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

Shri. Vitthalrao Shankarrao Naik Arts, Commerce and Science College

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

Shri. Vitthalrao Shankarrao Naik Arts, Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. Shri. Vitthalrao Shankarrao Naik Arts, Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

The Shirpur Education Socitey's Smt. H. R. Patel Arts Mahila College

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

The Shirpur Education Socitey's Smt. H. R. Patel Arts Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. The Shirpur Education Socitey's Smt. H. R. Patel Arts Mahila College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Mgsm's Arts Science & Commerce College

Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Mgsm's Arts Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Mgsm's Arts Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

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Sant Muktabai Arts & Commerce College

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

Sant Muktabai Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Sant Muktabai Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Havagi Swami College

Latur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Shri Havagi Swami College is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Shri Havagi Swami College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DBF Dayanand College of Arts & Science

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

2,335 - 10,110 MA
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

DBF Dayanand College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1940. DBF Dayanand College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

Seth Narsingdas Mor College of Arts & Commerce and Smt. Godavari Devi Saraf Science College

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

Seth Narsingdas Mor College of Arts & Commerce and Smt. Godavari Devi Saraf Science College is a Private Institute located in Bhandara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1965. Seth Narsingdas Mor College of Arts & Commerce and Smt. Godavari Devi Saraf Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Dr. R. G. Bhoyar Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research

Wardha, Maharashtra
Private
PCI

MHT-CET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , NEET , Maharashtra HSC

Dr. R. G. Bhoyar Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research is a Private Institute located in Wardha, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Dr. R. G. Bhoyar Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, B.Pharm, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 87+ students

Shivprasad Sadanand Jaiswal College

Gondia, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Shivprasad Sadanand Jaiswal College is a Private Institute located in Gondia, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Shivprasad Sadanand Jaiswal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Renaissance College of Computer Science & Advanced Technology

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Renaissance College of Computer Science & Advanced Technology is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. . Renaissance College of Computer Science & Advanced Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Karmavir Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Karmavir Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Karmavir Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

C. J. Patel Arts & Commerce College

Gondia, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

C. J. Patel Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Gondia, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. C. J. Patel Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Shri Shivaji Arts & Commerce College (SSACC), Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Shri Shivaji Arts & Commerce College (SSACC), Chandrapur is a Private Institute located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2012. Shri Shivaji Arts & Commerce College (SSACC), Chandrapur offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Dnyandeep Mandals St Joseph Arts & Commerce College

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

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

Dnyandeep Mandals St Joseph Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Palghar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. Dnyandeep Mandals St Joseph Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, BMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Janseva Shikshan Mandal Arts, Commerce & Science College (ACSC), Thane

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Janseva Shikshan Mandal Arts, Commerce & Science College (ACSC), Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Janseva Shikshan Mandal Arts, Commerce & Science College (ACSC), Thane offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Dang seva Mandal's Arts College

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private

Dang seva Mandal's Arts College is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2012. Dang seva Mandal's Arts College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Annasaheb Vartak College of Arts, Kedarnath Malhotra College of Commerce, E. S. Andrades College of Science and Junior College

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
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AICTE

Annasaheb Vartak College of Arts, Kedarnath Malhotra College of Commerce, E. S. Andrades College of Science and Junior College is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Annasaheb Vartak College of Arts, Kedarnath Malhotra College of Commerce, E. S. Andrades College of Science and Junior College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Abeda Indamdar Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce (AISCASC), Pune

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

25,030 - 40,030 MA
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Abeda Indamdar Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce (AISCASC), Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Abeda Indamdar Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce (AISCASC), Pune offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karmaveer Ramrao Aher Arts, Science and Commerce College

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
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Karmaveer Ramrao Aher Arts, Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. Karmaveer Ramrao Aher Arts, Science and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

K.T.H.M. College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

K.T.H.M. College is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. K.T.H.M. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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G.M.D. Arts,B.W. Com. and Science College

Sinnar, Maharashtra
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G.M.D. Arts,B.W. Com. and Science College is a Private Institute located in Sinnar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. G.M.D. Arts,B.W. Com. and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Hansraj Jivandas College of Education

Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Hansraj Jivandas College of Education is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Hansraj Jivandas College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arts,Commerce & Science College (ACSC), Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra
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CBSE 12th Exams
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Arts,Commerce & Science College (ACSC), Nashik is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2007. Arts,Commerce & Science College (ACSC), Nashik offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sonopant Dandekar Arts, V.S. Apte Commerce and M.H. Mehta Science College

5.0
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Palghar, Maharashtra
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Sonopant Dandekar Arts, V.S. Apte Commerce and M.H. Mehta Science College is a Private Institute located in Palghar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Sonopant Dandekar Arts, V.S. Apte Commerce and M.H. Mehta Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mithibai College

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
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Mithibai College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Mithibai College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kankavli College Kankavli

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Kankavli College Kankavli is a Private Institute located in Kankavali, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. Kankavli College Kankavli offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

N. G. Acharya & D. K. Marathe College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

N. G. Acharya & D. K. Marathe College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. N. G. Acharya & D. K. Marathe College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

A.T.V.V. Mandals B.D. Kale mahavidyalaya College

Pune, Maharashtra
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NAAC

A.T.V.V. Mandals B.D. Kale mahavidyalaya College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. A.T.V.V. Mandals B.D. Kale mahavidyalaya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

K. J. Somaiya college of Arts, Commerce and Science

5.0
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Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
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K. J. Somaiya college of Arts, Commerce and Science is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. . K. J. Somaiya college of Arts, Commerce and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karmaveer Shantarambapu Kondaji Wavare Arts, Science & Commerce College

Nashik, Maharashtra
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Karmaveer Shantarambapu Kondaji Wavare Arts, Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. Karmaveer Shantarambapu Kondaji Wavare Arts, Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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