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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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Ahmedabad University - Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad

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

Akal University, Bathinda

100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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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 4.7/5415 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
    Public/Govt

    Alipurduar University, Alipurduar

    Alipurduar, West Bengal Public/Govt
    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 4.1/5396 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 4.1/511 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

            Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
            Private

            Arunodaya University, Itanagar

            Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Private
            BA
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ 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
                  4.8/55 Reviews
                  Private

                  Avantika University, Ujjain

                  Lekoda, Madhya Pradesh Private 4.8/55 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
                  300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Bagalkot University, Jamkhandi

                  Jamkhandi, Karnataka
                  Public/Govt

                  Bagalkot University, Jamkhandi

                  Jamkhandi, Karnataka Public/Govt
                  B.A
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                    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 4.4/5502 Reviews
                    NIRF Ranking: 5Careers360 Ranking: 8
                    NIRF Ranking: 5Careers360 Ranking: 8
                    BA
                    • Fees : 24.60 K
                    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali

                    Tonk, Rajasthan
                    Private

                    Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali

                    Tonk, Rajasthan Private 4.5/5584 Reviews
                    NIRF Ranking: 67Careers360 Ranking: 19
                    NIRF Ranking: 67Careers360 Ranking: 19
                    BA Hons.
                    • Fees : 2.12 Lakhs
                    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 4.4/515 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
                    • Fees : 22.45 K
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru

                    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
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ 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 Oriental Culture
                        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

                        Bir Tikendrajit University, Imphal

                        Imphal, Manipur
                        Private

                        Bir Tikendrajit University, Imphal

                        Imphal, Manipur Private
                        Ph.D Cultural Study
                          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          300+ 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

                                Central University Jammu - Central University of Jammu, Jammu

                                Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
                                Public/Govt
                                MA National Security Studies
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                CUK Karnataka - Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga

                                Gulbarga, Karnataka
                                Public/Govt
                                MPA
                                • Fees : 34.20 K
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar

                                Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir
                                2.7/53 Reviews
                                Public/Govt

                                Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar

                                Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir Public/Govt 2.7/53 Reviews
                                M.Phil and Ph.D Politics and Governance
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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