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

Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce College

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

Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Raigad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

M.S.G Arts, Science & Commerce college

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

M.S.G Arts, Science & Commerce college is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1959. M.S.G Arts, Science & Commerce college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 265+ students

Janata Kala-Vanijya Mahavidyalaya

Buldhana, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

Janata Kala-Vanijya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Buldhana, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. Janata Kala-Vanijya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

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Mahila Arts Commerce College

Amravati, Maharashtra
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...+1 AICTE

Mahila Arts Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Mahila Arts Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Mahatma Basweshwar College

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

Mahatma Basweshwar College is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Mahatma Basweshwar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

D. G. Tatkare Mahavidyalay, Mangaon

Malegaon, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

D. G. Tatkare Mahavidyalay, Mangaon is a Private Institute located in Malegaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1958. D. G. Tatkare Mahavidyalay, Mangaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 120+ students

Manoharbhai Patel Arts & Commerce College

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

Manoharbhai Patel Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Gondia, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1968. Manoharbhai Patel Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce and Science College

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

Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Jalna, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Maulana Azad College of Arts, Science and Commerce

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

Maulana Azad College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1963. Maulana Azad College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

Milliya Arts Science & Management Science College

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

Milliya Arts Science & Management Science College is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Milliya Arts Science & Management Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Narananrao Kale Smruti Model Arts,Commerce and Science College

Wardha, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Narananrao Kale Smruti Model Arts,Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Wardha, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Narananrao Kale Smruti Model Arts,Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Navgan Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce College

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

Navgan Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. Navgan Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Navgan Shikshan Sanstha Rajuris (N) Arts & Science College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Beed, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Navgan Shikshan Sanstha Rajuris (N) Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. Navgan Shikshan Sanstha Rajuris (N) Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Mungsaji Maharaj Mahavidyalaya

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

Mungsaji Maharaj Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Mungsaji Maharaj Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Nabira Mahavidalaya

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,44,000 MA
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Nabira Mahavidalaya is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Nabira Mahavidalaya offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Balbhim Arts, Science and Commerce College

3.7
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Beed, Maharashtra
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Balbhim Arts, Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Balbhim Arts, Science and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Anantarao Pawar Senior College

Pune, Maharashtra
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AICTE

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Anantarao Pawar Senior College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Anantarao Pawar Senior College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Ramkrishna Paramhansa Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Osmanabad, Maharashtra
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Ramkrishna Paramhansa Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Osmanabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. Ramkrishna Paramhansa Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 45+ students

Phulsing Naik Mahavidyalaya

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

Phulsing Naik Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Phulsing Naik Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

R.K Talreja College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

R.K Talreja College is a Private Institute located in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. R.K Talreja College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 178+ students

Raja Shripatrao Bhagwantrao Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Satara, Maharashtra
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UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Raja Shripatrao Bhagwantrao Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Satara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. Raja Shripatrao Bhagwantrao Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Rajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Commerce & Science

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Rajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Rajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, BMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajarshi Shahu Arts and Commerce College

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

Rajarshi Shahu Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Rajarshi Shahu Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Rajkunwar Bahuuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha

Jalna, Maharashtra
Private
Govt. of M

Rajkunwar Bahuuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha is a Private Institute located in Jalna, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Rajkunwar Bahuuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha offers Regular courses such as BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

D.P.Bhosale College

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

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D.P.Bhosale College is a Private Institute located in Satara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1968. D.P.Bhosale College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dattajirao Kadam Arts, Science And Commerce College

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

Dattajirao Kadam Arts, Science And Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. Dattajirao Kadam Arts, Science And Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

DSM'S Arts Commerce & Science College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

DSM'S Arts Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Parbhani, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. DSM'S Arts Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Pratibha Niketan Mahavidyalaya

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

Pratibha Niketan Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Pratibha Niketan Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 84+ students

Dhule Education Society's College Of Education

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

Dhule Education Society's College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Dhule Education Society's College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Iqra Education Society's H. j. Thim College Of Arts & Science

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Private
NCTE
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Iqra Education Society's H. j. Thim College Of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Iqra Education Society's H. j. Thim College Of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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