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 mary's College (SMC), Ernakulam

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
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St mary's College (SMC), Ernakulam is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2010. St mary's College (SMC), Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Dr Govind Prasad Rani Devi Patel Vidhi Mahavidyalaya

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Dr Govind Prasad Rani Devi Patel Vidhi Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Dr Govind Prasad Rani Devi Patel Vidhi Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Sardar Patel Banshgopal Sanatan Dharm Degree College

Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Sardar Patel Banshgopal Sanatan Dharm Degree College is a Private Institute located in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. . Sardar Patel Banshgopal Sanatan Dharm Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

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Ramswarup Gram Udyog P.G. College

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
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Ramswarup Gram Udyog P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1925. Ramswarup Gram Udyog P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri thakur ji maharaj mahavidyalaya

Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
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NCTE

Sri thakur ji maharaj mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Sri thakur ji maharaj mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Assabah Arts & Science College (ACP), Malapuram

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
Private
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Assabah Arts & Science College (ACP), Malapuram is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1972. Assabah Arts & Science College (ACP), Malapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Mary s College

Malapuram, Kerala
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AICTE

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St. Mary s College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. St. Mary s College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dayapuram Arts and Science College for Women

Calicut, Kerala
Private

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Dayapuram Arts and Science College for Women is a Private Institute located in Calicut, Kerala. It was established in the year 2002. Dayapuram Arts and Science College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Rameshwar Tripathi College

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
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Shri Rameshwar Tripathi College is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Shri Rameshwar Tripathi College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Shri Ratanlal Kanwarlal Patni Government P. G. College

Ajmer, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC

Shri Ratanlal Kanwarlal Patni Government P. G. College is a Private Institute located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2015. Shri Ratanlal Kanwarlal Patni Government P. G. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kali Charan P .G College

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

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Kali Charan P .G College is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Kali Charan P .G College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Amar Shaheed Kanchan Singh P.G. College

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
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NAAC
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Amar Shaheed Kanchan Singh P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Amar Shaheed Kanchan Singh P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya

Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964. Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.N. Degree college

Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
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NCTE
...+1 Govt of Uttar Pradesh

B.N. Degree college is a Private Institute located in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. B.N. Degree college offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bi Bi Raza Degree College For Women

Gulbarga, Karnataka
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Bi Bi Raza Degree College For Women is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1977. Bi Bi Raza Degree College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dhule Education Society's College Of Education

5.0
(1 Reviews)
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Dhule Education Society's College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Dhule Education Society's College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Iqra Education Society's H. j. Thim College Of Arts & Science

5.0
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Iqra Education Society's H. j. Thim College Of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Iqra Education Society's H. j. Thim College Of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri. Vitthalrao Shankarrao Naik Arts, Commerce and Science College

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Shri. Vitthalrao Shankarrao Naik Arts, Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. Shri. Vitthalrao Shankarrao Naik Arts, Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The Shirpur Education Socitey's Smt. H. R. Patel Arts Mahila College

3.0
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The Shirpur Education Socitey's Smt. H. R. Patel Arts Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. The Shirpur Education Socitey's Smt. H. R. Patel Arts Mahila College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mgsm's Arts Science & Commerce College

Jalgaon, Maharashtra
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Mgsm's Arts Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Mgsm's Arts Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Krishnapal singh smarak mahavidyalaya

4.0
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Krishnapal singh smarak mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Krishnapal singh smarak mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyala

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Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyala is a Private Institute located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sant Muktabai Arts & Commerce College

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Sant Muktabai Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Sant Muktabai Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sree Vidhyadhi Raja NSS COLLEGE

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Sree Vidhyadhi Raja NSS COLLEGE is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Sree Vidhyadhi Raja NSS COLLEGE offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sardar Shivraj Singh Mahavidyalaya

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Jai Narayan Smarak PG College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Jai Narayan Smarak PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dayanand Arya Kanya Girls Degree College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
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Dayanand Arya Kanya Girls Degree College is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. Dayanand Arya Kanya Girls Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Abha Yadav Smarak Kanya Degree College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. . Abha Yadav Smarak Kanya Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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J.B.Shah Girls (P.G.) College

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J.B.Shah Girls (P.G.) College is a Private Institute located in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2013. J.B.Shah Girls (P.G.) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

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