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

ICRI Mumbai , Mumbai

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

1,35,000 - 1,40,000 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

ICRI Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. ICRI Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12542+ students

Mangalayatan University of Jabalpur

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 BCI , AIU

25,000 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CUET

Mangalayatan University of Jabalpur is a Private Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2019. Mangalayatan University of Jabalpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14481+ students

Nirwan University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

8,000 - 10,000 MA
Get Fee Details
UGC NET Exams
...+6 RBSE 10th , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , CBSE 10th , Rajasthan Pre PG

Nirwan University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. Nirwan University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13346+ students

Popular Arts and Humanities colleges near you

Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Private UnAided

Shortlisted by 69058 students

Apply Now

Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Private

Shortlisted by 244151 students

Apply Now

Get Better College
Recommendations

Share your college preferences to get
college recommendations.

Explore Now

Shoolini University Solan

Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Private

Shortlisted by 12303 students

Apply Now

Alliance School of Liberal Arts , Bengaluru

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC

2,00,000 MA
Get Fee Details

Alliance School of Liberal Arts is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Alliance School of Liberal Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21729+ students

Dr. C.V. Raman University Vaishali (CVRU Vaishali), Bihar

4.1
(11 Reviews)
Vaishali, Bihar
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , AIU

7,000 - 10,000 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , BSEB 10th , BSEB 12th

Dr. C.V. Raman University Vaishali (CVRU Vaishali), Bihar is a Private Institute located in Vaishali, Bihar. It was established in the year 2018. Dr. C.V. Raman University Vaishali (CVRU Vaishali), Bihar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38448+ students

Malla Reddy University

4.4
(49 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

4,00,000 MA
Get Fee Details

Malla Reddy University is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2020. Malla Reddy University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26629+ students

St. Wilfred's College of Arts Commerce & Science, Panvel

1.0
(2 Reviews)
Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

20,000 MA
Get Fee Details

St. Wilfred's College of Arts Commerce & Science, Panvel is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. . St. Wilfred's College of Arts Commerce & Science, Panvel offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8944+ students

JMF's Vande Mataram Degree College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Dombivli

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Dombivli, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

15,000 MA
Get Fee Details

JMF's Vande Mataram Degree College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Dombivli is a Private Institute located in Dombivli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. JMF's Vande Mataram Degree College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Dombivli offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1341+ students

Medhavi Skills University

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Singtam, Sikkim
Private
UGC
...+1 NSDC

80,000 MA
Get Fee Details

Medhavi Skills University is a Private Institute located in Singtam, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2021. Medhavi Skills University offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 769+ students

Indus International University, Una

4.3
(23 Reviews)
Una, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC

30,000 MA
Get Fee Details

Indus International University, Una is a Private Institute located in Una, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Indus International University, Una offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5564+ students

Unity College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dimapur, Nagaland
Private
NAAC

Unity College is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 2014. Unity College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 113+ students

MKM Group of Colleges for Girls

4.7
(65 Reviews)
Palwal, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

27,000 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , HSTES

MKM Group of Colleges for Girls is a Private Institute located in Palwal, Haryana. It was established in the year 1998. MKM Group of Colleges for Girls offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6253+ students

Course and Fee (49)

Apex Professional University

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Private
AIU
...+8 NCTE , UGC , BCI , AICTE , PCI , NCTE WRC Bhopal , Govt of Arunachal Pradesh , CCRYN

30,000 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams

Apex Professional University is a Private Institute located in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Apex Professional University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, B.Pharm, LLB, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 360+ students

ICFAI University Nagaland

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dimapur, Nagaland
Private

92,200 - 1,25,000 MA
Get Fee Details
UGC NET Exams

ICFAI University Nagaland is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 2008. ICFAI University Nagaland offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Gangtok, Sikkim
Private

Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University is a Private Institute located in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2008. Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private

Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1922. Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 172+ students

MMYVVDDE

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Katni, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.

