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

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

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

Shortlisted by 56+ students

St George's College

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

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

Shortlisted by 38+ students

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N.S.S. College Pandalam

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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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Payyanur College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
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Payyanur College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Payyanur College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Marthoma College

Malapuram, Kerala
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Marthoma College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Marthoma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Mercy College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Palakkad, Kerala
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3,000 MA
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Mercy College is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 2012. Mercy College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Aquinas College

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

Aquinas College is a Private Institute located in Cochin, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Aquinas College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Carmel College

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

5,490 - 15,000 MA
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Carmel College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Carmel College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Deva Matha College

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

1,800 MA
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...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th , GMAT

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

Shortlisted by 9+ students

M.E.S. Asmabi College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,225 - 6,450 MA
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...+1 Kerala 12th

M.E.S. Asmabi College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. M.E.S. Asmabi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Safi Institute of Advanced Study

5.0
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Malapuram, Kerala
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Safi Institute of Advanced Study is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Safi Institute of Advanced Study offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies

3.0
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Palakkad, Kerala
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Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MES Ponnani College

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

2,15,660 MA
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MES Ponnani College is a Private Institute located in Ponani, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. MES Ponnani College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology

Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology is a Private Institute located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in the year 1994. Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Loyola College of Social Sciences

4.5
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Loyola College of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1963. Loyola College of Social Sciences offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, MSW, MHRDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 146+ students

Mar Thoma College

4.0
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Thiruvalla, Kerala
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42,000 MA
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Mar Thoma College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvalla, Kerala. It was established in the year 1952. Mar Thoma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KMM College of Arts and Science

4.7
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Kottayam, Kerala
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KMM College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. KMM College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Michaels College

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

5,330 MA
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...+6 Kerala University Admission , XAT , CMAT , Kerala 12th , MAT , CBSE 12th

St. Michaels College is a Private Institute located in Alappuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. St. Michaels College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MES Kochi

4.5
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Kochi, Kerala
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MES Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. MES Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Sree Narayana College (SNC), Kollam

5.0
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Sree Narayana College (SNC), Kollam is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1948. Sree Narayana College (SNC), Kollam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Iqbal College

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

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Emmanuel College

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Emmanuel College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Emmanuel College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Majlis Arts and Science College

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Majlis Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Majlis Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha

Trivandrum, Kerala
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Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 1934. Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ettumanoorappan College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
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Ettumanoorappan College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Ettumanoorappan College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Alphonsa College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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Alphonsa College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Alphonsa College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Institute of Cooperative Management (ICMK), Kannur

Kannur, Kerala
Private
others

4,270 MA
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Institute of Cooperative Management (ICMK), Kannur is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1992. Institute of Cooperative Management (ICMK), Kannur offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.A.M. College

Kannur, Kerala
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N.A.M. College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. N.A.M. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MCC Calicut

Calicut, Kerala
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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MCC Calicut is a Private Institute located in Calicut, Kerala. It was established in the year 1909. MCC Calicut offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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