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

Mansarovar Global University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 BCI

25,000 - 1,32,000 Arts
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AILET Exams
...+6 IGNOU OPENMAT (Library and Information Science) , NIFT , NCHM JEE , CBSE 10th , MAT , AIIMS Library and Information Science

Mansarovar Global University is a Private Institute located in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Mansarovar Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1165+ students

VIT-AP University

4.5
(57 Reviews)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Private

1,00,000 - 2,75,000 Arts
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...+6 VITEEE , LSAT , CBSE 12th , VITMEE , AP PGECET , CLAT

VIT-AP University Amravati specialties

Ranking : Top-Ranked Emerging University - Ranked #1 Emerging State Private University (Outlook 2024) - Secure
Region : Strategic Capital Region Advantage - Located in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's capital region - Fosteri
Fees : Mid-High Range Fees - B.Tech:Rs 6.03-7.83 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package up toRs 1 Crore per annum - Strong average packages
Flagship Course : Leading B.Tech Programs - Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is highly popular - Specializations
Specialization : Flexible & Industry-Aligned Curriculum - Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) for course choice - Uni
Placement Focus : Robust Industry Placements - Strong ties with 700+ companies for multiple offers - Focus on IT, Cons
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Across Sectors - IT Services (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant) - Product/Consulti
Diversity : Vibrant Multicultural Campus - Students from various Indian states and international backgrounds - S
Internship : Global Internship Opportunities - International internships with MNCs (USA, UK, Japan, Germany) - Co
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - MoUs with IIT-Madras for research collaborations - International T

Shortlisted by 701+ students

Jagran Lakecity University

4.4
(105 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , BCI , AIU , AIMA , CII , NCTE , Govt of Madhya Pradesh , NCTE

6,000 - 1,65,000 Arts
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AILET Exams
...+6 CSIR , LSAT-India , GATE , UGC , India , CLAT

Jagran Lakecity University specialties

Ranking : Top Ranked University - Ranked #1 Private University in Madhya Pradesh. - QS I-Gauge 'Diamond' rating; Top 25 in India.
Region : Central India Advantage - Strategic location in Bhopal, Central India. - Emerging educational hub with growth potential.
Fees : Mid-High Fee Range - Rs 55,000-1,90,000LPA
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Strong placements across diverse industries.
Flagship Course : Highly Rated Programs - Journalism & Mass Communication: Top 25 Nationally. - Law program consistently ranked in top 30.
Specialization : Diverse Industry-Focused Specializations - B.Tech: Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security. - MBA: Business Analytics, Aviation & Hospitality.
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - 80% placement rate with diverse sector opportunities. - Regular recruitment by top MNCs and financial institutions.
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - IT (Infosys, Microsoft), E-commerce (Amazon, Flipkart). - Banking (HDFC, ICICI), Consulting (KPMG, Deloitte).
Diversity : Vibrant Diverse Community - Students from 8 countries, 27 Indian states.
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships with Infosys, TCS, District Court. - Faculty-guided internships across various sectors.
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - ERASMUS+ program, AUAP country chair. - MOUs with Lincoln, UCL, RMIT, Imperial College.
Alumni : Active Alumni Network - Vibrant community for networking and career growth. - Mentorship opportunities and business connections.
Guest Lecturers : Expert Guest Speakers - Sessions by expert faculties of international acclaim. - Workshops with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.

Shortlisted by 109538+ students

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Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Tamluk, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948. Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ramnarain Ruia College

4.0
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Ramnarain Ruia College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1937. Ramnarain Ruia College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tarakeswar Degree College

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Tarakeswar Degree College is a Private Institute located in Tarakeshwar, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1986. Tarakeswar Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chanchal College

3.3
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Chanchal College is a Private Institute located in Malda, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2009. Chanchal College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ramananda College

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Ramananda College is a Private Institute located in Bankura, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1945. Ramananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dinhata College

4.2
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Raniganj, West Bengal
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...+1 NAAC

1,480 - 2,190 Arts
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Dinhata College is a Private Institute located in Raniganj, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1956. Dinhata College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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Bijoy Krishna Girls' College is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1947. Bijoy Krishna Girls' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kandi Raj college

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College of Arts

Kolhapur, Maharashtra
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Dev Bhoomi Group of Institutions

4.3
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AICTE

8,400 Arts
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The ICFAI University, Tripura

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Birla Global University

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Birla Global University specialties

Ranking : Strong National Presence - Rank #25 Nationally (NIRF) - Top 5 in Western Region
Region : Strategic Pune Location - Proximity to Auto-Cluster - Access to IT/Manufacturing Hubs
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs12-18 L (Total) - Competitive fee structure
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average placements - Strong career growth potential
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Program - Industry-relevant curriculum - Experiential learning focus
Specialization : Niche Specializations - Business Analytics focus - Supply Chain Management expertise
Placement Focus : Robust Corporate Placements - Consulting (Deloitte, PwC) - IT (Infosys, TCS)
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Reach - IT Services, Consulting - Manufacturing, Financial Services
Diversity : Vibrant Diverse Cohort - Students from 20+ states - Gender balance initiatives
Internship : Prestigious Internships - Interns at Amazon, HDFC Bank - Projects in FMCG, Tech
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Ties - Exchange with European B-schools - Joint research initiatives
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Mentorship programs - Global professional connections
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - CXO-level speakers - Regular industry interactions

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10,000 - 88,000 Arts
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Pacific University is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1997. Pacific University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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North Maharashtra University

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AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

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United University

4.0
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32,000 - 60,000 Arts
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United University specialties

Ranking : Emerging University Recognition - Ranked #5 Emerging State Private University (Outlook-ICARE 2025) - Ranked #126 Engineering (Private) (Outlook 2023)
Region : Strategic Educational Hub - Located in Prayagraj, Eastern India's educational hub - Well-connected city with easy transit
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Mid - Rs 2.3L - Rs 8.2L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Good
Flagship Course : Flagship Programs - B.Tech (Engineering & Technology) - MBA (Management)
Specialization : Industry-Aligned Specializations - CSE with AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud Computing (IBM) - MBA with Business Analytics (IBM)
Placement Focus : Robust Placement Support - Strong industry collaborations - Pre-placement training, skill workshops
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Placements - IT Services (TCS, Infosys, Wipro) - Consulting (Deloitte), E-commerce (Flipkart)
Diversity : Global Exposure & Culture - Global exposure via international collaborations - Culturally diverse learning environment
Internship : Valuable Industry Internships - Internships at SBI, TCS, Infosys - Projects in Banking (Kotak/HDFC Bank), IT
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Partnerships - Academic MoUs with Spain, Thailand, Indonesia - Collaborations with IBM, University of Missouri

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Symbiosis Institute of Technology

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NIST Berhampur

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Kaliyaganj College

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4,500 - 5,000 Arts
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