Top Arts & Humanities Colleges in Chennai 2024

List Of 103 Arts colleges in Chennai

There is no shortage of Arts colleges in Chennai. The city is home to more than 75 colleges offering courses in the stream of art and many of them are well-known throughout the country for their high quality of education and excellent infrastructure. In total, art colleges in Chennai offer around 500 different courses in arts and several other streams. Colleges such as MCC, Loyola, and others have stood the test of times and shown outstanding results year after year. Alumni of Chennai’s Arts Colleges can be found in prominent positions in India. Many top professionals working in top organizations around the world also find their roots to a humble study of arts in Chennai.

Top Arts Colleges in Chennai: Rankings

NIRF Rankings 2020 and Indian Today Rankings 2020 of top arts colleges in Chennai are now available. Many of the prestigious colleges for arts in Chennai have been featured in both the rankings. Top Chennai art colleges have been ranked on the basis of various parameters by both the agencies. Check the NIRF and India Today Rankings of top arts colleges in Chennai given below. The parameters on which the colleges have been ranked have also been ranked individually.

Top Arts Colleges in Chennai NIRF Ranking 2020

NIRF has released its 2020 rankings and many of the top arts colleges in Chennai feature on the list. 7 of Chennai’s Arts colleges have made it to the top 100 colleges in NIRF 2020 rankings, and there are 3 and 2 colleges in the 101-150 and 151-200 rank bands respectively.

NIRF Ranking 2020: Parameters and Weightage

Before moving on to NIRF rankings of arts colleges in Chennai, here’s a quick view of the parameters used in the calculation of NIRF 2020 rankings.

Parameter

Weightage

1

Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR)

40%

2

Research and Professional Practice (RPP)

15%

3

Graduation Outcomes (GO)

25%

4

Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)

10%

5

Peer Perception (PR)

10%

NIRF Rankings 2020 Parameters for Best Arts Colleges in Chennai

NIRF Rank-Wise List of Top Arts Colleges in Chennai

The table below contains the top arts colleges in Chennai listed as per their NIRF 2020 rankings.

College

NIRF 2020 Ranking

NIRF 2019 Ranking

Change

Loyola College

6

6

--

Madras Christian College

13

13

--

Madras School of Social Work

33

65

+32

Women’s Christian College

38

32

-6

Queen Mary’s College

41

40

-1

Ethiraj College for Women

46

36

-10

Stella Maris College

64

58

-6

Anna Adarsh College for Women

101-150

90

NA

Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College

101-150

151-200

NA

SDNB Vaishnav College for Women

101-150

101-150

NA

M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women

151-200

151-200

NA

The New College

151-200

151-200

NA

Shasun Jain College for Women

151-200

151-200

NA

Guru Nanak College

NA

101-150

NA

Top 3 Arts Colleges in Chennai As Per NIRF 2020 Rankings

Top 3 Arts Colleges in Chennai NIRF 2020

Loyola College, MCC and Madras School of Social Work come out as the top 3 arts colleges in Chennai according to the NIRF 2020 Rankings. NIRF Rankings 2020 for Top Arts Colleges in Chennai have been a mixed bag.

LC and MCC have managed to hold their previous-year ranks and MSSW has shown tremendous improvement.  However, 6 colleges have slipped to a worse position than last year and Guru Nanak College has failed to appear on the Rankings entirely.

Top Arts Colleges in Chennai India Today Ranking 2020

India Today is another trusted source for college rankings in India. Many of the top arts colleges in Chennai are featured in India Today Rankings every year. Some of the top names on these rankings list are seen to be repeated year after year.

India Today Rank-Wise List of Top Arts Colleges in Chennai

Given below is the list of top art colleges in Chennai as per the Indian today rankings.

College

India Today 2020 Ranking

India Today 2019 Ranking

Change

Madras Christian College

5

5

--

Loyola College

7

7

--

Stella Maris College

13

11

-2

Women’s Christian College

17

16

-1

Ethiraj College for Women

22

21

-2

SDNB Vaishnav College for Women

83

84

+1

Anna Adarsh College for Women

NA

86

NA

Chevalier T Thomas Elizabeth College for Women

84

NA

NA

Hindustan College of Arts and Science

87

80

-7

Guru Nanak College

93

NA

NA

Patrician College of Arts and Sciences

110

94

-16

The New College

112

NA

NA

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women

118

98

-20

Top 3 Arts Colleges of Chennai As Per India Today Rankings

Top 3 Arts Colleges in Chennai India Today

We see many consistently top-performing Arts Colleges in Chennai not only when we compare India Today 2020 Rankings to its 2019 Rankings but also if we compare India Today Rankings to NIRF Rankings.

MCC and Loyola College are found at the top 2 spots in India Today Rankings and the 3rd position is occupied by Stella Maris College.

Top Courses Available at Arts Colleges in Chennai

There are many courses available in the Arts colleges of Chennai. Plenty of options can be considered at the UG, PG and Research level. Given below are some of the commonly available arts courses in Chennai.

Top Arts Courses in Arts Colleges in Chennai

Course

Number of Colleges

Top Specialisations

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

58

English, Economics, Tamil

Master of Arts (MA)

39

English, Economics, Tamil

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)

27

Economics, Philosophy, English

Master of Social Work (MSW)

11

--

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

7

--

Fee Structure of Top Arts Colleges in Chennai

The average fee structure of top arts colleges in Chennai can be checked in the table below.

