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

Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

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

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Gokhale Education Society's College of Education

Sangamner, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 IGNOU , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MAH B.Ed CET Exams

Gokhale Education Society's College of Education is a Private Institute located in Sangamner, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Gokhale Education Society's College of Education offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

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

Shortlisted by 117+ students

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Amity University Mumbai

4.4
(94 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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...+2 AIU , Government of Maharashtra

2,10,000 MA
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Ranking : Recognized National & Regional Standing - NIRF 43rd (University), 37th (Engineering) - QS Asia #263
Region : Financial Capital Advantage - Proximity to Mumbai's financial and entertainment hub - Enhanced indus
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ROI : Good Value - Competitive median packages for graduates - Strong industry alignment for career growth
Flagship Course : Leading Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specialization : Diverse Industry-Aligned Specializations - B.Tech in CSE, AI, Biotechnology - MBA in Banking & Finan
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Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (Amazon, TCS, IBM), Finance (HDFC Bank, SBI Card) - Consulting (Deloitte
Diversity : Global & Cultural Exposure - Students from across India and abroad - Foreign language training (Mand
Internship : Industry-Leading Internships - Interns at Shoppers Stop, Tata Strive Ltd - Projects in Retail, Finan
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Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

50,000 MA
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Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2023. Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning offers Online courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 467+ students

INSD Thane

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

1,31,200 MA
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INSD Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2019. INSD Thane offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7436+ students

ICRI Pune

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

1,60,000 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

ICRI Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. ICRI Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12786+ students

Chhartrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Shedung, Panvel

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

1,05,000 - 1,85,000 MA
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GATE Exams
...+3 MHT-CET , UGC NET , CAT

Chhartrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Shedung, Panvel is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Chhartrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Shedung, Panvel offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, M.Tech, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5807+ students

Lexicon Institute of Media & Animation

Pune, Maharashtra
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3,54,000 MA
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Lexicon Institute of Media & Animation is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. . Lexicon Institute of Media & Animation offers Regular courses such as BSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Wlci Mumbai

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. Wlci Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Wlci Pune

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

3,12,500 MA
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Wlci Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. Wlci Pune offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Bhavan s College Management School of Events, Entertainment and Design (MSEED) , Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

2,50,000 - 3,00,000 MA
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Bhavan s College Management School of Events, Entertainment and Design is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2025. Bhavan s College Management School of Events, Entertainment and Design offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

INSD Pune

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

2,94,820 MA
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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

INSD Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2011. INSD Pune offers Regular, Online courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RJ Mumbai

4.5
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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...+2 MAH MBA CET , CBSE 12th

RJ Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1963. RJ Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 326+ students

Jawahar Educations Pvt. Ltd.

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
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Jawahar Educations Pvt. Ltd. is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. . Jawahar Educations Pvt. Ltd. offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jeevan Vikas Mahavidyalaya

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
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NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Jeevan Vikas Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. Jeevan Vikas Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Adarsh College of Pharmacy (ACP), Sangli

Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
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Adarsh College of Pharmacy (ACP), Sangli is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. Adarsh College of Pharmacy (ACP), Sangli offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, MA, M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Gopikabai Sitaram Gawande College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Yavatmal, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Gopikabai Sitaram Gawande College is a Private Institute located in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1966. Gopikabai Sitaram Gawande College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

SGMC Karad

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

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SGMC Karad is a Private Institute located in Karad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. SGMC Karad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Progressive Education Society's Modern College Of Arts, Science & Commerce

4.7
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Pune, Maharashtra
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Progressive Education Society's Modern College Of Arts, Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Progressive Education Society's Modern College Of Arts, Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VVES Vikas College of Arts Science & Commerce

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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NAAC

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...+2 Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th

VVES Vikas College of Arts Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1986. VVES Vikas College of Arts Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. Arvind B. Telang Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
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Dr. Arvind B. Telang Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Dr. Arvind B. Telang Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya

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

Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
ISO
...+1 NAAC

MAH MBA CET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Maharashtra HSC

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VES's College of Arts Science and Commerce

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

14,900 - 48,700 MA
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VES's College of Arts Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1979. VES's College of Arts Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Annasaheb Gundewar College

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

Annasaheb Gundewar College is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Annasaheb Gundewar College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Fergusson College

4.3
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Pune, Maharashtra
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UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,385 - 32,835 MA
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Fergusson College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1895. Fergusson College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indian Business School of Advanced Management Studies

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
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...+2 DEC , NHRD

50,600 MA
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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Indian Business School of Advanced Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Indian Business School of Advanced Management Studies offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BBA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

4.7
(16 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,000 MA
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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 344+ students

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
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Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 100+ students

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1,05,000 - 1,85,000 MA

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2,94,820 MA

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11,000 MA

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