BA Colleges in Mumbai 2026: Fees, Admission, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

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There are 92 BA colleges in Mumbai. These include 70 Private colleges, 22 Public colleges, offering Full Time, Part Time programs. 19 of these colleges are approved by UGC , 11 by AICTE. BA in top colleges in Mumbai is offered in multiple fields such as General, Economics, Media Studies, English, History. Best BA Colleges in Mumbai include St Xavier's Mumbai, KJSAC, Jai Hind College Mumbai, Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai, Kishinchand Chellaram College Mumbai.

  • BA Admission at Colleges in Mumbai is generally based on Class 12th marks. However, colleges/ universities also accept CUET, NPAT.
  • The total fee for BA colleges in Mumbai ranges from INR 9,550 to INR 34.41 Lakhs, depending upon the college.
  • BA colleges in Mumbai with low fees include Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai, Rizvi College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai, ST Andrews Mumbai, Shri Bhausaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce and Science College Mumbai, Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai, Elphinstone College, R. K. Talreja College of Arts, Science and Commerce Mumbai, L.S. Raheja College of Arts and Commerce Mumbai, IDOL Mumbai University, Shailendra Education Society's Arts, Commerce & Science College Mumbai.
  • Based on the latest placement statistics, the average package at top BA colleges in Mumbai ranges from INR 28 KPA to INR 60.87 LPA.

Table of Content

  1. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai Highlights
  2. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai
  3. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai Rankings
  4. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai by NAAC Rating
  5. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai based on Student Reviews
  6. Top BA Government Colleges in Mumbai
  7. Top BA Private Colleges in Mumbai
  8. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai: Admission
  9. Top Specialisations offered by BA Colleges in Mumbai
  10. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai with Low Fees
  11. Top BA Colleges Near Mumbai

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai Highlights

Details Statistics
Total Colleges 92
Number of Govt Colleges 22
Number of Private Colleges 70
Top BA College St Xavier's Mumbai , KJSAC , Jai Hind College Mumbai , Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai , Kishinchand Chellaram College Mumbai
Top BA Specialisations General, Economics, Media Studies, English, History
Total Fees Range INR 9,550 (Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai) - INR 34.41 Lakhs (Raffles Design International Mumbai)
Average/Median Package INR 28 KPA (Thakur Institute of Aviation Mumbai) - INR 60.87 LPA (Hult International Business School Mumbai)
Highest Package INR 50 KPA(NIFD Borivali Mumbai) - INR 1.64 CrPA (Hult International Business School Mumbai)
Major Accepted Entrance Exam CUET, NPAT

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai

The following table highlights the list of the top 10 BA Colleges in Mumbai along with total course fees.

College Name Locality Total Fees (INR)
St Xavier's Mumbai Kala Ghoda Fort 32,922
KJSAC Ghatkopar East 44,860
Jai Hind College Mumbai Churchgate 28,020
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai Matunga 48,739
Kishinchand Chellaram College Mumbai Churchgate 29,460
ST Andrews Mumbai Bandra West 12,750
Sophia College for Women Mumbai Cumballa Hill 40,140
VG Vaze Mulund East 38,903
Wilson College Mumbai Tardeo 32,480
Elphinstone College #156, M.G.Road, Fort 15,256

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai: Rankings

College Name Ranking
St Xavier's Mumbai
13 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
8 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
16 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
KJSAC
24 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
27 out of 59 in India in 2023 (The Week)
25 out of 171 in India in 2022 (India Today)
Jai Hind College Mumbai
26 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
26 out of 59 in India in 2023 (The Week)
24 out of 50 in India in 2020 (The Week)
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai
30 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
30 out of 59 in India in 2023 (The Week)
40 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
Kishinchand Chellaram College Mumbai
24 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
31 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
25 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
Sophia College for Women Mumbai
22 out of 186 in India in 2024 (India Today)
27 out of 75 in India in 2024 (The Week)
19 out of 173 in India in 2023 (India Today)
VG Vaze
48 out of 59 in India in 2023 (The Week)

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai by NAAC Rating

NAAC or the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, assesses and accredits colleges and universities in India with grades like A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, and C. The table below lists the top BA Colleges in Mumbai based on NAAC grade.

