Top Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in West Bengal 2026

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

There are total 427 Arts and Humanities colleges in West Bengal. Out of the total, 161 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 115 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.CBSE 12th, MPBSE 12th, WBCHSE, Adamas AUAT, CU (Calcutta University) Entrance Exam are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are IIT Kharagpur, Jadavpur University, University of Calcutta, International Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, NSHM Durgapur, Sister Nivedita University, Brainware University, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, Adamas University, Swami Vivekananda University.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in West Bengal

Total Number of colleges	427
Accepted Entrance Exams	CBSE 12th, MPBSE 12th, WBCHSE, Adamas AUAT, CU (Calcutta University) Entrance Exam
Average Fees	₹ 10.9 K

No. of Arts and Humanities Colleges in nearby West Bengal

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Assam	283	₹ 30592
Bihar	248	₹ 43402
Delhi	134	₹ 4639572
Jharkhand	110	₹ 62006
Odisha	363	₹ 48833

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in West Bengal

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Kharagpur	-	-
Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya	535	-
Gour Mahavidyalaya	-	-
Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya	360	-
Lady Brabourne College	793	₹ 5848
Deshbandhu Mahavidyalaya	-	-
Sammilani Mahavidyalaya	-	-
Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College	-	-
Chatra Ramai Pandit Mahavidyalaya	-	-
Sonda Degree College	-	-

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in West Bengal

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
International Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata	-	₹ 65000
NSHM Durgapur	-	₹ 137500
Sister Nivedita University	-	₹ 80521
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata	-	₹ 20104
Adamas University	347	₹ 78363
Swami Vivekananda University	-	₹ 59687
Shri Shikshayatan College	-	₹ 83213
Sivanath Sastri College	-	-
Raja Birendra Chandra College	978	₹ 2978
Techno India University	-	-

Showing 165 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in West Bengal

St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata

4.2
(28 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

20,000 - 2,11,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1860. St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3281+ students

Loreto College

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,000 - 61,200 Arts
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Loreto College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1912. Loreto College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 564+ students

SCC Kolkata

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,566 - 8,560 Arts
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CU (Calcutta University) Entrance Exam Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , WBCHSE

SCC Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1830. SCC Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 584+ students

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Asutosh College Kolkata

4.7
(10 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
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...+4 DOEACC , UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,830 - 18,720 Arts
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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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Techno India University

4.2
(122 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , PCI , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

JEE Main Exams
...+6 WB JECA , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , CBSE 10th , NATA

Techno India University specialties

Ranking : Recognized National & Regional Rank - NIRF 101-150 band (University) - Rank #2 in Kolkata (Times Eng
Region : Strategic Kolkata Location - Proximity to Eastern India's IT Hub - Cultural and educational capital
Tier : Premium Institution Status - NIRF 101-150 band (University) - NAAC B++ accredited university
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - B.Tech:Rs 3.57-9.6 L (Total) - UG courses:Rs 0.87-12 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package up toRs 2 Cr - Average packageRs 6-11 LPA
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - B.Tech in AI & Machine Learning
Specialization : Future-Ready Specializations - Emerging Tech: AI, IoT, Data Science - B.Tech Hons in Cloud Computing
Placement Focus : Industry-Centric Placements - Strong IT/CSE placements - Recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, TCS
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Reach - IT/Software (TCS, Microsoft, Amazon) - Consulting (Deloitte), Banking (HDFC
Diversity : Vibrant Diverse Community - Students from diverse backgrounds - Multicultural campus environment
Internship : Global Internship Opportunities - International internships (China, Germany) - Interns at Google, IB
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Student exchange programs (Vietnam, France) - Partnerships with Fr
Alumni : Strong Global Alumni Network - 5 lakh+ alumni in top MNCs - Successful entrepreneurs, tech trailblaz
Guest Lecturers : Distinguished Academic Engagement - Eminent scholars at international conferences - Industry experts

Shortlisted by 11217+ students

Maulana Azad College

4.6
(9 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,147 - 3,440 Arts
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Maulana Azad College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1999. Maulana Azad College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 429+ students

Vidyasagar College (VC), Kolkata

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,410 - 16,500 Arts
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Vidyasagar College (VC), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1872. Vidyasagar College (VC), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 150+ students

