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

Hindu College (HC), Guntur

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC

5,000 MA
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BIEAP Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Hindu College (HC), Guntur is a Private Institute located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Hindu College (HC), Guntur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

J J College Of Arts And Science

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

TANCET MBA Exams
...+3 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

J J College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. J J College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 179+ students

Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PU CET PG Exams
...+2 PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th

Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 1955. Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1220+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Akhilabhagya Mahavidyalay

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

Akhilabhagya Mahavidyalay is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Akhilabhagya Mahavidyalay offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Jayaraj Annapackiam CSI College of Engineering Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Jayaraj Annapackiam CSI College of Engineering Thoothukudi is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Jayaraj Annapackiam CSI College of Engineering Thoothukudi offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Newman College

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

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

Newman College is a Private Institute located in Thodupuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Newman College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1945. M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 780+ students

Maniben Nanavati Women's College

3.7
(19 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

36,500 MA
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Maniben Nanavati Women's College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Maniben Nanavati Women's College offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17338+ students

M.E.S Kalladi College

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

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

M.E.S Kalladi College is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. M.E.S Kalladi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College

Burdwan, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,800 MA
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Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College is a Private Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1955. Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

S R S College of Engineering and Technology Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

S R S College of Engineering and Technology Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. S R S College of Engineering and Technology Salem offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Dayanand Mathra Dass College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Moga, Punjab
Private
NAAC

Dayanand Mathra Dass College is a Private Institute located in Moga, Punjab. It was established in the year 1926. Dayanand Mathra Dass College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Late S.D. Patil Alias Baburao Dada Arts, Commerce and Late Bhausaheb M. D. Sisode Science College

Dhule, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Late S.D. Patil Alias Baburao Dada Arts, Commerce and Late Bhausaheb M. D. Sisode Science College is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1908. Late S.D. Patil Alias Baburao Dada Arts, Commerce and Late Bhausaheb M. D. Sisode Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Maharshi Patanjali Institute for Yoga Naturopathy Education and Research

Jamnagar, Gujarat
Private
Other
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 55,000 MA
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UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Maharshi Patanjali Institute for Yoga Naturopathy Education and Research is a Private Institute located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1995. Maharshi Patanjali Institute for Yoga Naturopathy Education and Research offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 136+ students

Loknete Vyankatrao Hire Arts Science & Commerce College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Loknete Vyankatrao Hire Arts Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Nasik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Loknete Vyankatrao Hire Arts Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce College

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

Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Raigad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

M.S.G Arts, Science & Commerce college

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

M.S.G Arts, Science & Commerce college is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1959. M.S.G Arts, Science & Commerce college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 280+ students

Janata Kala-Vanijya Mahavidyalaya

Buldhana, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

Janata Kala-Vanijya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Buldhana, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. Janata Kala-Vanijya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Mahe Co-operative Centre for Information Technology

Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
UGC
...+1 Other

CBSE 12th Exams

Mahe Co-operative Centre for Information Technology is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 2009. Mahe Co-operative Centre for Information Technology offers Regular courses such as BBA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Uni Trust Surajba Mahila Arts College (UTSMAC), Nadiad

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Nadiad, Gujarat
Private
Other
...+1 AICTE

Uni Trust Surajba Mahila Arts College (UTSMAC), Nadiad is a Private Institute located in Nadiad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1965. Uni Trust Surajba Mahila Arts College (UTSMAC), Nadiad offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Mahila Arts Commerce College

Amravati, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Mahila Arts Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Mahila Arts Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Malik Deenar Women Arts & Science College

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
Other
...+1 AICTE

Malik Deenar Women Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2003. Malik Deenar Women Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Kisan Majdoor Mahavidyalaya

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Mau, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other
...+1 AICTE

Kisan Majdoor Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Kisan Majdoor Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Mahatma Basweshwar College

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

Mahatma Basweshwar College is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Mahatma Basweshwar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Maina Devi Degree College

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Maina Devi Degree College is a Private Institute located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Maina Devi Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

D. G. Tatkare Mahavidyalay, Mangaon

Malegaon, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

D. G. Tatkare Mahavidyalay, Mangaon is a Private Institute located in Malegaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1958. D. G. Tatkare Mahavidyalay, Mangaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 126+ students

Manoharbhai Patel Arts & Commerce College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Gondia, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Manoharbhai Patel Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Gondia, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1968. Manoharbhai Patel Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Mar Gregorios Arts & Science College

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

75,000 MA
Get Fee Details
Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th

Mar Gregorios Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2014. Mar Gregorios Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College is a Private Institute located in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964. Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, PhD, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

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

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5,000 MA

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Kerala 12th Exams

36,500 MA

Kerala 12th Exams

3,800 MA

50,000 - 55,000 MA

UK 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

75,000 MA

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