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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Government First Grade College (GFGC), Tumkur

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka

1,53,731
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Tumkur is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Tumkur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 182+ students

St. Philomena's College

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
Private Aided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

St. Philomena's College is a Private Aided Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1946. St. Philomena's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 159+ students

BMS College for Women

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Unaided
NAAC

BMS College for Women is a Private Unaided Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. BMS College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

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Indian Institute Of Psychology And Research

4.0
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Indian Institute Of Psychology And Research is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Indian Institute Of Psychology And Research offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Payyanur College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
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UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Payyanur College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Payyanur College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Abhedananda Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Birbhum, West Bengal
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Abhedananda Mahavidyalaya is a Local Body Institute located in Birbhum, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1965. Abhedananda Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya

Darjeeling, West Bengal
University
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,165 - 3,285
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Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya is a University Institute located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1988. Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya

Coochbehar, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

7,965 - 61,645
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...+1 CBSE 12th

Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Coochbehar, West Bengal. . Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Thakur Panchanan Mahila Mahavidyalaya

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

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Thakur Panchanan Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Coochbehar, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1981. Thakur Panchanan Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Thiruthangal Nadar College

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

21,000 - 47,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Thiruthangal Nadar College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Thiruthangal Nadar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Raipur

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private Aided
UGC
...+3 AIU , NCTE , NAAC

12,000 - 1,45,000
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11 Lacs
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ICFAI University Raipur is one of the best MBA colleges in Chattisghar where the highest salary package offered at campus placements goes up to Rs 7-8 lakh per annum and the average package was Rs 6 lakh per annum. The MBA course offered by this popular MBA college in Raipur witnesses huge competition for admission every year. The ICFAI Raipur MBA admission process is based on the percentile or marks scored in the IBSAT entrance exam/ any other national-level MBA exam like CAT/ CMAT. The ICFAI University Raipur placement cell organizes internship programs for MBA students.

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MSU Vadodara

4.1
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Vadodara, Gujarat
Public
UGC
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1,500 - 3,06,000
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MSU Vadodara is a Public Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1949. MSU Vadodara offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Sai University

4.1
(21 Reviews)
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

40,000 - 1,80,000
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6 Lacs
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...+6 HPCET , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET

Sri Sai University is a Private Institute located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Sri Sai University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Khallikote Unitary University

3.7
(6 Reviews)
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2,670 - 64,150
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Khallikote Unitary University is a Government Institute located in Berhampur, Odisha. It was established in the year 1878. Khallikote Unitary University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KKHSOU

5.0
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UGC

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KKHSOU is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2010. KKHSOU offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pratap University

4.0
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UGC

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...+2 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Pratap University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Pratap University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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CT University (CTU), Ludhiana

4.6
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UGC
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7,500 - 7,60,000
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CT University (CTU), Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2017. CT University (CTU), Ludhiana offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shyam University

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10,000 - 1,34,000
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Shyam University is a Private Institute located in Dausa, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2018. Shyam University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sai University

5.0
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Sibsagar Commerce College

5.0
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6,900 - 21,000
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Sibsagar Commerce College is a Government Institute located in Sibsagar, Assam. It was established in the year 1969. Sibsagar Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IFHE Hyderabad

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IFHE Hyderabad is a Deemed to be University Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2008. IFHE Hyderabad offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Taki Government College

4.0
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1,282 - 1,385
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Taki Government College is a Government Institute located in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1950. Taki Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VPM Thane

5.0
(3 Reviews)
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VPM Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. VPM Thane offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science

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

700 - 72,600
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St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. Degree College (GDC), Pulwama

4.9
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Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir
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Bahona College

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Marthoma College

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3,150
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Marthoma College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Marthoma College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mercy College

5.0
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Nayagarh Autonomous College

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Chandrapur College

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50,000 - 1,10,000

CBSE 12th Exams

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1,730 - 2,025

3,165 - 3,285

7,965 - 61,645

WBCHSE Exams

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21,000 - 47,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

12,000 - 1,45,000

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XAT Exams

1,500 - 3,06,000

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ACPC Admission Exams

40,000 - 1,80,000

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XAT Exams

2,670 - 64,150

XAT Exams

4,000 - 24,000

XAT Exams

14,000 - 2,06,000

RBSE 12th Exams

7,500 - 7,60,000

Highest Package

NATA Exams

10,000 - 1,34,000

University Level Exams

1,50,000 - 4,00,000

Highest Package

JEE Main Exams

6,900 - 21,000

AHSEC Exams

80,000 - 2,80,000

Avg Package

ATIT Exams

1,282 - 1,385

WBCHSE Exams

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700 - 72,600

NIMCET Exams

8,120 - 9,920

Median Package

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