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Best BA Colleges accepting CAT 2026

Looking for BA colleges that accept CAT for 2026? We have curated 57 verified BA colleges accepting CAT, ranked using NIRF, EduNext and other trusted rankings so the strongest institutes show up first. For each one you can compare total fees, eligibility, CAT cutoffs, placement records and real student reviews — and apply for 2026-27 admissions with zero spam calls.

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  1. 1

    Stella Maris College Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    EduNext Arts #22
  2. 2

    St Teresa's College

    EduNext Arts #27Fees: ~1.3L
  3. 3

    St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut

    Kerala, Calicut

    EduNext Arts #49Fees: ~1.08L
  4. 4

    Jain University, Bangalore

    EduNext Arts #59Fees: ~1.98L
  5. 5

    Government Arts College (Autonomous) Coimbatore

    EduNext Arts #65Fees: ~1L
  6. 6

    Sophia College for Women Mumbai

    Maharashtra, Mumbai

    EduNext Arts #66
  7. 7

    Lady Brabourne College Kolkata

    West Bengal, Kolkata

    EduNext Arts #79Fees: ~4L
  8. 8

    DRNGPASC

    EduNext Arts #89Fees: ~1.05L
  9. 9

    National College Tiruchirappalli

    EduNext Arts #90Fees: ~1.2L
  10. 10

    Lady Doak College Madurai

    EduNext Arts #94Fees: ~1.04L
  11. 11

    Scott Christian College Nagercoil

    Tamil Nadu, Nagercoil

    EduNext Arts #98Fees: ~1LPlacement: INR 2 LPA
  12. 12

    Nirmalagiri College Kannur

    Kerala, Kannur

    EduNext Arts #99Fees: ~8L
  13. 13

    Sadakathullah Appa College Palayamkottai

    EduNext Arts #117
  14. 14

    Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women's College Medinipur

    West Bengal, Medinipur

    EduNext Arts #118Fees: ~13L
  15. 15

    Thiagarajar College

    EduNext Arts #123Fees: ~1.05L
  16. 16

    Guru Nanak College (Autonomous)

    Tamil Nadu, Velachery

    EduNext Arts #136Fees: ~2.1L
  17. 17

    Bharata Mata College Kochi

    Kerala, Kochi

    EduNext Arts #138Fees: ~1.08LPlacement: 2,74,000
  18. 18

    Marian College Kuttikanam Peermade

    Kerala, Idukki

    EduNext Arts #138Fees: ~1.69L
  19. 19

    Nizam College Hyderabad

    Telangana, Hyderabad

    EduNext Arts #148
  20. 20

    Post Graduate Government College for Girls Chandigarh

    EduNext Arts #152Fees: ~1.56L
  21. 21

    Cauvery College for Women Tiruchirappalli

    Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli

    EduNext Arts #159Fees: ~1.09L
  22. 22

    Periyar EVR College Tiruchirappalli

    EduNext Arts #160Fees: ~4L
  23. 23

    Sree Narayana College Kollam

    Kerala, Kollam

    EduNext Arts #163Fees: ~1.13L
  24. 24

    Catholicate College Pathanamthitta

    Kerala, Pathanamthitta

    EduNext Arts #176Fees: ~1.26L
  25. 25

    Indian Academy Degree College Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    EduNext Arts #182Fees: ~1.9L

About BA Colleges (2026)

India has 57 BA colleges that accept CAT for the 2026 academic session, spanning government institutes, deemed universities and private colleges. The list above is ordered using NIRF, EduNext and other recognised rankings, so the strongest options appear first and you can compare them at a glance.

Admission to most of these colleges is through CAT. Your CAT score and category rank decide which colleges and seats you are eligible for, so it is wise to shortlist a mix of ambitious, realistic and safe choices. Every college page lists its accepted entrance exams along with the latest cutoff trends.

Before you apply, compare each college on the factors that matter most — total course fees, eligibility, entrance cutoffs, placement records and verified student reviews. Popular choices here include Stella Maris College Chennai, St Teresa's College, St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut. Open any college above for its full profile, or share your details in the enquiry form to get free, unbiased admission guidance with zero spam calls.

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There are 57 BA colleges accepting CAT listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions, ranked using NIRF and EduNext rankings.

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