Top Private MA Colleges in Kerala 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 209 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Kerala. Out of the total, 148 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 26 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.CAT, Kerala University Admission, CUSAT CAT, Lucknow University Entrance Exam, CMAT are accepted for admission in M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are Kerala University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, MES college for advanced studies, CMS College, St Joseph College of Communication, Malabar Christian College, Fatima Mata National College, St Teresa's College, NSS Hindu College, Sree Narayana College For Women.

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

Total Number of colleges	209
Accepted Entrance Exams	CAT, Kerala University Admission, CUSAT CAT, Lucknow University Entrance Exam, CMAT
Average Fees	₹ 26.3 K

No. of M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in nearby Kerala

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	93	₹ 28867
Goa	8	₹ 20640
Karnataka	226	₹ 108528
Maharashtra	493	₹ 92416
Tamil Nadu	385	₹ 36646

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

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Kerala University	-	-
Cochin University of Science and Technology	43	₹ 14160
Maharaja's College	162	-
Panampilly Memorial Government College	-	₹ 2670
Govt. College, Malapuram	-	-
KKTM Government College	-	-
Government College, Ernakulam	-	-
Government College, Idukki	-	-
Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College	-	-
Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram	105	-

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

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
MES college for advanced studies	12	-
CMS College	71	-
St Joseph College of Communication	-	-
Malabar Christian College	-	-
Fatima Mata National College	55	-
St Teresa's College	-	-
NSS Hindu College	87	-
Sree Narayana College For Women	35	-
St. Thomas College, Thrissur	-	-
Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning	-	-

Showing 144 Private MA Colleges in Kerala

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private

1,890 MA
Get Fee Details
#79 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Kerala University Admission , Kerala 12th , MGU CAT

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2007. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

STC Ernakulam

2.7
(6 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , XAT , MAT , Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th , GMAT

STC Ernakulam is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1925. STC Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 283+ students

Mar Ivanios College

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

Mar Ivanios College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1949. Mar Ivanios College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 129+ students

Mar Athanasius Group Of Colleges

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kothamanglam, Kerala
Private

KEAM Exams

Mar Athanasius Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Kothamanglam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1961. Mar Athanasius Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi

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

28,834 - 1,07,433 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 1944. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 133+ students

St.Joseph's College

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Private
AICTE

18,750 MA
Get Fee Details

St.Joseph's College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2015. St.Joseph's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 99+ students

CMS Kottayam

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

CMS Kottayam is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1817. CMS Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 140+ students

Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women

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

Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

60,000 MA
Get Fee Details
CMAT Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 842+ students

FMNC Kollam

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kollam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

FMNC Kollam is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1951. FMNC Kollam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva

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

Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva is a Private Institute located in Aluva, Kerala. It was established in the year 1921. Union Christian College (UCC), Aluva offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 88+ students

Assumption College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

KEAM Exams

Assumption College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. Assumption College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Catholicate College

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

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

Catholicate College is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 1952. Catholicate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Christian College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chengannur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Christian College is a Private Institute located in Chengannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Christian College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 107+ students

Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

St. Dominics College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Dominics College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. St. Dominics College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

St Xavier's College

4.7
(15 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

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

Shortlisted by 941+ students

Baselius College

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

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

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Nirmalagiri College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,140 MA
Get Fee Details
CAT Exams
...+5 CMAT , XAT , MAT , Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th

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

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Sree Kerala Varma College

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

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

Sree Kerala Varma College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1947. Sree Kerala Varma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 194+ students

St.Alberts College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,890 - 39,380 MA
Get Fee Details
CAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th , GMAT

St.Alberts College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1946. St.Alberts College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 246+ students

Vimala College

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

4,745 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Vimala College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. Vimala College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

St. Joseph's College (SJC), Calicut

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Calicut, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

St. Joseph's College (SJC), Calicut is a Private Institute located in Calicut, Kerala. It was established in the year 1956. St. Joseph's College (SJC), Calicut offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 140+ students

St. Joseph s College (SJC), Idukki

Idukki, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

St. Joseph s College (SJC), Idukki is a Private Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 2007. St. Joseph s College (SJC), Idukki offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

37,500 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2012. Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

St Thomas College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Kozhenchery, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

St Thomas College is a Private Institute located in Kozhenchery, Kerala. It was established in the year 1953. St Thomas College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 115+ students

St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,030 - 13,030 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda

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

4,850 - 9,700 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda is a Private Institute located in Irinjalakuda, Kerala. It was established in the year 1956. Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 144+ students

St. John s College

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

1,100 MA
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

St. John s College is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St. John s College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

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Showing 144 Private MA Colleges in Kerala

1,890 MA

#79 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

CAT Exams

Kerala 12th Exams

KEAM Exams

28,834 - 1,07,433 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

18,750 MA

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60,000 MA

CMAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

KEAM Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

8,140 MA

CAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

1,890 - 39,380 MA

CAT Exams

4,745 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

37,500 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

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4,030 - 13,030 MA

CBSE 12th Exams

4,850 - 9,700 MA

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1,100 MA

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