Best Literature Colleges in Maharashtra - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

There are approximately 33 colleges across Maharashtra offering Literature courses in different modes - full time, distance/correspondence, part-time classroom, online and virtual classroom. Among these, public private: 9, private: 9 and public / government: 8 colleges.

Location wise

Maharashtra is to Literature colleges. Refer to the table below cities/states with number of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	66 Colleges
West Bengal	46 Colleges
Kerala	45 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	44 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	37 Colleges
Maharashtra	33 Colleges
Rajasthan	29 Colleges
Karnataka	24 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	21 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	16 Colleges
Kolkata	16 Colleges
Assam	15 Colleges
Coimbatore	14 Colleges
Bihar	14 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	14 Colleges
Bhopal	12 Colleges
Chennai	12 Colleges
Haryana	10 Colleges
Gujarat	10 Colleges
Uttarakhand	10 Colleges

Specializations

English, Acting, Anchoring & Reporting and Radio Jockeying are the various speciliasations offered by Literature colleges in Maharashtra. Refer to the table below specilaisations offered by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
English	4 Colleges
Acting	1 Colleges
Anchoring & Reporting	1 Colleges
Radio Jockeying	1 Colleges
Hindi	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

CBSE 12th is the most popular exam accepted by Literature colleges in Maharashtra. Listing below exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	14 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	13 Colleges
ISC	9 Colleges
CUET	1 Colleges
Mumbai University Admission	1 Colleges
CUET-PG	1 Colleges

Location wise

Maharashtra is to Literature colleges. Refer to the table below cities/states with number of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	66 Colleges
West Bengal	46 Colleges
Kerala	45 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	44 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	37 Colleges
Maharashtra	33 Colleges
Rajasthan	29 Colleges
Karnataka	24 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	21 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	16 Colleges
Kolkata	16 Colleges
Assam	15 Colleges
Coimbatore	14 Colleges
Bihar	14 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	14 Colleges
Bhopal	12 Colleges
Chennai	12 Colleges
Haryana	10 Colleges
Gujarat	10 Colleges
Uttarakhand	10 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
English	4 Colleges
Acting	1 Colleges
Anchoring & Reporting	1 Colleges
Radio Jockeying	1 Colleges
Hindi	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

CBSE 12th is the most popular exam accepted by Literature colleges in Maharashtra. Listing below exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	14 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	13 Colleges
ISC	9 Colleges
CUET	1 Colleges
Mumbai University Admission	1 Colleges
CUET-PG	1 Colleges

Manoharbhai Patel Arts, Commerce, Science College

SakoliPPP

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1 Course

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Seva Sadans R.K. Talreja College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

ThanePPP

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2 Courses

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K J Somaiya School of Language and Literature

Mumbai

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1 Course

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Yeshwantrao Chavan Arts and Commerce College

AmbajogaiPPP

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Madhavrao Patil Arts, Science, and Commerce College

OsmanabadPPP

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1 Course

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Commonly asked questions
On Best Literature Colleges in Maharashtra - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Q: How can I get into Manoharbhai Patel Arts, Commerce, Science College for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Manoharbhai Patel Arts, Commerce, Science College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.

Q: How can I get into Seva Sadans R.K. Talreja College of Arts, Science, and Commerce for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Seva Sadans R.K. Talreja College of Arts, Science, and Commerce has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
BBM/BMS	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with English, Mathematics and two other main subjects from a recognised board.

Q: How can I get into Yeshwantrao Chavan Arts and Commerce College for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Yeshwantrao Chavan Arts and Commerce College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.

Q: How can I get into Madhavrao Patil Arts, Science, and Commerce College for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Madhavrao Patil Arts, Science, and Commerce College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.

Shri Shivaji Mahavidhyalaya

SolapurPPP

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₹3.6 LPA

Arts and Commerce College, Ashti

AshtiPPP

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1 Course

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eduroof.com – Symbiosis Centre For Distance learning

Thane

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Sanchalit Jijau Arts, Commerce, and Science College

JalnaPvt

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Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Gadchiroli

GadchiroliPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

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₹15.46 K

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Commonly asked questions
On Best Literature Colleges in Maharashtra - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Q: How many seats are available at Shri Shivaji Mahavidhyalaya for all courses combined?

Overall seats across various courses at Shri Shivaji Mahavidhyalaya goes up to 2933. Shri Shivaji Mahavidhyalaya offers Degree courses including 2 UG and 5 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode.

Q: How can I get into Arts and Commerce College, Ashti for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Arts and Commerce College, Ashti has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics as compulsory subject from any recognised Board/Council.

Q: What are the facilities available for students at Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Gadchiroli?

Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Gadchiroli provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Most preferred locations for Literature