Top Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in India 2026

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

There are total 8571 Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Out of the total, 5245 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 1428 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.RBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, WBCHSE, CUET, CSIR NET are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges

8571

Accepted Entrance Exams

RBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, WBCHSE, CUET, CSIR NET

Average Fees

₹ 2.62 Lacs

Average Placement

₹ 200000.0

Arts and Humanities Colleges in India

State

Number of Colleges

Average Fees

Maharashtra

1200

₹ 84159

Uttar Pradesh

1035

₹ 48585

Karnataka

717

₹ 109044

Rajasthan

635

₹ 48097

Tamil Nadu

546

₹ 36206

Gujarat

502

₹ 50502

Madhya Pradesh

483

₹ 32196

West Bengal

427

₹ 14586

Kerala

364

₹ 22347

Odisha

363

₹ 48833

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in India

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

IIT Bombay

35

₹ 346766

IIT Delhi

25

₹ 40000

IIT Kanpur

52

₹ 81009

IIT Kharagpur

-

-

IIT Roorkee

-

-

IIT Guwahati

-

₹ 30150

Jawaharlal Nehru University

-

-

Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science

1203

₹ 5534

Banaras Hindu University

3202

₹ 5460

IIT Hyderabad

-

₹ 10000

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in India

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

Manipal University

-

₹ 146307

SRM University Chennai

698

₹ 56666

BITS Pilani

-

₹ 1994000

Chandigarh University

-

₹ 94550

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

30

₹ 43500

LPU

-

₹ 97550

SASTRA University

-

₹ 50000

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)

-

-

Bharathidasan University

-

-

Amity University, Noida

-

₹ 106564

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  • RatingThrissur, Kerala
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    Kerala 12th Exams

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Sree Kerala Varma College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1947. Sree Kerala Varma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Lakshmi Narayana Visalakshi College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. Lakshmi Narayana Visalakshi College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.6Rating
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  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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    20,000 - 30,000 Arts

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    CBSE 12th Exams

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Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Sciences is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1989. Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Sciences offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.3Rating
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  • RatingErnakulam, Kerala
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    1,050 - 39,380 Arts

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    CMAT Exams

    ...+6 XAT , Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th , GMAT , CAT , MAT
St.Alberts College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1946. St.Alberts College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingVirudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
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    V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingThrissur, Kerala
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      4,745 - 54,000 Arts

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      Kerala 12th Exams

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    Vimala College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. Vimala College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingSatara, Maharashtra
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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+1 Maharashtra HSC
    Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science is a Private Institute located in Satara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1965. Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.5Rating
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    • RatingMohali, Punjab
    • RatingPrivate
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      72,000 - 1,78,000 Arts

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      CUCET Exams

      ...+4 NATA , CUCET Chandigarh University , CBSE 12th , PSEB 12th
    Chandigarh University is a Private Institute located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2012. Chandigarh University offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.6Rating
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    • RatingPilani, Rajasthan
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      19,94,000 Arts

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      ...+6 CSIR , JEST , GATE , BITS HD , SNAP , NMAT
    BITS Pilani is a Private Institute located in Pilani, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1964. BITS Pilani offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, B.Pharm, MSc, M.Tech, M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingAmaravati, Andhra Pradesh
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      50,000 - 1,55,000 Arts

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      NEET Exams

      ...+6 UGC NET , NIMCET , JEE Main , CMAT , CSIR NET , NATA
    SRM University is a Private Institute located in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. SRM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingNoida, Uttar Pradesh
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      33,500 - 3,00,000 Arts

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      UP 12th Exams

      ...+6 UGC NET , NIMCET , IPU CET , CLAT , JEE Main , NEET
    Amity University Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. Amity University Noida offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingPhagwara, Punjab
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      20,000 - 2,80,000 Arts

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      LPUNEST Exams

      ...+6 UCEED , CLAT , ICAR AIEEA , MAT , GATE , XAT

    LPU is one of the best private universities in Punjab, India for various UG and PG courses. The most popular course at Lovely Professional University is the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Admission to the LPU BBA course is either based on LPUNEST or marks scored in qualifying exams. Top companies like Google, Paloalto, amazon, Cognizant, Capgemini, Wipro and Accenture visit LPU for campus placements. The highest package offered at LPU placements 2022 is Rs 64 LPA to Harekrishna Mahto by Google. 

