Top Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026

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

There are total 102 Arts and Humanities colleges in Himachal Pradesh. Out of the total, 35 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 56 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.UGC NET, CBSE 12th, HPBOSE 12th, SAT, CSIR NET are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh University, Government College, Dharamshala, Sri Sai University, Maharana Pratap Govt. College, Shoolini University Solan, IEC University, Manav Bharti University, Chitkara University Solan, Arni University.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in Himachal Pradesh

Total Number of colleges	102
Accepted Entrance Exams	UGC NET, CBSE 12th, HPBOSE 12th, SAT, CSIR NET
Average Fees	₹ 53.9 K

No. of Arts and Humanities Colleges in nearby Himachal Pradesh

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Delhi	134	₹ 4639572
Haryana	228	₹ 79938
Jammu & Kashmir	56	₹ 17938
Punjab	233	₹ 41761
Uttar Pradesh	1035	₹ 48585

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Mandi	-	-
Himachal Pradesh University	130	₹ 4164
Government College, Dharamshala	40	-
Maharana Pratap Govt. College	704	-
Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya	-	-
Rajiv Gandhi Government Degree College	-	-
NSCBM Government College	-	-
Govt. College, Shimla	-	-
Government College Theog	-	-
Govt. Arya Degree College	-	-

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Sri Sai University	-	₹ 43333
Shoolini University Solan	480	₹ 125030
Manav Bharti University	33	₹ 25000
Eternal University	120	₹ 42302
Alakh Prakash Goyal (APG) Shimla University	-	₹ 50000
Abhilashi Group Of Institutions	30	₹ 40000
International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning	-	₹ 11551
St.Bede's College	-	₹ 52487
Swami Vivekanand Govt. Degree College	-	-
Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College	27	-

Showing 26 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Shoolini University Solan

3.9
(333 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

85,000 - 1,75,000 Arts
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GPAT Exams
...+6 CAT , CLAT , MAT , SAT India , CUCET , UGC NET

Shoolini University Solan specialties

Rankings : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2025: #69 (Universities), #89 (Overall) - NIRF 2025: #44 (Pharmacy), #9
Region : Himalayan Research Hub - Strategic location fostering research and innovation - Only Himachal univer
Fees : Mid-High Fee Structure - B.Tech:Rs 8.34-11.5 L (Total) - MBA:Rs 8.77-9.11 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest packageRs 42 LPA (2024) - Average packageRs 8 LPA (2024)
Flagship Courses : Leading Programs Offered - B.Tech (Biotechnology, AI, CSE) - MBA (Marketing, Business Analytics, Pha
Specializations : Diverse & Unique Specializations - MBA with 11 specializations including Digital Marketing - Minor o
Placements : High Placement Rate - 100% placements in B.Tech, MBA, Journalism, HM (2024) - Over 500 recruiters, 5
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - IT (IBM, Cognizant, HCL), Consulting (KPMG, Accenture) - FMCG (Nestle
Diversity : Global Student Exposure - 250+ international partnerships across 28+ countries - Student exchange pr
Internships : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships at Times of India, Biogentek, IDBI Bank - Mandatory pr
Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Extensive Global Collaborations - 2+2 study abroad programs with global universities - MoUs with Isl
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Alumni in Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, KPMG - Network across Delhi/NCR, B
Guest Lecturers : Renowned Guest Speakers - Nobel laureate Dr. Robert Huber - Cricketer Yuvraj Singh

Shortlisted by 12309+ students

Arni University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Private

26,250 - 63,000 Arts
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HPCET Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , GATE , MAT , CMAT

Arni University is a Private Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Arni University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 168+ students

Manav Bharti University

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

25,000 - 35,000 Arts
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GPAT 2024 Exams
...+6 AILET , CAT , UGC NET , CLAT , BITSAT , GPAT

