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

Mai Bhago College of Education

Mansa, Punjab
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

Mai Bhago College of Education is a Private Institute located in Mansa, Punjab. It was established in the year 2008. Mai Bhago College of Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Paavendhar College of Arts & Science

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

Paavendhar College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Paavendhar College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Gossner College

3.5
(11 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+1 HRD

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 JAC 12th

Gossner College is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1971. Gossner College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 530+ students

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K.H. Madhvani Arts Commerce College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Porbandar, Gujarat
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K.H. Madhvani Arts Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Porbandar, Gujarat. . K.H. Madhvani Arts Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur

Shorapur, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur is a Private Institute located in Shorapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1983. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bullockcart Workers Development Association Arts and Science College

Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
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14,190 MA
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Bullockcart Workers Development Association Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Bullockcart Workers Development Association Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Koshi Mahavidyalaya

Khagaria, Bihar
Private
NAAC

Koshi Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Khagaria, Bihar. It was established in the year 1947. Koshi Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PTM Arya College

Jalandhar, Punjab
Private

PTM Arya College is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1995. PTM Arya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

GN Khalsa Girls College

Jalandhar, Punjab
Private

GN Khalsa Girls College is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1969. GN Khalsa Girls College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

G.N.B.L. Ramgarhia College for Women

Phagwara, Punjab
Private
Other

G.N.B.L. Ramgarhia College for Women is a Private Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. It was established in the year 1970. G.N.B.L. Ramgarhia College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Guru Nanak National College for Women

Nakodar, Punjab
Private
UGC
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Guru Nanak National College for Women is a Private Institute located in Nakodar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1971. Guru Nanak National College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Toshniwal Arts, Commerce & Science College

Hingoli, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
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Toshniwal Arts, Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Hingoli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. Toshniwal Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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R. K. Arya College

Phagwara, Punjab
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R. K. Arya College is a Private Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. It was established in the year 1952. R. K. Arya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vadnagar Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd. Arts & Commerce College

Mehsana, Gujarat
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Vadnagar Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd. Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Mehsana, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1968. Vadnagar Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd. Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M. M. Chaudhari Arts College

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M. M. Chaudhari Arts College is a Private Institute located in Sabarkantha, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1996. M. M. Chaudhari Arts College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Idar Anjana Patidar H.K.M Arts And P.N. Patel Commerce College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Idar, Gujarat
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Idar Anjana Patidar H.K.M Arts And P.N. Patel Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Idar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1970. Idar Anjana Patidar H.K.M Arts And P.N. Patel Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sikh National College (SNC), Gurdaspur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
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Sikh National College (SNC), Gurdaspur is a Private Institute located in Gurdaspur, Punjab. It was established in the year 1938. Sikh National College (SNC), Gurdaspur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri J.M. Patel Arts & Smt. M.N. Patel Commerce Mahila College

4.0
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Shri J.M. Patel Arts & Smt. M.N. Patel Commerce Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Mehsana, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1991. Shri J.M. Patel Arts & Smt. M.N. Patel Commerce Mahila College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidalaya

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidalaya is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1979. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maa Dhanawati Mahavidyalaya

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Maa Dhanawati Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Maa Dhanawati Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Purvanchal P.G.College

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
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Purvanchal P.G.College is a Private Institute located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Purvanchal P.G.College offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Shiva Sai Private Industrial Training Institute

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Sri Shiva Sai Private Industrial Training Institute is a Private Institute located in Nalgonda, Telangana. It was established in the year 2012. Sri Shiva Sai Private Industrial Training Institute offers Regular courses such as B.Com, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dharampal Singh Degree College

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Shri Shivaji Vidya Prasarak Sanstha's Bhausaheb N.S.Patil Arts & M.F.M.A. Commerce College

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Shri Shivaji Vidya Prasarak Sanstha's Bhausaheb N.S.Patil Arts & M.F.M.A. Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1956. Shri Shivaji Vidya Prasarak Sanstha's Bhausaheb N.S.Patil Arts & M.F.M.A. Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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G. T. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College

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G. T. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Nandurbar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. G. T. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Arts & Science College (SVPASC), Jalgaon

3.0
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Arts & Science College (SVPASC), Jalgaon is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Arts & Science College (SVPASC), Jalgaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Gramin Vikas Shikshan Prasarak Mandal s, Late M.D. sisode alias bhausaheb Arts & commerce college

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Gramin Vikas Shikshan Prasarak Mandal s, Late M.D. sisode alias bhausaheb Arts & commerce college is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. . Gramin Vikas Shikshan Prasarak Mandal s, Late M.D. sisode alias bhausaheb Arts & commerce college offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chote Lohiya Mahavidyalaya

Mau, Uttar Pradesh
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Chote Lohiya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Chote Lohiya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, Certificate, BTC in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Krishna Ambedkar Mahavidyalaya

Mau, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Shri Krishna Ambedkar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Shri Krishna Ambedkar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Gadadhar Slok Mahavidyalaya

Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
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