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

Kankavli College Kankavli

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Kankavli College Kankavli is a Private Institute located in Kankavali, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. Kankavli College Kankavli offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

N. G. Acharya & D. K. Marathe College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

N. G. Acharya & D. K. Marathe College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. N. G. Acharya & D. K. Marathe College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Rani Ganesh Kunwari P.G.College

Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Rani Ganesh Kunwari P.G.College is a Private Institute located in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Rani Ganesh Kunwari P.G.College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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A.T.V.V. Mandals B.D. Kale mahavidyalaya College

Pune, Maharashtra
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A.T.V.V. Mandals B.D. Kale mahavidyalaya College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. A.T.V.V. Mandals B.D. Kale mahavidyalaya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Baikunth Nath Mahavidyalay

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

Baikunth Nath Mahavidyalay is a Private Institute located in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Baikunth Nath Mahavidyalay offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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K. J. Somaiya college of Arts, Commerce and Science

5.0
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Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
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NAAC

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K. J. Somaiya college of Arts, Commerce and Science is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. . K. J. Somaiya college of Arts, Commerce and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karmaveer Shantarambapu Kondaji Wavare Arts, Science & Commerce College

Nashik, Maharashtra
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Karmaveer Shantarambapu Kondaji Wavare Arts, Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. Karmaveer Shantarambapu Kondaji Wavare Arts, Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sardar Raja Arts and Science College

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
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Sardar Raja Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Sardar Raja Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Mahila P.G. College

Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Mahila P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. . Mahila P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

P.N.G. Govt. P.G.College

Ramnagar, Uttarakhand
Private
NAAC

P.N.G. Govt. P.G.College is a Private Institute located in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1981. P.N.G. Govt. P.G.College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 334+ students

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research

3.5
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Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

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Deccan College Post Graduate and Research is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Deccan College Post Graduate and Research offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ramdev Memorial P.G. Mahavidyalaya

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Ramdev Memorial P.G. Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Ramdev Memorial P.G. Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Laxman Devram Sonawane College

4.0
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Laxman Devram Sonawane College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. Laxman Devram Sonawane College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rohit Memorial PG Degree College

Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Rohit Memorial PG Degree College is a Private Institute located in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. . Rohit Memorial PG Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, Certificate, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Samyak Prabodhan Sangha's Bhimrao T.Pradhan College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Thane, Maharashtra
Private

Samyak Prabodhan Sangha's Bhimrao T.Pradhan College of Arts, Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. Samyak Prabodhan Sangha's Bhimrao T.Pradhan College of Arts, Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pannadhay Mahila Teacher Training College

Tonk, Rajasthan
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AICTE

Pannadhay Mahila Teacher Training College is a Private Institute located in Tonk, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2006. Pannadhay Mahila Teacher Training College offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Swami Ramanand Teerth Mahavidyalaya

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

Swami Ramanand Teerth Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Ambajogai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Swami Ramanand Teerth Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Kohinoor Arts, Commerce & Science College

2.7
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Kohinoor Arts, Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Kohinoor Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Guru Angad Dev College

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Sri Guru Angad Dev College is a Private Institute located in Tarn Taran, Punjab. It was established in the year 2012. Sri Guru Angad Dev College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College

4.0
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Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1959. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kusum Bai Jain Girls College

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Kusum Bai Jain Girls College is a Private Institute located in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1972. Kusum Bai Jain Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shivaji Arts, Commerce and Science college

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Shivaji Arts, Commerce and Science college is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Shivaji Arts, Commerce and Science college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay College

4.0
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Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay College is a Private Institute located in Morena, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1992. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Venutai Chavan Pratishthan Arts & Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya

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Venutai Chavan Pratishthan Arts & Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Venutai Chavan Pratishthan Arts & Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Holy Cross Home Science College

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Holy Cross Home Science College is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1975. Holy Cross Home Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. H.N. Shinha Art And Commerce College

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Dr. H.N. Shinha Art And Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Akola, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Dr. H.N. Shinha Art And Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ghulam Nabi Azad Arts, Commerce & Science College

Akola, Maharashtra
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Ghulam Nabi Azad Arts, Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Akola, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Ghulam Nabi Azad Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Adarsh Science Jairamdas Bhagchand Arts & Birla Commerce College

Amravati, Maharashtra
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Adarsh Science Jairamdas Bhagchand Arts & Birla Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Adarsh Science Jairamdas Bhagchand Arts & Birla Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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StJohn's College of Arts & Science

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

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Lal Bhadhur Shastri College

Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
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4,020 MA
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Lal Bhadhur Shastri College is a Private Institute located in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1967. Lal Bhadhur Shastri College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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