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

St.Bede's College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

16,700 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HPBOSE 12th

St.Bede's College is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1904. St.Bede's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 181+ students

St. Charles College of Education

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

St. Charles College of Education is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. St. Charles College of Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

St. Pius Xth College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kasaragod, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Pius Xth College is a Private Institute located in Kasaragod, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. St. Pius Xth College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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St. Joseph's College for Women (STJCW), Alappuza

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Alappuzha, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,800 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

St. Joseph's College for Women (STJCW), Alappuza is a Private Institute located in Alappuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1954. St. Joseph's College for Women (STJCW), Alappuza offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Visakhapatnam

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

St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Visakhapatnam is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1958. St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Visakhapatnam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

St Xaviers College of Arts Science & Commerce

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 GSEB 12th

St Xaviers College of Arts Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mapusa, Goa. It was established in the year 1955. St Xaviers College of Arts Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

Smt.P.K.Kotecha Mahila Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bhusawal, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Smt.P.K.Kotecha Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bhusawal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Smt.P.K.Kotecha Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor Arts, Commerce & Science College

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor Arts, Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

Sriyagya Narayan Pandey Degree College

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Sriyagya Narayan Pandey Degree College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1970. Sriyagya Narayan Pandey Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sansthan Mahavidyalay

Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sansthan Mahavidyalay is a Private Institute located in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sansthan Mahavidyalay offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Swami Swatantranand Memorial College

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

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

Swami Swatantranand Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Gurdaspur, Punjab. It was established in the year 1973. Swami Swatantranand Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

Sudharsan College of Arts Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Private
National A

17,000 MA
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...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Sudharsan College of Arts Science is a Private Institute located in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Sudharsan College of Arts Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16676+ students

Sullamussalam Science College

Malapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Sullamussalam Science College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1944. Sullamussalam Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
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Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College is a Private Institute located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1964. Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Shri Narayan Girls P.G. College

Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

Shri Narayan Girls P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1966. Shri Narayan Girls P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Krishna Janka Devi Mahavidyalaya

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Shri Krishna Janka Devi Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. Shri Krishna Janka Devi Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji

Davangare, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji is a Private Institute located in Davangare, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Smt Kusumben Kadakia Arts and Commerce College

Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
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Smt Kusumben Kadakia Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1988. Smt Kusumben Kadakia Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Srikrishnadas Jajoo Gramin Seva Mahavidyalaya

Wardha, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Srikrishnadas Jajoo Gramin Seva Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Wardha, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Srikrishnadas Jajoo Gramin Seva Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Smt. N.C. Gandhi & B.V. Gandhi Mahila Arts & Commerce College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,185 MA
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Smt. N.C. Gandhi & B.V. Gandhi Mahila Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1953. Smt. N.C. Gandhi & B.V. Gandhi Mahila Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, BMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Smt. C.C. Mahila Arts & Sheth C.N.Commerce College

Visnagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Smt. C.C. Mahila Arts & Sheth C.N.Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Visnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1964. Smt. C.C. Mahila Arts & Sheth C.N.Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Shri Ghanshyam Dubey Mahavidyalaya

Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Shri Ghanshyam Dubey Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Shri Ghanshyam Dubey Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Khalsa College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ambala, Haryana
Private
AICTE

Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Khalsa College is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 1993. Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Khalsa College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Smt. Kesharbai Lahoti Mahavidyalaya

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

Smt. Kesharbai Lahoti Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Smt. Kesharbai Lahoti Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as MA, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Sri Ganesh College Of Arts and Science

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

28,000 MA
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Sri Ganesh College Of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Sri Ganesh College Of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2863+ students

Smt. Shakuntala Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

Smt. Shakuntala Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Smt. Shakuntala Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Sri Govind Prabhu Arts Commerce College

Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Sri Govind Prabhu Arts Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Sri Govind Prabhu Arts Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Smt. PG Daga Girl's College

Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

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Smt. PG Daga Girl's College is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1987. Smt. PG Daga Girl's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Atam Vallabh Jain Girls College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ganganagar, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

8,350 - 12,500 MA
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Sri Atam Vallabh Jain Girls College is a Private Institute located in Ganganagar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. Sri Atam Vallabh Jain Girls College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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