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 3692 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in India

Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1965. Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Kaliyaganj College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dinajpur, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

4,500 - 5,000 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kaliyaganj College is a Private Institute located in Dinajpur, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1968. Kaliyaganj College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

School of Engineering

Tezpur, Assam
Private

11,800 - 51,770 Arts
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2.12 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
CUET PG Exams
...+3 JEE Advanced , JEE Main , CUET

School of Engineering is a Private Institute located in Tezpur, Assam. It was established in the year 1994. School of Engineering offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Pakuahat Degree College

Malda, West Bengal
Private
UGC

Pakuahat Degree College is a Private Institute located in Malda, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1997. Pakuahat Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Apeejay Stya University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 Bar Council of India , Pharmacy Council of India , NCTE , AICTE

GMAT Exams
...+6 Haryana B.Ed. , UCEED , LSAT , NIPER Joint , GGSIPU CET B.Ed. , GPAT

Apeejay Stya University is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Apeejay Stya University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Seacom Skills University

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Birbhum, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU

30,000 - 1,50,000 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+6 AIHMCT WAT , CAT , LSAT , JEE Main , MAT , SEACOM

Seacom Skills University is a Private Institute located in Birbhum, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2014. Seacom Skills University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Private

2,500 - 4,000 Arts
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AILET Exams
...+2 CLAT , AP PGCET

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati is a Private Institute located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati offers Distance courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , NCTE , PCI

25,000 - 80,000 Arts
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RBSE 10th Exams
...+6 NEET PG , JEE Main , LSAT-India , AILET , Rajasthan Pre PG , CBSE 12th

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2009. Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nitte University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+5 DCI , Council of Architecture , MCI , MHRD , INC

31,38,000 Arts
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CET Exams
...+6 CMAT , NEET MDS , CAT , NEET SS , NATA , NEET

Nitte University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1979. Nitte University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1060+ students

SRMU

4.3
(154 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , NAAC

32,000 - 42,000 Arts
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JEECUP Exams
...+3 UPSEE , UP 12th , CBSE 12th

SRMU is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. SRMU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

30,000 Arts
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GMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , NATA , CAT , NEET

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1983. Karpagam Academy of Higher Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Manav Bharti University

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

25,000 Arts
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , GPAT 2022 , GPAT 2024 , UGC NET , CAT , GPAT

Manav Bharti University is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Manav Bharti University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Maharishi University

4.3
(30 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

20,000 - 1,00,000 Arts
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 GATE , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , UGC NET

Maharishi University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Maharishi University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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World University of Design

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private
UGC

1,68,000 Arts
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CEED Exams
...+6 NATA , CAT , NIFT Entrance Exam , WUD Aptitude Test , JEE Main , NID Entrance Exam

World University of Design is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2018. World University of Design offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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OM Sterling Global University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Hisar, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NSDC , COA

40,000 - 1,80,000 Arts
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...+6 GMAT , NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , NATA

OM Sterling Global University is a Private Institute located in Hisar, Haryana. It was established in the year 2019. OM Sterling Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rishihood University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private

1,20,000 - 2,50,000 Arts
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NID DAT Exams
...+6 FDDI , CEED , SAT India , CAT , NIFT , NEET

Rishihood University is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2020. Rishihood University offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ITM University Raipur

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
NBA
...+5 BCI , AIU , UGC , NAAC , COA

52,000 Arts
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CGBSE 12th Exams
...+6 AILET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT

ITM University Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2012. ITM University Raipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arya College

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
Other

13,993 Arts
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CET Exams
...+5 CMAT , SET , CAT , MAT , XAT

Arya College is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. Arya College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MIT Pune

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , DTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,50,000 - 12,00,000 Arts
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GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CEED , MHT-CET , MAH MBA CET , MAT , XAT

Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune or MIT Pune is considered one of the best engineering colleges in Maharashtra. It is a private institute that is affiliated with Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and approved by AICTE. MIT Pune offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different specializations. Some of the popular courses offered at MIT Pune are B.Tech and M.tech. The institute accepts admission by counselling in DTE. Maharashtra Institute of Technology has a great placement record as well.

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Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
(18 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC

30,000 - 1,50,000 Arts
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#90 NIRF Ranking
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...+6 GMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT , NATA , CAT

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed to University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

Shortlisted by 42566+ students

NIA Pune

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

4,720 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+1 CAT

NIA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1980. NIA Pune offers Regular courses such as PGDM, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Yuvaraja's College

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

Yuvaraja's College is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1928. Yuvaraja's College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

AILET Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , M.Ed. , CLAT , UP 12th

St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1899. St. Andrew s College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Paul s Cathedral Mission College

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,765 - 8,766 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Paul s Cathedral Mission College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1865. St. Paul s Cathedral Mission College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MPC Autonomous College

4.7
(10 Reviews)
Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GMAT Exams
...+6 Odisha CHSE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

MPC Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was established in the year 1948. MPC Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Nawabganj, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

5,000 - 13,000 Arts
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 CET , PTET , UP , University , Delhi , B.Ed.

Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nawabganj, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Prabhu Jagatbandhu College

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Howrah, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Prabhu Jagatbandhu College is a Private Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1964. Prabhu Jagatbandhu College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 288+ students

Khudiram Bose Central College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

24,555 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Khudiram Bose Central College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1894. Khudiram Bose Central College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nabagram Hiralal Paul College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Hooghly, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Nabagram Hiralal Paul College is a Private Institute located in Hooghly, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1957. Nabagram Hiralal Paul College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

IITE Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,40,000 Arts
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

IITE Gandhinagar is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2001. IITE Gandhinagar offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, BA+B.Ed, B.Sc+B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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30,000 - 1,50,000 Arts

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#90 NIRF Ranking

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4,720 Arts

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