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

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Chikkaballapura, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura is a Private Institute located in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1978. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

DSPMU

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
Private

5,550 - 9,150 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 JAC 12th

DSPMU is a Private Institute located in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1970. DSPMU offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

D.A. V. P.G. College

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

D.A. V. P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1970. D.A. V. P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

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Kabutari Devi Rajeshwar Tripathi Smarak PG College

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Kabutari Devi Rajeshwar Tripathi Smarak PG College is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Kabutari Devi Rajeshwar Tripathi Smarak PG College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajbahadur Post Graduate College

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Rajbahadur Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. Rajbahadur Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Lt. Ishdatt Smarak Mahavidyalaya

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
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Lt. Ishdatt Smarak Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Lt. Ishdatt Smarak Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Dulari Devi Degree College

Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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Dulari Devi Degree College is a Private Institute located in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. . Dulari Devi Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Diamond Evening College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Diamond Evening College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Diamond Evening College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Adharsh Vidhyalaya Arts and Science College for Women

Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

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Adharsh Vidhyalaya Arts and Science College for Women is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Adharsh Vidhyalaya Arts and Science College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Vidyawati Devi Mahila College

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE
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Vidyawati Devi Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. . Vidyawati Devi Mahila College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, BTC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Shahajade Singh Mahavidyalaya

Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Shahajade Singh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Shahajade Singh Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Sarnath Bodhisatva Mahavidyalaya

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Sarnath Bodhisatva Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Sarnath Bodhisatva Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Rajiv Gandhi D.A.V. Degree College

Banda, Uttar Pradesh
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Rajiv Gandhi D.A.V. Degree College is a Private Institute located in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1895. Rajiv Gandhi D.A.V. Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College

4.2
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Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Ramdham Post Graduate College

5.0
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Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
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Shri Ramdham Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Shri Ramdham Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Hari shankar Ji Mahavidyalaya

Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
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Shri Hari shankar Ji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1860. Shri Hari shankar Ji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rao'S Eduacational Society

5.0
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Rao'S Eduacational Society is a Private Institute located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Rao'S Eduacational Society offers Regular courses such as B.Com, MSc, B.Ed, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. Maharshi Valmiki College

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Govt. Maharshi Valmiki College is a Private Institute located in Kanker, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1983. Govt. Maharshi Valmiki College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. Mini Mata Girls College is a Private Institute located in Baloda Bazaar, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2006. Govt. Mini Mata Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sarvjanik PG College

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Sarvjanik PG College is a Private Institute located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1994. Sarvjanik PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahant Laxami Naraya Das College

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St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore

4.7
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St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Seth Fulchand Agrawal College

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Govt Dr waman wasudev patankar girls

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Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli

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Shri Harishankar Mahavidyalaya

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DBF Dayanand College of Arts & Science

3.0
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Lal Bahadur Shastri Arts, Commerce & Science P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Janjgir, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2006. Lal Bahadur Shastri Arts, Commerce & Science P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dewan Bahadur Padma Rao Mudaliar Degree College

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Dewan Bahadur Padma Rao Mudaliar Degree College is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1981. Dewan Bahadur Padma Rao Mudaliar Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ghanteswar Degree College

Bhadrak, Odisha
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Ghanteswar Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bhadrak, Odisha. It was established in the year 1992. Ghanteswar Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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