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

MMYVVDDE is a Private University located in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. MMYVVDDE offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 376+ students

Starex University

3.5
(6 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
BCI
...+1 pci

70,000 - 90,000 MA
Get Fee Details
HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Starex University is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2016. Starex University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57327+ students

Central Institute of Hotel and Hospitality Management

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Barrackpore, West Bengal
Private

CBSE 12th Exams

Central Institute of Hotel and Hospitality Management is a Private Institute located in Barrackpore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2005. Central Institute of Hotel and Hospitality Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1641+ students

Edugree

Siliguri, West Bengal
Private
NSDC
...+3 Skill India , AASSC , THSC

10,000 MA
Get Fee Details

Edugree is a Private Institute located in Siliguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2020. Edugree offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

JD Institute of Fashion Technology Kochi

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
Singhania

1,50,000 MA
Get Fee Details

JD Institute of Fashion Technology Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 2016. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Kochi offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1587+ students

JD Institute of Fashion Technology Goa

Goa, Goa
Private

JD Institute of Fashion Technology Goa is a Private Institute located in Goa. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Goa offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 701+ students

Takshashila University Tindivanam

4.1
(33 Reviews)
Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

30,000 MA
Get Fee Details

Takshashila University Tindivanam is a Private Institute located in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2022. Takshashila University Tindivanam offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54649+ students

CEOA - Nazia College of Arts & Science (Run by CEOA Group of Educational Institutions), Madurai

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private

20,000 MA
Get Fee Details

CEOA - Nazia College of Arts & Science (Run by CEOA Group of Educational Institutions), Madurai is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. CEOA - Nazia College of Arts & Science (Run by CEOA Group of Educational Institutions), Madurai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7528+ students

Chaitanya Deemed to be University

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
MHRD
...+1 UGC

50,000 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TSBIE

Chaitanya Deemed to be University is a Private University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2013. Chaitanya Deemed to be University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62066+ students

Gandhinagar University

3.9
(16 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

Gandhinagar University is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. Gandhinagar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19468+ students

Nav Chetna College

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
NAAC

25,000 MA
Get Fee Details

Nav Chetna College is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Nav Chetna College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13135+ students

BESTIU

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

62,500 MA
Get Fee Details
AP PGECET Exams
...+2 AP EAMCET , AP ICET

BESTIU is a Private Institute located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2019. BESTIU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48568+ students

Medhavi Skills University, Bermiok

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Pelling, Sikkim
Private
UGC

86,500 MA
Get Fee Details

Medhavi Skills University, Bermiok is a Private Institute located in Pelling, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2021. Medhavi Skills University, Bermiok offers Regular courses such as Executive MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 209+ students

Course and Fee (19)

RKDF University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
AIU
...+3 MHRD , UGC , BCI

20,000 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , JAC 12th , JAC 10th

RKDF University is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2018. RKDF University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3682+ students

Arts and Humanities Related News

Top Private MA Colleges in India 2026

M.A. (Master of Arts) College Highlights in India

M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

Top Govt M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

Top Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

Showing 1993 Private MA Colleges in India

1,35,000 - 1,40,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

25,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

8,000 - 10,000 MA

UGC NET Exams

Popular Arts and Humanities colleges near you

Get Better College Recommendations

2,00,000 MA

7,000 - 10,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

4,00,000 MA

20,000 MA

15,000 MA

80,000 MA

30,000 MA

27,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

30,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

92,200 - 1,25,000 MA

UGC NET Exams

MPBSE 12th Exams

70,000 - 90,000 MA

HBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

10,000 MA

1,50,000 MA

30,000 MA

20,000 MA

50,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

25,000 MA

62,500 MA

AP PGECET Exams

86,500 MA

20,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

Other Popular Arts and Humanities Degrees Colleges

Degree Specializations

MA Colleges in States

MA Colleges in Cities

Courses and Careers

Colleges by Popular Streams

Related Exams

Arts and Humanities Related News

Get Better College
Recommendations