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

R S D College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Ferozepur, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

R S D College is a Private Institute located in Ferozepur, Punjab. It was established in the year 1921. R S D College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 87+ students

VVES Vikas College of Arts Science & Commerce

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 MAH MBA CET , Maharashtra HSC

VVES Vikas College of Arts Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1986. VVES Vikas College of Arts Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa

Goa, Goa
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Goa HSSC

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa is a Private Institute located in Goa. It was established in the year 1991. Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Hindusthan College of Arts & Science

4.2
(60 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

UGC NET Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , MAT

Hindusthan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Hindusthan College of Arts & Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 499+ students

P B Siddhartha College of Arts & Science

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 BIEAP , AP PGCET

P B Siddhartha College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. P B Siddhartha College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 379+ students

Dr. Arvind B. Telang Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Dr. Arvind B. Telang Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Dr. Arvind B. Telang Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Aditanar College of Arts and Science (ACAS), Thoothukudi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

Aditanar College of Arts and Science (ACAS), Thoothukudi is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1965. Aditanar College of Arts and Science (ACAS), Thoothukudi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Optimist Institute of Management

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

Optimist Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2011. Optimist Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

CV Raman Global University

4.2
(37 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
Government
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

56,000 MA
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 CGET , OJEE , GATE

CV Raman Global University is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1997. CV Raman Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68646+ students

Pazhassi Raja College

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

18,750 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Pazhassi Raja College is a Private Institute located in Wayanad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1982. Pazhassi Raja College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 85+ students

New Generation Academy for Education

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TSBIE

New Generation Academy for Education is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2010. New Generation Academy for Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya

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

Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Sri YN College

Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BIEAP

Sri YN College is a Private Institute located in Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1949. Sri YN College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Bharath College of Science & Management

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+1 Govt of Tamilnadu

20,000 MA
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Bharath College of Science & Management is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Bharath College of Science & Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23079+ students

Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Chitrakoot Institute of Computer Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

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

Chitrakoot Institute of Computer Science is a Private Institute located in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Chitrakoot Institute of Computer Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

K M College of Pharmacy

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

K M College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1981. K M College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, MSc, MA, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
ISO
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 MAH MBA CET , Maharashtra HSC

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 178+ students

Rishiwal Mahavidyalaya

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

Rishiwal Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Rishiwal Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

VES's College of Arts Science and Commerce

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

14,900 - 48,700 MA
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VES's College of Arts Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1979. VES's College of Arts Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

PKR Arts College for Women

Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PKR Arts College for Women is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. PKR Arts College for Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

A S Educare Institute

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

A S Educare Institute is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2011. A S Educare Institute offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Annasaheb Gundewar College

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

Annasaheb Gundewar College is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Annasaheb Gundewar College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

MES College (MESC), Ernakulam

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MES College (MESC), Ernakulam is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. MES College (MESC), Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

K.S.R College of Arts & Science

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 ISO 9001 : 2008

K.S.R College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. K.S.R College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 622+ students

Fergusson College

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,385 - 32,835 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Maharashtra HSC , GPAT , GATE

Fergusson College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1895. Fergusson College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3944+ students

Indian Business School of Advanced Management Studies

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
ISO
...+2 DEC , NHRD

50,600 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Indian Business School of Advanced Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Indian Business School of Advanced Management Studies offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BBA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

4.7
(16 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 344+ students

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 100+ students

Apeejay Saraswati P.G. College For Girls

Bhiwani, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Apeejay Saraswati P.G. College For Girls is a Private Institute located in Bhiwani, Haryana. It was established in the year 1974. Apeejay Saraswati P.G. College For Girls offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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