Top Govt Performing Arts Colleges in India 2026

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

There are total 1012 Performing Arts colleges in India. Out of the total, 603 Performing Arts colleges are private and 159 Performing Arts are owned by the government.CBSE 12th, DUEE, NID, Punjabi University Admission, CSIR NET are accepted for admission in Performing Arts colleges in India. Top 10 Performing Arts colleges are IIT Kanpur, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Manipal University, SRM University Chennai, University of Hyderabad, Chandigarh University, Bharathiar University, LPU.

Performing Arts College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	1012
Accepted Entrance Exams	CBSE 12th, DUEE, NID, Punjabi University Admission, CSIR NET
Average Fees	₹ 74.1 K

Performing Arts Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Uttar Pradesh	158	₹ 46478
Maharashtra	128	₹ 124789
Gujarat	77	₹ 61203
Rajasthan	76	₹ 51443
Karnataka	61	₹ 189543
West Bengal	61	₹ 29908
Madhya Pradesh	59	₹ 50498
Tamil Nadu	57	₹ 89976
Punjab	51	₹ 55708
Haryana	38	₹ 101226

Top Govt Performing Arts Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Kanpur	-	₹ 48550
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	158	₹ 10031
Banaras Hindu University	184	₹ 7843
Jamia Millia Islamia	10	₹ 42200
University of Hyderabad	64	₹ 11847
Panjab University	-	₹ 37500
Madras University	-	₹ 12000
Punjabi University	155	₹ 18920
IIT Bhilai	-	₹ 125000
Himachal Pradesh University	15	₹ 7820

Top Private Performing Arts Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	-
SRM University Chennai	-	₹ 110000
Chandigarh University	-	₹ 114000
LPU	60	₹ 100000
Amity University, Noida	-	₹ 60500
University of Mysore	-	₹ 5280
Shiv Nadar University	-	₹ 205000
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	63	₹ 77000
Christ University-Faculty of Engineering	-	₹ 59000
SAGE University Indore	-	₹ 27500

Showing 126 Govt Performing Arts Colleges in India

SGBAU Amravati

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Amravati, Maharashtra
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GATE Exams
...+6 MAH MBA CET , NEET , ICAR AIEEA , MHT-CET , MHTCET MTech , JEE Main

SGBAU Amravati specialties

Rankings : National Recognition - IIRF B.Tech Rank #97 (2024)
Region : Strategic Regional Hub - Second largest city in Vidarbha region - Nominated Smart City, economic growth potential
Fees : Affordable Education - Low/Mid range fees - UG: Rs 2.6K-95.8K (Per Year)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs 6 LPA - Highest package Rs 15 LPA
Flagship Courses : High-Demand Programs - B.Tech Food Technology (100% placement) - MBA in various management specializations
Specializations : Niche Engineering Specializations - B.Tech in Food, Pulp & Paper Technology - M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Food Science
Placements : Strong Industry Placements - IT, Finance, Healthcare sectors - Regular visits from top companies
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT/Technology, Banking/Finance - Healthcare/Pharma, Manufacturing
Internships : Industry Exposure Internships - Internships at IT firms like JK Innovative, RSL Pvt Ltd - Projects in software development, web frameworks
Partnerships/Exchange Programs : National & Global Linkages - Member of AIU, Association of Commonwealth Universities - SGBAU Research & Incubation Foundation for startups
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Active Alumni Association (AASGBAU) - Notable alumni in IT (Infosys, IBM, Microsoft)

Shortlisted by 665+ students

DMS Puducherry

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
NAAC

CUET PG Exams
...+1 CAT

DMS Puducherry is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1985. DMS Puducherry offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

Mohan Lal Sukhadia University - Faculty of Management Studies

4.1
(10 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Government
NAAC

16,390 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 NEET PG , MAT , RBSE 12th

Mohan Lal Sukhadia University - Faculty of Management Studies is a Government Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. . Mohan Lal Sukhadia University - Faculty of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

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Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC

Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College is a Government Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1937. Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Hindu College (HC), New Delhi

4.5
(58 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
University
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+1 DU Science

Hindu College (HC), New Delhi is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1899. Hindu College (HC), New Delhi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PG Government College for Girls

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
Other

9,890 - 14,075 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

PG Government College for Girls is a Government Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1956. PG Government College for Girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMV), Tirupati

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Government
UGC

1,000 - 18,000 Performing Arts
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GPAT Exams
...+5 AP PGECET , AP PGCET , AP PGLCET , CBSE 12th , BIEAP

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMV), Tirupati is a Government Institute located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1983. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMV), Tirupati offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 947+ students

Andhra University College of Engineering

4.4
(25 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Government
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,800 Performing Arts
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AP PGECET Exams
...+5 GATE , NATA , AUCET , AP EAMCET , AP ICET

Andhra University College of Engineering is a Government Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1926. Andhra University College of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1238+ students

Government College of Architecture & Sculpture

Egmore, Tamil Nadu
Government
Other

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government College of Architecture & Sculpture is a Government Institute located in Egmore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1981. Government College of Architecture & Sculpture offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

IIT Kanpur

4.4
(16 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE
...+1 NBA

48,550 Performing Arts
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#5 NIRF Ranking
COAP Exams
...+6 CSIR NET , GATE , JEE Advanced , CEED , IIT JAM , UGC NET

