Top Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Orissa 2026

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

There are total 363 Arts and Humanities colleges in Odisha. Out of the total, 231 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 86 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.CGET, UGC NET, JEST, CUET, CSIR NET are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, NIT Rourkela, IIT Bhubaneswar, XIM University, National Institute of Science and Technology, XIM University Bhubaneswar, GIET University, Birla Global University, KIIT University.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in Odisha

Total Number of colleges	363
Accepted Entrance Exams	CGET, UGC NET, JEST, CUET, CSIR NET
Average Fees	₹ 34.2 K

No. of Arts and Humanities Colleges in nearby Odisha

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	223	₹ 27685
Bihar	248	₹ 43402
Jharkhand	110	₹ 62006
West Bengal	427	₹ 14586
Telangana	130	₹ 51757

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in Odisha

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
NIT Rourkela	-	₹ 147000
IIT Bhubaneswar	-	-
Fakir Mohan University	280	₹ 17000
Sri Sadashiva Campus	-	-
Vikram Deb Autonomous College	176	₹ 1906
B.J.B. Autonomous College	-	-
Banki College	-	-
U.C. College	-	-
L.N. College	-	-
Salipur College	-	-

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in Odisha

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
XIM University	-	₹ 176800
National Institute of Science and Technology	-	₹ 50000
XIM University Bhubaneswar	-	₹ 286166
GIET University	30	₹ 24000
Birla Global University	30	₹ 80000
Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar	-	₹ 60000
Institute of Media Studies	-	₹ 240000
ASBM University, Bhubaneswar	-	₹ 29285
Dharmasala Mahavidyalaya	256	-
IPER Business School	-	-

Showing 98 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Orissa

Presidency College, Berhampur

3.8
(30 Reviews)
Berhampur, Odisha
Private
AICTE

40,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Odisha CHSE , OJEE

Presidency College specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Ranked #15 Nationally (NIRF 2025) - Ranked #3 Nationally (NIRF 2023)
Region : Strategic Metropolitan Hub - Located in Chennai, a major economic center - Proximity to government o
Fees : Highly Affordable Education - Low fees: Rs1,725-4,245 (Total Program)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Low fees, competitive placement packages
Flagship Course : Strong Arts, Science, Commerce - Popular UG courses: BA, B.Sc., B.Com - Diverse PG programs across d
Specialization : Rich Heritage, Academic Excellence - One of India's oldest government colleges - Focus on research-o
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - IT Services, Consulting, Manufacturing sectors - Top firms: Infosys, D
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - Consulting (EY, Deloitte, KPMG) - IT Services (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HC
Diversity : Inclusive Socio-Economic Backgrounds - Mission to serve underprivileged sections - Supports students
Internship : Government & Research Internships - Opportunities at government offices - Internships in healthcare/
Partnerships/Exchange : Affiliation with University of Madras - Strong local academic network
Alumni : Illustrious Alumni Network - Nobel Laureates: C.V. Raman, S. Chandrasekhar - Prominent statesmen: C.
Guest Lecturers : Expert Industry & Academic Speakers - Speakers from Honeywell, Times of India, The Hindu - Lectures

Shortlisted by 14199+ students

Government College (GC), Sundergarh

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sundergarh, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+2 govt. of odisha , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Government College (GC), Sundergarh is a Private Institute located in Sundergarh, Odisha. It was established in the year 1964. Government College (GC), Sundergarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

Women's College (WC), Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda, Odisha
Private
Government
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Women's College (WC), Jharsuguda is a Private Institute located in Jharsuguda, Odisha. It was established in the year 1982. Women's College (WC), Jharsuguda offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

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Centurion University of Technology and Management (SMCUTM), Bhubaneswar

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+4 AIU , ICAR , NAAC , AICTE

60,000 Arts
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OJEE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , GATE , CBSE 12th , CUET PG , Odisha CHSE , CUEE

Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar specialties

Ranking : Recognized National Standing - NIRF University Rank #151-200 - NAAC 'A+' Grade Accreditation
Region : Strategic Educational Hub - Proximity to major educational institutions - Emerging industrial and IT
Tier : Premium Educational Institution - NAAC 'A+' accredited university - Strong national ranking presence
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 4.2-8 L (Total) - Mid-range fees for quality education
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Good return on investment - Competitive average salary packages
Flagship Course : Flagship Programs - B.Tech (Engineering) - MBA (Management)
Specialization : Skill-Integrated & Future-Ready - Skill-integrated, industry-aligned education - CoE in AI, Quantum
Placement Focus : Strong Placement Record - High placement rate (90% in 2023) - Focus on industry-ready skills
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT (Accenture, Infosys, Wipro) - Manufacturing (Cipla, L&T Technology
Diversity : Inclusive Student Community - Diverse student body - Rural-centric educational outreach
Internship : Practical Industry Exposure - Internships in diverse fields (Forensics, Biotech) - Industry-integrat
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & Industry Collaborations - Strategic CoE with L&T Technology Services - International academ
Alumni : Active Alumni Network - Engaged alumni association - Regular alumni career talks
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Insights - Industry expert guest lectures - Visiting faculty for specialized topics

Shortlisted by 2767+ students

XIM University Bhubaneswar

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NBA

1,43,000 - 6,50,000 Arts
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#43 NIRF Ranking
CMAT Exams
...+6 OJEE , CAT , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , XAT , GMAT

XIM University Bhubaneswar specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF Management #43 (2024), #45 (2025) - IIRF #11, India Today #8 (Private U
Region : Strategic Eastern Hub - Located in Bhubaneswar, a growing corporate hub - Proximity to major corpora
Fees : High Investment - Rs14.80-28.4 L (Total) for MBA programs
ROI : Excellent Returns - Strong placements with high average packages
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Programs - MBA in Business Management (XIMB) - Specialized MBAs: HRM, Rural, Sustainabi
Specialization : Unique Management Focus - MBA in Sustainability Management - MBA in Urban Management & Governance
Placement Focus : 100% Placement Success - Achieved 100% placement for MBA-BM 2024 batch - Diverse roles: Consulting,
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - BFSI (ICICI Bank, Goldman Sachs), Consulting (Deloitte, PwC) - IT (Mi
Diversity : Culturally Rich Environment - Fosters intercultural competency through global exposure - Diverse stu
Internship : Top Company Internships - Internships at Deloitte, Microsoft, ICICI Bank - Projects in Consulting, F
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Partnerships with 28 international universities - Exchange programs
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Over 8,000 active alumni globally - Alumni support in placements and mentors
Guest Lecturers : Industry Leaders Engagement - Regular leadership talks and conferences - Frequent interactions with

Shortlisted by 1046+ students

Birla Global University

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+1 AIU

80,000 Arts
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XAT Exams
...+6 MAT , CLAT , AILET , CBSE 12th , OJEE , Odisha CHSE

Birla Global University specialties

Ranking : Strong National Presence - Rank #25 Nationally (NIRF) - Top 5 in Western Region
Region : Strategic Pune Location - Proximity to Auto-Cluster - Access to IT/Manufacturing Hubs
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs12-18 L (Total) - Competitive fee structure
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average placements - Strong career growth potential
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Program - Industry-relevant curriculum - Experiential learning focus
Specialization : Niche Specializations - Business Analytics focus - Supply Chain Management expertise
Placement Focus : Robust Corporate Placements - Consulting (Deloitte, PwC) - IT (Infosys, TCS)
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Reach - IT Services, Consulting - Manufacturing, Financial Services
Diversity : Vibrant Diverse Cohort - Students from 20+ states - Gender balance initiatives
Internship : Prestigious Internships - Interns at Amazon, HDFC Bank - Projects in FMCG, Tech
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Ties - Exchange with European B-schools - Joint research initiatives
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Mentorship programs - Global professional connections
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - CXO-level speakers - Regular industry interactions

Shortlisted by 9850+ students

NIST Berhampur

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Berhampur, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 Arts
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XAT Exams
...+6 CUET PG , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET

NIST Berhampur is a Private Institute located in Berhampur, Odisha. It was established in the year 1996. NIST Berhampur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MPC Autonomous College

4.7
(10 Reviews)
Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , Odisha CHSE

MPC Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was established in the year 1948. MPC Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 164+ students

GIET University

4.1
(26 Reviews)
Gunupur, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , ICAR , NAAC

20,000 - 40,000 Arts
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

GIET University is a Private Institute located in Gunupur, Odisha. It was established in the year 1997. GIET University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12786+ students

Bhadrak Autonomous College

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Bhadrak, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

789 Arts
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Bhadrak Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Bhadrak, Odisha. It was established in the year 1948. Bhadrak Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

Science College (SC), Ganjam

Ganjam, Odisha
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Science College (SC), Ganjam is a Private Institute located in Ganjam, Odisha. It was established in the year 1989. Science College (SC), Ganjam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