Fee Structure of Arts Colleges in Chennai

College

Annual Fee Structure

BA Fee

MA Fee

Loyola College

14500

10000

Madras Christian College

56000

57000

Women’s Christian College

62000

65600

SDNB Vaishnav College for Women

3200

7000

Stella Maris College

2400

10000

Ethiraj College for Women

9500

5400

Queen Mary’s College

822

600

MOP Vaishnav College for Women

14000

12500

Anna Adarsh College for Women

17000

24000

It must be noted that approximate or average figures have been included in the table given above for the sake of simplicity. Please check the official notification issued by the college for accurate fees of respective courses for any official purposes.

Eligibility Criteria of Top Arts Colleges in Chennai

The general eligibility criteria of undergraduate courses in Chennai can be found in the table below.

Undergraduate Courses

  • The candidate seeking admission must have qualified Class 12 / 10 + 2 examinations conducted by a recognized board.

  • Colleges may also specify the marks or score required for admission.

  • Some courses may require passing marks in certain specific subjects such as English.

Postgraduate Courses

  • Interested candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant stream.

  • Only the degrees issued by recognized colleges are deemed valid or eligible.

  • Additional requirements may be specified regarding subjects studied or marks scored in graduation.

Admission Process of Top Arts Colleges in Chennai

The table below contains the general process of admission followed by Arts colleges in Chennai.

Undergraduate Admission Process

  • Admission to UG courses is based on merit.

  • Candidates have to fill the application form from the website of respective colleges.

  • The colleges create a merit list based on the information provided in the applications.

  • Colleges list the merit lists individually on their official websites.

  • Candidates whose names appear on the merit list may then be called for interviews.

  • Candidates who clear the interview can then confirm their seats after document verification and paying the application fee.

Postgraduate Admission Process

  • Admission to PG courses in Arts colleges is usually entrance-test based.

  • The entrance tests are conducted individually by different colleges for admission to their PG courses.

  • Candidates who clear the entrance test are then usually required to appear for interviews.

  • Those who clear the interviews must then appear for the document verification round and pay the admission fee for their course.

Placements of Top Arts Colleges in Chennai

Check the table given below for the placement information of some of the top arts colleges in Chennai.

Placement Trends of Arts Colleges in Chennai

College

Annual Salary in Rs.

Average / Median Package

Highest Package

Loyola College

250000

550000

Madras Christian College

250000

350000

Stella Maris College

180000

360000

Ethiraj College for Women

280000

340000

MOP Vaishnav College for Women

303000

520000

Anna Adarsh College for Women

150000

600000

Guru Nanak College

180000

192000

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Loyola College

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC AICTE
  • Type: Private Unaided

Madras Christian College

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC
  • Type: Private Aided

MSSW Chennai

  • Approved by: NAAC
  • Type: Private Aided

QMC Chennai

  • Approved by: NAAC
  • Type: Private

Ethiraj college for women

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC AICTE
  • Type: Private Aided

Stella Maris College

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC
  • Type: Private Unaided
  • BA (73)
  • MA (51)
  • M.Phil (32)
  • PhD (11)
  • BSc (16)
  • Certificate (9)
  • Diploma (7)
  • MSW (13)
  • PGD (4)
  • BSW (8)

Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai

  • Approved by: NAAC
  • Type: Private Unaided

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai

  • Approved by: NAAC
  • Type: Private Aided

DG Vaishnav College

  • Approved by: NAAC
  • Type: Private Aided
  • NIRF Ranking: 96

M.O.P. Vaishnav College For Women

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC
  • Type: Private Unaided
  • NIRF Ranking: 36

The New College

  • Approved by: NAAC
  • Type: Private Aided

Madras University

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 65

Anna University

  • Type: University
  • NIRF Ranking: 18

Sathyabama University

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 84

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

  • Approved by: UGC MHRD NAAC
  • Type: Private

IIT Madras

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 1

Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute

  • Approved by: NBA ISO UGC NAAC ABET AICTE
  • Type: Government Aided

TNDALU

  • Approved by: UGC BCI AIU NAAC
  • Type: Private Aided

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE BCI NAAC
  • Type: Private Unaided

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

  • Approved by: NAAC
  • Type: Private Aided

SIVET College

  • Approved by: NAAC AICTE
  • Type: Government Aided

IFMR Chennai

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Private Unaided

VELS University Chennai

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC
  • Type: Government Aided

St. Thomas Arts And Science College

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Private Unaided

Meenakshi College for Women

  • Approved by: UGC
  • Type: Private Aided

Patrician College of Arts and Science

  • Approved by: NAAC
  • Type: Private Unaided

FAQs

What are the most popular degrees offered at arts colleges in chennai ?

BA ,MA ,M.Phil ,B.Sc ,M.S.W. ,PGD ,Certificate courses are amongst the most popular arts and other courses in chennai.

What are the most popular specializations in Arts courses in chennai ?

English ,Economics ,Social Work ,Philosophy ,Public Administration ,Tamil ,History are amongst the most popular specializations for Arts courses in chennai.

Which cities near chennai also offer Arts related courses ?

Students wanting to pursue Arts courses can also look for options in nearby cities like Madurai , Salem , Tirunelveli , Erode , Tiruchirappalli , Coimbatore , Cuddalore , Namakkal , Kanyakumari , Thanjavur , Vellore , Thoothukudi .

What type of colleges offer Arts courses in chennai ?

Students can apply to Private ,Distance Learning colleges for pursuing Arts courses in chennai.

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