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

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Private

2,500 - 7,500 MA
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AILET Exams
...+2 AP PGCET , CLAT

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati is a Private Institute located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati offers Distance courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 180+ students

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

30,000 MA
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NATA Exams
...+6 CMAT , NEET , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , XAT , CAT

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1983. Karpagam Academy of Higher Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10432+ students

Manav Bharti University

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

25,000 - 36,000 MA
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GPAT 2023 Exams
...+6 AILET , UGC NET , GPAT 2024 , LSAT , JEE Main , CAT

Manav Bharti University is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Manav Bharti University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Shoolini University Solan

Solan, Himachal Pradesh

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Maharishi University

4.3
(30 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

31,500 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 NEET , UGC NET , UP 10th , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT

Maharishi University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Maharishi University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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OM Sterling Global University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Hisar, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NSDC , COA

40,000 - 50,000 MA
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NATA Exams
...+6 CMAT , AILET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT

OM Sterling Global University is a Private Institute located in Hisar, Haryana. It was established in the year 2019. OM Sterling Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35406+ students

Rishihood University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private

1,20,000 - 6,00,000 MA
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...+6 NEET , FDDI , UCEED , SAT India , NIFT , CAT

Rishihood University is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2020. Rishihood University offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1622+ students

Arya College

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
Other

13,993 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+5 CET , XAT , CAT , SET , MAT

Arya College is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. Arya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 484+ students

MIT Pune

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , DTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,50,000 - 4,20,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 MAH MBA CET , XAT , CEED , PERA CET , GPAT , MAT

Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune or MIT Pune is considered one of the best engineering colleges in Maharashtra. It is a private institute that is affiliated with Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and approved by AICTE. MIT Pune offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different specializations. Some of the popular courses offered at MIT Pune are B.Tech and M.tech. The institute accepts admission by counselling in DTE. Maharashtra Institute of Technology has a great placement record as well.

Shortlisted by 732+ students

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC

30,000 - 35,000 MA
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#90 NIRF Ranking
NATA Exams
...+6 BEEE , CMAT , AILET , NEET , LSAT , CBSE 12th

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed to University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

Shortlisted by 42571+ students

Yuvaraja's College

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , MAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , GMAT

Yuvaraja's College is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1928. Yuvaraja's College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 545+ students

St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

AILET Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CLAT , UP 12th , M.Ed.

St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1899. St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

MPC Autonomous College

4.7
(10 Reviews)
Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , MAT , Odisha CHSE

MPC Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was established in the year 1948. MPC Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 164+ students

Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Nawabganj, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

5,000 - 10,000 MA
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CET Exams
...+6 UP , PTET , JEECUP , Delhi , Joint , University

Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nawabganj, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 395+ students

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

4.6
(22 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

76,000 - 2,36,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , MAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , GMAT

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1948. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3157+ students

TD College Jaunpur

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

AILET Exams
...+4 LSAT , CBSE 12th , CLAT , UP 12th

TD College Jaunpur is a Private Institute located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1947. TD College Jaunpur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 964+ students

Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS), Bangalore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , MAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , GMAT

Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 324+ students

Hindustan University

4.2
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , NBA , AIU , IAO , MHRD , NAAC , COA

30,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CMAT , HITSEEE , HITSCAT

Hindustan University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Hindustan University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC

CMAT Exams
...+6 NEET , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , GSEB 12th , GPAT

Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 785+ students

MIT ADT University

4.4
(19 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 Government of Maharashtra

20,000 - 5,00,000 MA
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JEE Main Exams
...+4 Uni GAUGE , PERA CET , MHT-CET , GATE

MIT ADT University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. MIT ADT University offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Career Point University

3.7
(10 Reviews)
Kota, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , PCI , NCTE , ICAR

25,000 - 37,000 MA
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AILET Exams
...+6 Rajasthan JET Agriculture , NIMCET , CBSE 10th , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th

Career Point University is a Private Institute located in Kota, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. Career Point University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sabarmati University

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AIU , Government of Gujarat

20,000 - 40,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 NEET , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET

Sabarmati University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Sabarmati University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 706+ students

GIET University

4.1
(26 Reviews)
Gunupur, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , ICAR , NAAC

20,000 - 40,000 MA
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GIETEE Exams
...+6 CMAT , Odisha CHSE , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , XAT , OJEE

GIET University is a Private Institute located in Gunupur, Odisha. It was established in the year 1997. GIET University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12786+ students

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University

4.1
(66 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE
...+2 PCI , COA

70,000 MA
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NATA Exams
...+6 NIPER , NEET , UGC NET , CMAT , UKSEE , CBSE 12th

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 126677+ students

Raffles University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Neemrana, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU

52,000 - 1,04,000 MA
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...+6 NEET , RBSE 10th , LSAT , CBSE 12th , CLAT , CBSE 10th

Raffles University is a Private Institute located in Neemrana, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Raffles University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Peters College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

St. Peters College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2006. St. Peters College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

9,300 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 204+ students

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

500 - 815 MA
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Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1946. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 346+ students

Bhadrak Autonomous College

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Bhadrak, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bhadrak Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Bhadrak, Odisha. It was established in the year 1948. Bhadrak Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

Gokul Global University

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Sidhpur, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

15,000 - 24,000 MA
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Gokul Global University is a Private Institute located in Sidhpur, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2018. Gokul Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2561+ students

Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

10,000 - 20,000 MA
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Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2005. Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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1,50,000 - 4,20,000 MA

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30,000 - 35,000 MA

#90 NIRF Ranking

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CMAT Exams

5,000 - 10,000 MA

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76,000 - 2,36,000 MA

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50,000 MA

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30,000 MA

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20,000 - 5,00,000 MA

JEE Main Exams

25,000 - 37,000 MA

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20,000 - 40,000 MA

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20,000 - 40,000 MA

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70,000 MA

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