Top Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

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

There are total 546 Arts and Humanities colleges in Tamil Nadu. Out of the total, 335 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 41 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.UGC NET, CBSE 12th, CUET, Tamilnadu 12th, CSIR NET are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are IIT Madras, VIT Vellore, Anna University, SRM University Chennai, NIT Trichy, Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, SASTRA University, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Bharathidasan University.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in Tamil Nadu

Total Number of colleges	546
Accepted Entrance Exams	UGC NET, CBSE 12th, CUET, Tamilnadu 12th, CSIR NET
Average Fees	₹ 34.8 K

No. of Arts and Humanities Colleges in nearby Tamil Nadu

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	223	₹ 27685
Karnataka	717	₹ 109044
Kerala	364	₹ 22347
Puducherry	21	₹ 23021
Telangana	130	₹ 51757

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
NIT Trichy	-	₹ 26300
Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	-	-
Madras University	-	₹ 7009
Madras Christian College	-	₹ 70847
Government Arts College(Autonomous)	747	₹ 1445
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University	-	₹ 3050
SIVET College	-	-
Stella Maris College	-	₹ 62529
Holy Cross College, Nagarcoil	480	-
South Travancore Hindu College	-	₹ 294

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
SRM University Chennai	698	₹ 56666
SASTRA University	-	₹ 50000
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Bharathidasan University	-	-
Sathyabama University	-	-
Institute for Financial Management and Research	-	-
PSG Institute of Advanced Studies	-	₹ 112729
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	-	₹ 89000
Sai University	-	₹ 350000
PRIST University, Thanjavur	-	₹ 21000

Showing 317 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Tamil Nadu

PSGRKCW

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,380 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

PSGRKCW is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. PSGRKCW offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1363+ students

PSG Coimbatore

4.3
(125 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,12,729 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , Tamilnadu 10th , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 10th

PSG Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. PSG Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 810+ students

Thiagarajar College

4.3
(31 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , SET , Tamilnadu 12th , MAT

Thiagarajar College is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1949. Thiagarajar College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1678+ students

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V.O. Chidambaram College

3.4
(5 Reviews)
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
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V.O. Chidambaram College is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1951. V.O. Chidambaram College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SKASC

4.2
(64 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+1 NAAC

8,000 - 17,000 Arts
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SKASC is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2015. SKASC offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MSSW Chennai

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

32,006 - 1,79,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

MSSW Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1952. MSSW Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, MSc, MA, PGD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

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QMC Chennai

4.4
(14 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

QMC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1914. QMC Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ethiraj college for women

3.7
(23 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,900 - 1,30,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET , TANCET MBA

Ethiraj college for women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1948. Ethiraj college for women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2984+ students

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

18,000 Arts
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Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Nesamony Memorial Christian College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

CMAT Exams
...+6 TANCET MBA , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , Tamilnadu 12th

Nesamony Memorial Christian College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Nesamony Memorial Christian College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 117+ students

Scott Christian College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Scott Christian College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1893. Scott Christian College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vellalar College for Women

3.2
(4 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,630 Arts
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1.74 Lacs
Median Package
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Vellalar College for Women is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. Vellalar College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 164+ students

Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,300 - 55,000 Arts
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Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 254+ students

Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th

Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 118+ students

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai

3.6
(14 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

19,450 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1971. Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College

4.3
(10 Reviews)
Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,200 - 2,645 Arts
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...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET , JEE Main

Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College is a Private Institute located in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 215+ students

Srimathi D.N. Bhat Vaishnav College For Women

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Srimathi D.N. Bhat Vaishnav College For Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1968. Srimathi D.N. Bhat Vaishnav College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Sri Sarada College For Women (SSCW), Salem

4.2
(10 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BIEAP

Sri Sarada College For Women (SSCW), Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Sri Sarada College For Women (SSCW), Salem offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 629+ students

St.Mary's College (SMC), Thoothukudi

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

St.Mary's College (SMC), Thoothukudi is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1948. St.Mary's College (SMC), Thoothukudi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The American College

4.7
(15 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

23,955 - 39,755 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET , TANCET MBA

The American College is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1881. The American College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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A.P.C.Mahalaxmi College for Women

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

A.P.C.Mahalaxmi College for Women is a Private Institute located in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. A.P.C.Mahalaxmi College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

1.8 Lacs
Median Package
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Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore is a Private Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bon Secours College for Women

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private

26,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Bon Secours College for Women is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2015. Bon Secours College for Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

DG Vaishnav College

4.4
(17 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC-AICTE-
...+1 NAAC

33,000 - 39,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

DG Vaishnav College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. DG Vaishnav College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2293+ students

Malankara Catholic College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Malankara Catholic College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Malankara Catholic College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

The New College

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CSIR Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , UGC , Tamilnadu 12th , JEST

The New College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1951. The New College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 599+ students

Nirmala College for Women

4.2
(21 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Nirmala College for Women is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1948. Nirmala College for Women offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sadakathullah Appa College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,678 - 20,778 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Sadakathullah Appa College is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1971. Sadakathullah Appa College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 266+ students

STC Tirunelveli

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

STC Tirunelveli is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1895. STC Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 332+ students

Lakshmi Narayana Visalakshi College of Arts and Science

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

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

Shortlisted by 61+ students

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