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

Adesh University

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Bhatinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

21,500 - 39,000 Arts
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 NEET , PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , FMGE , NEET PG

Adesh University is a Private Institute located in Bhatinda, Punjab. It was established in the year 2012. Adesh University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, MBBS, BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 589+ students

Maharishi University Noida

4.1
(24 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

40,000 - 2,00,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , UP 12th , UP 10th

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

Shortlisted by 59895+ students

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University

4.3
(32 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 NCTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI

30,000 - 60,000 Arts
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AILET Exams
...+6 LSAT-India , CBSE 12th , NEET , CLAT , LSAT , RBSE 12th

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59903+ students

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Pandit Deendayal Energy University

3.9
(17 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

68,000 - 87,500 Arts
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JEE Main Exams
...+5 XAT , CAT , GUJCET , MAT , GATE

Pandit Deendayal Energy University is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2007. Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

4,860 - 21,110 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , LSAT-India

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GKV Haridwar

4.3
(16 Reviews)
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+5 PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,400 - 26,100 Arts
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XAT Exams
...+6 CSIR , NEET , NIMCET , CET , CUET , MAT

GKV Haridwar is a Private Institute located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1951. GKV Haridwar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IFMR Chennai

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

XAT Exams

Institute for Financial Management and Research specialties

Ranking : National & Regional Recognition - NIRF 2024: #99 Nationally - MBAUniverse.com 2025: #35
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Sri City: Integrated Business Hub - Proximity to Chennai's corporate landscape
Fees : MBA Program Fees - Mid: Rs 15.45 L (Total)
ROI : Return on Investment - Good
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - MBA: Flagship 2-year program - Strong in Finance, Data Science
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - Core strengths: Finance, Data Science - Offers Marketing, Operations, HR
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - BFSI, Consulting, IT sectors - Top firms: JPMorgan, Deloitte, EY
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - BFSI (JPMorgan, HSBC, Axis Bank) - Consulting (Deloitte, EY, KPMG)
Diversity : Rich Student Diversity - Students from 22+ Indian states - Inclusive culture, varied backgrounds
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships at HSBC, Deloitte, JPMC - Projects in BFSI, Consulting
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Accreditations & Learning - SAQS International Accreditation - Krea University's Interwoven Learning
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 5000+ strong global network - CEOs, CXOs, entrepreneurs
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Industry leaders share insights - Experts from BlackRock, Deutsche Bank

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XIM University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , NBA , SAQS , AACSB , AMDISA , UGC , CRISIL , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,35,000 - 1,73,000 Arts
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UGC NET Exams
...+3 NMAT by GMAC , CAT , XAT

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Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF Management #45 (2025), #43 (2024) - India Today Private University #8 (2024)
Region : Strategic Eastern Hub - Eastern India's emerging economic hub - Proximity to IT and industrial corridors
Fees : High Investment - Rs 17.5-28.4 L (Total, 2 years)
ROI : Excellent Returns - High average and highest packages
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - MBA Business Management (flagship) - Strong MBA Human Resource Management
Specialization : Diverse MBA Offerings - Business Management, HRM, Rural Management - Sustainability, Urban Management specializations
Placement Focus : Consistent 100% Placements - 100% MBA placements consistently achieved - Strong in Consulting, BFSI, IT sectors
Top Industries : Leading Sector Recruitment - Consulting (Deloitte, PwC, Bain) - BFSI (ICICI Bank, Wells Fargo), IT (Microsoft, Amazon)
Diversity : Rich Student Mix - Excellent gender diversity ratio - Students from varied academic backgrounds
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - 100% summer internships secured - Interns at Deloitte, Microsoft, Tata Steel
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Network - 28+ global university partnerships - Student/faculty exchange, joint research
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 8,000+ strong global alumni base - Leaders in diverse industries
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagement - Regular industry expert interactions - Academicians on advisory boards

Shortlisted by 488+ students

SCAC Pune

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,51,392 Arts
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5 Lacs
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SCAC Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. SCAC Pune offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Baba Farid Group of Institutions

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Bathinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+4 NCTE , ISO , NAAC , AICTE

32,900 - 68,000 Arts
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Baba Farid Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bathinda, Punjab. It was established in the year 2005. Baba Farid Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Korba, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,721 - 9,860 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , CGBSE 12th , MAT

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba is a Private Institute located in Korba, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1971. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Korba offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maheshtala College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

1,955 - 2,495 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Maheshtala College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1971. Maheshtala College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kidderpore College

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,400 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

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

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JKC College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC

5,500 - 12,500 Arts
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , MAT , BIEAP , GMAT

JKC College is a Private Institute located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1968. JKC College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,333 - 14,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1964. Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Netaji subhas mahavidyalaya

Haldia, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,000 - 4,000 Arts
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Netaji subhas mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Haldia, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1985. Netaji subhas mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

CMAT Exams
...+6 UGC NET , JEE Main , XAT , CAT , CSIR NET , MAT

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

St George's College

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

St George's College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1996. St George's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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University College (UC), Mangalore

4.4
(17 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

6,320 - 22,740 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka PGCET

University College (UC), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1824. University College (UC), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.A.M. College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhagalpur, Bihar
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BSEB 12th

M.A.M. College is a Private Institute located in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It was established in the year 1982. M.A.M. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.D. College

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

B.D. College is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1956. B.D. College offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nagar College

Murshidabad, West Bengal
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Nagar College is a Private Institute located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1998. Nagar College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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N.S.S. College Pandalam

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
NAAC

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

N.S.S. College Pandalam is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 1949. N.S.S. College Pandalam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Arya PG College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Arya PG College is a Private Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1954. Arya PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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salt brook academy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dibrugarh, Assam
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salt brook academy is a Private Institute located in Dibrugarh, Assam. . salt brook academy offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , AIU , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

16,000 - 28,000 Arts
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DU-B.Ed. Exams
...+6 JEE Main , Rajasthan PTET , B.Ed. , RBSE 12th , RBSE 10th , RMAT

JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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University of Technology, Sanganer

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

10,000 - 1,10,000 Arts
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Rajasthan Pre PG Exams
...+6 AILET , RBSE 10th , NID DAT , AIEED , GATE , Rajasthan JET Agriculture

University of Technology, Sanganer is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. University of Technology, Sanganer offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Krupanidhi Group of Institutions

4.8
(8 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions is ranked as Asia’s fastest-growing private education institution in Karnataka by KPMG India. It is managed by Krupanidhi Educational Trust and is affiliated with Bangalore North University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It is approved by AICTE, UGC, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka Nursing Council, and recognised by Govt. KGI has 8 institutes under it namely, Business School, Pharmacy College, Physiotherapy College, Nursing College, Degree College, Pre-University College, Residential PU College, and an International School. Popular degrees offer BBA, PGDM, and MBA. A student applying for MBA & PGDM must have a valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT score card. The eligibility criteria for candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination with equivalent subjects as per the degree choice.

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CT Group of Institutions

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+2 NCTE , PTU

18,855 Arts
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+5 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , GPAT , GATE , NCHMCT JEE

CT Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. CT Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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CGC University

4.4
(2073 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Private
National A

80,000 - 1,10,000 Arts
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CGC University is a Private University located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2025. CGC University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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