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

Bharti VIshwavidyalaya, Durg

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Durg, Chhattisgarh
Private
AICTE

19,200 - 24,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , CGBSE 12th , CGBSE 10th

Bharti VIshwavidyalaya, Durg is a Private Institute located in Durg, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2021. Bharti VIshwavidyalaya, Durg offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22215+ students

Aviation Institute of Advanced Technology, Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private

1,00,000 MA
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Aviation Institute of Advanced Technology, Visakhapatnam is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. Aviation Institute of Advanced Technology, Visakhapatnam offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13918+ students

Sai Group Of Institutions

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+4 IAP , INC , Indian Association of Physiotherapists , NAAC

45,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , SET , MAT , UK 12th

Sai Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2003. Sai Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 758+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Vidya Jyoti Eduversity

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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...+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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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

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ICRI Pune

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

1,60,000 MA
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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

Shortlisted by 12786+ 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

Swaminarayana University

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Kalol, Gujarat
Private
Ministry o
...+6 UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi , BCI , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , PCI , GUJARAT NURSING COUNCIL

25,000 - 1,25,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 GATE , GSEB 12th

Swaminarayana University is a Private Institute located in Kalol, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1984. Swaminarayana University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28140+ students

The Oxford Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

CBSE 10th Exams

The Oxford Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. The Oxford Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 120+ students

IIMT Engineering College, Meerut

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

76,000 MA
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...+6 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , UPSEE , CBSE 10th , JEECUP , GPAT

IIMT Engineering College, Meerut is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. IIMT Engineering College, Meerut offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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INSD Pune

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

2,94,820 MA
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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

INSD Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2011. INSD Pune offers Regular, Online courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ICASR Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private

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...+1 HBSE 12th

ICASR Gurgaon is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2018. ICASR Gurgaon offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6707+ students

Skylink International Institute of Fashion Designing , Jaipur

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

85,000 MA
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Skylink International Institute of Fashion Designing is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. . Skylink International Institute of Fashion Designing offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Business Management University Of Kolkata

4.5
(35 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
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UGC

2,400 - 42,000 MA
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...+4 CAT , WBJEE , MAT , GATE

Business Management University Of Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1990. Business Management University Of Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vivekananda Institute of Mass Communication

4.0
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Delhi, Delhi
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St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges

4.5
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Mangalore, Karnataka
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St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Netaji Subhas University

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

40,000 - 50,000 MA
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...+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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Sikkim Professional University

4.2
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Gangtok, Sikkim
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BCI
...+2 INC , PCI

39,500 - 41,000 MA
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Sikkim Professional University is a Private Institute located in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2008. Sikkim Professional University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IILM University Greater Noida

4.1
(74 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+1 SAQS

1,50,000 MA
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IILM University Greater Noida is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1993. IILM University Greater Noida offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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North East Frontier Technical University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
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...+4 NCTE , UGC , BCI , PCI

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William Carey University

5.0
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Shillong, Meghalaya
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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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CMJ University

Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya
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CMJ University is a Private Institute located in Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2009. CMJ University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IILM University Gurugram

3.9
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Gurgaon, Haryana
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...+2 AIU , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

2,40,000 - 3,30,000 MA
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IILM University Gurugram is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1993. IILM University Gurugram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Joseph University

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

44,500 MA
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...+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

Azim Premji University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

2,00,000 MA
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...+2 Azim Premji University National Entrance Test NET , KCET

Azim Premji University is a Private University located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Azim Premji University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

3.3
(6 Reviews)
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Private
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Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya is a Private University located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2002. Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Lexicon Institute of Media & Animation

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3,54,000 MA
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31,200 MA
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Showing 1993 Private MA Colleges in India

19,200 - 24,000 MA

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1,00,000 MA

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62,000 MA

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22,000 - 44,000 MA

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25,000 - 1,25,000 MA

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76,000 MA

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2,94,820 MA

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2,40,000 - 3,30,000 MA

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