Top Govt Arts & Humanities Colleges in Kolkata 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 117 Arts and Humanities colleges in Kolkata. Out of the total, 65 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 21 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.CU (Calcutta University) Entrance Exam, CBSE 12th, Adamas AUAT, WBCHSE, MPBSE 12th are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are Jadavpur University, University of Calcutta, International Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, Sister Nivedita University, Brainware University, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, Adamas University, Swami Vivekananda University, Shri Shikshayatan College, Sivanath Sastri College.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in Kolkata

Total Number of colleges	117
Accepted Entrance Exams	CU (Calcutta University) Entrance Exam, CBSE 12th, Adamas AUAT, WBCHSE, MPBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 16.5 K

Top Arts and Humanities Colleges in West Bengal

College Name	Fees	Exams Accepted
IIT Kharagpur	-	JEE Advanced
Jadavpur University	₹ 60000.0	-
University of Calcutta	₹ 7800.0	-
International Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata	₹ 65000.0	-
NSHM Durgapur	₹ 137500.0	-
Sister Nivedita University	₹ 80521.0	SNUET, WBJEE, CBSE 12th, WBCHSE
Brainware University	₹ 45900.0	CBSE 12th, WBCHSE
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata	₹ 20104.0	CBSE 12th, WBCHSE
Adamas University	₹ 78363.0	CBSE 12th, Adamas AUAT
Swami Vivekananda University	₹ 59687.0	CBSE 12th

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in Kolkata

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Lady Brabourne College	793	₹ 5848
Sammilani Mahavidyalaya	-	-
Vivekananda College, Kolkata	325	-
Bethune College	314	₹ 2647
Bidhannagar College	321	₹ 1105
Bamanpukur Humayun Kabir Mahavidyalaya	-	-
Bangabasi College	-	-
Barasat Government College	-	-
Dum Dum Motijheel College	771	₹ 5332
Sarsuna College	-	₹ 7890

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in Kolkata

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
International Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata	-	₹ 65000
Sister Nivedita University	-	₹ 80521
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata	-	₹ 20104
Adamas University	347	₹ 78363
Swami Vivekananda University	-	₹ 59687
Shri Shikshayatan College	-	₹ 83213
Sivanath Sastri College	-	-
Techno India University	-	-
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management	-	₹ 94000
Indian Statistical Institute	-	-

Showing 24 Govt Arts & Humanities Colleges in Kolkata

Bethune College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,181 - 4,543 Arts
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Bethune College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1879. Bethune College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 395+ students

Bangabasi College

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,980 - 7,200 Arts
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Bangabasi College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1887. Bangabasi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 154+ students

Sammilani Mahavidyalaya

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,100 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sammilani Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1996. Sammilani Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

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Sarsuna College

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

4,800 Arts
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Sarsuna College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1999. Sarsuna College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Bidhannagar College

4.1
(17 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

15,120 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Bidhannagar College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1984. Bidhannagar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 370+ students

Bhairab Ganguly College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,000 - 60,000 Arts
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Bhairab Ganguly College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1968. Bhairab Ganguly College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Barasat Government College

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,486 Arts
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Barasat Government College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1950. Barasat Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

Calcutta Girls' College

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Calcutta Girls' College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1992. Calcutta Girls' College offers None courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 222+ students

Dum Dum Motijheel College

4.5
(10 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,100 - 36,830 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dum Dum Motijheel College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1950. Dum Dum Motijheel College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 401+ students

Sanskrit college

Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

4,500 Arts
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Sanskrit college is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1824. Sanskrit college offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Sarojini Naidu College For Women

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sarojini Naidu College For Women is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1956. Sarojini Naidu College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Savitri Girls' College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,025 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Savitri Girls' College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1972. Savitri Girls' College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

IPGME&R Kolkata

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
Other

36,000 Arts
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NEET PG Exams
...+5 NEET , NEET SS , WBCHSE , CBSE 12th , JENPAS UG

IPGME&R Kolkata is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1921. IPGME&R Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1177+ students

Panihati Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

730 - 6,650 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Panihati Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1976. Panihati Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Bamanpukur Humayun Kabir Mahavidyalaya

Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Bamanpukur Humayun Kabir Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2007. Bamanpukur Humayun Kabir Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Brahmananda Keshab Chandra College

Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
AICTE

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Brahmananda Keshab Chandra College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1956. Brahmananda Keshab Chandra College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Netaji Nagar College For Women

Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

5,120 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Netaji Nagar College For Women is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1967. Netaji Nagar College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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LBC Kolkata

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,000 - 27,170 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

LBC Kolkata is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1939. LBC Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 225+ students

Vivekananda College (VC), Kolkata

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Vivekananda College (VC), Kolkata is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1986. Vivekananda College (VC), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 135+ students

Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Surendranath College for Women

4.7
(15 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC

2,950 - 5,675 Arts
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Surendranath College for Women is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948. Surendranath College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government General Degree College For Girls Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

Government General Degree College For Girls Kolkata is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2015. Government General Degree College For Girls Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jadavpur University

4.3
(178 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

60,000 Arts
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#18 NIRF Ranking
WBJEE Exams
...+2 JEE Main , GATE

Jadavpur University is a Government University located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1955. Jadavpur University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rabindra Bharati University

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government

18,972 - 60,228 Arts
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Rabindra Bharati University is a Government University located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1961. Rabindra Bharati University offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, M.Phil, BFA, MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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2,950 - 5,675 Arts

60,000 Arts

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18,972 - 60,228 Arts

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