Top Performing Arts Colleges in Chennai 2026

Updated on - Feb 09, 2026 05:17 AM IST

There are about 15 colleges that offer Performing Arts courses in Chennai. Out of these, 1 are government-run and 10 are privately owned. Some of the top Performing Arts colleges in Chennai are Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai, Stella Maris College, Shasun Jain College for Women-School of Liberal Education, Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women, Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women, Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, QMC Chennai, College of Fine Arts & Media Education, SIGA Polytechnic College. Admission to these colleges is based on qualifying examination marks or performance in entrance tests. Only top-scoring candidates are offered admission to these top colleges. The fees for top Performing Arts colleges in Chennai range from INR 3,500 - INR 10,74,000.

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Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute specialties

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Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai is a Private Institute, established in 1991. Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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    20,040 - 37,540 Performing Arts

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Shasun Jain College for Women-School of Liberal Education is a Private Institute, established in 2004. Shasun Jain College for Women-School of Liberal Education is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Shasun Jain College for Women-School of Liberal Education offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women is a Private Institute, established in 1999. Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women offered for a duration of 6 Months. Read More
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Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women is a Government Institute, established in 1974. Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women is a Private Institute, established in 1996. Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Read More
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QMC Chennai is a Private Institute, established in 1914. QMC Chennai is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at QMC Chennai offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Read More
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College of Fine Arts & Media Education is a Private Institute, established in . College of Fine Arts & Media Education is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at College of Fine Arts & Media Education offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Read More
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    SIGA Polytechnic College is a Private Institute, established in 2007. SIGA Polytechnic College is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at SIGA Polytechnic College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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      12,000 - 15,000 Performing Arts

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      3,12,500 Performing Arts

    Wlci Chennai is a Private Institute, established in 2005. Wlci Chennai is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Wlci Chennai offered for a duration of 2 Years. Wlci Chennai fees is INR 3,12,500. Read More
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      3,500 - 50,000 Performing Arts

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    VELS University Chennai is a Government Aided Institute, established in 1992. VELS University Chennai is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at VELS University Chennai offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. VELS University Chennai fees is INR 3,500 - INR 50,000. Read More
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    L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai is a Private Institute, established in 2005. L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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      45,000 - 10,74,000 Performing Arts

    DOT School of Design is a Private Institute, established in 2020. DOT School of Design is one of the best Performing Arts colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at DOT School of Design offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. DOT School of Design fees is INR 45,000 - INR 10,74,000. Read More
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    FAQs

    What type of colleges offer Performing Arts courses in chennai ?

    Students can apply to Private colleges for pursuing Performing Arts courses in chennai.

    Which cities near chennai also offer Performing Arts related courses ?

    Students wanting to pursue Performing Arts courses can also look for options in nearby cities like Tiruchirappalli , Madurai , Thanjavur , Erode , Dindigul , Tirupur , Coimbatore .

    What are the most popular specializations in Performing Arts courses in chennai ?

    Music , & Crafts ,Hand Embroidery ,Bharathnatyam are amongst the most popular specializations for Performing Arts courses in chennai.

    What are the most popular degrees offered at Performing Arts colleges in chennai ?

    Diploma ,BA ,MA ,M.Phil ,M.P.T. ,Ph.D ,Certificate courses are amongst the most popular Performing Arts and other courses in chennai.