Arts Colleges in India
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Introduction
This page lists Arts colleges in India. We cover 110 colleges and 2923 programmes. Of these colleges, 31 are government and 44 are private or deemed.
| Colleges | 191 |
|---|---|
| Tuition per year | ₹6,000 – ₹60,170 |
| Government | 51 |
| Private | 66 |
| NIRF ranked | 84 |
| Programs | 699 |
| Seats | 2,457 |
| College | Think Grads Rating | NIRF | Programs | Seats | Total cost | Median package | Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Xavier's College (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu
Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu · Government |
4.5/5 | #48 | 1 | — | ₹72,000 | — | Verified |
| Sri Krishna Arts And Science College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private |
2.7/5 | #50 | 3 | — | ₹1,44,000 | — | Verified |
| Gauhati University
Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam · Government |
— | #52 | 6 | — | ₹20,000 – ₹41,000 | — | Verified |
| St Berchmans College
Kottayam, Kerala · Government |
— | #56 | 1 | — | ₹15,865 | — | Verified |
| Fergusson COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS) Pune
Pune, Maharashtra |
— | #57 | 1 | — | ₹34,591 | — | — |
| Kamala Nehru College
South Delhi, Delhi |
— | #58 | 1 | — | ₹52,650 | — | — |
| The American College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private |
4.2/5 | #59 | 1 | — | ₹1,14,415 | — | Verified |
| ST.TERESA'S College
Kochi, Kerala |
— | #60 | 2 | — | ₹8,100 – ₹84,000 | — | — |
| Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
— | #61 | 1 | — | ₹63,280 | — | — |
| Bishop Moore College Mavelikara
Alappuzha, Kerala |
— | #62 | 1 | — | ₹86,800 | — | — |
| Ethiraj College For Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private |
4.0/5 | #64 | 2 | — | ₹30,738 – ₹93,534 | — | Verified |
| Bangalore University
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka · Government |
4.4/5 | #65 | 7 | — | ₹35,600 | — | Verified |
| Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra · Private |
3.4/5 | #65 | 8 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women
East Delhi, Delhi |
— | #65 | 1 | — | ₹77,040 | — | — |
| Dr. N.G.P Arts And Science College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private |
4.5/5 | #66 | 1 | — | ₹2,02,800 | — | Verified |
| Banasthali Vidyapith
Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan |
4.5/5 | #66 | 1 | — | ₹6,20,000 | — | — |
| Women's Christian College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
— | #67 | 1 | — | ₹1,52,382 | — | — |
| Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private |
4.1/5 | #69 | 5 | — | ₹42,000 – ₹60,500 | — | Verified |
| Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu · Government |
— | #72 | 1 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government |
4.2/5 | #74 | 7 | — | ₹18,000 – ₹24,000 | — | Verified |
| BML Munjal University
Gurugram, Haryana · Private |
3.8/5 | #77 | 6 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Vimala College
Thrissur, Kerala |
— | #78 | 13 | — | ₹4,920 | — | — |
| Tezpur University
Sonitpur, Assam · Government |
4.2/5 | #79 | 4 | — | ₹32,600 – ₹33,900 | — | Verified |
| Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, Kerala |
— | #79 | 1 | — | ₹63,280 | — | — |
| AMITY University, Haryana
Gurugram, Haryana · Private |
— | #81 | 1 | — | ₹4,68,000 | — | — |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu
Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu · Government |
— | #83 | 7 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Jesus and Mary College
South West Delhi, Delhi |
— | #85 | 1 | — | ₹83,040 | — | — |
| Kuvempu University
Shimoga, Karnataka · Government |
2.2/5 | #86 | 10 | — | ₹33,268 – ₹81,400 | — | Verified |
| CMS College
Kottayam, Kerala |
— | #86 | 1 | — | ₹7,625 | — | — |
| Maharaja Agrasen College
East Delhi, Delhi |
— | #86 | 7 | — | ₹52,360 – ₹64,360 | — | — |
How to choose from this list
Start by deciding what matters to you. Of the 110 colleges, 29 are NIRF ranked, with Miranda House at rank 1 in 2023. Only 31 colleges show a total cost, and these range from ₹283 to ₹74,80,000. A very low or very high figure may reflect one programme, so read each fee carefully. Cutoffs are available for exams such as JEE Main, Karnataka PGCET, MAH MBA CET, TANCET and jee-advanced, so check which exam your shortlist uses. Before you decide, confirm the college's approval and accreditation, and read the college's own fee notice and the counselling authority's notices.
Frequently asked questions
How many Arts colleges does this page list?
We list 110 Arts colleges in India, with 2,923 programmes in total. Of these, 31 are government and 44 are private or deemed. Use the state and type filters to bring the list down to a size you can compare.
How many of these colleges are ranked by NIRF?
29 of the listed colleges are NIRF ranked. The highest ranked is Miranda House at rank 1 in 2023. A rank is one input only, so also compare cost, programmes and approval before you decide.
What do the fees on this page mean?
Total cost is available for 31 colleges, ranging from 283 rupees to 74,80,000 rupees. The table shows the lowest total cost on record for each college. Check the college's own fee notice before you pay.
Which exams appear in the cutoff information?
Cutoffs are available for JEE Main at 4 colleges, Karnataka PGCET at 8, MAH MBA CET at 1, TANCET at 3 and jee-advanced at 2. Check each exam page and the counselling authority's notices for the latest rules.
Where can I verify a college's details?
Every figure on this page links to its official source. Before you pay or apply, check the college's own fee notice and the counselling authority's notices.