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

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

27,350 MA
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Deccan College Post Graduate and Research is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Deccan College Post Graduate and Research offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Laxman Devram Sonawane College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

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

Laxman Devram Sonawane College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. Laxman Devram Sonawane College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Samyak Prabodhan Sangha's Bhimrao T.Pradhan College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Thane, Maharashtra
Private

Samyak Prabodhan Sangha's Bhimrao T.Pradhan College of Arts, Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. Samyak Prabodhan Sangha's Bhimrao T.Pradhan College of Arts, Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

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Swami Ramanand Teerth Mahavidyalaya

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

Swami Ramanand Teerth Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Ambajogai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Swami Ramanand Teerth Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kohinoor Arts, Commerce & Science College

2.7
(3 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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Kohinoor Arts, Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Kohinoor Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1959. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shivaji Arts, Commerce and Science college

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Shivaji Arts, Commerce and Science college is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Shivaji Arts, Commerce and Science college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Venutai Chavan Pratishthan Arts & Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Beed, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Venutai Chavan Pratishthan Arts & Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Venutai Chavan Pratishthan Arts & Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Dr. H.N. Shinha Art And Commerce College

Akola, Maharashtra
Private

Dr. H.N. Shinha Art And Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Akola, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Dr. H.N. Shinha Art And Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Ghulam Nabi Azad Arts, Commerce & Science College

Akola, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Ghulam Nabi Azad Arts, Commerce & Science College is a Private Institute located in Akola, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Ghulam Nabi Azad Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Adarsh Science Jairamdas Bhagchand Arts & Birla Commerce College

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

Adarsh Science Jairamdas Bhagchand Arts & Birla Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Adarsh Science Jairamdas Bhagchand Arts & Birla Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Shivaji College of Education

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

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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Shri Shivaji College of Education is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. Shri Shivaji College of Education offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, B.Ed, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Noorjahan Begum Salam Ahmed College of Arts & Commerce

Yavatmal, Maharashtra
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Noorjahan Begum Salam Ahmed College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. Noorjahan Begum Salam Ahmed College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jijamata College of Science & Arts

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
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NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Jijamata College of Science & Arts is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Jijamata College of Science & Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
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Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.V.P. Samaj's Arts, Science and Commerce College

5.0
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Nashik, Maharashtra
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India Cultural League Education Society's Motilal Jhunjhunwala College

4.8
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Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic

5.0
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Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
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Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. . Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Night College of Arts & Commerce

Solapur, Maharashtra
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Night College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Chhatrapati Shivaji Night College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Adarsh Mahavidyala

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

Adarsh Mahavidyala is a Private Institute located in Osmanabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Adarsh Mahavidyala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Toshniwal Arts, Commerce & Science College

Hingoli, Maharashtra
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidalaya

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidalaya is a Private Institute located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1979. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahavidalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Shivaji Vidya Prasarak Sanstha's Bhausaheb N.S.Patil Arts & M.F.M.A. Commerce College

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G. T. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College

Nandurbar, Maharashtra
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Arts & Science College (SVPASC), Jalgaon

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Private
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...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Arts & Science College (SVPASC), Jalgaon is a Private Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Arts & Science College (SVPASC), Jalgaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Gramin Vikas Shikshan Prasarak Mandal s, Late M.D. sisode alias bhausaheb Arts & commerce college

Dhule, Maharashtra
Private

Gramin Vikas Shikshan Prasarak Mandal s, Late M.D. sisode alias bhausaheb Arts & commerce college is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. . Gramin Vikas Shikshan Prasarak Mandal s, Late M.D. sisode alias bhausaheb Arts & commerce college offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nandurbar Taluka Vidhayak Samiti

Nandurbar, Maharashtra
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Nandurbar Taluka Vidhayak Samiti is a Private Institute located in Nandurbar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Nandurbar Taluka Vidhayak Samiti offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Neminath Jain Brahmacharyashram Group Of Colleges

Chandwad, Maharashtra
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4.2
(5 Reviews)
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1,35,000 - 1,40,000 MA
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ICRI Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. ICRI Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Wilfred's College of Arts Commerce & Science, Panvel

1.0
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Panvel, Maharashtra
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20,000 MA
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St. Wilfred's College of Arts Commerce & Science, Panvel is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. . St. Wilfred's College of Arts Commerce & Science, Panvel offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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