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    Best Arts Colleges 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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      AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur

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      Agra, Uttar Pradesh


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      BA B.Ed Integrated
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      Satna, Madhya Pradesh


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      Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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      BA Journalism and Mass Communication
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      Aliah University, Kolkata

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      Kolkata, West Bengal


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      BA Islamic Theology Hons
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      Alipurduar University, Alipurduar

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      Alipurduar, West Bengal


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      Alipurduar, West Bengal

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      B.Sc Clinical Psychology
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      Kadampukur, West Bengal


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      Mohali, Punjab


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      Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra


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      Noida, Uttar Pradesh


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      Ahmedabad, Gujarat


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      Ongole, Andhra Pradesh


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      B.P.Ed
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      Anjaneya University, Raipur

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      Raipur, Chhattisgarh


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      Annamacharya University, Rajampet

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      Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh


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      Annamacharya University, Rajampet

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      Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

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      MA English
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      Apeejay Stya University, Sohna

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      Gurgaon, Haryana


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      Gurgaon, Haryana

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      BA Economics Hons
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      Apex Professional University, Pasighat

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      East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh


      Apex Professional University, Pasighat

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      East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh

      BA Liberal Studies Part Time
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      Apex University, Jaipur

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      Jaipur, Rajasthan


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      Apex University, Jaipur

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      Jaipur, Rajasthan

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      B.Lib.I.Sc.
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      ARKA Jain University, Seraikela

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      Jamshedpur, Jharkhand


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      ARKA Jain University, Seraikela

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      Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

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      BA English Hons with research
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      Arni University, Kathgarh

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      Kangra, Himachal Pradesh


      Arni University, Kathgarh

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      Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

      B.Lib
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      Arunachal Pradesh University, Pasighat

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      Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh


      Arunachal Pradesh University, Pasighat

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      Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh

      MA Economics
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      Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

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      Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh


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      Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

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      Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh

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      BA B.Ed Integrated
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      Arunodaya University, Itanagar

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      Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh


      Arunodaya University, Itanagar

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      Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh

      Advance Diploma in Library Science
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      Aryavart International University, Dharmanagar

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      Dharmanagar, Tripura


      Aryavart International University, Dharmanagar

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      Dharmanagar, Tripura

      B.Lib.I.Sc
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