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    • RatingGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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      32,000 - 1,00,000 Arts

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      UP 12th Exams

      ...+6 CLAT , NEET , JEE Main , NATA , LSAT , GEEE
    Galgotias University is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Galgotias University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingVellore, Tamil Nadu
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      ...+3 Other , TAMIL NADU DR. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY , The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
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      5,900 Arts

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      NEET Exams

      ...+4 NEET PG , Tamilnadu 12th , NEET SS , CBSE 12th
    CMC Vellore is a Private Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1900. CMC Vellore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBBS, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      1,00,000 Arts

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      CLAT Exams

      ...+6 JEE Main , GATE , Karnataka PGCET , CBSE 12th , LSAT-India , JEE Advanced

    Presidency University is situated in Bangalore and is one of the popular universities in Karnataka for management courses. Presidency University offers courses in diverse fields such as Engineering, Commerce, Law, Design, Management and Media Studies. While the admission process for MBA courses is based on the Karnataka PGCET exam. For other courses offered by Presidency University, the admissions are based on merit. The placements at Presidency University have been showing major improvement with each passing year.

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    • RatingVadodara, Gujarat
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      32,000 - 75,000 Arts

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      NEET Exams

      ...+6 GSEB 12th , JEE Main , GUJCET , NEET PG , PID DAT , CBSE 12th

    Parul University located in Vadodara is one of the best universities in Gujarat for its BBA programme. Admission to the Parul University BBA programme is based on the marks scored in the qualifying exams. Awarded as the best university in placements by ASSOCHAM, the highest package offered at Parul University goes up to Rs 18 lakh per annum. The faculty of management achieved 100% placement in 136 companies. Some of the top recruiters at Parul university placements are  L&T, Tata, Sandvik, John Deere, Reliance, Amazon, Mahindra, and HDFC bank. 

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    • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      UCEED Exams

      ...+6 COMEDK UGET , Rajasthan JET , GATE , XAT , Karnataka PGCET , CEED

    Jain University is one of the best universities in Karnataka for management courses. Some of the popular courses offered by Jain University include BBA, MBA, and many more. The admission process of Jain University is based on the marks scored in the entrance exam called Jain Entrance Test (JET) followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. The highest salary package offered at Jain University campus placements goes up to Rs 30 LPA, and the average salary goes up to Rs 6 LPA.

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    • RatingGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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      75,000 - 1,85,000 Arts

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      UP 12th Exams

      ...+5 NEET PG , SAAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , CUET
    Sharda University is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Sharda University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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      6,000 - 1,50,000 Arts

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      UP 12th Exams

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    Integral University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Integral University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingPatiala, Punjab
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      84,000 - 6,00,000 Arts

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    Chitkara University is a Private Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 2010. Chitkara University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      50,000 - 2,70,000 Arts

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      CLAT Exams

      ...+6 Karnataka 2nd PUC , COMEDK UGET , JEE Main , GATE , NATA , REVA CLAT

    Reva University is one of the top universities for engineering courses in India. Reva University offers engineering courses under various specialisations at UG and PG level like mechatronics engineering, civil engineering, computer science & information technology engineering, to name a few. Admission at Reva University is based on a university-level entrance exam called REVA CE. Reva University also accepts national-level entrance exam scores for B.Tech admission.

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      63,000 - 1,01,200 Arts

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      #44 NIRF Ranking

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      ...+6 JEE Main , GATE , CMAT , XAT , GMAT , CAT
    Thapar University is a Private Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1956. Thapar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      3,600 - 15,800 Arts

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      #61 NIRF Ranking

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      CBSE 12th Exams

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    Bharathidasan University is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1982. Bharathidasan University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      9,000 - 3,40,000 Arts

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      #14 NIRF Ranking

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      NCHM JEE Exams

      ...+6 NEET , JEE Main , NEET PG , NIPER JEE , CBSE 12th , MET
    Manipal University is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1953. Manipal University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      37,500 Arts

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    Manipal University Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Manipal University Jaipur offers Online courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
    • RatingPrivate
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      1,01,000 Arts

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    MICA Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1991. MICA Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as PGDM, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.4Rating
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    • RatingMeerut, Uttar Pradesh
    • RatingPrivate
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      10,000 - 2,09,000 Arts

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      NEET Exams

      ...+6 UP 12th , NEET PG , CBSE 12th , PG , University , JEE
    Subharti University is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Subharti University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.7Rating
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    • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
    • RatingPrivate
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      4,000 - 29,160 Arts

    Asutosh College Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1916. Asutosh College Kolkata offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.5Rating
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    • RatingThanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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      50,000 Arts

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      CLAT Exams

      ...+6 NIMCET , UGC NET , JEST , GATE , JEE Main , CMAT
    SASTRA University is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. SASTRA University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      25,000 - 10,22,700 Arts

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      #101-150 NIRF Ranking

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      UGC NET Exams

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    Ashoka University is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2014. Ashoka University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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