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai based on Student Reviews

Collegedunia is a platform with over 4 lakhs student reviews. These reviews offer authentic feedback on academics, faculty, infrastructure, placements, and more. Candidates can check top BA Colleges in Mumbai based on the ratings given by students in the table below.

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai based on Student Review Count

College Name Student Review Rating
Jai Hind College Mumbai 8.37/10 (Based on 35 Reviews)
Mithibai College of Arts 8.38/10 (Based on 34 Reviews)
St Xavier's Mumbai 8.12/10 (Based on 34 Reviews)
SIES College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai 7.63/10 (Based on 22 Reviews)
KJSAC 8.19/10 (Based on 20 Reviews)
Maniben Nanavati Women's College Mumbai 8.53/10 (Based on 20 Reviews)
Sophia College for Women Mumbai 8.38/10 (Based on 17 Reviews)
Wilson College Mumbai 7.46/10 (Based on 17 Reviews)
Mumbai University 7.83/10 (Based on 16 Reviews)
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai 7.64/10 (Based on 14 Reviews)

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai based on Student Review Rating

College Name Student Review Rating
VESIT 10/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Sheila Raheja Hotel & Catering School Mumbai 10/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Shree L. R. Tiwari Degree College of Arts, Commerce and Science Mumbai 10/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
NMIMS School of Performing Arts Mumbai 9.58/10 (Based on 4 Reviews)
Atharva College Of Hotel Management And Catering Technology Mumbai 9.5/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
SNDT Women's University, Centre of Distance Education Mumbai 9.33/10 (Based on 2 Reviews)
Whistling Woods International Mumbai 9.33/10 (Based on 3 Reviews)
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology Mumbai 9.33/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
NMIMS Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts Mumbai 9.33/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)
Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai 9.25/10 (Based on 1 Reviews)

Top BA Government Colleges in Mumbai

College Name Locality Total Fees (INR)
Jai Hind College Mumbai Churchgate 28,020
Kishinchand Chellaram College Mumbai Churchgate 29,460
Elphinstone College #156, M.G.Road, Fort 15,256
RJC Ghatkopar West 17,055
Mumbai University M.G. Road, Fort 14.64 Lakhs
KES Kandivali West 1.88 Lakhs
L.S. Raheja College of Arts and Commerce Mumbai Santacruz West 16,256
SNDT Nathibai Thavkersey Road, New Marine Lines 37,915
Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce Mumbai Matunga 27,030
Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous) Mumbai Sindhi Society, Chembur 1.34 Lakhs

Top BA Private Colleges in Mumbai

College Name Locality Total Fees (INR)
St Xavier's Mumbai Kala Ghoda Fort 32,922
KJSAC Ghatkopar East 44,860
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai Matunga 48,739
ST Andrews Mumbai Bandra West 12,750
Sophia College for Women Mumbai Cumballa Hill 40,140
VG Vaze Mulund East 38,903
Wilson College Mumbai Tardeo 32,480
Mithibai College of Arts Vile Parle West 78,000
SIES College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai Sion West 27,195
D.G. Ruparel College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai Mahim 18,030

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai: Admission

Admission to top BA Colleges in Mumbai is offered based on CUET, NPAT.

Exam Name Number of Colleges Dates
CUET 2
exam (8 May - 1 Jun )
NPAT 1
results (18 June )

Top Specialisations offered by BA Colleges in Mumbai

General is the most popular field offered by BA colleges in Mumbai. the other popular specializations offered are Economicsand Media Studiesand English, offered by 35, 35, 31, colleges respectively. The table below shows the list of the top specializations offered by BA Colleges in Mumbai.

Top BA General Colleges in Mumbai

College Name Locality Total Fees (INR)
KJSAC Ghatkopar East 44,860
Jai Hind College Mumbai Churchgate 28,020
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai Matunga 48,739
Kishinchand Chellaram College Mumbai Churchgate 29,460
ST Andrews Mumbai Bandra West 12,750

Top BA Economics Colleges in Mumbai

College Name Locality Total Fees (INR)
St Xavier's Mumbai Kala Ghoda Fort 32,922
KJSAC Ghatkopar East 44,860
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai Matunga 48,739
ST Andrews Mumbai Bandra West 12,750
VG Vaze Mulund East 38,903

Top BA Media Studies Colleges in Mumbai

College Name Locality Total Fees (INR)
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai Matunga 48,739
ST Andrews Mumbai Bandra West 12,750
VG Vaze Mulund East 38,903
Wilson College Mumbai Tardeo 32,480
Mithibai College of Arts Vile Parle West 78,000

Top BA Colleges in Mumbai with Low Fees

Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts Science and Commerce Mumbai has the lowest fees for BA in Mumbai with total course fees of INR 9,550. The table below shows top 10 BA colleges in Mumbai with the lowest fees.

