Top Govt 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 815 Govt Arts & Humanities Colleges in India

Modern College (MCI), Imphal

Imphal, Manipur
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Manipur 12th

Modern College (MCI), Imphal is a Government Institute located in Imphal, Manipur. It was established in the year 1963. Modern College (MCI), Imphal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Government
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 NEET , PSEB 12th

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara is a Government Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. . Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

GNDU

4.5
(30 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Government
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,200 - 93,310 Arts
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , LSAT , NATA , GNDU CET , NIMCET , AIAPGET

GNDU is a Government Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1969. GNDU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2732+ students

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Patna Women's College

4.1
(11 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
AICTE-UGC
...+1 NAAC

5,200 - 1,81,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BSEB 12th

Patna Women's College is a Government Institute located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 1940. Patna Women's College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Women's College (WC), Silchar

Silchar, Assam
Government
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

850 Arts
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 CUET

Women's College (WC), Silchar is a Government Institute located in Silchar, Assam. It was established in the year 1963. Women's College (WC), Silchar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BA, Diploma, M.Tech, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government College (GC), Ernakulam

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Government College (GC), Ernakulam is a Government Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Government College (GC), Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government College (GC), Idukki

Idukki, Kerala
Government
NAAC

KEAM Exams
...+1 GATE

Government College (GC), Idukki is a Government Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Government College (GC), Idukki offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government College (GC), Yamunanagar

Yamunanagar, Haryana
Government
Government

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 HBSE 12th

Government College (GC), Yamunanagar is a Government Institute located in Yamunanagar, Haryana. It was established in the year 2008. Government College (GC), Yamunanagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

Government College (GCJ), Tikamgarh

Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Government

Government College (GCJ), Tikamgarh is a Government Institute located in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Government College (GCJ), Tikamgarh offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Government College (GC), Sriganganagar

4.8
(6 Reviews)
Sriganganagar, Rajasthan
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Government College (GC), Sriganganagar is a Government Institute located in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1977. Government College (GC), Sriganganagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 170+ students

Government College (GC), Ferozepur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ferozepur, Punjab
Government
UGC

Government College (GC), Ferozepur is a Government Institute located in Ferozepur, Punjab. It was established in the year 1971. Government College (GC), Ferozepur offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Government College (GC), Wayanad

Wayanad, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Government College (GC), Wayanad is a Government Institute located in Wayanad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Government College (GC), Wayanad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Government College (GC), Nedumangad

Nedumangad, Kerala
Government
NAAC

1,525 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

Government College (GC), Nedumangad is a Government Institute located in Nedumangad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Government College (GC), Nedumangad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Government College (GC), Attingal

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Attingal, Kerala
Government
NAAC

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

Government College (GC), Attingal is a Government Institute located in Attingal, Kerala. It was established in the year 1975. Government College (GC), Attingal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Central University of South Bihar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
National A

10,000 - 20,000 Arts
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CUET PG Exams
...+1 GPAT

Central University of South Bihar is a Government Institute located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of South Bihar offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, M.Tech, PGD, M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 258+ students

KNIT Sultanpur

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

CSIR Exams
...+4 JEE Main , UGC , UPSEE , UPCET BTech

KNIT Sultanpur is a Government Institute located in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1979. KNIT Sultanpur offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 663+ students

Bankura Christian College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bankura Christian College is a Government Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1903. Bankura Christian College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Panskura Banamali College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Government
AICTE

1,140 - 12,780 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

Shortlisted by 154+ students

Fakir Chand College

Panagarh, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+3 NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,302 Arts
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Fakir Chand College is a Government Institute located in Panagarh, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948. Fakir Chand College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

S.P. College

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Government
Other

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

S.P. College is a Government Institute located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. S.P. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 158+ students

Sammilani Mahavidyalaya

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,100 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Sammilani Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1996. Sammilani Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

Sarsuna College

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

4,800 Arts
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Sarsuna College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1999. Sarsuna College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIT Goa

Ponda, Goa
Government
MHRD
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

JEST Exams
...+6 CSIR , UGC , GATE , DASA UG , CCMT , JEE Main

NIT Goa specialties

Rank : National Ranking Recognition - NIRF 2023: #90 Nationally - IIRF 2025: #73 Engineering
Region : Strategic Coastal Location - Proximity to tourism and emerging tech hubs - Access to port and industrial areas
Fees : Competitive Fee Structure - B.Tech: Rs 5-5.6 L (Total) - M.Tech: Rs 1.4-1.75 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Strong placement packages - Value for money education
Flagship Courses : Top Engineering Programs - Computer Science and Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Specialization : Advanced M.Tech Specializations - VLSI and Embedded Systems - Power Electronics and Drives
Placement Focus : High Placement Rates - Strong in IT, Core Engineering - Excellent circuit branch placements
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - IT (Amazon, TCS, Infosys) - Consulting (Deloitte, Capgemini)
Diversity : Comprehensive Academic Offerings - Diverse UG, PG, PhD programs - National student intake
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Projects through industry MoUs - Exposure to high-end technologies
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - University of Agder, Norway - IIT Madras, IIT Hyderabad

Shortlisted by 537+ students

NIT Meghalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Government
NBA

78,000 Arts
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 NIMCET , JEE Advanced , IIT JAM , CMAT , GMAT , CCMN

NIT Meghalaya specialties

Rank : National & Regional Recognition - Ranked #83 in NIRF 2025 Engineering. - 16th among all NITs, 2nd in Northeast NITs.
Region : Northeast India's Educational Hub - Strategic location in vibrant Northeast region. - Future-ready permanent campus at Sohra.
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 5.8 L (Total) for B.Tech programs.
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Competitive placements with decent packages.
Flagship Courses : Flagship B.Tech CSE Program - Highly popular Computer Science and Engineering.
Specialization : Diverse Engineering Specializations - Strong B.Tech in CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil. - M.Tech in VLSI, Structural, Power & Energy Systems.
Placement Focus : Robust Industry Placements - Strong recruitment in IT, Consulting, E-commerce. - Top companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, Deloitte.
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (TCS, Wipro, HCL, Infosys). - Consulting (Deloitte), E-commerce (Amazon).
Internship : Research & Industry Internships - Summer internships in engineering and science departments. - Research projects at IISER, IISC institutions.
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Research ties with universities in USA, Japan, Germany. - Student/Faculty exchange programs with Japan, UK.

Shortlisted by 243+ students

Bidhannagar College

4.1
(17 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

15,120 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Bidhannagar College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1984. Bidhannagar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 370+ students

NIT Manipur

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Imphal, Manipur
Government
NBA
...+3 MHRD , Govt. of India , ABET

CCMT Exams
...+6 UGC NET , JEE Main , CSIR NET , IIT JAM , CCMN , JEE Advanced

NIT Manipur is a Government Institute located in Imphal, Manipur. It was established in the year 2010. NIT Manipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Burdwan, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

18,660 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1984. Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Sri Aurobindo College

3.7
(15 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
AICTE

8,350 - 25,050 Arts
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 CUET , CUET PG , DU Science

Sri Aurobindo College is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1972. Sri Aurobindo College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 545+ students

Jhargram Raj College

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Jaigaon, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,508 - 2,258 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Jhargram Raj College is a Government Institute located in Jaigaon, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1949. Jhargram Raj College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Bhairab Ganguly College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,000 - 60,000 Arts
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Bhairab Ganguly College is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1968. Bhairab Ganguly College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

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5,200 - 1,81,000 Arts

CBSE 12th Exams

850 Arts

JEE Main Exams

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1,302 Arts

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78,000 Arts

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