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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

AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur

300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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

      Top Institutes Accepting Applications

      Ahmedabad University - Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad

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

      ADYPU, Pune - Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune

      Pune, Maharashtra
      Private
      MA International Studies
      • Fees : 4.60 Lakhs
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Akal University, Bathinda

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

      AKS University, Satna

      Satna, Madhya Pradesh
      3.4/59 Reviews
      Private

      AKS University, Satna

      Satna, Madhya Pradesh Private 3.4/59 Reviews
      BA Computer Applications
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      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: 42
      NIRF Ranking: 47Careers360 Ranking: 42
      BA Economics
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
        600+ 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
        MA Economics
        • Fees : 7.05 K
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Amity University, Noida

        Noida, Uttar Pradesh
        Private

        Amity University, Noida

        Noida, Uttar Pradesh Private 4.1/5404 Reviews
        NIRF Ranking: 32Careers360 Ranking: 10
        NIRF Ranking: 32Careers360 Ranking: 10
        BA
        2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
        2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Anjaneya University, Raipur

        Raipur, Chhattisgarh
        Private

        Anjaneya University, Raipur

        Raipur, Chhattisgarh Private
        BA
        • Fees : 1.42 Lakhs
        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
        MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
        • Fees : 1 Lakhs
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Apex University, Jaipur

        Jaipur, Rajasthan
        Private

        Apex University, Jaipur

        Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.0/517 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 Journalism and Mass Communication
        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
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          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

            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Auro University, Surat

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

            APSU Rewa - Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa

            Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
            Public/Govt
            B. A.
              300+ Brochures downloaded so far
              300+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Azim Premji University, Bhopal

              Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
              Private

              Azim Premji University, Bhopal

              Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Private
              MA Education
                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
                Public/Govt

                Bagalkot University, Jamkhandi

                Jamkhandi, Karnataka Public/Govt 3.9/512 Reviews
                B.A
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ 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 : 1.45 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 4.4/5519 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 4.5/5588 Reviews
                  NIRF Ranking: 67Careers360 Ranking: 21
                  NIRF Ranking: 67Careers360 Ranking: 21
                  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
                  1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  1000+ 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
                      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      600+ 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: 69
                      NIRF Ranking: 36Careers360 Ranking: 69
                      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 : 63.20 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

                      Bidar University, Bidar

                      Bidar, Karnataka
                      Public/Govt

                      Bidar University, Bidar

                      Bidar, Karnataka 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
                        MA Architecture
                          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
                          • Fees : 12.90 K
                          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
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