Top BA Colleges Near Mumbai

Besides 92 BA Colleges Near Mumbai, there are multiple other colleges within 100 km of the city. We have listed the best BA colleges near Mumbai with their fees in the table below.

College Name Area Distance From Mumbai Course Fees
B.K Birla College Of Arts Science & Commerce Thane Birla College Road, Kalyan 19.01 Km 12,170
Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College Thane Sathe Wadi, Off Estern Express Highway 19.01 Km 25,053
K.M.E. Society’s G. M. Momin Women’s College Thane Rais High school Campus 19.01 Km 16,576
Janseva Shikshan Mandal's Arts Commerce and Science College Thane Shivle, Tal. Murbad 19.01 Km 17,127
PD Karkhanis College of Arts and Commerce Thane Kansai Section, Ambernath 19.01 Km 11,680

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#1

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra 
CD Score: 1236/2000
NAAC A+
34,422BA Psychology- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 277 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#21th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#2

Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 1215/2000
NAAC A++
78,000BA Psychology- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 520 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#23th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#3

Sophia College for Women, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 1083/2000
NAAC A++
40,140BA- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 39 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#40th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#4
CD Score: 1071/2000
NAAC A
47,660BA Psychology- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 138 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#42th/255 in India for Arts 2025
agency logoagency logoagency logo+ 1 More
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#5
CD Score: 1055/2000
NAAC A
1,79,835BA Film, Television and New Media Production- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 114 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#45th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#6

Jai Hind College - [JHC], Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
CD Score: 1020/2000
NAAC A+
29,910BA- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 212 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#51th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#7

Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
CD Score: 986/2000
NAAC A+
74,239BA Psychology- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 101 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#59th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#8
CD Score: 923/2000
NAAC A
18,030BA Political Science- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 73 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#76th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#9

KPB Hinduja College of Commerce - [KPB], Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 848/2000
NAAC A+
24,138BA Multimedia and Mass Communication- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 142 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#105th/255 in India for Arts 2025
agency logoagency logoagency logo+ 1 More
#10

Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College - [R.J.C], Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
CD Score: 809/2000
NAAC A
49,705BA Psychology- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 78 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#137th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#11

Bhavan's College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra 
CD Score: 710/2000
NAAC A
99,661BA Psychology- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 77 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#157th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#12

Nagindas Khandwala College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 574/2000
NAAC A
94,756BA- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 160 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#221th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#13

Mumbai University - [MU], Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
NAAC A++
--B.Music Classical Hindustani Vocal 3.8 / 5 Based on 12570 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#14
NAAC A++
2,71,270BA Communication And Design- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 32 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
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#15
NAAC A++
19,00,000BA {Hons.} Liberal Arts- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 1042 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#16
NAAC A+
12,750BA Psychology- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 52 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
--
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#17
NAAC A
1,51,350BA Multimedia and Mass Communication- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 128 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
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#18
NAAC A
2,18,556BA Film, Television and New Media Production- Total Fees 4 / 5 Based on 225 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#19
NAAC A
27,195BA Psychology- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 147 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#20
NAAC A
40,113BA Psychology- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 96 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#55th/93 in India for Arts 2025
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#21

Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
NAAC A
9,75,000BA Liberal Arts- Total Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 229 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
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#22
NAAC A
18,870BA Psychology- Total Fees 4 / 5 Based on 66 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#23
NAAC A
1,33,518BA Psychology- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 56 User
Reviews
#50th/50 in India for Arts 2020
#24

KES Shroff College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A
1,20,780BA Psychology- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 84 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#25
NAAC A
99,500BA Multimedia and Mass Communication- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 66 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#26
NAAC A+
26,685BA- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 419 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#27

Wilson College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra 
NAAC A
24,390BA Psychology- Total Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 77 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
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#28

PTVA's Sathaye College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra 
NAAC A
56,644BA {Hons.} Sociology- Total Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 62 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
--
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#29
NAAC A
27,030BA English- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 111 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#30
NAAC A+
38,148BA- Total Fees-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 75 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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