Top Private 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 3652 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in India

Thiruthangal Nadar College

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

21,000 - 23,000 Arts
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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

Shortlisted by 133+ students

Sri Sai University

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

40,000 - 90,000 Arts
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CAT Exams
...+6 JEST , CSIR NET , GMAT , GATE , HPCET , XAT

Sri Sai University specialties

Rank : National Recognition - Ranked #130 Nationally in the Overall Category by IIRF 2024 - UGC recognized and established under the Sri Sai University Act 2010
Region : Strategic Himalayan Location - Located in Palampur, a major educational hub in the Kangra Valley - Provides a pollution-free, serene academic environment at the foothills of the Dhauladhar range
Fees : Mid-Range Professional Education - Rs 2.4 - 5.2 L (Total Tuition Fees) - B.Tech programs approximately Rs 3.6 L total; MBA approximately Rs 1.98 L total
ROI : Value for Money - Competitive fee structure compared to private universities in North India - Strong focus on employability through dedicated skill development programs
Flagship Course : Engineering & Management Excellence - B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering is the flagship program - MBA and B.Pharma are highly sought after for their industry-aligned curriculum
Specialization : Industry-Integrated Learning - B.Tech CSE specializations in AI & ML offered in association with IBM - Curriculum designed to meet the evolving demands of the global technology sector
Placement Focus : Multi-Sector Recruitment - Dedicated Training & Placement Cell facilitating interactions with top IT and Banking firms - Focus on personality development and mock interview sessions to enhance student readiness
Top Industries : Sectoral Diversity - Information Technology, Banking & Finance, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing
Diversity : Pan-India Student Base - Students from Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, J&K, and other parts of India - Multicultural campus environment fostering social responsibility and global outlook
Internship : Industrial Training Tie-ups - Mandatory industrial training with stipends up to Rs 15,000 for skilled students - Internships facilitated at companies like Wipro, Infosys, and TCS
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & Corporate Alliances - Strategic association with IBM for specialized technical courses - Tie-ups with foreign universities and industrial training centers in progress
Hostel : Modern Residential Facilities - 6 separate hostels for boys and girls with 24/7 security - Features include spacious rooms, in-house laundry system, and nutritious meal plans
Infrastructure : Sprawling 250-Acre Vision - Part of a 250-acre group land initiative with state-of-the-art labs and smart classrooms - Lush green, eco-friendly campus with extensive sports grounds and modern library

Shortlisted by 37190+ students

KKHSOU

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Private
UGC

4,000 - 12,000 Arts
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XAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , NIMCET , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , CMAT

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

Shortlisted by 75+ students

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...+6 UCEED , CET , AIEED , GPAT , Punjab JET , UPSEE

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

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Dausa, Rajasthan
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...+6 State Govt. of Rajasthan , NCTE , UGC , BCI , PCI , AICTE

10,000 - 1,05,000 Arts
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...+6 CBSE 10th , Rajasthan Pre PG , NCHM JEE , University Level , (ULEE) , CTET

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
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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UGC

1,50,000 - 4,00,000 Arts
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...+4 SAT India , CLAT , JEE Main , SAT

Sai University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2018. Sai University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Yeldo Mar Baselios College

4.0
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CBSE 12th Exams
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Yeldo Mar Baselios College is a Private Institute located in Kothamanglam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. Yeldo Mar Baselios College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

VPM Thane

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

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
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Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

700 - 15,690 Arts
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...+2 CBSE 12th , NIMCET

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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Marthoma College

Malapuram, Kerala
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

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

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Indian Institute of Legal Studies

4.0
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Indian Institute of Legal Studies is a Private Institute located in Siliguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2009. Indian Institute of Legal Studies offers Regular courses such as LLB, MA, BA+LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nayagarh Autonomous College

5.0
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...+1 Odisha CHSE

Nayagarh Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Nayagarh, Odisha. It was established in the year 1978. Nayagarh Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSW in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chandrapur College

Burdwan, West Bengal
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...+1 AICTE

2,540 - 3,095 Arts
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Chandrapur College is a Private Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Chandrapur College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamaraj College

4.6
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Kamaraj College is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. Kamaraj College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute

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Nachiketa institute of Management and Information Technology

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Nachiketa institute of Management and Information Technology is a Private Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Nachiketa institute of Management and Information Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Agrasen College (AC), Varanasi

3.5
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Agrasen College (AC), Varanasi is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Agrasen College (AC), Varanasi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Udaynarayanpur Madhabilata Mahavidyalaya

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Udaynarayanpur Madhabilata Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2006. Udaynarayanpur Madhabilata Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya

4.5
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Aquinas College

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Deshapran Mahavidyalaya

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Parimal Mitra Smriti Mahavidyalaya

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9,900 Arts
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Parimal Mitra Smriti Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Parimal Mitra Smriti Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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