Bachelor of Arts

Top BA Colleges in India 2026

Shortlisting BA colleges in India is easier with verified data. We cover 40 colleges ordered by national ranking and verified placement records, including total fees from Rs 1.80 L to Rs 22.00 L and the entrance exams each institute accepts.

Colleges listed
40
Fee range
Rs 1.80 L – Rs 22.00 L
Average package
Rs 8.4 LPA
Placement percentage
92%

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)

Top BA colleges in India — fees & placements

#CollegeCityTypeTotal feesAvg packagePlacement %
1Woxsen UniversityHyderabadPrivateRs 19.00 LRs 9.04 LPA100%
2GIBS (Global Institute of Business Studies)BangalorePrivateRs 7.50 L——
3ATLAS SkillTech UniversityMumbai (Kurla West)PrivateRs 15.00 LRs 8 LPA—
4Universal AI University (formerly Universal Business School / UBS)Karjat (Mumbai region)PrivateRs 22.00 LRs 10.4 LPA100%
5ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai (Kharghar)Navi MumbaiPrivateRs 11.95 LRs 8.65 LPA100%
6BSS Foundation — School of ManagementMumbai / Navi MumbaiPrivateRs 5.00 L—100%
7PIBM (Pune Institute of Business Management)PunePrivateRs 11.00 LRs 9.5 LPA100%
8RIIM (Ramachandran International Institute of Management)PunePrivateRs 8.00 L—82%
9N.R. Institute of Business Management (NRIBM / NBS Ahmedabad)AhmedabadPrivateRs 7.00 LRs 5.3 LPA—
10ISBR Business SchoolBangalorePrivateRs 10.00 LRs 7.5 LPA92%
11SSIM (Siva Sivani Institute of Management)HyderabadPrivateRs 8.50 LRs 6.91 LPA74%
12JK Business School (JKBS)GurugramPrivateRs 6.50 LRs 7 LPA100%
13IBMR Business School GurgaonGurugramPrivateRs 6.00 L—70%
14JIMS Delhi (Jagannath International Management School Vasant Kunj)New DelhiPrivateRs 7.50 L——
15IMM Delhi (Institute of Marketing & Management)New DelhiPrivateRs 6.00 LRs 9 LPA—
16Lexicon MILEPunePrivateRs 9.00 L—95%
17ISMS Sankalp Business SchoolPunePrivateRs 7.00 LRs 7.5 LPA90%
18BML Munjal UniversityGurugramPrivateRs 15.00 LRs 19.38 LPA90%
19GD Goenka UniversityGurugramPrivateRs 11.00 L——
20IILM University GurugramGurugramPrivateRs 13.50 L——
21HIMT Greater Noida (Harlal Institute of Management and Technology)Greater NoidaPrivateRs 4.00 L——
22Accurate Institute of Management & TechnologyGreater NoidaPrivateRs 4.50 LRs 7 LPA—
23ISBS Gurgaon (International School of Business Studies)GurugramPrivateRs 6.00 LRs 6 LPA100%
24Alliance University – School of BusinessBangalorePrivateRs 15.00 L——
25ISME (International School of Management Excellence)BangalorePrivateRs 8.50 LRs 8 LPA100%
26IIBS (International Institute of Business Studies)BangalorePrivateRs 7.50 L——
27ABBS (Acharya Bangalore B-School)BangalorePrivateRs 6.00 L——
28Mangalmay Group of InstitutionsGreater NoidaPrivateRs 5.20 L—100%
29IIMT Group of CollegesGreater NoidaPrivateRs 5.60 L——
30UPES Dehradun – School of BusinessDehradunPrivateRs 16.84 L—82%
31Lloyd Business SchoolGreater NoidaPrivateRs 8.50 LRs 7.22 LPA95%
32DBS Dehradun (Doon Business School / DBS Global University)DehradunPrivateRs 7.50 L——
33Quantum University Roorkee – School of BusinessRoorkeePrivateRs 5.50 LRs 5.8 LPA85%
34IILM University Greater NoidaGreater NoidaPrivateRs 10.50 LRs 8 LPA100%
35Bennett UniversityGreater NoidaPrivateRs 16.00 LRs 11.1 LPA—
36Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management (VVISM)HyderabadPrivateRs 7.50 LRs 6 LPA87%
37Poddar Business School JaipurJaipurPrivateRs 7.00 LRs 8.5 LPA82%
38IMS Unison University DehradunDehradunPrivateRs 7.80 L—90%
39Graphic Era University Dehradun – School of ManagementDehradunDeemedRs 6.20 L—100%
40Shoolini UniversitySolanPrivateRs 8.20 L—75%

Admission to BA programmes in India usually opens once entrance results are declared. Woxsen University leads the verified list on this page. Fees vary widely between institutes, so confirm the current fee schedule on the official website before paying any deposit.

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

  • CAT
  • GMAT
  • XAT
  • NMAT
  • WMAT
  • MAT
  • CMAT
  • ATLAS CHALLENGE
  • GRE
  • MAH CET
  • ATMA
  • ISET
  • INSTITUTE TEST
  • GLS ADMISSION
  • MAT CONSIDERED
  • ICET

Fees & placement snapshot

Total fees from Rs 1.80 L to Rs 22.00 L across the 40 colleges listed here, with an average package of Rs 8.4 LPA and an average placement percentage of 92%.

Frequently asked questions

How many BA colleges are there in India?
Based on the verified records listed on this page, 40 BA colleges in India are currently listed with verified fee and placement data.
Which is the best BA college in India?
Woxsen University currently ranks highest among BA colleges listed in India, based on national ranking, placement record and student rating.
What is the fee for BA in India?
Total fees from Rs 1.80 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 India?
Class 12 pass in any stream. The programme runs for 3 years (full-time).
Which entrance exams are accepted for BA in India?
Colleges on this page accept CAT, GMAT, XAT, NMAT, WMAT, MAT, CMAT, ATLAS CHALLENGE. Requirements differ by institute, so check each college page.
What is the admission process for BA colleges in India?
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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