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

GSFC University

3.6
(8 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

60,000 Arts
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GATE Exams
...+4 JEE Main , CAT , MAT , GUJCET

GSFC University is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2014. GSFC University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80709+ students

Vivekananda Global University

4.4
(109 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , PCI , AIU , NAAC

60,000 - 1,50,000 Arts
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , DE-CODE , Uni GAUGE , NATA , NCHM JEE , AIFSET

Vivekananda Global University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. Vivekananda Global University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 107914+ students

PDM University

3.9
(10 Reviews)
Bahadurgarh, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+7 DCI , Bar Council of India , PCI , AIU , NCTE , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

33,000 - 1,35,000 Arts
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GMAT Exams
...+6 DU-B.Ed. , Haryana B.Ed. , UCEED , NIMCET , UGC NET , LSAT

PDM University is a Private Institute located in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. It was established in the year 1995. PDM University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1283+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore

4.1
(53 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 NABH , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

75,000 - 1,60,000 Arts
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#101-150 NIRF Ranking
KCET Exams
...+6 JIPMER , CBSE 12th , KMAT , NEET MDS , CAT , NEET SS

Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mats University

4.0
(23 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+4 AIU , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 45,000 Arts
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CGBSE 12th Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , MAT , NIMCET , JEE Main

Mats University is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2006. Mats University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44658+ students

Vishwakarma University

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

12,000 - 2,80,000 Arts
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UCEED Exams
...+6 LSAT , VUNET , BITSAT , NID DAT , CLAT , NIFT

Vishwakarma University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2017. Vishwakarma University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ISBM University

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+6 British Standard institute (BSI) , NCHEMS , CODL , ASCBE (Europe) , NHRD , IADL

15,900 Arts
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ISBM University is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. ISBM University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate, PhD, Masters in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 318+ students

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

4.4
(78 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+7 BCI , PCI , AIU , Pharmacy Council of India , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , COA , AICTE

35,000 - 1,40,000 Arts
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 MHT-CET , Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (SET) , UGC NET , LSAT , UGAT , NCHM JEE

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2018. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49761+ students

Swami Vivekananda University

4.2
(79 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NBA

51,250 - 72,500 Arts
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GMAT Exams
...+6 WBJEE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , WBJEE JECA , NCHM JEE

Swami Vivekananda University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2019. Swami Vivekananda University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29293+ students

XIM University Bhubaneswar

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NBA

1,43,000 - 6,50,000 Arts
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#43 NIRF Ranking
AILET Exams
...+6 NMAT , GATE , GMAT , Odisha CHSE , CBSE 12th , CMAT

XIM University Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2016. XIM University Bhubaneswar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Usha Martin University

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+4 BCI , PCI , AIU , ISO

24,000 - 64,000 Arts
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GMAT Exams
...+6 UCEED , LSAT , JAC 10th , NID DAT , NIFT , CLAT

Usha Martin University is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2012. Usha Martin University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 523+ students

AIMS Institutes Bangalore (AIMS,AIMS Bangalore), Bangalore

4.6
(30 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+2 IACBE , NAAC

CMAT Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

AIMS Institutes is one of the best institute that offers management courses. AIMS Institutes offers MBA/ PGDM, BBA, BCA, MCA and M.Com courses. The admission process of AIMS Institutes is based on the marks scored in qualifying exams. For MBA and MCA admission at AIMS Institutes is based on the rank secured in the Karnataka PGCET entrance exam, and the selection process for other courses is based on merit.

Shortlisted by 2150+ students

Bangalore City University

4.4
(19 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

40,000 - 66,550 Arts
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Bangalore City University is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2000. Bangalore City University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 552+ students

St. Johns College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
AICTE

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

St. Johns College is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 2003. St. Johns College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 MAKAUT WB

65,000 Arts
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International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1994. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate, BHM, B.A.+B.Ed. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18685+ students

St. John s College

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

1,100 - 23,700 Arts
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Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th

St. John s College is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St. John s College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

Vidyanagar College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Panagarh, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Vidyanagar College is a Private Institute located in Panagarh, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1963. Vidyanagar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Private
Other

13,650 - 16,850 Arts
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Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1998. Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Howrah, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1964. Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College

3.9
(10 Reviews)
Barrackpore, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,685 - 37,080 Arts
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Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College is a Private Institute located in Barrackpore, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1953. Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 274+ students

Jogamaya Devi College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,153 - 41,000 Arts
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Jogamaya Devi College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1932. Jogamaya Devi College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 85+ students

Nirmala College (NCR), Ranchi

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,400 - 52,400 Arts
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JAC 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Nirmala College (NCR), Ranchi is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1969. Nirmala College (NCR), Ranchi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

Serampore Girls' College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Hooghly, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Serampore Girls' College is a Private Institute located in Hooghly, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1981. Serampore Girls' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies

4.4
(7 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

IPU CET Exams

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2003. Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com, BJMC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 164+ students

OP Jindal University Raigarh

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

80,000 Arts
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CGBSE 12th Exams
...+6 GATE , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , CAT

OP Jindal University Raigarh is a Private Institute located in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2008. OP Jindal University Raigarh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58758+ students

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

4.6
(75 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,15,000 - 1,80,000 Arts
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+6 KCET , GATE , KMAT , SAT India , IRMASAT , COMEDK UGET

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is one of the popular nursing institutes in Bangalore and offers courses like General Nursing & Midwifery, B.Sc. Nursing, P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, and PhD in Nursing. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences offers regular degree and skill-based courses as well as degree programmes in high-growth sectors of CSIT, and pharmaceuticals. Top recruiters such as HCL, Conga, Mindtree, Indegene, etc are invited for campus placement offering students an average package of Rs 4.72 lakhs per annum.

Shortlisted by 198227+ students

GNA University

3.5
(54 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NAAC , PCI , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

38,000 - 48,000 Arts
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CEED , CBSE 12th , CMAT , PSEB 12th , CAT , MAT

GNA University is a Private Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. GNA University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 108268+ students

Mody University

4.4
(80 Reviews)
Sikar, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+7 SIRO , AIU , BCI , NAAC , ABET , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

95,500 - 1,50,000 Arts
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MAT Exams
...+1 NMAT by GMAC

Mody University is a Private Institute located in Sikar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Mody University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42681+ students

Tantia University

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Ganganagar, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , NCTE , INC , Government of Rajasthan

12,000 - 75,000 Arts
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CET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , RBSE 12th , NEET , AIAPGET , CLAT

Tantia University is a Private Institute located in Ganganagar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2004. Tantia University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, LLB, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 661+ students

DAV University

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+3 ICAR , Govt of Punjab , NAAC

32,000 - 53,000 Arts
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , DAVUET , PSEB 12th , CSIR NET , NEET

DAV University is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2013. DAV University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19137+ students

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KCET Exams

25,000 - 45,000 Arts

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51,250 - 72,500 Arts

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24,000 - 64,000 Arts

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