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 314 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Aruna Vidhya Arts & Science College (AVASC), Thiruvannamalai

Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Aruna Vidhya Arts & Science College (AVASC), Thiruvannamalai is a Private Institute located in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Aruna Vidhya Arts & Science College (AVASC), Thiruvannamalai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Hindusthan Group Of Institutions

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

17,500 - 1,80,000 Arts
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GATE Exams
...+3 TANCET , CBSE 12th , TNEA

Hindusthan Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Hindusthan Group Of Institutions offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 893+ students

SPIHER Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

18,916 - 52,810 Arts
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GATE Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

SPIHER Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. SPIHER Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1094+ students

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TSBL Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

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TSBL Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. TSBL Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PIC Chennai

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

PIC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. PIC Chennai offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SBCEC Arni

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Arni, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

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

SBCEC Arni is a Private Institute located in Arni, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. SBCEC Arni offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bishop Thorp College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Bishop Thorp College is a Private Institute located in Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. Bishop Thorp College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ICE Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE
...+1 NAAC

ICE Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. ICE Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, Certificate, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

St. Gonsalo College of Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE

St. Gonsalo College of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. St. Gonsalo College of Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

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

NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, M.Com, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

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RVSCAS Coimbatore

4.3
(15 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

TANCET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

RVSCAS Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. RVSCAS Coimbatore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 436+ students

PGPCAS Namakkal

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

PGPCAS Namakkal is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. PGPCAS Namakkal offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 143+ students

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1944. Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bukhari Aalim Arabic College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Bukhari Aalim Arabic College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1945. Bukhari Aalim Arabic College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Balaji College of Education (SBCE), Chennai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sri Balaji College of Education (SBCE), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Sri Balaji College of Education (SBCE), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

SSC Salem

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

605 Arts
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SSC Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1975. SSC Salem offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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AMCAS Chennai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

AMCAS Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. AMCAS Chennai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Paavai Arts And Science College For Women

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
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UGC

30,000 - 32,000 Arts
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...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Paavai Arts And Science College For Women is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Paavai Arts And Science College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Annai Hajira College (AHC), Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Annai Hajira College (AHC), Tirunelveli is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Annai Hajira College (AHC), Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science

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

20,000 Arts
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Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Thiyagi Dharmakkan Amirtham College Of Education

Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE

Thiyagi Dharmakkan Amirtham College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Thiyagi Dharmakkan Amirtham College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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NCTE

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Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women

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

Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Michael Institute of Management

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

54,000 Arts
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...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

Michael Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Michael Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vellalar College of Education for Women

Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Vellalar College of Education for Women is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Vellalar College of Education for Women offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, PGD, Certificate, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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HCAS

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

24,500 - 41,000 Arts
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HCAS is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. HCAS offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

18,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

PERI Institute of Technology

3.3
(6 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

60,000 - 70,000 Arts
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...+3 CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA

PERI Institute of Technology specialties

Region : Strategic Industrial Hub Proximity - Located in West Tambaram, providing direct access to the Oragadam-Sriperumbudur industrial belt - Strategically positioned near the OMR IT corridor, facilitating frequent industry-institute interactions

Rankings : Top Regional Engineering Rank - Ranked #66 Nationally in the Engineering Category by The Times of India (2024) - Active participant in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024

Fees : Mid-Range Affordable Education - Rs 1.6 - 2.2 L (Total for 4 years) - Offers merit-based scholarships for students with high TNEA cutoff marks

ROI : Good Return on Investment - Median salary of Rs 4.5 LPA for B.Tech graduates against a competitive fee structure - High placement-to-fee ratio for regional private engineering institutions

Specializations : PERI i-6 Industry 4.0 Focus - Specialized training in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and IoT through the i-6 initiative - Curriculum enhanced by practical software application training from PERI Software Solutions

Placements : Consistent 100% Placement Record - Achieved 100% placement for eligible students in the 2023 and 2024 batches - Hosts the annual PERI Job Fair, one of the largest in the region, attracting 20+ MNCs

Internships : Core Industry Internships - Direct internship opportunities at PERI Software Solutions and BMW India - Industrial training partnerships with BSNL and Doordarshan for ECE students

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Collaboration - MOU with Morgan State University (USA) for student and faculty exchange programs - Joint research opportunities and senior-year study abroad options in the United States

Hostel : Modern Residential Comforts - Separate hostels for men and women with options for single occupancy rooms - Availability of AC rooms and attached bathrooms, providing premium comfort levels

Infrastructure : 100% Air-Conditioned Campus - 15-acre sprawling campus featuring fully air-conditioned classrooms and laboratories - Rare regional feature: 100% air-conditioned bus transport fleet for students and staff

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M.I.E.T. Engineering College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

23,750 - 28,100 Arts
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...+6 CMAT , CBSE 12th , XAT , MAT , CAT , GATE

M.I.E.T. Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. M.I.E.T. Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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30,000 - 32,000 Arts

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24,500 - 41,000 Arts

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