Bachelor of Arts

Private BA Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

This BA guide for Maharashtra covers 8 private institutions privately managed and deemed universities with self-financed seats. Use it to compare total fees from Rs 3.50 L to Rs 22.00 L, entrance exam requirements and admission timelines in one place.

Colleges listed
8
Fee range
Rs 3.50 L – Rs 22.00 L
Average package
Rs 8.8 LPA
Placement percentage
95%

BA course overview

BA is a three-year undergraduate arts and humanities degree with specialisations such as psychology, economics, English and liberal studies.

Level: UG · Duration: 3 years (full-time)

Private BA colleges in Maharashtra — fees & placements

#CollegeCityTypeTotal feesAvg packagePlacement %
1ATLAS SkillTech UniversityMumbai (Kurla West)PrivateRs 15.00 LRs 8 LPA—
2Universal AI University (formerly Universal Business School / UBS)Karjat (Mumbai region)PrivateRs 22.00 LRs 10.4 LPA100%
3ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai (Kharghar)Navi MumbaiPrivateRs 11.95 LRs 8.65 LPA100%
4BSS Foundation — School of ManagementMumbai / Navi MumbaiPrivateRs 5.00 L—100%
5PIBM (Pune Institute of Business Management)PunePrivateRs 11.00 LRs 9.5 LPA100%
6RIIM (Ramachandran International Institute of Management)PunePrivateRs 8.00 L—82%
7Lexicon MILEPunePrivateRs 9.00 L—95%
8ISMS Sankalp Business SchoolPunePrivateRs 7.00 LRs 7.5 LPA90%

ATLAS SkillTech University leads the verified list on this page. Applicants in Maharashtra should track counselling rounds closely, because seat allotment for BA moves quickly once the merit list is published.

Eligibility for BA

Class 12 pass in any stream.

Admission process

Apply through the accepted entrance exam, appear for counselling or the institute's selection round, then complete document verification and fee payment to confirm the BA seat.

Entrance exams accepted

  • ATLAS CHALLENGE
  • CAT
  • GMAT
  • GRE
  • NMAT
  • XAT
  • MAH CET
  • CMAT
  • MAT
  • ATMA
  • ISET
  • INSTITUTE TEST

Fees & placement snapshot

Total fees from Rs 3.50 L to Rs 22.00 L across the 8 colleges listed here, with an average package of Rs 8.8 LPA and an average placement percentage of 95%.

Frequently asked questions

How many BA colleges are there in Maharashtra?
Based on the verified records listed on this page, 8 private BA colleges in Maharashtra are currently listed with verified fee and placement data.
Which is the best BA college in Maharashtra?
ATLAS SkillTech University currently ranks highest among BA colleges listed in Maharashtra, based on national ranking, placement record and student rating.
What is the fee for BA in Maharashtra?
Total fees from Rs 3.50 L to Rs 22.00 L across the colleges listed here. Confirm the exact fee schedule on the institute's official website before paying.
What is the eligibility for BA admission in Maharashtra?
Class 12 pass in any stream. The programme runs for 3 years (full-time).
Which entrance exams are accepted for BA in Maharashtra?
Colleges on this page accept ATLAS CHALLENGE, CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT, XAT, MAH CET, CMAT. Requirements differ by institute, so check each college page.
What is the admission process for BA colleges in Maharashtra?
Apply through the accepted entrance exam, appear for counselling or the institute's selection round, then complete document verification and fee payment to confirm the BA seat.

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