt. Ltd. is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. . Jawahar Educations Pvt. Ltd. offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sharnbasveshwar College of Science

Gulbarga, Karnataka
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12,000 MA
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Sharnbasveshwar College of Science is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1956. Sharnbasveshwar College of Science offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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D. S. Degree College

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D. S. Degree College is a Private Institute located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. . D. S. Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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D.A.V. College (DAVC), Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
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D.A.V. College (DAVC), Muzaffarnagar is a Private Institute located in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1997. D.A.V. College (DAVC), Muzaffarnagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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D. A. V. Training College

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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D. A. V. Training College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. D. A. V. Training College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Marathwada College Of Education

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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Marathwada College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Marathwada College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, PGD, Certificate, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mewa Lal Singh Degree College

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
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7,500 MA
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Mewa Lal Singh Degree College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. . Mewa Lal Singh Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MOHINI B. MANWANI GIRLS DEGREE COLLEGE

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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MOHINI B. MANWANI GIRLS DEGREE COLLEGE is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. MOHINI B. MANWANI GIRLS DEGREE COLLEGE offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Private
NCTE

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Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate is a Private Institute located in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1960. Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 242+ students

Moti Lal Nehru Degree College

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
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Moti Lal Nehru Degree College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Moti Lal Nehru Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 115+ students

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