Best BA Colleges in Pune 2025: Fees, Courses, Placements, Cut Off, Admission

There are around 140+ best BA colleges in Pune of which 78 colleges are owned privately, 43 colleges are owned by semi-government institutions and 4 colleges are owned by the government. Admissions to most BA colleges in Pune are done on a merit basis. Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Fergusson College, St. Mira’s College for Girls, Faculty of Liberal Arts, MIT-WPU and UNIPUNE are the top Arts colleges in Pune.

Please refer to the table below for the key highlights of the best Arts colleges in Pune:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Colleges	140+ colleges
Annual Fee	Less than INR 1 lakh: 14 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 5 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 3 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 6 colleges > INR 5 lakh: 6 colleges
Top Colleges	Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Fergusson College, St. Mira’s College for Girls, Faculty of Liberal Arts, MIT-WPU and UNIPUNE
Top Specialisations	English, Hindi, Public Policy, Biology, Computer Science, etc.
Admission Process	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

It is estimated that joining the best BA colleges in Pune can be affordable as most BA colleges in Pune with fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees:

College Name	Tuition Fee
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce Pune Fees	INR 91,570
Dr DY Patil ACS College Pimpri Fees	INR 90000
Amity Online Fees	INR 60000 - 99000
Vishwakarma University Fees	INR 36000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Hi, listed below are the top BA colleges in Pune that offer distance education along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
TMV	INR 10,500	Merit-Based
School of Distance Education Bharati Vidyapeeth University	INR 15,000	Merit-Based
School of Online Education, Bharati Vidyapeeth	INR 19,800	Merit-Based
Suresh Gyan Vihar University Distance Education - Talentedge, Pune	INR 42,000	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Since there are many different fields covered by BA degrees, it's crucial to select one that fits your interests and career objectives rather than only considering future pay. Some BA fields that can lead to careers with greater salaries are:

• Economics: Jobs in lucrative industries like finance, consulting, and data analysis can be obtained with a BA in economics.
• Computer Science: Some colleges offer a BA in computer science, while it is frequently pursued as a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Graduates in computer Science typically have great earning potential in professions like cybersecurity, data analysis, and software development.
• Business Administration: A BA in business administration can also pave the way for jobs in management, finance, marketing, and consulting.

Hi, please share the top specialisations offered by various best BA colleges in Pune:

Top Specialisations	Top Colleges
English	32 (Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, St. Mira's College For Girls, Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, etc.)
Hindi	8 (UNIPUNE, Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Shri Shiv Chhatrapati College, Junnar, etc.)
Public Policy	3 (MIT WPU, FLAME University, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts)
Computer Science	1 (Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts)
Conflict Management	1 (Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts)

Yes, there are many private BA colleges in Pune. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce Pune Admission	INR 91,570	Merit-Based
Faculty of Liberal Arts, MIT-WPU Admission	INR 3.6 Lacs – INR 4.95 lakh	Merit-Based
MIT-WPU Admission	INR 3.45 Lacs – INR 10.65 lakh	Merit-Based
FLAME University Admission	INR 22.2 Lacs – INR 35.85 lakh	SAT India, FEAT and Merit-Based
Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts Admission	INR 16.3 lakh	SAT India, SET

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Hi, After BA, you can go for B.Ed and have a teaching career or you can go for some good Masters course in various fields like management, hotel management, journalism, interior designing, etc. and look for a career in the related field. There are many reputed universities like Lovely Professional University, Chitkara University, Chandigarh University, Rayat Bhara University, etc. are offering a wide variety of courses to choose from. These universities have good infrastructure, qualified faculty and good placements. Some even offer good scholarships. Check some of these universities for more details. Good luck.

Hi, you can get admission in BA without necessarily acing your class 12 exams. But, it may be difficult to get admission in popular DU colleges or universities as the cutoffs are quite high and competitive. However, if candidates want, they can pursue online BA courses offered by top colleges in India:

College Name	Courses Offered
Suresh Gyan Vihar University	BA
Amity University Online	BA BA Online

 

Yes, below is a list of top government BA colleges in Pune, to help you assess their value.

• St. Mira's College For Girls
• UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
• NDA - National Defence Academy
• Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, Pune

In the end it comes down to your personal objectives and preferences as to whether government universities in India are a superior choice for getting a BA. Below is an analysis of the opposing viewpoints:

Pros	Cons
Affordability	Competitive Admission
High Academic Standards	Oudated Infrastructure (mainly in smaller towns)
Strong Alumni Network	Large Class Size
Holistic Development	Bureacracy and Delays
Scholarship and Financial Aid	-

Bachelor of Arts (BA) can be completed in full-time, distance, and online modes. BA full-time and online programme can be completed in three years duration, while BA distance mode can be finished in three to six years.The eligibility of three different types of BA courses below:

Mode of Study	Eligibility
BA (Full-Time)	Candidates should have 12th standard from a recognised board with a minimum 50% marks.
BA (Distance)	Aspirants should have class 12th pass certificate from a recognised board.
BA (Online)	Candidates should have 12th pass certificate from a recognised board.

Yes, joining the top BA colleges in Pune can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce BA	INR 91,570	INR 6 LPA
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College BA	INR 90,000	INR 4.5 LPA
MIT WPU BA	INR 3.45 Lacs - INR 10.65 lakh	INR 4.35 LPA
Vishwakarma University BA	INR 36,000- INR 3.5 lakh	INR 4.9 LPA - INR 6 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.