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

Showing 5117 Arts & Humanities Colleges in India

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

4.6
(75 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

40,000 - 5,00,000
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6 Lacs
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KCET Exams
...+6 Karnataka PGCET , KMAT , SAT , COMEDK UGET , SAT India , GATE

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is one of the popular nursing institutes in Bangalore and offers courses like General Nursing & Midwifery, B.Sc. Nursing, P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, and PhD in Nursing. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences offers regular degree and skill-based courses as well as degree programmes in high-growth sectors of CSIT, and pharmaceuticals. Top recruiters such as HCL, Conga, Mindtree, Indegene, etc are invited for campus placement offering students an average package of Rs 4.72 lakhs per annum.

Shortlisted by 198241+ students

GNA University

3.5
(54 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NAAC , PCI , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

38,000 - 2,52,000
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3.5 Lacs
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...+6 CMAT , AIEED , UCEED , CEED , MAT , NID DAT

GNA University is a Private Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. GNA University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 108271+ students

Mody University

4.4
(80 Reviews)
Sikar, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+7 SIRO , AIU , BCI , NAAC , ABET , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

86,000 - 3,73,000
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6.5 Lacs
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Mody University is a Private Institute located in Sikar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Mody University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42681+ students

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Arunodaya University

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
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Arunodaya University is a Private Institute located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Arunodaya University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mansarovar Global University

4.0
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Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 BCI

20,000 - 3,75,000
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...+6 NIFT , NIPER JEE , UGC NET (Library and Information Science) , AIEED , NCHM JEE , IHM-JEE

Mansarovar Global University is a Private Institute located in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Mansarovar Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VIT-AP University

4.5
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Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
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ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package up toRs 1 Crore per annum - Strong average packages
Flagship Course : Leading B.Tech Programs - Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is highly popular - Specializations
Specialization : Flexible & Industry-Aligned Curriculum - Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) for course choice - Uni
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Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

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Vivekananda College For Women

Kolkata, West Bengal
Local Body
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15,000 - 30,000
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Vivekananda College For Women is a Local Body Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Vivekananda College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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1,000 - 70,000
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4.5
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Nabadwip Vidyasagar College

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4.0
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Dinhata College

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Raniganj, West Bengal
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Marwari College is a Private Institute located in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It was established in the year 1941. Marwari College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sonamukhi College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Local Body
NAAC

2,000 - 7,080
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Sonamukhi College is a Local Body Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1966. Sonamukhi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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