Manav Bharti University specialties

Region : Strategic Industrial Proximity - Located in Solan, known as the 'Mushroom City of India' and a major educational hub. - Strategic proximity to the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) industrial belt, Asia's largest pharmaceutical hub.
Fees : Affordable Professional Education - Fees Range: Rs 1.2 - 3.5 L (Total) for most undergraduate and postgraduate programs. - Categorized as Low fee structure compared to other private universities in the North Indian region.
ROI : Value for Money - Low tuition costs combined with industry-aligned training in Pharmacy and Law. - Focus on providing accessible higher education to students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Flagship Courses : Pharmacy and Legal Studies - B.Pharmacy program is highly sought after due to the university's location near pharmaceutical manufacturing units. - The Faculty of Law offers integrated programs focused on contemporary legal practices.
Placements : Industry-Academia Interface - Dedicated Training and Placement Cell focusing on personality development and communication skills. - Strong focus on the Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and IT sectors due to regional industrial ties.
Hostel : On-Campus Residential Facilities - Separate hostel wings for male and female students with 24/7 security. - Equipped with modern amenities including mess facilities providing hygienic meals and common recreational areas.
Infrastructure : Eco-Friendly Hill Campus - Spacious 35-acre campus designed to be eco-friendly and pollution-free. - Features scenic beauty with modern academic blocks integrated into the natural Himalayan landscape.

Shortlisted by 121+ students

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Eternal University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , MHRD , NCTE , ISO , INC , DSIR , NAAC

15,000 - 94,500 Arts
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GATE Exams
...+6 HPCET , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , UGC NET , GMAT , CAT

Eternal University is a Private Institute located in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Eternal University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MCM DAV College

3.4
(5 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Private
NAAC

MCM DAV College is a Private Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. MCM DAV College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Sai University

4.1
(21 Reviews)
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

40,000 - 90,000 Arts
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HPBOSE 12th Exams
...+6 HPCET , XAT , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , UGC NET , JEST

Sri Sai University specialties

Rank : National Recognition - Ranked #130 Nationally in the Overall Category by IIRF 2024 - UGC recognized and established under the Sri Sai University Act 2010
Region : Strategic Himalayan Location - Located in Palampur, a major educational hub in the Kangra Valley - Provides a pollution-free, serene academic environment at the foothills of the Dhauladhar range
Fees : Mid-Range Professional Education - Rs 2.4 - 5.2 L (Total Tuition Fees) - B.Tech programs approximately Rs 3.6 L total; MBA approximately Rs 1.98 L total
ROI : Value for Money - Competitive fee structure compared to private universities in North India - Strong focus on employability through dedicated skill development programs
Flagship Course : Engineering & Management Excellence - B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering is the flagship program - MBA and B.Pharma are highly sought after for their industry-aligned curriculum
Specialization : Industry-Integrated Learning - B.Tech CSE specializations in AI & ML offered in association with IBM - Curriculum designed to meet the evolving demands of the global technology sector
Placement Focus : Multi-Sector Recruitment - Dedicated Training & Placement Cell facilitating interactions with top IT and Banking firms - Focus on personality development and mock interview sessions to enhance student readiness
Top Industries : Sectoral Diversity - Information Technology, Banking & Finance, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing
Diversity : Pan-India Student Base - Students from Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, J&K, and other parts of India - Multicultural campus environment fostering social responsibility and global outlook
Internship : Industrial Training Tie-ups - Mandatory industrial training with stipends up to Rs 15,000 for skilled students - Internships facilitated at companies like Wipro, Infosys, and TCS
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & Corporate Alliances - Strategic association with IBM for specialized technical courses - Tie-ups with foreign universities and industrial training centers in progress
Hostel : Modern Residential Facilities - 6 separate hostels for boys and girls with 24/7 security - Features include spacious rooms, in-house laundry system, and nutritious meal plans
Infrastructure : Sprawling 250-Acre Vision - Part of a 250-acre group land initiative with state-of-the-art labs and smart classrooms - Lush green, eco-friendly campus with extensive sports grounds and modern library