Adamas University

4.4
(63 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , Govt. of West Bengal

46,750 - 1,26,576 Arts
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...+6 NEET , LSAT , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT

Adamas University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2014. Adamas University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36039+ students

Sister Nivedita University

4.3
(46 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+4 Council of Architecture , INC , UGC , BCI

59,750 - 1,60,083 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 GATE , GMAT , WBJEE , WBCHSE , MAT , SNUET

Sister Nivedita University specialties

Ranking : Emerging National Recognition - Ranked #103 in Management (Outlook 2026) - Ranked #113 in Engineerin
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Fees : High Fees -Rs 6.6-9.03 L (Total) for B.Tech -Rs 3.4-7.03 L (Total) for MBA
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Highest package up toRs 51 LPA - Average packageRs 6-6.5 LPA
Flagship Course : Popular Engineering & Management - B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering - Master of Business Admin
Specialization : Future-Ready Specializations - B.Tech in AI/ML, IoT, Cyber Security, Blockchain - M.Sc in Applied Ps
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - IT & Consulting (Amazon, Deloitte, TCS) - Banking & Finance (HDFC Bank)
Top Industries : Diverse Sector Recruitment - IT & Software, Consulting, Banking & Finance - FMCG, Media & Entertainm
Diversity : Inclusive Global Environment - Dedicated support for international/NRI students - Vibrant and divers
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships at media houses like Aaj Tak, Times of India - Live pr
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Shortlisted by 4993+ students

Indian Statistical Institute

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

#75 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+1 GATEX

Indian Statistical Institute is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2000. Indian Statistical Institute offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, M.Tech, PGD, MS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 297+ students

Dinabandhu Andrews College

4.5
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Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,047 - 13,710 Arts
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Dinabandhu Andrews College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2012. Dinabandhu Andrews College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rammohan College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,105 - 3,260 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Rammohan College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1961. Rammohan College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Basanti Devi College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,490 Arts
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Basanti Devi College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1959. Basanti Devi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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New Alipore College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

3,810 - 7,410 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

New Alipore College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1963. New Alipore College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Bhangar Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
24Pgns(S), West Bengal
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Bhangar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in 24Pgns(S), West Bengal. It was established in the year 1997. Bhangar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Panchmura Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

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Panchmura Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1965. Panchmura Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Swami Vivekananda University

4.2
(79 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NBA

51,250 - 80,000 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , NCHM JEE , XAT , CAT , WBJEE

Swami Vivekananda University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2019. Swami Vivekananda University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 MAKAUT WB

65,000 Arts
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International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1994. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate, BHM, B.A.+B.Ed. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidyanagar College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Panagarh, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Vidyanagar College is a Private Institute located in Panagarh, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1963. Vidyanagar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Private
Other

13,650 - 16,850 Arts
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Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1998. Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 259+ students

Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Howrah, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1964. Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College

3.9
(10 Reviews)
Barrackpore, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,685 - 7,235 Arts
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Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College is a Private Institute located in Barrackpore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1953. Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 277+ students

Jogamaya Devi College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,153 - 21,000 Arts
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Jogamaya Devi College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1932. Jogamaya Devi College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Serampore Girls' College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Hooghly, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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...+1 WBCHSE

Serampore Girls' College is a Private Institute located in Hooghly, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1981. Serampore Girls' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Tamluk, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

1,000 - 17,550 Arts
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4 Lacs
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Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Tamluk, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948. Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Baruipur College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Baruipur, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

Baruipur College is a Private Institute located in Baruipur, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1981. Baruipur College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Tarakeswar Degree College

Tarakeshwar, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,225 - 12,970 Arts
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Tarakeswar Degree College is a Private Institute located in Tarakeshwar, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1986. Tarakeswar Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chanchal College

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Malda, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,040 - 3,120 Arts
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Chanchal College is a Private Institute located in Malda, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2009. Chanchal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Ramananda College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,370 - 7,300 Arts
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3.6 Lacs
Median Package
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Ramananda College is a Private Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1945. Ramananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Dinhata College

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Raniganj, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,480 - 2,190 Arts
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Dinhata College is a Private Institute located in Raniganj, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1956. Dinhata College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

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