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

Sabari P.G College

Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Sabari P.G College is a Private Institute located in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. Sabari P.G College offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Swatantrata Senani Shri Ramphul Singh Smarak Kanya Mahavidyalaya

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Swatantrata Senani Shri Ramphul Singh Smarak Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Swatantrata Senani Shri Ramphul Singh Smarak Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

City Pulse Institute of Film & Television

Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
NAAC

City Pulse Institute of Film & Television is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. City Pulse Institute of Film & Television offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts and Science College

4.6
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Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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NAAC

Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jagannath University Jaipur

4.7
(126 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+6 BCI , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , ICAR , NAAC , DEB

53,500 MA
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...+6 UGC NET , CSIR NET , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , PTET , CBSE 10th , NID DAT

Jagannath University Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Jagannath University Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Harsh Vidya Mandir P.G. College

Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Private
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Harsh Vidya Mandir P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Harsh Vidya Mandir P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Navjivan Arts And Commerce College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dahod, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Navjivan Arts And Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Dahod, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1964. Navjivan Arts And Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

BU Jhansi

4.4
(24 Reviews)
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 Govt of Uttar Pradesh , NAAC , BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY

18,200 - 64,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , UPCET , UPSEE , UP 12th , GPAT , JEECUP

BU Jhansi is a Private University located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. BU Jhansi offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 875+ students

Amrita University Kochi

Kochi, Kerala
Private
NAAC

1,14,600 MA
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Amrita University Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 2002. Amrita University Kochi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128+ students

BBD University

4.1
(117 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

90,700 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 NCHM JEE , MAT , GMAT , IGNOU B.Ed. , CBSE 12th , CAT

Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow specialties

Ranking : National & Regional Recognition - Rank #46 Nationally (2025 Collegedunia) - Rank #58 Nationally (202
Region : Strategic Capital City Advantage - Located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh capital - Proximity to governme
Fees : Mid-Range Affordability - B.Tech: Rs 5.62-6.82 L (Total) - MBA: Rs 2.81 L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Competitive packages for graduates - Affordable fees, strong career pros
Flagship Course : Flagship Engineering & Management - B.Tech (Computer Science Engineering) - Master of Business Admin
Specialization : Emerging Tech Focus - AI, Data Science, Cyber Security - IBM collaboration for advanced learning
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Connections - IT, Consulting, E-commerce sectors - Top firms: TCS, Infosys, Amazon
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM) - Consulting (EY, Accenture), E-commerc
Diversity : Vibrant Student Community - 25,000+ students from across India - Attracts international student body
Internship : Global & Industry Internships - Overseas hospitality internships (Vira International) - Summer inter
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global & Industry Ties - International university exchange programs - Alliances with IBM,
Alumni : Vast Alumni Network - 100,000+ strong alumni community - Leaders in engineering, management, bureauc
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Academic Experts - Sessions by corporate leaders, academicians - Focus on career skills,

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Wlci Kolkata

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1996. Wlci Kolkata offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Wlci Chennai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Wlci Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Wlci Delhi

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
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3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1996. Wlci Delhi offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Wlci Pune

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. Wlci Pune offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Wlci Hyderabad

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private

3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2002. Wlci Hyderabad offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Wlci Mumbai

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. Wlci Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Wlci Bangalore

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. Wlci Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Droan Group Of Colleges

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
Private

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

Droan Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2008. Droan Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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K. R. Mangalam Institutions Of Higher Studies

New Delhi, Delhi
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2,00,000 MA
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UGC NET Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , HBSE 12th , GATE

K. R. Mangalam Institutions Of Higher Studies is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. . K. R. Mangalam Institutions Of Higher Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidya Jyoti Eduversity

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
CII
...+1 IOA

62,000 MA
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...+6 UCEED , NIFT , NCHM JEE , XAT , CAT , CEED

Vidya Jyoti Eduversity is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 2006. Vidya Jyoti Eduversity offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rama University

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , DCI , BCI , INC , DSIR

50,000 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 NEET , LSAT , CBSE 12th , CLAT , NEET PG , UP 12th

Rama University is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Rama University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ICRI Pune

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

1,60,000 MA
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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

ICRI Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. ICRI Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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INSD Thane

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

1,31,200 MA
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INSD Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2019. INSD Thane offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7436+ students

SPC Bangalore

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

75,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

SPC Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1914. SPC Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2811+ students

CPU

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

22,000 - 44,000 MA
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HPBOSE 10th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , GATE , HPCET , CBSE 10th , HPBOSE 12th

CPU is a Private Institute located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. CPU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4299+ students

Netaji Subhas University

4.1
(16 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , PCI , NCTE , INC

40,000 - 50,000 MA
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VITEEE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , JAC 12th , CAT , XAT , WBJEE

Netaji Subhas University is a Private Institute located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2018. Netaji Subhas University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Srinath University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+2 PCI , AICTE

50,000 MA
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Srinath University is a Private Institute located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2021. Srinath University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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William Carey University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Private
UGC

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...+2 CBSE 10th , MBOSE HSSLC

William Carey University is a Private Institute located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2005. William Carey University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Joseph University

3.7
(10 Reviews)
Dimapur, Nagaland
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

44,500 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , NBSE HSSLC

St. Joseph University is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 2016. St. Joseph University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Doon Group of Colleges , Dehradun

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE
...+1 MHRD

40,000 MA
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Doon Group of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2000. Doon Group of Colleges offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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53,500 MA

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3,12,500 MA

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3,12,500 MA

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3,12,500 MA

3,12,500 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

2,00,000 MA

UGC NET Exams

62,000 MA

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