Top Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Kerala 2026

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

There are total 364 Arts and Humanities colleges in Kerala. Out of the total, 240 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 40 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.Kerala 12th, CBSE 12th, CUSAT DAT, Kerala University Admission, CUSAT CAT are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are Kerala University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, MES college for advanced studies, NSS College, Palakkad, CMS College, Malabar Christian College, Fatima Mata National College, St Teresa's College, NSS Hindu College, Sree Narayana College For Women.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in Kerala

Total Number of colleges	364
Accepted Entrance Exams	Kerala 12th, CBSE 12th, CUSAT DAT, Kerala University Admission, CUSAT CAT
Average Fees	₹ 16.4 K

No. of Arts and Humanities Colleges in nearby Kerala

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	223	₹ 27685
Goa	24	₹ 95054
Karnataka	717	₹ 109044
Maharashtra	1200	₹ 84159
Tamil Nadu	546	₹ 36206

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in Kerala

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Kerala University	-	₹ 9000
Cochin University of Science and Technology	113	₹ 23370
Government College of Teacher Education, Kozhikode	-	-
Government Victoria College	240	₹ 3150
College of Applied Science, Calicut	-	-
Baby John Memorial Government College	80	-
Maharaja's College	562	-
Government College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram	-	-
N.M.S.M. Government College	-	-
Panampilly Memorial Government College	90	₹ 2385

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in Kerala

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
MES college for advanced studies	12	-
NSS College, Palakkad	-	₹ 670
CMS College	231	-
Malabar Christian College	160	₹ 1750
Fatima Mata National College	315	-
St Teresa's College	-	₹ 7000
NSS Hindu College	537	-
Sree Narayana College For Women	450	-
St. Thomas College, Thrissur	-	₹ 18000
Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning	-	-

Showing 219 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Kerala

Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda

Irinjalakuda, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,903 - 9,700 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda is a Private Institute located in Irinjalakuda, Kerala. It was established in the year 1956. Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 144+ students

St. Johns College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

St. Johns College specialties

Rankings : Accredited & Regional Recognition - NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation - Ranked #7 in MA in Agra (NIRF 2024).
Fees : Affordable Education Structure - Fees range: Rs 6,000 - 2.67 L (Total) - Tuition fee waivers for female students.
ROI : Good Value for Investment - Affordable fees with decent placement opportunities - Strong foundation for further studies.
Flagship Courses : Popular UG & PG Programs - Highly sought-after BBA, B.Com, B.Sc courses - Strong M.A and M.Sc offerings.
Specializations : Diverse Vocational & Science Specializations - B.Sc in Computer Science, Industrial Chemistry - Vocational courses in foreign trade, yoga psychology.
Placements : Industry-Aligned Placements - Focus on IT, Banking, Retail sectors - Roles in Python development, cybersecurity.
Top Industries : Key Recruitment Sectors - IT Services, Banking, Retail - Manufacturing, Consulting.
Diversity : Inclusive Pan-India & Global Student Body - Students from diverse Indian communities. - Small number of international students
Internships : Industry Exposure & Stipends - Internships in Chemistry, Commerce, Computer - Stipends ranging from Rs 2,000-Rs 15,000 monthly.
Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Industry & Academic Collaborations - Partnerships with TCS, Torrent Power - IGNOU study centre on campus.
Alumni : Corporate & Industry Expert Sessions - Regular visits by industry luminaries - Corporate trainers for career programs.

Shortlisted by 23+ students

St. John s College

Kollam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,100 - 23,700 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

St. John s College is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St. John s College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

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St. Peters College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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...+1 Kerala 12th

St. Peters College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2006. St. Peters College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Don Bosco College (DBC), Thrissur

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Don Bosco College (DBC), Thrissur is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Don Bosco College (DBC), Thrissur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Don Bosco College (DBC), Wayanad

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Wayanad, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Don Bosco College (DBC), Wayanad is a Private Institute located in Wayanad, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Don Bosco College (DBC), Wayanad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

N.S.S. College

Idukki, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

N.S.S. College is a Private Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. N.S.S. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

All Saints' College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

All Saints' College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. All Saints' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

St George's College

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

St George's College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1996. St George's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

