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

Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar College

Washim, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar College is a Private Institute located in Washim, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College

Arni, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Arni, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Shri Shikshayatan College

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

65,820 MA
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Shri Shikshayatan College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1955. Shri Shikshayatan College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 321+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Sri Saradha Niketan College For Women

Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sri Saradha Niketan College For Women is a Private Institute located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Sri Saradha Niketan College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Shri S.H.Kelkar College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shri S.H.Kelkar College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1974. Shri S.H.Kelkar College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Shri Govindrao Munghate Arts and Science College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Shri Govindrao Munghate Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Shri Govindrao Munghate Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Shri Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MAH MBA CET Exams

Shri Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1963. Shri Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Sant Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya, Arts, Commerce

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sant Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya, Arts, Commerce is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Sant Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya, Arts, Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Shri Gaurishankar Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

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

Shri Gaurishankar Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. Shri Gaurishankar Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Shri Ranglaxmi Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

5,500 MA
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Shri Ranglaxmi Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Shri Ranglaxmi Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Shri Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

Shri Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1998. Shri Darshanam Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

G.D.Modi College of Arts

Palanpur, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

G.D.Modi College of Arts is a Private Institute located in Palanpur, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1964. G.D.Modi College of Arts offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 138+ students

Shri Bhagwan Shiv PG College

Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

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

Shri Bhagwan Shiv PG College is a Private Institute located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Shri Bhagwan Shiv PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Shree B.P. Brahmbhatt Arts and M.H. Guru Commerce College

Mehsana, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Shree B.P. Brahmbhatt Arts and M.H. Guru Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Mehsana, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1965. Shree B.P. Brahmbhatt Arts and M.H. Guru Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Shri & Smt. P.K Kotawala Arts College

Patan, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shri & Smt. P.K Kotawala Arts College is a Private Institute located in Patan, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1959. Shri & Smt. P.K Kotawala Arts College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1433+ students

Sri Agrasen Kanya P.G. College

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

3,308 - 17,600 MA
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Sri Agrasen Kanya P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Sri Agrasen Kanya P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 246+ students

Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College

Gadag, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Gadag, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Shree Agrasen College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Howrah, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shree Agrasen College is a Private Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1979. Shree Agrasen College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Shri Trikamjibhai Chatwani Art & J. V. Gokal Trust Commerce College

Patan, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shri Trikamjibhai Chatwani Art & J. V. Gokal Trust Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Patan, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1992. Shri Trikamjibhai Chatwani Art & J. V. Gokal Trust Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Akshaiber Singh Memorial Post-Graduate College

Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Akshaiber Singh Memorial Post-Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. Akshaiber Singh Memorial Post-Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Dr. Indirabai Bhaskarrao Pathak Mahila College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Dr. Indirabai Bhaskarrao Pathak Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Dr. Indirabai Bhaskarrao Pathak Mahila College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
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Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Banwari Lal Jindal Suiwala College

Bhiwani, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Banwari Lal Jindal Suiwala College is a Private Institute located in Bhiwani, Haryana. It was established in the year 1995. Banwari Lal Jindal Suiwala College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce

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

CBSE 12th Exams
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B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bidar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+3 Other , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1955. Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

B.P.H.E. Society's Ahmednagar College

5.0
(5 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

B.P.H.E. Society's Ahmednagar College is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1947. B.P.H.E. Society's Ahmednagar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

Baba Ramtahal Das Vishal Mahavidyalaya

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE
...+1 AICTE

Baba Ramtahal Das Vishal Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Baba Ramtahal Das Vishal Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

B. Raghuanth Arts, Commerce and Science College

Parbhani, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

B. Raghuanth Arts, Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Parbhani, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. B. Raghuanth Arts, Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Babu Fateh Bahadur Singh Degree College

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Babu Fateh Bahadur Singh Degree College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. . Babu Fateh Bahadur Singh Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Babubhai B. Avichal Arts And Commerce College

Surat, Gujarat
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Babubhai B. Avichal Arts And Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1986. Babubhai B. Avichal Arts And Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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