BA Colleges in Mumbai 2025: Fees, Admission, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

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Content Curator | Updated on - Jun 11, 2025

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 2025 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 2025
  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 2025
  7. Top BA Private Colleges in Mumbai 2025
  8. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai: Admission 2025
  9. Top Specialisations offered by BA Colleges in Mumbai 2025
  10. Top BA Colleges in Mumbai with Low Fees 2025
  11. Top BA Colleges Near Mumbai 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025)
NPAT 1
results (18 June 2025)

Top Specialisations offered by BA Colleges in Mumbai 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 
NAAC A+
13,971BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 276 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#12th/194 in India 2025
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#2
NAAC A
16,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 137 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#20th/194 in India 2025
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#3

Jai Hind College - [JHC], Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
NAAC A
9,970BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 212 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#25th/93 in India 2025
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#4

Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
NAAC A+
15,962BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 100 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#30th/93 in India 2025
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#5
NAAC A
9,820BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 114 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#21th/194 in India 2025
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#6
NAAC A+
4,200BA- 1st Year Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 52 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
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#7

Sophia College for Women, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
NAAC A++
40,140BA- total fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 39 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#22th/194 in India 2025
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#8
NAAC A
13,571BA- 1st Year Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 96 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#55th/93 in India 2025
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#9

Wilson College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra 
NAAC A
8,460BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 77 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
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#10

Elphinstone College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
NAAC A
5,582BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 32 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#11

Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
NAAC A++
26,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 516 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#11th/194 in India 2025
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#12
NAAC A
9,065BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 145 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#13
NAAC A
5,765BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 77 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#90th/93 in India 2025
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#14

Mumbai University - [MU], Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
NAAC A++
5,49,670BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 12635 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#15
NAAC A
62,515BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 84 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#16
5,765BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 73 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#39th/93 in India 2025
CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#17
NAAC A
73,052BA- 1st Year Fees 4 / 5 Based on 222 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#18
NAAC A++
5,49,670BA- 1st Year Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 32 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
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#19
1,50,000BA- 1st Year Fees------
#20
NAAC B++
16,000BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.5 / 5 Based on 57 User
Reviews
#98th/194 in India 2025
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#21
NAAC A
3,280BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.4 / 5 Based on 24 User
Reviews
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#22
NAAC B++
8,010BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 84 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#23

PTVA's Sathaye College, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra 
NAAC A
14,176BA- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 62 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
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#24
NAAC A++
2,00,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 1048 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#25
NAAC A+
39,000BA- 1st Year Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 47 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#26

Amity University, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE, RCI, COA, BCI, UGC Approved
74,000BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 100 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
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#27

HSNC University, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE, UGC Approved
1,80,000BA- total fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 257 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
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#28
NAAC A
50,450BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 127 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
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#29
NAAC A+
--BA-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 141 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#51th/75 in India 2024
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#30
8,01,133BA- total fees----