College of Engineering Bhubaneswar

4.2
(17 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+4 govt. of odisha , Govt. of India , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

JEE Main Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , OJEE , Odisha CHSE

College of Engineering Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1999. College of Engineering Bhubaneswar offers Regular, Distance, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9914+ students

XIM University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , NBA , SAQS , AACSB , AMDISA , UGC , CRISIL , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,35,000 - 1,73,000 Arts
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NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+3 XAT , CAT , UGC NET

XIM University specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF Management #45 (2025), #43 (2024) - India Today Private University #8 (
Region : Strategic Eastern Hub - Eastern India's emerging economic hub - Proximity to IT and industrial corri
Fees : High Investment - Rs17.5-28.4 L (Total, 2 years)
ROI : Excellent Returns - High average and highest packages
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - MBA Business Management (flagship) - Strong MBA Human Resource Manage
Specialization : Diverse MBA Offerings - Business Management, HRM, Rural Management - Sustainability, Urban Managemen
Placement Focus : Consistent 100% Placements - 100% MBA placements consistently achieved - Strong in Consulting, BFSI,
Top Industries : Leading Sector Recruitment - Consulting (Deloitte, PwC, Bain) - BFSI (ICICI Bank, Wells Fargo), IT (
Diversity : Rich Student Mix - Excellent gender diversity ratio - Students from varied academic backgrounds
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - 100% summer internships secured - Interns at Deloitte, Microsoft,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Network - 28+ global university partnerships - Student/faculty exchange, joint resea
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 8,000+ strong global alumni base - Leaders in diverse industries
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagement - Regular industry expert interactions - Academicians on advisory boards

Shortlisted by 487+ students

Nayagarh Autonomous College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nayagarh, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+1 Department of Higher Education,

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Nayagarh Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Nayagarh, Odisha. It was established in the year 1978. Nayagarh Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSW in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

IMS Bhubaneswar

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC

2,40,000 Arts
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IMS Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1994. IMS Bhubaneswar offers Regular courses such as MSW, MJMC, MPM, MFC in multiple disciplines. Read More

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UN College

Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

UN College is a Private Institute located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was established in the year 1964. UN College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Ekamra College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Ekamra College is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1978. Ekamra College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Karanjia College

Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Private
NCTE
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Karanjia College is a Private Institute located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was established in the year 1964. Karanjia College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Niis Group Of Institutions

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private

32,333 - 43,500 Arts
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , ATMA

Niis Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2008. Niis Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vyasanagar Autonomous College

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Jajpur, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Vyasanagar Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Jajpur, Odisha. It was established in the year 1966. Vyasanagar Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 129+ students

Choudwar College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Cuttack, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Choudwar College is a Private Institute located in Cuttack, Odisha. It was established in the year 1978. Choudwar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Government Autonomous College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kalahandi, Odisha
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Government Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Kalahandi, Odisha. It was established in the year 2012. Government Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 207+ students

Baripada College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Baripada, Odisha
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Baripada College is a Private Institute located in Baripada, Odisha. It was established in the year 1995. Baripada College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Dharmasala Mahavidyalaya

Jajpur, Odisha
Private
NAAC

5,700 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Dharmasala Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jajpur, Odisha. It was established in the year 2000. Dharmasala Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Kalinga College of Commerce

Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
NAAC

25,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Kalinga College of Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2005. Kalinga College of Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1575+ students

Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical studies

Khurda, Odisha
Private
AICTE

MAT Exams
...+1 CAT

Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical studies is a Private Institute located in Khurda, Odisha. . Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical studies offers Regular courses such as PGDM, MA, PGD, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

ASBM University, Bhubaneswar

3.6
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 ACBSP , govt. of odisha

25,000 - 50,000 Arts
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XAT Exams
...+3 MAT , CLAT , CUET

ASBM University, Bhubaneswar is a Private University located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2006. ASBM University, Bhubaneswar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40257+ students

Gandhi Mahavidyalaya (GM), Sundergarh

Sundergarh, Odisha
Private
UGC

2,002 Arts
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Gandhi Mahavidyalaya (GM), Sundergarh is a Private Institute located in Sundergarh, Odisha. It was established in the year 1982. Gandhi Mahavidyalaya (GM), Sundergarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Lakshmi Narayan Sahu Mahavidyalaya

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Cuttack, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Lakshmi Narayan Sahu Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Cuttack, Odisha. It was established in the year 1980. Lakshmi Narayan Sahu Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Betnoti College

Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Private
NAAC

Betnoti College is a Private Institute located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was established in the year 1978. Betnoti College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

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