Top Private MA Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

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

There are total 493 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in Maharashtra. Out of the total, 373 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are private and 21 M.A. (Master of Arts) are owned by the government.TISSNET, WWI Entrance Exam, Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT), MAH MBA CET, CBSE 12th are accepted for admission in M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 M.A. (Master of Arts) colleges are UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Mumbai University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, North Maharashtra University, Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce.

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

Total Number of colleges	493
Accepted Entrance Exams	TISSNET, WWI Entrance Exam, Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT), MAH MBA CET, CBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 86 K

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

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Chhattisgarh	140	₹ 22676
Goa	8	₹ 20640
Gujarat	238	₹ 35493
Karnataka	226	₹ 108528
Madhya Pradesh	244	₹ 22356

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

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)	-	₹ 2100
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	50	₹ 175000
Government Institute Of Science	50	₹ 7920
SNDT Women's University	305	₹ 11135
Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University	-	₹ 5250
Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad	-	-
Secondary Training College	-	-
Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences	660	-
SGBAU Amravati	260	-
Shri Annasaheb Dange Arts, Commerce & Science College	-	-

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

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	1287	₹ 57166
Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune	120	₹ 240000
North Maharashtra University	360	-
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth	-	₹ 38092
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce	-	₹ 150000
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur	605	₹ 4944
St. Xaviers College, Mumbai	90	₹ 128250
Flame University	-	-
Pratibha Niketan Mahavidyalaya	-	-
Vishwakarma University	90	₹ 136500

Showing 273 Private MA Colleges in Maharashtra

Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya

Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

BDCE Wardha

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Wardha, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

XAT Exams
...+5 MHT-CET , MHTCET MTech , MAT , JEE Main , GATE

BDCE Wardha is a Private Institute located in Wardha, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. BDCE Wardha offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 105+ students

NIBMS Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AIU

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

NIBMS Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. . NIBMS Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Executive MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

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Shikshan Maharshi Dadasaheb Limaye College

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Shikshan Maharshi Dadasaheb Limaye College is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. Shikshan Maharshi Dadasaheb Limaye College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Smt. Pushpatai Hiray Arts Science and Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Smt. Pushpatai Hiray Arts Science and Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Smt. Pushpatai Hiray Arts Science and Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Siddheshwar Mahavidyalaya

Beed, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Pratishthan Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Pratishthan Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1965. Pratishthan Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

VCC Karad

Karad, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

VCC Karad is a Private Institute located in Karad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. VCC Karad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

MIT Arts Commerce and Science College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Government

2,42,000 MA
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MIT Arts Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2007. MIT Arts Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 183+ students

ISC Pune

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

1,56,100 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

ISC Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1948. ISC Pune offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

SMART Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

SMART Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. SMART Pune offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai

4.0
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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UGC

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...+2 CBSE 12th , Maharashtra HSC

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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National Academy of Event Management & Development (NAEMD), Mumbai

5.0
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National Academy of Event Management & Development (NAEMD), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. National Academy of Event Management & Development (NAEMD), Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidyawardhini Sabha's Arts, Commerce and Science College

Dhule, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+3 Other , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Vidyawardhini Sabha's Arts, Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. Vidyawardhini Sabha's Arts, Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

MAEER's MIT School of Education & Research

Pune, Maharashtra
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NCTE

74,900 - 1,60,000 MA
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MAEER's MIT School of Education & Research is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. MAEER's MIT School of Education & Research offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, B.Ed, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Bhandara, Maharashtra
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J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Bhandara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Br. S. K. Wankhede College of Education

Nagpur, Maharashtra
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Br. S. K. Wankhede College of Education is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1945. Br. S. K. Wankhede College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SMT. Kapila Khandvala College of Education

Mumbai, Maharashtra
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SMT. Kapila Khandvala College of Education is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. SMT. Kapila Khandvala College of Education offers Distance courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts

Beed, Maharashtra
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Vasantrao Naik Shikhanshashtra Mahavidyalay

5.0
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Kolhapur, Maharashtra
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Vasantrao Naik Shikhanshashtra Mahavidyalay is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. Vasantrao Naik Shikhanshashtra Mahavidyalay offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya

4.5
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Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1927. Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Krishnaji Joshi Shikshashastri Mahavidyalaya

3.0
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Krishnaji Joshi Shikshashastri Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Akola, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Krishnaji Joshi Shikshashastri Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Mahatma Jyotiba Fule Mahavidyalaya

3.7
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Mahatma Jyotiba Fule Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Mahatma Jyotiba Fule Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Marathwada College Of Education

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Marathwada College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Marathwada College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, PGD, Certificate, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Gokhale Education Society's College of Education

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Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management

5.0
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1977. New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
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Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1949. Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce

4.5
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Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1986. Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ghanshyamdas Saraf College of Arts & Commerce

3.4
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Ghanshyamdas Saraf College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Ghanshyamdas Saraf College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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