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

Rajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Commerce & Science

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Govt. of M
...+1 NAAC

Rajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Rajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, BMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ students

Rajarshi Shahu Arts and Commerce College

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

Rajarshi Shahu Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Rajarshi Shahu Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Rajkunwar Bahuuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha

Jalna, Maharashtra
Private
Govt. of M

Rajkunwar Bahuuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha is a Private Institute located in Jalna, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Rajkunwar Bahuuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha offers Regular courses such as BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Private UnAided

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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ST MARY'S COLLEGE (SMC), Thrissur

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

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

ST MARY'S COLLEGE (SMC), Thrissur is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1946. ST MARY'S COLLEGE (SMC), Thrissur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 148+ students

Achariya Arts and Science College (AASC), Puducherry

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
UGC

60,000 MA
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Achariya Arts and Science College (AASC), Puducherry is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 2005. Achariya Arts and Science College (AASC), Puducherry offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3005+ students

Sree Amman Arts and Science College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Sree Amman Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1989. Sree Amman Arts and Science College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Shri Atmanand (S.A) Jain College

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

HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shri Atmanand (S.A) Jain College is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 1938. Shri Atmanand (S.A) Jain College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Senthamarai College of Arts & Science

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

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

Senthamarai College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Senthamarai College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Sree Narayan College

Palakkad, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Sree Narayan College is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1994. Sree Narayan College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Muthayammal College of Arts & Science

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Sree Krishna College

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

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

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

Shortlisted by 14+ students

J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1991. J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 88+ students

R.K.S.D. College

Kaithal, Haryana
Private
AICTE

HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

R.K.S.D. College is a Private Institute located in Kaithal, Haryana. It was established in the year 1954. R.K.S.D. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 500+ students

C.U. Shah Arts College

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

C.U. Shah Arts College is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1960. C.U. Shah Arts College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

Providence College for Women

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Providence College for Women is a Private Institute located in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. Providence College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Sacred Heart College of Arts & Science

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

14,190 MA
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sacred Heart College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Sacred Heart College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Maharani Arts & Science College

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta
...+1 Other

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

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Maharaja s College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+2 Other , NAAC

Maharaja s College is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1833. Maharaja s College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 71+ students

Idhaya College of Arts & Science for Women

Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams

Idhaya College of Arts & Science for Women is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 2004. Idhaya College of Arts & Science for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Sir C.R.R. College for Women

West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Sir C.R.R. College for Women is a Private Institute located in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. Sir C.R.R. College for Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Christ Nagar College of Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Trivandrum, Kerala
Private

Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th

Christ Nagar College of Education is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Christ Nagar College of Education offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Sri Ramakrishna Degree & PG College

Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Sri Ramakrishna Degree & PG College is a Private Institute located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Sri Ramakrishna Degree & PG College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VV Sangha's Veerashaiva College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Bellary, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
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VV Sangha's Veerashaiva College is a Private Institute located in Bellary, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1945. VV Sangha's Veerashaiva College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Halim Muslim PG College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Halim Muslim PG College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1959. Halim Muslim PG College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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L.N.K. College of Education

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

L.N.K. College of Education is a Private Institute located in Patan, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1968. L.N.K. College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ram Krishna Dwarika College

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Private
AICTE

Ram Krishna Dwarika College is a Private Institute located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 1964. Ram Krishna Dwarika College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 187+ students

Dr. Umayal Ramanathan College for Women

Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

Dr. Umayal Ramanathan College for Women is a Private Institute located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Dr. Umayal Ramanathan College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Indira Gandhi (P.G.) Mahila Mahavidyalaya

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

HBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Odisha CHSE

Indira Gandhi (P.G.) Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kaithal, Haryana. It was established in the year 1970. Indira Gandhi (P.G.) Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

Annai College of Arts & Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Annai College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Annai College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 234+ students

K.M.College of Education

Bhiwani, Haryana
Private

K.M.College of Education is a Private Institute located in Bhiwani, Haryana. It was established in the year 1955. K.M.College of Education offers Regular courses such as MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Top Private MA Colleges in India 2026

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