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

Changu Kana Thakur Institute Of Management, Studies & Research

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
DTE
...+1 AICTE

17,030 MA
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MAH MBA CET Exams
...+2 Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th

Changu Kana Thakur Institute Of Management, Studies & Research is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. . Changu Kana Thakur Institute Of Management, Studies & Research offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Adarsh Art and Commerce College

Kongaon, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Adarsh Art and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Kongaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. Adarsh Art and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, BMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Y.D.V.D. Arts, and Commerce College

Amravati, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Y.D.V.D. Arts, and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Y.D.V.D. Arts, and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Arts, Commerce and BCA College For Women

Dhule, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

3,335 MA
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...+1 GSEB 12th

Arts, Commerce and BCA College For Women is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Arts, Commerce and BCA College For Women offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, MA, Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Malati Vasantdada Patil Kanya Mahavdyalaya

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

Malati Vasantdada Patil Kanya Mahavdyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Malati Vasantdada Patil Kanya Mahavdyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidya Prasarak Mandals K.G. Joshi Arts & N.G. Bedekar College Of Commerce

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

27,090 - 1,01,000 MA
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...+1 CBSE 12th

Vidya Prasarak Mandals K.G. Joshi Arts & N.G. Bedekar College Of Commerce is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Vidya Prasarak Mandals K.G. Joshi Arts & N.G. Bedekar College Of Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Smt.P.K.Kotecha Mahila Mahavidyalaya

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Smt.P.K.Kotecha Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bhusawal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Smt.P.K.Kotecha Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor Arts, Commerce & Science College

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor Arts, Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Srikrishnadas Jajoo Gramin Seva Mahavidyalaya

Wardha, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Srikrishnadas Jajoo Gramin Seva Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Wardha, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Srikrishnadas Jajoo Gramin Seva Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Smt. Kesharbai Lahoti Mahavidyalaya

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

Smt. Kesharbai Lahoti Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Smt. Kesharbai Lahoti Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as MA, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Sri Govind Prabhu Arts Commerce College

Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Sri Govind Prabhu Arts Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Sri Govind Prabhu Arts Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar College

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

Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar College is a Private Institute located in Washim, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri S.H.Kelkar College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shri S.H.Kelkar College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1974. Shri S.H.Kelkar College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Shri Govindrao Munghate Arts and Science College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Shri Govindrao Munghate Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Shri Govindrao Munghate Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Shri Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya

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

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Shri Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1963. Shri Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Sant Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya, Arts, Commerce

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sant Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya, Arts, Commerce is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Sant Gadge Maharaj Mahavidyalaya, Arts, Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. Indirabai Bhaskarrao Pathak Mahila College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Dr. Indirabai Bhaskarrao Pathak Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Dr. Indirabai Bhaskarrao Pathak Mahila College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.P.H.E. Society's Ahmednagar College

5.0
(5 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

B.P.H.E. Society's Ahmednagar College is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1947. B.P.H.E. Society's Ahmednagar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B. Raghuanth Arts, Commerce and Science College

Parbhani, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
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B. Raghuanth Arts, Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Parbhani, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. B. Raghuanth Arts, Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

C.P. & Berar Education Societys Arts & Commerce College

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,638 - 27,293 MA
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C.P. & Berar Education Societys Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. C.P. & Berar Education Societys Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pragati College of Arts & Commerce

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
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Pragati College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. Pragati College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.P. Arts, S.M.A. Science, K.K.C. Commerce College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

B.P. Arts, S.M.A. Science, K.K.C. Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. B.P. Arts, S.M.A. Science, K.K.C. Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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D G Tatkare Arts and Commerce College

Raigad, Maharashtra
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D G Tatkare Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Raigad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. D G Tatkare Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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D.S.P. Mandals K V Pendharkar College of Arts Science and Commerce

4.8
(6 Reviews)
Dombivli, Maharashtra
Private
NCTE

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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

D.S.P. Mandals K V Pendharkar College of Arts Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Dombivli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1979. D.S.P. Mandals K V Pendharkar College of Arts Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Nowrosjee Wadia College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Nowrosjee Wadia College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1932. Nowrosjee Wadia College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 699+ students

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1945. M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 758+ students

Maniben Nanavati Women's College

3.7
(19 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

36,500 MA
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Maniben Nanavati Women's College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Maniben Nanavati Women's College offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Late S.D. Patil Alias Baburao Dada Arts, Commerce and Late Bhausaheb M. D. Sisode Science College

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Late S.D. Patil Alias Baburao Dada Arts, Commerce and Late Bhausaheb M. D. Sisode Science College is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1908. Late S.D. Patil Alias Baburao Dada Arts, Commerce and Late Bhausaheb M. D. Sisode Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce

4.0
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. Maharshi Dayanand 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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Loknete Vyankatrao Hire Arts Science & Commerce College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nasik, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Loknete Vyankatrao Hire Arts Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Nasik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Loknete Vyankatrao Hire Arts Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

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