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

Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Guru Nanak Girls P.G. College

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

2,000 - 2,600 MA
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Guru Nanak Girls P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Guru Nanak Girls P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College

Koppal, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Koppal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Private UnAided

Shortlisted by 38892 students

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Private

Shortlisted by 149685 students

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

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

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 58+ students

Jamia Millia Islamia : Faculty of Social Sciences

5.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private

13,400 - 1,61,000 MA
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CUET Exams
...+2 JMI Entrance Exam , NEET PG

Jamia Millia Islamia : Faculty of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1976. Jamia Millia Islamia : Faculty of Social Sciences offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

Dr. A.H. Rizvi Degree College (AHRDC), Kaushambi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

7,000 - 8,200 MA
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Dr. A.H. Rizvi Degree College (AHRDC), Kaushambi is a Private Institute located in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1997. Dr. A.H. Rizvi Degree College (AHRDC), Kaushambi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Sarveshwari P.G. College

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Sarveshwari P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Sarveshwari P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Sri Ram Prakash Porwal Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Sri Ram Prakash Porwal Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Sri Ram Prakash Porwal Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Ram Sajivan Singh P.G. College

Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Ram Sajivan Singh P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Ram Sajivan Singh P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Sri Sagar Singh Somvati Mahavidyalaya (B.Ed.)

Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Sri Sagar Singh Somvati Mahavidyalaya (B.Ed.) is a Private Institute located in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Sri Sagar Singh Somvati Mahavidyalaya (B.Ed.) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Himachal Pradesh University Population Research Centre

Simla, Himachal Pradesh
Private

6,250 - 33,000 MA
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Himachal Pradesh University Population Research Centre is a Private Institute located in Simla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1988. Himachal Pradesh University Population Research Centre offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

S.K.S. Chandi Memorial College

Bikaner, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

S.K.S. Chandi Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. S.K.S. Chandi Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Arka Jain University

3.9
(20 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

50,000 - 70,000 MA
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 JET , CBSE 12th , CMAT

Arka Jain University is a Private Institute located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2011. Arka Jain University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37547+ students

Jhau Lal Gajodhar Prasad Mahavidyalaya

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Jhau Lal Gajodhar Prasad Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Jhau Lal Gajodhar Prasad Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

RP Degree College

Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

RP Degree College is a Private Institute located in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1969. RP Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

DWT Kanpur

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

DWT Kanpur is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1958. DWT Kanpur offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, PhD, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Vinita Devi Mahila Mahavidyalay

Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Vinita Devi Mahila Mahavidyalay is a Private Institute located in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Vinita Devi Mahila Mahavidyalay offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shri Mannulal Kanya Mahavidyalaya

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Shri Mannulal Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Shri Mannulal Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Captain Vishal Singh Degree College

Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
Private

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

Captain Vishal Singh Degree College is a Private Institute located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. . Captain Vishal Singh Degree College offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Patel Sri Teekaram Degree College

Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Patel Sri Teekaram Degree College is a Private Institute located in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. Patel Sri Teekaram Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Sri Gandhi Degree College

Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Sri Gandhi Degree College is a Private Institute located in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1925. Sri Gandhi Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Sri Hazarilal PG & Teachers-Training College

Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Sri Hazarilal PG & Teachers-Training College is a Private Institute located in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Sri Hazarilal PG & Teachers-Training College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Malti Devi Degree College

Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Govt of Ut

Malti Devi Degree College is a Private Institute located in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. . Malti Devi Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Rajpal Singh Memorial Post Graduate(P.G.) College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

Rajpal Singh Memorial Post Graduate(P.G.) College is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Rajpal Singh Memorial Post Graduate(P.G.) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Arts and Aesthetics

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

CUET PG Exams

Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Arts and Aesthetics is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2009. Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Arts and Aesthetics offers Regular courses such as MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Rana Pratap PG College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Rana Pratap PG College is a Private Institute located in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1971. Rana Pratap PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Sant Tulsi Das P. G. College

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

Sant Tulsi Das P. G. College is a Private Institute located in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Sant Tulsi Das P. G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Centre for Higher Learning & Advanced Research

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

Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Centre for Higher Learning & Advanced Research is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Centre for Higher Learning & Advanced Research offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Ideal Degree College

Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Govt of Ut

Ideal Degree College is a Private Institute located in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Ideal Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Lord Buddha Post Graduate College

Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

Lord Buddha Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Lord Buddha Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ 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

CBSE 12th Exams

2,000 - 2,600 MA

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CBSE 12th Exams

13,400 - 1,61,000 MA

CUET Exams

7,000 - 8,200 MA

6,250 - 33,000 MA

50,000 - 70,000 MA

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CBSE 12th Exams

CUET PG Exams

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