Top Private 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 544 Private Performing Arts Colleges in India

Tansen Sangeet Mahavidhyalaya

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

48,000 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

Tansen Sangeet Mahavidhyalaya is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1972. Tansen Sangeet Mahavidhyalaya offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Mus, M.Mus in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Gorakhpur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Gorakhpur is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Gorakhpur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 255+ students

St.Bede's College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

78,050 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HPBOSE 12th

St.Bede's College is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1904. St.Bede's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 189+ students

St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Visakhapatnam

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Visakhapatnam is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1958. St. Joseph's College for Women (SJCW), Visakhapatnam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 159+ students

Sunderwati Mahila College

Bhagalpur, Bihar
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,131 Performing Arts
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Sunderwati Mahila College is a Private Institute located in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It was established in the year 1949. Sunderwati Mahila College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya (SVM), Sagar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

12,600 - 26,600 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CBSE 10th , Gujarat University , MPBSE 10th , MPBSE 12th

Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya (SVM), Sagar is a Private Institute located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya (SVM), Sagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 85+ students

Swami Swatantranand Memorial College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurdaspur, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Swami Swatantranand Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Gurdaspur, Punjab. It was established in the year 1973. Swami Swatantranand Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

St. Xaviers College Mumbai

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,12,000 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 Maharashtra HSC , MAH MBA CET , XAT , CAT , CMAT , MAT

St. Xaviers College, Mumbai specialties

Region : Strategic South Mumbai Location - Located in the Fort heritage district, the financial and cultural heart of Mumbai - Proximity to major corporate headquarters, media houses, and the Bombay Stock Exchange

Rankings : Top National Standing - Ranked #89 Nationally in the College Category by NIRF 2024 - Ranked #1 among Private Autonomous Colleges in India by Education World 2024-25

Fees : Highly Affordable Elite Education - Low/Mid: Rs 0.4 - 2.0 L (Total for 3 years) - Aided courses (BA/BSc) are exceptionally low-cost, while self-financing courses (BMS/BAMMC) remain competitive

ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Median salary of Rs 6.0 LPA against a total tuition fee as low as Rs 40,000 for aided streams - High placement conversion rates in top-tier consulting and finance firms

Specializations : Interdisciplinary Honours Program - Unique 'Honours' program allowing students to earn extra credits through research and interdisciplinary projects - Mandatory Social Involvement Programme (SIP) integrating community service with academic learning

Placements : Consulting & Media Powerhouse - Strong recruitment focus from 'Big Four' consulting firms and global investment banks - Dedicated Placement Cell providing industry-readiness workshops and mock interview sessions

Internships : Mandatory Industry Exposure - Compulsory 120-hour internship/On-Job Training (OJT) for undergraduate students - Recent internships at HUL, Morgan Stanley, Bain & Co, and Viacom 18

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Footprint - Exclusive Indian partner for the Harvard College in Asia Program (HCAP) - Active exchange MoUs with Sciences Po (France), University of Notre Dame (USA), and St. Louis University (USA)

Hostel : Rare On-Campus Residential Facility - On-campus Boys' Hostel with a capacity of 60-100 students, a rare feature in South Mumbai - Shared rooms (2-4 occupants) prioritized based on merit and distance

Infrastructure : Indo-Gothic Heritage Campus - Iconic 2.94-acre campus recognized as a heritage structure by the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee - Features 'The Woods' (scenic leisure space) and state-of-the-art Smith Centre for Audio-Visual Instruction (SCAVI)

Shortlisted by 3083+ students

SMPGC Jaipur

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

19,000 - 58,000 Performing Arts
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SMPGC Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. SMPGC Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4563+ students

Smt. C.C. Mahila Arts & Sheth C.N.Commerce College

Visnagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Smt. C.C. Mahila Arts & Sheth C.N.Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Visnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1964. Smt. C.C. Mahila Arts & Sheth C.N.Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Khalsa College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ambala, Haryana
Private
AICTE

Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Khalsa College is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 1993. Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Khalsa College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Sri Guru Nanak Girls PG College

Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE

Sri Guru Nanak Girls PG College is a Private Institute located in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1998. Sri Guru Nanak Girls PG College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Guru Nanak College for Girls

Muktsar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Guru Nanak College for Girls is a Private Institute located in Muktsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1970. Guru Nanak College for Girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 64+ students

Guru Nanak Girls P.G. College

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

1,511 - 2,600 Performing Arts
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Guru Nanak Girls P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Guru Nanak Girls P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts

Beed, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Mrs. Kesharbai Sonajirao Kshirsagar Alias Kaku Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Smt. PG Daga Girl's College

Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CGBSE 12th

Smt. PG Daga Girl's College is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1987. Smt. PG Daga Girl's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 283+ students

SVC Aligarh

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

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

SVC Aligarh is a Private Institute located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1947. SVC Aligarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 713+ students

SVS Bantwal

Bantwal, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SVS Bantwal is a Private Institute located in Bantwal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1968. SVS Bantwal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Shri Guru Virupaksha Shivacharya Maharaj College

Beed, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Shri Guru Virupaksha Shivacharya Maharaj College is a Private Institute located in Beed, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Shri Guru Virupaksha Shivacharya Maharaj College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1965. Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Bhandara, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Bhandara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Sri Agrasen Kanya P.G. College

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

3,499 Performing Arts
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Sri Agrasen Kanya P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Sri Agrasen Kanya P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 247+ students

Shree Dwarkasheesh Institute of Management and Science

Rajsamand, Rajasthan
Private
State Govt

Shree Dwarkasheesh Institute of Management and Science is a Private Institute located in Rajsamand, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Shree Dwarkasheesh Institute of Management and Science offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Awantika College

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other
...+2 Govt. Of M.P , AICTE

2,40,000 - 3,00,000 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams

Awantika College is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Awantika College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore is a Private Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Auxilium College (ACASW), Vellore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 185+ students

Awdhesh Singh Mahavidyalaya

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

Awdhesh Singh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Awdhesh Singh Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

AVP Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Dausa, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

AVP Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Dausa, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. AVP Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Bhupal Nobles P.G College Of Physical Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
Other
...+1 AICTE

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

Bhupal Nobles P.G College Of Physical Education is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1991. Bhupal Nobles P.G College Of Physical Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 126+ students

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

3,040 Performing Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 MPBSE 12th , CGBSE 12th

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1988. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Sciences offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

Top Private Performing Arts Colleges in India 2026

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Showing 544 Private Performing Arts Colleges in India

48,000 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

UP 12th Exams

78,050 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

1,131 Performing Arts

12,600 - 26,600 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

PSEB 12th Exams

2,12,000 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

St. Xaviers College, Mumbai specialties

19,000 - 58,000 Performing Arts

RBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

PSEB 12th Exams

1,511 - 2,600 Performing Arts

RBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

UP 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

3,499 Performing Arts

2,40,000 - 3,00,000 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

RBSE 12th Exams

3,040 Performing Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

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