10 Best Arts Colleges in India

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Higher Education is not just a class or standard of education, but it is also a way to enhance student’s efficiency & value to the society and self. Being at the top of the education system, higher education invests valuable scholars into society. After finishing senior secondary education, one must pick the best possible institute for higher studies.

India has a huge student base, all trying to do better than others. There is clearly a race among students of different specifications. Engineering, BBA/MBA & medical like courses may be on top for the moment, but regular humanity & arts courses are no longer behind. With the growing demand of highly efficient employees from diverse areas of education, there is a need to choose not just a valuable course but also a valuable college. A highly valued college can help you get a high-valued job. But a wrong selection can equally spoil your future.

Whilst the opinions are of our editorial panel, these lists are motivated by different independent surveys done by India Today, The Times of India, The Hindu and The Outlook. Our main focus has been to provide you with a better and more trusted list of the best institutions all across the country. This list doesn’t cover institutions which are limited to distance learning or a gender or a category.

Top Arts Colleges in India

In the first index, we shall be analyzing the best arts colleges in India. We have calculated a college’s performance by its track record, placements, quality of teaching, infrastructure and other major points.

Loyola College, Chennai

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outdoor campus of Loyola College

An autonomous college under the University of Madras, Loyola College has always been one of the leading institutions in India for Literature, Economics and Science. Founded in 1925 by the French Jesuit Rev. Fr. Francis Bertram SJ and others for a specific religion, this institute is no longer convergent to just a community. With par-excellence output and highly skilled professors, Loyola must be your first choice for an art college. This institute offers various courses for under-graduate and post-graduate students.

LOCATION: Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Near Nungambakkam Railway Station, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034

WEBSITE:  www.loyolacollege.edu

St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi

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The home of several globally recognized brains, St. Stephen’s College really makes an impact on Indian education. An essential part of Delhi University, St. Stephen’s College was initially started as a Christian only institution in 1881. This makes it one of the oldest colleges in the country. After the end of colonialism in India, it became an essential part of the Indian education system. It now provides dozens of courses for undergraduates and postgraduates, with arts & literature being the most respected.

LOCATION: University Enclave, North Campus, New Delhi, Delhi 110007

WEBSITE: www.ststephens.edu

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

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Founded in 1869, St. Xavier’s college is mainly an art & commerce college giving degrees in several other courses in UG & PG, like science, mass media, management etc. It has an autonomous affiliation with Mumbai University and is considered to be one of the best art colleges in the country.

LOCATION: New Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

WEBSITE: www.xaviers.edu

Hindu College, New Delhi

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The Hindu College is another important college of Delhi University, located inside University Enclave. This college was started in 1899 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, literature and other streams.

Location: University Enclave, North Campus, New Delhi, Delhi 110007

Website: www.hinducollege.org

Christ University, Bangalore

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Christ University is private deemed to be university in Bangalore. This five decades old institute has definitely displayed extreme progress recently for making into the list of top five art colleges. The university has experienced staff, an excellent environment and provides decent commercial possibilities for students.

ADDRESS: Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029

WEBSITE: www.christuniversity.in

Madras Christian College, Chennai

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This liberal art focused arts, commerce & science college was started in 1837. It’s considered to be one of Asia’s oldest in-existence colleges. With a glorious history, MCC – Chennai is surely a proud institution to be part of. Madras Christian College is affiliated with the University of Madras, Chennai.

ADDRESS:  East Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600059

WEBSITE:  www.mcc.edu.in

Fergusson College, Pune

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Cheap with fees but high in valued education, Fergusson College runs under the affiliation of the University of Pune. Founded under the mentorship of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1885, this college has been in the educational spotlight since the beginning. It offers various types of degree courses in arts.

ADDRESS: F.C. Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411004

WEBSITE: www.fergusson.edu

Hansraj College, New Delhi

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Another constitute Delhi University college that makes it into this list. Hansraj college was the very first college started after India’s independence to boost Indian education scenario. Hansraj College offers studies in Liberal Arts, Science and Commerce and is one of the top colleges of DU.

ADDRESS:  Mahatma Hansraj Marg, Malkaganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110007

WEBSITE: www.hansrajcollege.co.in

Presidency College, Chennai

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Presidency college was initiated as a preparatory school, then turned into a high-quality degree academy. It offers dozens of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in all arts, humanity and science subjects. Presidency college is a part of the University of Madras.

ADDRESS: Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005

WEBSITE: www.presidencychennai.com

Ramjas College, New Delhi

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Part of Delhi University and established in 1971, Ramjas College is another great choice if one fails to get admission in other DU colleges.

LOCATION: University Enclave, North Campus, New Delhi, Delhi 110007

WEBSITE: www.ramjascollege.edu

Statistically, Delhi and Madras university colleges dominate our TOP 10 list. Four colleges from DU made it to the list, while three from the University of Madras. Pune and Mumbai universities have one college each. Christ University was the only private university to be a part of this index.