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Best Arts Universities in India

There are a total of 499 arts universities in India of which 295 are government and 204 are private. The popular entrance exam for Arts universities is CUET UG. However, some universities conduct specified entrance tests for students who want to get admission. Some of the top arts universities in India are JNU - New Delhi, JMI - New Delhi, Jadavpur University, BHU - Varanasi, MAHE - Manipal, and many more. 

The fee range of the Arts course differs from university to university based on the course selection by candidates whether BA or MA with specialised optional subjects. 

Top 20 Arts Universities in India: NIRF Ranking-Wise

The table below shows the top 20 NIRF-ranked Arts universities in India. 

10 Best Arts Universities in India (Government) 

Here are the 10 best Arts universities (government) in India along with Careers360 ranking, popular courses, and entrance exam. 

University Name

Careers360 Rank

Popular Course

Entrance Exam

JNU Delhi

17

MA Development and Labour Studies

CUET UG

JMI New Delhi

23

BA

JMI Entrance Test

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

18

BA Comparative Literature

-

BHU Varanasi

8

BA

CUET UG

AMU Aligarh

13

BA Islamic Studies Hons

CUET UG

Hyderabad University, Hyderabad

20

M.Phil General Studies

CUET PG

Delhi University, Delhi

14

BA

CUET UG

Calcutta University, Kolkata

28

BA

-

Pune University, Pune

27

BA

-

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

40

BA Defence Studies

-

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Top 10 Arts Universities in India (Private) 

Here are the top 10 Arts universities (private) along with careers360 ranking, fees, and popular courses provided by the university. 

University Name

Careers360 Rank

Fees

Popular Course

MAHE, Manipal

2

₹2.94 Lakhs

MA Geopolitics and International Relations

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

3

-

PhD English and Languages

SASTRA University, Thanjavur

11

₹1.21 Lakhs

BA

Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

-

₹2.13 Lakhs

BA

KL University, Guntur

25

₹4.95 Lakhs

BA with Integrated IAS Coaching Civil Services

Symbiosis, Pune

6

₹6.06 Lakhs

MA International Studies

Amity University, Noida

10

₹89 K

BA

LPU, Jalandhar

-

₹80.70 K

BA

DMIHER, Wardha

-

-

BA

Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

13

₹77 K

MA Human Rights

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  • Arts

Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
4.2/54 Reviews
Public/Govt

Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt 4.2/54 Reviews
BA-History, Economics and Political Science
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Agrawan Heritage University, Agra

    Agra, Uttar Pradesh
    Private

    Agrawan Heritage University, Agra

    Agra, Uttar Pradesh Private
    BA
      Brochures downloaded so far
      Brochures downloaded so far

      Ahmedabad University - Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad

      Ahmedabad, Gujarat
      Private
      BA and MBA
      • Fees : 23 Lakhs
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Top Institutes Accepting Applications

      Alagappa University - Alagappa University, Karaikudi

      Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
      4.2/54 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      Alagappa University - Alagappa University, Karaikudi

      Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.2/54 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 47Careers360 Ranking: 38
      NIRF Ranking: 47Careers360 Ranking: 38
      BA Economics
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

        AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

        Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
        Public/Govt

        AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

        Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.7/5417 Reviews
        NIRF Ranking: 8Careers360 Ranking: 13
        NIRF Ranking: 8Careers360 Ranking: 13
        BA Islamic Studies Hons
        1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
        1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Alipurduar University, Alipurduar

        Alipurduar, West Bengal
        1.8/51 Reviews
        Public/Govt

        Alipurduar University, Alipurduar

        Alipurduar, West Bengal Public/Govt 1.8/51 Reviews
        BA
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Amity University, Noida

          Noida, Uttar Pradesh
          Private

          Amity University, Noida

          Noida, Uttar Pradesh Private 4.1/5401 Reviews
          NIRF Ranking: 32Careers360 Ranking: 10
          NIRF Ranking: 32Careers360 Ranking: 10
          BA
          2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
          2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Andhra Kesari University, Ongole

          Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
          Public/Govt

          Andhra Kesari University, Ongole

          Ongole, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt
          BA Music
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Anjaneya University, Raipur

            Raipur, Chhattisgarh
            Private

            Anjaneya University, Raipur

            Raipur, Chhattisgarh Private
            BA
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Apex Professional University, Pasighat

              Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
              Private

              Apex Professional University, Pasighat

              Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh Private
              Diploma in Vedic Vastu
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Apex University, Jaipur

                Jaipur, Rajasthan
                Private

                Apex University, Jaipur

                Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.1/513 Reviews
                BA
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Arni University, Kathgarh

                Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
                Private

                Arni University, Kathgarh

                Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Private
                BA
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

                Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
                2.6/51 Reviews
                Private

                Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

                Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh Private 2.6/51 Reviews
                BA Entrepreneurship Development Hons
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Arunodaya University, Itanagar

                Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
                Private

                Arunodaya University, Itanagar

                Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh Private
                BA
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Aryavart International University, Dharmanagar

                  Dharmanagar, Tripura
                  Private
                  BA Kokborok
                  • Fees : 1.70 Lakhs
                  Brochures downloaded so far
                  Brochures downloaded so far

                  Asian International University, Manipur

                  Manipur, Manipur
                  5.0/52 Reviews
                  Private
                  BA
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Assam Women's University, Jorhat

                    Jorhat, Assam
                    5.0/51 Reviews
                    Public/Govt

                    Assam Women's University, Jorhat

                    Jorhat, Assam Public/Govt 5.0/51 Reviews
                    MA Cultural Studies
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal

                    Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
                    5.0/51 Reviews
                    Public/Govt

                    Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal

                    Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Public/Govt 5.0/51 Reviews
                    BA
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy, Uppal