Shortlisted by 37190+ students

The ICFAI University Baddi

4.0
(9 Reviews)
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC

30,000 - 70,000 Arts
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HPCET Exams
...+6 NEET , CLAT , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , UGC NET , LSAT

The ICFAI University Baddi is a Private Institute located in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. The ICFAI University Baddi offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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L.R. Group Of Institutes

Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private

HP PAT Exams
...+6 HPCET , HPBOSE 12th , GPAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

L.R. Group Of Institutes is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. L.R. Group Of Institutes offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

Abhilashi Group Of Institutions

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

40,000 Arts
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GATE Exams
...+2 GPAT , HPCET

Abhilashi Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. Abhilashi Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning

Simla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
others

13,560 Arts
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HPBOSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning is a Private Institute located in Simla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1970. International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

KLB DAV College for Girls

Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,350 Arts
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HPBOSE 12th Exams
...+4 HPCET , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT

KLB DAV College for Girls is a Private Institute located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1969. KLB DAV College for Girls offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

Goswami Ganesh Dutt Sanatan Dharam College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC

HPBOSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Goswami Ganesh Dutt Sanatan Dharam College is a Private Institute located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. Goswami Ganesh Dutt Sanatan Dharam College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Shoolini University Online

Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private

10,500 Arts
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Shoolini University Online is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2022. Shoolini University Online offers Online courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Arni University (AU) , Kangra

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Private
AICTE

10,000 - 12,500 Arts
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Arni University is a Private Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Arni University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

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Jaypee University of Information Technology

Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private

Jaypee University of Information Technology is a Private University located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Jaypee University of Information Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BBA, BCA, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

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APGSU Shimla

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

35,000 - 65,000 Arts
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HPBOSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , JEE Main

APGSU Shimla is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. APGSU Shimla offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2631+ students

School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
AICTE

80,000 Arts
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...+1 GPAT

School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. . School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St.Bede's College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

16,700 - 78,050 Arts
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HPBOSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St.Bede's College is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1904. St.Bede's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Swami Vivekanand Govt. Degree College Bilaspur(Hp)

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bilaspur(Hp), Himachal Pradesh
Private
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...+1 CBSE 12th

Swami Vivekanand Govt. Degree College Bilaspur(Hp) is a Private Institute located in Bilaspur(Hp), Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. Swami Vivekanand Govt. Degree College Bilaspur(Hp) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
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Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Himachal Pradesh University Population Research Centre

Simla, Himachal Pradesh
Private

3,300 - 9,000 Arts
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Himachal Pradesh University Population Research Centre is a Private Institute located in Simla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1988. Himachal Pradesh University Population Research Centre offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Maharaja Lakshman Sen Memorial College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC

Maharaja Lakshman Sen Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Maharaja Lakshman Sen Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Indus Group Of Institutes

Una, Himachal Pradesh
Private

HPCET Exams
...+3 HPBOSE 12th , JEE Main , CBSE 12th

Indus Group Of Institutes is a Private Institute located in Una, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Indus Group Of Institutes offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 45+ students

Government College (GCk), Mandi

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Private
Govt. of I

Government College (GCk), Mandi is a Private Institute located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Government College (GCk), Mandi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

CPU

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

22,000 - 1,25,000 Arts
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CPU is a Private Institute located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. CPU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indus International University, Una

4.3
(23 Reviews)
Una, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC

20,000 - 1,00,000 Arts
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Indus International University, Una is a Private Institute located in Una, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Indus International University, Una offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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85,000 - 1,75,000 Arts

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26,250 - 63,000 Arts

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15,000 - 94,500 Arts

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40,000 - 90,000 Arts

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30,000 - 70,000 Arts

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40,000 Arts

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13,560 Arts

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4,350 Arts

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10,500 Arts

10,000 - 12,500 Arts

35,000 - 65,000 Arts

HPBOSE 12th Exams

80,000 Arts

CUET Exams

16,700 - 78,050 Arts

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3,300 - 9,000 Arts

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22,000 - 1,25,000 Arts

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20,000 - 1,00,000 Arts

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