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

S.S.L. Jain P.G. College

Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

S.S.L. Jain P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1958. S.S.L. Jain P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 291+ students

Shri Shivaji College of Education

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Shri Shivaji College of Education is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Shri Shivaji College of Education offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, B.Ed, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

Noorjahan Begum Salam Ahmed College of Arts & Commerce

Yavatmal, Maharashtra
Private

Noorjahan Begum Salam Ahmed College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. Noorjahan Begum Salam Ahmed College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Jijamata College of Science & Arts

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Jijamata College of Science & Arts is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Jijamata College of Science & Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Acharya Narendra Deo Kisan PG College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Acharya Narendra Deo Kisan PG College is a Private Institute located in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Acharya Narendra Deo Kisan PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Sree Narayana College (SNC), Thiruvananthapuram

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

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

Sree Narayana College (SNC), Thiruvananthapuram is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1958. Sree Narayana College (SNC), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Guru Teg Bahahdur Khalsa College Of Education

Dasuya, Punjab
Private
UGC

Guru Teg Bahahdur Khalsa College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Dasuya, Punjab. It was established in the year 2005. Guru Teg Bahahdur Khalsa College Of Education offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

S.E.S College

Kannur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

65,500 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

S.E.S College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. S.E.S College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Ram Samujh Sursati Mahavidhyalaya

Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Ram Samujh Sursati Mahavidhyalaya is a Private Institute located in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Ram Samujh Sursati Mahavidhyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

K N M Govt.Arts & Science College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+3 ncte , NAAC , NCTE WRC Bhopal

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

K N M Govt.Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. K N M Govt.Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

N.S.S College for Women

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

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

N.S.S College for Women is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. N.S.S College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Renu Mahavidyalaya

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Renu Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1997. Renu Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Gandhi P R College

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NCTE

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...+1 MPBSE 12th

Gandhi P R College is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. Gandhi P R College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

SreeNarayana College

3.8
(6 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Private

SreeNarayana College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. SreeNarayana College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Govt. College of Education (GCE), Sangrur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sangrur, Punjab
Private
NCTE
...+1 NAAC

Govt. College of Education (GCE), Sangrur is a Private Institute located in Sangrur, Punjab. It was established in the year 2008. Govt. College of Education (GCE), Sangrur offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

TDB College

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Burdwan, West Bengal
Private
UGC

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TDB College is a Private Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1957. TDB College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Maharashtra HSC Exams
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Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering & Technology Payannur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Payannur, Kerala
Private
AICTE

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...+3 KEAM , Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering & Technology Payannur is a Private Institute located in Payannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering & Technology Payannur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

M.V.P. Samaj's Arts, Science and Commerce College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
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M.V.P. Samaj's Arts, Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. M.V.P. Samaj's Arts, Science and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Siddhi Narayan Tripathi College of Education and Technology

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

10,000 MA
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Siddhi Narayan Tripathi College of Education and Technology is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Siddhi Narayan Tripathi College of Education and Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, BTC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

India Cultural League Education Society's Motilal Jhunjhunwala College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

India Cultural League Education Society's Motilal Jhunjhunwala College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. India Cultural League Education Society's Motilal Jhunjhunwala College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalay

Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalay is a Private Institute located in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalay offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 64+ students

Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. . Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri Arya Mahila College

Barnala, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri Arya Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Barnala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1968. Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri Arya Mahila College offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Gujranwala Gurunanak Khalsa College of Pharmacy

Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
AICTE

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Gujranwala Gurunanak Khalsa College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 1984. Gujranwala Gurunanak Khalsa College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as MA, PGD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Shri K.N. Singh Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Shri K.N. Singh Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Shri K.N. Singh Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Girand Singh Memorial Degree College

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Girand Singh Memorial Degree College is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. . Girand Singh Memorial Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Sreemath Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal Tamil Arts Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
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Sreemath Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal Tamil Arts Science College is a Private Institute located in Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1938. Sreemath Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal Tamil Arts Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

M.M.E.S. Women's Arts and Science College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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M.M.E.S. Women's Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. M.M.E.S. Women's Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

Shri Shankar Ji Mahavidhyalaya

Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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Shri Shankar Ji Mahavidhyalaya is a Private Institute located in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Shri Shankar Ji Mahavidhyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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