IIT Kanpur specialties

Rankings : Top National & Global Rankings - Rank #4 Engineering (NIRF 2024), #3 B.Tech (India Today 2024) - Ran
Region : North Indian Industrial Hub - Strategic location in Uttar Pradesh's industrial belt - Pioneer in eng
Fees : Mid-High UG, Low PG Fees - UG: Rs 9.19-17.19 L (Total) - PG (M.Tech): Rs 0.2-1.04 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average package Rs 26.27 LPA (2024) - Highest package Rs 1.90 Cr (D
Flagship Courses : Leading Computer Science Program - Highest average package in CSE (Rs 52.80 LPA) - Pioneering comput
Specializations : Diverse Advanced Specializations - 15 M.Tech specializations offered - Strong research in AI, materi
Placements : Top Tier Industry Placements - Strong in Technology, Finance, Core Engineering - Recruiters like Mic
Top Industries : Leading Sectors Recruitment - Technology & IT (Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA) - Finance & Consulting (De
Diversity : Inclusive Global Student Body - Students from across India and internationally - Strong focus on div
Internships : High-Value Industry Internships - MBA highest stipend Rs 1.7 Lakhs/month - Internships in Tech, Fina
Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Extensive Global Collaborations - MoUs with universities in Europe, Asia, North America - Collaborat
Alumni : Influential Global Alumni Network - N. R. Narayana Murthy (Infosys), Arvind Krishna (IBM) - Leaders
Guest Lecturers : Renowned Industry & Academic Experts - Distinguished faculty, industry experts, researchers - Exposu

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Vivekananda Mission Mahavidyalaya

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

1,325 Performing Arts
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Vivekananda Mission Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Chandrakona, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1968. Vivekananda Mission Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Government Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Government
AICTE

7,875 - 10,820 Performing Arts
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Government Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1967. Government Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate, BFA, MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mahavidyalaya

Bankura, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

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Shortlisted by 2+ students

Govt. College of Fine Arts

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Government

Govt. College of Fine Arts is a Government Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1910. Govt. College of Fine Arts offers Regular courses such as BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Belda College

Midnapore, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Belda College is a Government Institute located in Midnapore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1963. Belda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Memari College

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

11,970 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

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

Shortlisted by 114+ students

College of Fine Arts

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
UGC
...+2 AICTE , UGC 2(f)& 12(B)

4,970 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

College of Fine Arts is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1881. College of Fine Arts offers Regular courses such as BFA, MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC

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

Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida is a Government Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1982. Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Panskura Banamali College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Government
AICTE

2,437 Performing Arts
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Panskura Banamali College is a Government Institute located in Midnapore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1960. Panskura Banamali College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GPGC Gopeshwar

Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand
Government
AICTE

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

GPGC was a private institution founded in 1966 in Gopeshwar Uttarakhand. This AICTE-accredited college offers 39 courses in 8 streams—Arts, Performing Arts, Commerce and Banking, Science, Media, and Mass Communication. The Govt. P.G. college also offers some of the popular degrees including BA, BSc, LLB, BBA, and B.Ed. Along with having a strong teaching methodology, Govt P.G. college is a pioneer in both research and innovation. At Govt P.G. College, attention is paid to pursuits outside of the classroom, as evidenced by its infrastructure, extracurricular pursuits, and cross-national and international partnerships.

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B.J.B. Autonomous College

4.5
(19 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

B.J.B. Autonomous College is a Government Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1957. B.J.B. Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shia P.G. College

4.1
(14 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC

Shia P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1919. Shia P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet

Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
Government
NAAC

Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet is a Government Institute located in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1973. Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Hamidia Arts & Commerce College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,900 Performing Arts
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government Hamidia Arts & Commerce College is a Government Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1946. Government Hamidia Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

Shaheed Udham Singh Government College

Sangrur, Punjab
Government
AICTE

Shaheed Udham Singh Government College is a Government Institute located in Sangrur, Punjab. It was established in the year 1969. Shaheed Udham Singh Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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S.B.D. Government College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Churu, Rajasthan
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 RBSE 12th

S.B.D. Government College is a Government Institute located in Churu, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1990. S.B.D. Government College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GASC Ahmedabad

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Government
NAAC

GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

GASC Ahmedabad is a Government Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1861. GASC Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. College for Women (GCW), Thiruvananthapuram

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

Govt. College for Women (GCW), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1897. Govt. College for Women (GCW), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

Vivekananda College

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
UGC

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+1 DU Science

Vivekananda College is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1970. Vivekananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 492+ students

Government College for Women (GCW), Karnal

Karnal, Haryana
Government
NAAC

4,290 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HBSE 12th

Government College for Women (GCW), Karnal is a Government Institute located in Karnal, Haryana. It was established in the year 2014. Government College for Women (GCW), Karnal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SGBAU Amravati specialties

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16,390 Performing Arts

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DU Arts & Commerce Exams

9,890 - 14,075 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

1,000 - 18,000 Performing Arts

GPAT Exams

9,800 Performing Arts

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Tamilnadu 12th Exams

48,550 Performing Arts

#5 NIRF Ranking

COAP Exams

IIT Kanpur specialties

1,325 Performing Arts

7,875 - 10,820 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

11,970 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

4,970 Performing Arts

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CBSE 12th Exams

2,437 Performing Arts

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1,900 Performing Arts

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4,290 Performing Arts

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