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 3660 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in India

Kingston Educational Institute

4.1
(34 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+2 MHRD , NCTE

15,000 - 37,000 Arts
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Kingston Educational Institute is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2004. Kingston Educational Institute offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1095+ students

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC

24,350 - 29,750 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+6 NEET , CET , PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th , NCHM JEE , XAT

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2015. Sant Baba Bhag Singh University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21478+ students

AAFT University, Raipur

4.7
(44 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

56,000 - 1,40,000 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+4 XAT , CAT , MAT , AAFT

AAFT University, Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2018. AAFT University, Raipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4823+ students

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Sankalchand Patel University

3.9
(8 Reviews)
Visnagar, Gujarat
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UGC

40,000 Arts
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...+6 NIMCET , GSEB 12th , CBSE 10th , NEET PG , MAT , GMAT

Sankalchand Patel University is a Private Institute located in Visnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2008. Sankalchand Patel University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

3.6
(11 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
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UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , MHRD , NAAC

70,000 - 1,99,500 Arts
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...+6 CBSE 12th , SAT India , GATE , CAT , Uni GAUGE , MAT

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 1997. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Spicer Adventist University

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

29,645 - 1,17,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 MHT-CET , DU-B.Ed. , IPUCET , SET , MH CET , JEE B.Ed.

Spicer Adventist University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Spicer Adventist University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Avantika University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 State National Board (Madhya Pradesh)

1,31,000 - 1,77,000 Arts
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Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Exams
...+5 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , MITID DAT , CEED , NIFT Entrance Exam

Avantika University is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. Avantika University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

3,08,000 - 22,09,000 Arts
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APTITUDE Exams
...+6 Srishti , UCEED , SMEAT , NIFT , SAT India , XAT

Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology is a private, non-residential institution established in 1996 in Bengaluru. The institute offers UG, PG, and PhD courses in areas of Law, Education and Development, Media art and Sciences, Environment and Policy, Business and Humanities. Popular courses offered are BDes, BFA, MDes, MPlan, MFA, etc. Admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and test scores in SMEAT exam. The total Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology course fee ranges between Rs 11 Lakh - 26 Lakh.

Shortlisted by 155+ students

Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science

4.4
(26 Reviews)
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

#201 NIRF Ranking
CSIR Exams
...+6 AP PGECET , NIMCET , UGC , CBSE 10th , AP EAMCET , AP ICET

Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science is a Private Institute located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 174+ students

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology

4.1
(18 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NBA , NAAC

4,000 - 12,350 Arts
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...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , CAT , JNUEE , NEET PG , MAT

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2004. Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 370+ students

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

54,000 - 1,66,000 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+4 XAT , CAT , MAT , GMAT

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management specialties

Ranking : Top National & Regional Rankings - NIRF 2025: #71 in Management nationally - Times B-School 2025: #1
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ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average package Rs9.2 LPA (NIRF 2024) - Cost recovered within 1-2 y
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Programs - Master of Business Administration (MBA) - MBA in Digital Transformation
Specialization : Diverse Industry-Focused Specializations - Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics - Digital Transfor
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - Fortune 500 companies recruit - Consulting, IT, BFSI, Manufacturing se
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Diversity : Global Student Community - Students from diverse nationalities - Rich cross-cultural learning enviro
Internship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Internships at Amazon, American Express - Live projects with
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive International Collaborations - 50+ global university partners - Semester exchange, dual de
Alumni : Vast Global Alumni Network - 32,000+ alumni worldwide - Leaders in consulting, finance, entrepreneur
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - Regular talks by corporate leaders - Insights from C-level executives

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Xavier Institute of Communications

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

2,41,000 Arts
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Xavier Institute of Communications is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Xavier Institute of Communications offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Koshys Group of Institutions

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Indian Nur
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

63,333 - 80,000 Arts
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NEET Exams
...+4 KMAT , CBSE 12th , Karnataka PGCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Koshys Group of Institutions is one of the premier institutes in Bangalore, Karnataka, incepted in 2003 and approved by AICTE and NAAC. KGI provides a platform for excellent education in the fields of Nursing. It is approved by Indian Nursing Council. The popular nursing courses include General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM), Bachelor of Science in nursing (BScN), Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PBBSC), and Master of Science in Nursing (MScN). For all the UG courses, the candidate must have 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 and for PG courses candidate should have completed a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate. Top recruiting companies are Fortis, Manipal Hospitals, Columbia Asia, etc.

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Lingaya's Vidyapeeth

4.5
(81 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 MHRD , UGC , NAAC , AICTE

26,000 - 90,000 Arts
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NATA Exams
...+6 AILET , NEET , NIPER , LSAT , JEE Main , CBSE 12th

Lingaya's Vidyapeeth is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 1998. Lingaya's Vidyapeeth offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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L.B.S. College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pratapgarh(Rj), Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

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...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , MAT , RBSE 12th

L.B.S. College is a Private Institute located in Pratapgarh(Rj), Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. L.B.S. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Muralidhar Girls' College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Muralidhar Girls' College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1940. Muralidhar Girls' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.S.S. College

Idukki, Kerala
Private
AICTE

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

N.S.S. College is a Private Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. N.S.S. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Khalisani Mahavidyalaya

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

4,140 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Khalisani Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Hooghly, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1970. Khalisani Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Mathabhanga College

3.0
(3 Reviews)
Coochbehar, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,635 - 2,880 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Mathabhanga College is a Private Institute located in Coochbehar, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1969. Mathabhanga College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mankar College

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Burdwan, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,076 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Mankar College is a Private Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1987. Mankar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.7
(9 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

1,000 - 3,000 Arts
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ination Exams
...+6 DU , UP , CCS , Joint , JMI , IGNOU

Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 576+ students

CMS College of Science and Commerce

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

27,700 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET , CAT

CMS College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. CMS College of Science and Commerce offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Narajole Raj College

Ghatal, West Bengal
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Narajole Raj College is a Private Institute located in Ghatal, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1966. Narajole Raj College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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All Saints' College

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

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

All Saints' College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. All Saints' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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South Campus

Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir
Private

South Campus is a Private Institute located in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 2008. South Campus offers Regular courses such as MBA, MSc, MA, MCA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Govt. College (GC), Fatehabad

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Fatehabad, Haryana
Private
NAAC

Govt. College (GC), Fatehabad is a Private Institute located in Fatehabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 2014. Govt. College (GC), Fatehabad offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.N.N. College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

B.N.N. College is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. B.N.N. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahila College (MC), West Singhbhum

West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 JAC 12th

Mahila College (MC), West Singhbhum is a Private Institute located in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1969. Mahila College (MC), West Singhbhum offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

The English and Foreign Languages University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Private
Other

CUET PG Exams

The English and Foreign Languages University is a Private Institute located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2010. The English and Foreign Languages University offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, PGD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology

4.6
(16 Reviews)
East Sikkim, Sikkim
Private
NBA
...+4 AIU , UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

70,000 Arts
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MAT Exams
...+6 CAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , SMIT Online Test , JEE Main , MET

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in East Sikkim, Sikkim. It was established in the year 1997. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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