N.S.S. College Pandalam

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

N.S.S. College Pandalam is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 1949. N.S.S. College Pandalam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Payyanur College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Payyanur College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Payyanur College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Yeldo Mar Baselios College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kothamanglam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Yeldo Mar Baselios College is a Private Institute located in Kothamanglam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. Yeldo Mar Baselios College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Marthoma College

Malapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Marthoma College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Marthoma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Mercy College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Palakkad, Kerala
Private
NAAC

1,050 - 3,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Mercy College is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 2012. Mercy College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

Aquinas College

Cochin, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,450 Arts
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Aquinas College is a Private Institute located in Cochin, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Aquinas College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Carmel College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,780 - 15,000 Arts
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Carmel College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Carmel College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Prajyoti Niketan College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,000 Arts
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...+1 Kerala 12th

Prajyoti Niketan College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Prajyoti Niketan College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Deva Matha College

Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,000 - 1,800 Arts
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CAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th , GMAT

Deva Matha College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Deva Matha College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

M.E.S. Asmabi College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,050 - 6,450 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

M.E.S. Asmabi College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. M.E.S. Asmabi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

Christian College Kattakada

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Christian College Kattakada is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Christian College Kattakada offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Safi Institute of Advanced Study

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC

54,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Safi Institute of Advanced Study is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Safi Institute of Advanced Study offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Palakkad, Kerala
Private
Other
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Palakkad, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MES Ponnani College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ponani, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,15,660 Arts
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2.17 Lacs
Median Package
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

MES Ponnani College is a Private Institute located in Ponani, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. MES Ponnani College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology

Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology is a Private Institute located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in the year 1994. Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Loyola College of Social Sciences

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,070 - 1,890 Arts
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5.79 Lacs
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CAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , XAT , MAT , GMAT

Loyola College of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1963. Loyola College of Social Sciences offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, MSW, MHRDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 146+ students

Mar Thoma College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thiruvalla, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

42,000 Arts
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Mar Thoma College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvalla, Kerala. It was established in the year 1952. Mar Thoma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

KMM College of Arts and Science

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

KMM College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. KMM College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

A.W.H. Special College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
AICTE

A.W.H. Special College is a Private Institute located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in the year 1996. A.W.H. Special College offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, MSW, BPT, MPT in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 191+ students

St. Michaels College

Alappuzha, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,315 - 5,330 Arts
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CAT Exams
...+6 Kerala University Admission , XAT , CMAT , Kerala 12th , MAT , CBSE 12th

St. Michaels College is a Private Institute located in Alappuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. St. Michaels College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NSS College (NSSCN), Palakkad

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Palakkad, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

670 Arts
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GATE Exams
...+1 KEAM

NSS College, Palakkad specialties

Rankings : NAAC 'A' Grade Excellence - Accredited with an 'A' Grade by NAAC in its 3rd cycle of assessment. - Recognized as a premier aided college under the University of Calicut.
Region : Strategic Gateway Location - Situated in Akathethara, just 4 km from Palakkad Railway Junction, the gateway to Kerala. - Proximity to the Kanjikode industrial belt and the scenic Malampuzha Gardens (5 km).
Fees : Highly Affordable Education - Low Fees: Rs 0.1 - 0.3 L (Total for 3-year UG programs). - Government-aided fee structure ensures accessibility for all socio-economic backgrounds.
ROI : High Value ROI - Exceptional Value: Minimal tuition costs paired with strong academic results and government job eligibility. - Strong track record of students progressing to prestigious national universities for higher education.
Flagship Courses : Commerce & Pure Sciences - B.Com and B.Sc Physics are among the most sought-after programs with high cut-off marks. - Strong faculty expertise in English Literature and Economics departments.
Placements : Career Guidance & Skill Development - Active Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC) providing soft skills and aptitude training. - Partnership with ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Programme) Kerala for industry-ready certifications.
Hostel : Dedicated Residential Facilities - UGC-funded Women's Hostel available on campus providing safe and affordable accommodation. - Modern amenities including a common mess and study halls for resident students.
Infrastructure : Scenic 25-Acre Campus - Sprawling 25-acre campus set against the verdant backdrop of the Western Ghats. - Features spacious sports grounds and a tranquil environment conducive to academic focus.

Shortlisted by 46+ students

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