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

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC

24,350 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+6 NEET , CET , PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th , NCHM JEE , XAT

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2015. Sant Baba Bhag Singh University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21478+ students

AAFT University, Raipur

4.7
(44 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

86,000 - 1,40,000 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+4 XAT , CAT , MAT , AAFT

AAFT University, Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2018. AAFT University, Raipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4823+ students

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

3.6
(11 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , MHRD , NAAC

83,975 - 1,64,500 MA
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , SAT India , GATE , CAT , Uni GAUGE , MAT

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 1997. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18321+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Spicer Adventist University

Pune, Maharashtra
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...+1 AICTE

29,645 - 95,980 MA
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...+6 MHT-CET , DU-B.Ed. , IPUCET , SET , MH CET , JEE B.Ed.

Spicer Adventist University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Spicer Adventist University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Avantika University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 State National Board (Madhya Pradesh)

1,20,000 - 1,77,000 MA
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...+5 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , MITID DAT , CEED , NIFT Entrance Exam

Avantika University is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. Avantika University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology

4.1
(18 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NBA , NAAC

12,350 MA
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...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , CAT , JNUEE , NEET PG , MAT

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2004. Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Lingaya's Vidyapeeth

4.5
(81 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 MHRD , UGC , NAAC , AICTE

26,000 - 46,750 MA
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NATA Exams
...+6 AILET , NEET , NIPER , LSAT , JEE Main , CBSE 12th

Lingaya's Vidyapeeth is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 1998. Lingaya's Vidyapeeth offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mankar College

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Burdwan, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Mankar College is a Private Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1987. Mankar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.7
(9 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

3,000 MA
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...+6 DU , UP , CCS , Joint , JMI , IGNOU

Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 576+ students

CMS College of Science and Commerce

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

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

CMS College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. CMS College of Science and Commerce offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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All Saints' College

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

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

All Saints' College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. All Saints' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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South Campus

Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir
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South Campus is a Private Institute located in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 2008. South Campus offers Regular courses such as MBA, MSc, MA, MCA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.N.N. College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

B.N.N. College is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. B.N.N. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The English and Foreign Languages University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Private
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CUET PG Exams

The English and Foreign Languages University is a Private Institute located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2010. The English and Foreign Languages University offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, PGD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharishi University Noida

4.1
(24 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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UGC

1,00,000 - 2,00,000 MA
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...+3 CBSE 10th , UP 12th , UP 10th

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

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Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University

4.3
(32 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 NCTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI

30,000 MA
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...+6 NEET , LSAT , CBSE 12th , CLAT , RBSE 12th , LSAT-India

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pandit Deendayal Energy University

3.9
(17 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

87,500 MA
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JEE Main Exams
...+5 XAT , CAT , GUJCET , MAT , GATE

Pandit Deendayal Energy University is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2007. Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

4,860 - 9,720 MA
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...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , LSAT-India

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10529+ students

GKV Haridwar

4.3
(16 Reviews)
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
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UGC
...+5 PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,700 - 26,100 MA
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...+6 CMAT , NEET , CSIR , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , XAT

GKV Haridwar is a Private Institute located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1951. GKV Haridwar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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XIM University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , NBA , SAQS , AACSB , AMDISA , UGC , CRISIL , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,35,000 - 1,92,000 MA
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UGC NET Exams
...+3 NMAT by GMAC , CAT , XAT

XIM University specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF Management #45 (2025), #43 (2024) - India Today Private University #8 (2024)
Region : Strategic Eastern Hub - Eastern India's emerging economic hub - Proximity to IT and industrial corridors
Fees : High Investment - Rs 17.5-28.4 L (Total, 2 years)
ROI : Excellent Returns - High average and highest packages
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - MBA Business Management (flagship) - Strong MBA Human Resource Management
Specialization : Diverse MBA Offerings - Business Management, HRM, Rural Management - Sustainability, Urban Management specializations
Placement Focus : Consistent 100% Placements - 100% MBA placements consistently achieved - Strong in Consulting, BFSI, IT sectors
Top Industries : Leading Sector Recruitment - Consulting (Deloitte, PwC, Bain) - BFSI (ICICI Bank, Wells Fargo), IT (Microsoft, Amazon)
Diversity : Rich Student Mix - Excellent gender diversity ratio - Students from varied academic backgrounds
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - 100% summer internships secured - Interns at Deloitte, Microsoft, Tata Steel
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Network - 28+ global university partnerships - Student/faculty exchange, joint research
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 8,000+ strong global alumni base - Leaders in diverse industries
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagement - Regular industry expert interactions - Academicians on advisory boards

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SCAC Pune

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,51,392 MA
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SCAC Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. SCAC Pune offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 764+ students

Baba Farid Group of Institutions

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Bathinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+4 NCTE , ISO , NAAC , AICTE

32,900 - 40,000 MA
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Baba Farid Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bathinda, Punjab. It was established in the year 2005. Baba Farid Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Korba, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,930 - 9,860 MA
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CMAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , CGBSE 12th , MAT

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba is a Private Institute located in Korba, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1971. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JKC College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
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12,500 MA
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...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , MAT , BIEAP , GMAT

JKC College is a Private Institute located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1968. JKC College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith

2.0
(1 Reviews)
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

14,000 MA
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Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1964. Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St George's College

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
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St George's College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1996. St George's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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University College (UC), Mangalore

4.4
(17 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

6,320 - 22,740 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka PGCET

University College (UC), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1824. University College (UC), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.D. College

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B.D. College is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1956. B.D. College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.S.S. College Pandalam

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
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N.S.S. College Pandalam is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 1949. N.S.S. College Pandalam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arya PG College

4.0
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Panipat, Haryana
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Arya PG College is a Private Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1954. Arya PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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24,350 MA

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86,000 - 1,40,000 MA

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83,975 - 1,64,500 MA

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29,645 - 95,980 MA

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1,20,000 - 1,77,000 MA

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NATA Exams

26,000 - 46,750 MA

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3,000 MA

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1,00,000 - 2,00,000 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

30,000 MA

AILET Exams

87,500 MA

JEE Main Exams

4,860 - 9,720 MA

CMAT Exams

11,700 - 26,100 MA

CET Exams

1,35,000 - 1,92,000 MA

UGC NET Exams

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1,51,392 MA

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4,930 - 9,860 MA

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