                    Hyderabad, Telangana
                    Private
                    MFA Digital Art
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Auro University, Surat

                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Avantika University, Ujjain

                      Lekoda, Madhya Pradesh
                      4.6/56 Reviews
                      Private

                      Avantika University, Ujjain

                      Lekoda, Madhya Pradesh Private 4.6/56 Reviews
                      BFA Enviromental Arts
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak

                      Rohtak, Haryana
                      Private

                      Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak

                      Rohtak, Haryana Private 4.1/512 Reviews
                      BA
                      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Bagalkot University, Jamkhandi

                      Jamkhandi, Karnataka
                      3.8/58 Reviews
                      Public/Govt

                      Bagalkot University, Jamkhandi

                      Jamkhandi, Karnataka Public/Govt 3.8/58 Reviews
                      B.A
                        Brochures downloaded so far
                        Brochures downloaded so far

                        Bahra University, Shimla

                        Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
                        4.4/59 Reviews
                        Private

                        Bahra University, Shimla

                        Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Private 4.4/59 Reviews
                        BA
                        • Fees : 1.33 Lakhs
                        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        BHU Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

                        Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
                        Public/Govt

                        BHU Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

                        Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.4/5507 Reviews
                        NIRF Ranking: 5Careers360 Ranking: 8
                        NIRF Ranking: 5Careers360 Ranking: 8
                        BA
                        • Fees : 24.60 K
                        1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali

                        Tonk, Rajasthan
                        Private

                        Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali

                        Tonk, Rajasthan Private 4.5/5585 Reviews
                        NIRF Ranking: 67Careers360 Ranking: 19
                        NIRF Ranking: 67Careers360 Ranking: 19
                        BA
                        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Bangalore University - Bangalore University, Bangalore

                        Bangalore, Karnataka
                        Public/Govt

                        Bangalore University - Bangalore University, Bangalore

                        Bangalore, Karnataka Public/Govt 4.4/518 Reviews
                        NIRF Ranking: 81
                        NIRF Ranking: 81
                        BA-History, Economics and Journalism
                        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Bankura University, Bankura

                        Bankura, West Bengal
                        Public/Govt

                        Bankura University, Bankura

                        Bankura, West Bengal Public/Govt
                        BA
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru

                        Bangalore, Karnataka
                        4.1/52 Reviews
                        Public/Govt

                        Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru

                        Bangalore, Karnataka Public/Govt 4.1/52 Reviews
                        BA Journalism, Psychology, English
                        • Fees : 2.05 Lakhs
                        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Bengaluru North University, Kolar

                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Berhampur University - Berhampur University, Berhampur

                        Berhampur, Odisha
                        Public/Govt
                        BA
                          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          Bhabha University, Bhopal

                          Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
                          3.5/53 Reviews
                          Private

                          Bhabha University, Bhopal

                          Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Private 3.5/53 Reviews
                          BA
                          • Fees : 31.50 K
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          Bhagwant University, Ajmer

                          Ajmer, Rajasthan
                          2.5/55 Reviews
                          Private

                          Bhagwant University, Ajmer

                          Ajmer, Rajasthan Private 2.5/55 Reviews
                          BA
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Bharathiar University - Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

                            Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
                            Public/Govt

                            Bharathiar University - Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

                            Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.1/513 Reviews
                            NIRF Ranking: 26Careers360 Ranking: 40
                            NIRF Ranking: 26Careers360 Ranking: 40
                            BA Defence Studies II Shift
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Bharathidasan University - Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

                            Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
                            4.2/57 Reviews
                            Public/Govt

                            Bharathidasan University - Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

                            Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.2/57 Reviews
                            NIRF Ranking: 36Careers360 Ranking: 82
                            NIRF Ranking: 36Careers360 Ranking: 82
                            BA Defence and Strategic Studies
                            • Fees : 75 K
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

                            Durg, Chhattisgarh
                            Private

                            Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

                            Durg, Chhattisgarh Private
                            BA
                            • Fees : 46.95 K
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Madhepura

                            Madhepura, Bihar
                            3.6/57 Reviews
                            Public/Govt
                            BA
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad

                            Dhanbad, Jharkhand
                            Public/Govt
                            BA
                            • Fees : 7.50 K
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Bir Tikendrajit University, Imphal

                            Imphal, Manipur
                            Private

                            Bir Tikendrajit University, Imphal

                            Imphal, Manipur Private
                            Ph.D Cultural Study
                              600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Bodoland University, Rangalikhata

                              Balagaon Pt II, Assam
                              Public/Govt

                              Bodoland University, Rangalikhata

                              Balagaon Pt II, Assam Public/Govt
                              BA
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Career Point University, Hamirpur

                                Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
                                5.0/57 Reviews
                                Private

                                Career Point University, Hamirpur

                                Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh Private 5.0/57 Reviews
                                BA
                                • Fees : 89.10 K
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Career Point University, Kota

                                Aalniya, Rajasthan
                                4.0/58 Reviews
                                Private

                                Career Point University, Kota

                                Aalniya, Rajasthan Private 4.0/58 Reviews
                                MA International Relations
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath

                                Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
                                Public/Govt

                                Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath

                                Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt
                                Ph.D Vidyavaridhi
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                  Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur

                                  Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
                                  3.7/53 Reviews
                                  Public/Govt

                                  Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur

                                  Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt 3.7/53 Reviews
                                  Ph.D Telugu
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                    Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

                                    Gandhinagar, Gujarat
                                    Public/Govt

                                    Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

                                    Gandhinagar, Gujarat Public/Govt 4.5/516 Reviews
                                    BA and MA Social Management
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                    CUHP - Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala

                                    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
                                    Public/Govt
                                    BA Shastri
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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