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 5152 Arts & Humanities Colleges in India

Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Public
National A

1,900 - 13,200
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TSBIE

Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University is a Public University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1985. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 479+ students

Central University of Tibetan Studies , Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

Central University of Tibetan Studies is a None University located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1967. Central University of Tibetan Studies offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, B.Ed, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

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AKNU

4.2
(21 Reviews)
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Public
ISO
...+2 UGC , NAAC

AP EAMCET Exams

AKNU is a Public University located in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. AKNU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 144+ students

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Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University is a Public University located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya , Khairagarh

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Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya is a Public University located in Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1956. Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
State University

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Nilamber-Pitamber University , Palamu

4.6
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Palamu, Jharkhand
State University
National A

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Nilamber-Pitamber University is a State University University located in Palamu, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2009. Nilamber-Pitamber University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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LNMU

4.5
(25 Reviews)
Darbhanga, Bihar
Government
NAAC

2,26,000
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#46 NIRF Ranking
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...+1 BSEB 12th

LNMU is a Government University located in Darbhanga, Bihar. It was established in the year 1972. LNMU offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University , Darbhanga

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Darbhanga, Bihar
University
UGC
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Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University is a University University located in Darbhanga, Bihar. It was established in the year 1964. Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, PhD, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MMHAPU

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Private Unaided

MMHAPU is a Private Unaided University located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 1998. MMHAPU offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, Diploma, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chaudhary Devi Lal University , Sirsa

4.2
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Sirsa, Haryana
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,000 - 1,00,000
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Chaudhary Devi Lal University is a Government University located in Sirsa, Haryana. It was established in the year 2003. Chaudhary Devi Lal University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Delhi University (DU)

4.5
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1,720
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Delhi University (DU) is a Public University located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1922. Delhi University (DU) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mumbai University (Mumbai University) , Mumbai

4.3
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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5,282 - 90,000
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#92 NIRF Ranking
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Calicut University

4.5
(53 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
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1,750 - 7,390
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Calicut University is a State University University located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. Calicut University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bangalore North University

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BRAOU Hyderabad

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MMYVVDDE

4.0
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

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500 - 60,000
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a Open University University located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1985. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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AMU

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10,000 - 24,000
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GITAM University Bangalore

4.0
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2,26,000

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