Top BA in India 2025: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses, Placements

About 60 top BA colleges are there in India. Of these, 42 colleges are privately owned, 15 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 3 colleges. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards or through entrance exam like CUET. Some of the best BA colleges in India include Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Guru Nanak College, Scottish Church College, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, and many others.

According to the Week ranking 2024, Hansraj College emerged to be as the top ranked BA college in India secured 5^th position followed by Loyola College and MCC college.

The "best" BA programme for employment prospects in India will rely solely on your own set of abilities, passions, and professional goals. While no single path leads to success, some do have great demand and bright futures. Here are some things to think about:

• Emerging fields like Data Science, Cybersecurity, AI, etc. can be good option.
• Established fields like Marketing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, etc. offer numerous job opportunities.
• BA programms are usually aligned with government needs such as Public Administration, Social Work, Law, etc. which offer stable career and also helps in contributing ti the society.

Note that there isn't a secret recipe for the "best" BA programme. You can steer towards a rewarding and lucrative professional path by conducting in-depth study, identifying your talents and objectives, and matching your interests with current market trends. When selecting a decision, don't be afraid to look into a variety of options, consult career counsellors for advice, and speak with experts in the sector you want to pursue.

As per the Week ranking 2024, hansraj College emerged to be as the top BA college India. The table below shows some of the top BA colleges in India along with the Week Ranking 2024:

Top Colleges	The Week Ranking 2024
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ranking	46
Guru Nanak College Ranking	47
Scottish Church College Ranking	48
Scottish5 N.G.P. Arts and Science College Ranking	49
Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science Ranking	50
Kelkar Education Trust's V.G.Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce Ranking	51

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

After BA, you have an option to try to luck in government examinations. You can also go for Bank PO positions in the bank. All you have to do is to appear for the examination and crack it down. If you think that you writing skills is something to be proud about then you can make it as a career. You can go for freelancing as a writer, translation work or transcription work. After MA, the options you have are you can be a lecturer, Social Worker, Journalist, Counselor and Human Resource Manager.

Yes, joining the top ranked BA colleges in India can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Hansraj College	INR 540
Loyola College	INR 42,570
MCC	INR 56,157
Gargi College	INR 58,655
Kirori Mal College	INR 50,445

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Yes, there are many top ranked private BA colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees and the Week ranking 2024:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee	The Week 2024
Loyola College Admission	INR 42,570	6
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai Admission	INR 23,361	8
St. Xavier's College Kolkata Admission	INR 2.05 lakh	9
Stella Maris College Admission	INR 75,000	14
Mithibai College of Arts Admission	INR 37,634	17

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

Candidates who have scored less than 50% in Class 12 can get admission to a BA course offered by several colleges. However, such candidates would be able to choose from a limited number of colleges since most colleges prescribe higher marks criteria for admitting students.

Many colleges offer admission based on the combined scores in entrance exams and board exams. Therefore, the candidates who have performed well in entrance exams stand a better chance of admission to reputed colleges. They can also secure admission to private institutes that offer direct admission. They also have the option of enrolling themselves in a distance BA Psychology course which usually does not have any marks criteria. For example,  IGNOU offers admission to BA Psychology to those who have completed Class 12 irrespective of their marks.

Suggestion: Candidates can secure admission to BA Online Courses and Certifications.

Yes, to take admission to the top ranked BA colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. You need to check the table given below for best ROI:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Hansraj College Courses	INR 540	INR 7 LPA
Loyola College Courses	INR 42,570	INR 4.40 LPA
MCC Courses	INR 56,157	INR 3 LPA
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai Courses	INR 23,361	INR 7 LPA
Gargi College Courses	INR 58,655	INR 4.62 LPA

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

The total tuition fee for BA and BA (Hons) courses offered by the University of Delhi ranges between INR 540 and INR 1.5 lakh depending on the college a student is seeking or taking admission to. In addition to the affiliated college, BA course fee is also dependent on the specialisation selected by the student for the same. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

In reality, the total fee that a student is required to pay is much higher than 540 Indian Rupees. This is because there are other fee components which are charged by DU colleges which include application fee, development charges, exam fee and other components.

The below table mentions the BA Hons/ BA fee for the top 5 popular DU colleges:

College Name	BA (Hons) Specialisations	Fee Range
Hindu College	English, Hindi, Economics +more specialisations	INR 52,680 - INR 52,770
Miranda House	English, Hindi, Economics +more specialisations	INR 42,480 -  INR 51,240
LSR College	Philosophy, History, English +more specialisations	INR 53,640 - INR 83,640
Hansraj College	English, Hindi, Economics +more specialisations	INR 540
Gargi College	English, Hindi, Political Science +more specialisations	INR 24,160 - INR 49,420

NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes, hence, is indicative.

More details on the same must be obtained by the students from the admission office of the DU affiliated college a student is interested to get into.

Yes, there are about 15 top ranked government BA colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees and the Week ranking 2025:

Public/Govt. Colleges	Tuition Fee	The Week 2024
Hansraj College Admission	INR 540	5
MCC Admission	INR 56,157	7
Gargi College Admission	INR 58,655	10
Kirori Mal College Admission	INR 50,445	12
Ramjas College Admission	INR 46,494	13

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

Students can pursue a career in various job industries after completing a BA course. Mentioned below are some of the popular career paths one can pursue after completing a B A course:

B A Programme Job Industries
Fine Arts and Performing Arts	Research and Academia
Journalism	Education
Social Media and Digital Marketing	Media and Publishing
Government Jobs	Data Science