Top Arts Colleges in India

The word itself refers to the theory and physical expression of creativity that is found in human societies and cultures. Major modules of the a rts stream include poetry, prose, performing arts, music, dance, drama, theatre studies, drawing, painting, sculpting, architecture, etc.All these diverse modules provide numerous career options and opportunities to budding aspirants. Bagging a place among the Top 10 Arts Colleges in India is a proud moment for any college.The list we are showcasing right now is based on our own surveys, NIRF reports and research carried out by leading professional domains. Some of the colleges on the list have been there at the top of the chart on a regular basis, whereas a few new colleges have entered the list due to their academic excellence. The list below provides the Top 10 Arts Colleges in India.

Miranda House, Delhi

Est. 1948

One of the premiere institutes of India, providing pioneering education to women, Miranda House, New Delhi is affiliated to the University of Delhi, New Delhi.

Hindu College, Delhi

New Delhi

Est. 1899

Hindu College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi. Located in the urban part of Delhi, it is a co-educational government institute which provides regular courses.

Kirori Mal College

Est. 1954

Kirori Mal College was established on February 1, 1954. The college runs courses under the University Delhi, New Delhi and it was recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) on March 3, 1956, under Act, 1956, and it has secured 9th Rank by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) India, 2023.

St. Stephen's College, New Delhi

New Delhi

Est. 1881

St. Stephen's College, New Delhi, affiliated to the University of Delhi, is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and oldest colleges for arts and sciences in India.

Shri Ram College of Commerce

Delhi

Est. 1926

Established by Lala Shri Ram on 1st April 1926, Shri Ram College of Commerce is a constituent college of the University of Delhi and managed by the Commercial Education Trust.

Hansraj College

Est. 1948

Hansraj College in North Delhi is a constituent college of the University of Delhi, managed by the largest non-government educational body of India, the DAV Managing Committee.

Sri Venkateswara College - University of Delhi

Est. 1961

On July 17, 1961, Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi was established. It is a constituent unit of Delhi University founded under the auspices of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust, as a result of the efforts of Durgabai Deshmukh.

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

Delhi

Est. 1956

Established by the late Lala Shri Ram on 18th July 1956, Lady Shri Ram College for Women is an autonomous constituent college of the University of Delhi.

Loyola College (Autonomous)

Chennai

Est. 1925

Loyola College, Chennai is a Catholic Christian Minority College, affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai and aims at providing to deserving students university education in a Christian atmosphere.

Christ University, Bengaluru

Bangalore

Est. 1969

Christ College, Bengaluru or Christ University, a "Deemed to be University”, managed by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), under the Church of South India.

St. Xavier's College - Autonomous, Mumbai

Mumbai

Est. 1869

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is a Catholic Christian Minority College established on 2nd January 1869 by German Jesuits to provide university education to deserving students of the Catholic community.

Ramjas College

New Delhi

Est. 1917

One of the premier colleges of India, Ramjas College, New Delhi, affiliated to the University of Delhi, aims at providing quality higher education to deserving candidates.

Madras Christian College

Chennai

Est. 1837

Madras Christian College, established by the Church of Scotland in 1837, Chennai, aims at providing education to the young generation of India in a true Christian spirit.