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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dav College
Chandigarh, Chandigarh · Government |
— | — | 7 | 1,330 | — | — | — |
| Flame University
Pune, Maharashtra · Private |
4.2/5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Gopal Narayan Singh University
Rohtas, Bihar · Private |
2.0/5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Islamiah College
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Government |
4.3/5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Kbn College
Krishna, Andhra Pradesh · Private |
4.4/5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College For Women Autonomous
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka · Government |
3.0/5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Manipal University
Rajasthan · Private |
— | — | 3 | — | ₹80,000 – ₹1,40,000 | — | — |
| Nirmala College, Kerala
Muvattupuzha Ernakulam District, Kerala · Private |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Park's College
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu · Private |
3.4/5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Presidency University, West Bengal
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
South West Delhi, Delhi · Government |
4.3/5 | — | 6 | 50 | — | — | Verified |
| Sri Guru Gobind Singh College
Chandigarh, Chandigarh · Government |
3.0/5 | — | 9 | — | — | — | Verified |
| University College Mangalore
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka · Government |
2.4/5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Vidyalankar School Of Information Technology
Mumbai City, Maharashtra · Private |
2.5/5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | Verified |
| Amity University, Maharashtra
Maharashtra · Private |
— | — | 1 | — | ₹4,24,000 | — | — |
| Amity University, West Bengal
North, West Bengal · Private |
— | — | 1 | — | ₹4,00,000 | — | — |
| Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Maharashtra |
— | — | 1 | — | ₹19,02,000 | — | — |
| Azim Premji University, Karnataka
Karnataka · Private |
2.2/5 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Dyal Singh College, Karnal
Karnal, Haryana |
3.4/5 | — | 7 | 290 | — | — | — |
| Gandhi Institute Of Technology And Management Gitam Off Campus Hyderabad
Medak, Telangana · Deemed |
— | — | 1 | — | ₹4,74,000 | — | — |
| Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to Be University)
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu |
3.8/5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
3.5/5 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Nilgiri College of Arts and Science
Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu |
3.6/5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science
South Goa, Goa |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Shillong College
East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya |
3.2/5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Suryadatta Institute Of Management And Mass Communication
Pune, Maharashtra · Private |
3.3/5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| University of Calicut
Malappuram, Kerala |
3.5/5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu |
— | — | 6 | 178 | — | — | — |
| Periyar University
Salem, Tamil Nadu |
3.6/5 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Anjaneya University
Raipur, Chhattisgarh · Private |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
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.