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

St. Joseph University

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

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

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 44+ students

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

3.3
(6 Reviews)
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Private
National A

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

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

Shortlisted by 82+ students

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Azim Premji University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

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

Shortlisted by 282+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam

4.1
(21 Reviews)
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
National A

30,000 MA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam is a Private Institute located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Madhyanchal Professional University

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

18,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CBSE 10th , MPBSE 10th , MPBSE 12th , JEE Main

Madhyanchal Professional University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Madhyanchal Professional University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Monad University

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

15,000 - 80,000 MA
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Monad University is a Private Institute located in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Monad University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Doon Ghati College of Professional Education, Dehradun

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private

40,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams

Doon Ghati College of Professional Education, Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Doon Ghati College of Professional Education, Dehradun offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4996+ students

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Malad

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,50,000 MA
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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Malad is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. . Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Malad offers Regular courses such as BSc, MA, Certificate, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1807+ students

IILM University Gurugram

3.9
(9 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
SAQS
...+2 AIU , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

2,50,000 - 4,00,000 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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Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

35,000 MA
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Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2016. Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School offers Part Time courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8652+ students

Suraj PG Degree College, Mahendergarh

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mahendergarh, Haryana
Private

30,000 MA
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Suraj PG Degree College, Mahendergarh is a Private Institute located in Mahendergarh, Haryana. It was established in the year 2017. Suraj PG Degree College, Mahendergarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

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Abbas Khan College for Women

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

40,000 MA
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Abbas Khan College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1977. Abbas Khan College for Women offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1904+ students

Shri Krishna University

4.1
(43 Reviews)
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private

14,000 - 40,500 MA
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Shri Krishna University is a Private Institute located in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Shri Krishna University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7706+ students

Runax Institute

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

1,50,500 MA
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Runax Institute is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. . Runax Institute offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1955+ students

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Chandigarh University Online

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
UGC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 - 60,000 MA
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Chandigarh University Online is a Private University located in Chandigarh. . Chandigarh University Online offers Online courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 944+ students

Gyanmanjari Innovative University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Private

32,500 - 56,800 MA
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Gyanmanjari Innovative University is a Private Institute located in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. Gyanmanjari Innovative University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Roever Group of Institutions

Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

22,000 - 31,000 MA
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Roever Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1978. Roever Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Latha Mathavan Group of Institutions

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Directorat
...+1 AICTE

24,000 MA
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Latha Mathavan Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Latha Mathavan Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Baba Mastnath University

Rohtak, Haryana
Private

5,000 - 22,000 MA
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Baba Mastnath University is a Private University located in Rohtak, Haryana. It was established in the year 2012. Baba Mastnath University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KM University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Private

20,000 MA
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KM University is a Private University located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. . KM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 169+ students

AAFT Noida

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NSDC

AAFT Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. . AAFT Noida offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

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Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College , Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women , Perambalur

Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women is a Private Institute located in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Xavier's University Kolkata

4.6
(21 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 BCI , AICTE

1,33,000 - 1,79,600 MA
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Xavier's University Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2017. St. Xavier's University Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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International College of Design

3.8
(12 Reviews)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private

95,000 MA
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International College of Design is a Private Institute located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. International College of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, MA, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3517+ students

Sanskaram University

Jhajjar, Haryana
Private

40,000 - 80,000 MA
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Sanskaram University is a Private University located in Jhajjar, Haryana. It was established in the year 2015. Sanskaram University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4096+ students

Swami Keshwanand college of Arts Science & Commerce

Sikar, Rajasthan
Private

16,000 MA
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Swami Keshwanand college of Arts Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Sikar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1999. Swami Keshwanand college of Arts Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1428+ students

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Malwanchal University

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC

31,200 MA
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Malwanchal University is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. Malwanchal University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ICRI New Delhi Akash Hospital

New Delhi, Delhi
Private

1,50,000 MA
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ICRI New Delhi Akash Hospital is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. . ICRI New Delhi Akash Hospital offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Aryavart University

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

10,000 - 15,000 MA
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Aryavart University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2022. Aryavart University offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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

44,500 MA

NBSE HSSLC Exams

UK 12th Exams

2,00,000 MA

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30,000 MA

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

18,000 MA

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15,000 - 80,000 MA

40,000 MA

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2,50,000 MA

2,50,000 - 4,00,000 MA

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Karnataka PGCET Exams

14,000 - 40,500 MA

1,50,500 MA

50,000 - 60,000 MA

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22,000 - 31,000 MA

24,000 MA

5,000 - 22,000 MA

20,000 MA

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95,000 MA

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