Top Arts & Humanities Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Fees, Placements 2026

Top Arts & Humanities Colleges in India 2026

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

There are total 8571 Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Out of the total, 5245 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 1428 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.RBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, WBCHSE, CUET, CSIR NET are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	8571
Accepted Entrance Exams	RBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, WBCHSE, CUET, CSIR NET
Average Fees	₹ 2.62 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 200000.0

Arts and Humanities Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Maharashtra	1200	₹ 84159
Uttar Pradesh	1035	₹ 48585
Karnataka	717	₹ 109044
Rajasthan	635	₹ 48097
Tamil Nadu	546	₹ 36206
Gujarat	502	₹ 50502
Madhya Pradesh	483	₹ 32196
West Bengal	427	₹ 14586
Kerala	364	₹ 22347
Odisha	363	₹ 48833

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Bombay	35	₹ 346766
IIT Delhi	25	₹ 40000
IIT Kanpur	52	₹ 81009
IIT Kharagpur	-	-
IIT Roorkee	-	-
IIT Guwahati	-	₹ 30150
Jawaharlal Nehru University	-	-
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	1203	₹ 5534
Banaras Hindu University	3202	₹ 5460
IIT Hyderabad	-	₹ 10000

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 146307
SRM University Chennai	698	₹ 56666
BITS Pilani	-	₹ 1994000
Chandigarh University	-	₹ 94550
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	30	₹ 43500
LPU	-	₹ 97550
SASTRA University	-	₹ 50000
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Bharathidasan University	-	-
Amity University, Noida	-	₹ 106564

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

4.4
(78 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+7 BCI , PCI , AIU , Pharmacy Council of India , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , COA , AICTE

35,000 - 1,78,000
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...+6 NATA , CMAT , ICAR AIEEA , State Level B.Ed. , AIMA UGAT , AILET

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2018. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Swami Vivekananda University

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

33,333 - 2,53,650
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2.5 Lacs
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WBJEE Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , JEE Main , WBJEE JECA , GMAT , WBCHSE

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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XIM University Bhubaneswar

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

1,00,000 - 22,00,000
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20.3 Lacs
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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

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AIMS Institutes Bangalore (AIMS,AIMS Bangalore), Bangalore

4.6
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