Best Arts colleges in Anantapur 2026
8 Arts colleges in Anantapur charge between ₹17,630 and ₹8 L in the first year, and Government College (Autonomous) is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Anantapur — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 8 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹17,630 – ₹8 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 6 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 8 |
| Highest package reported | ₹8 L |
| Top rated | Government College (Autonomous) |
Top 8 Arts colleges in Anantapur
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1
Government College (Autonomous)
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1916
9.5 Fees from ₹17,630 6 courses -
2
Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University - [BESTIU]
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2019
9.5 Fees from ₹8 L Highest ₹8 L 36 courses -
3
Sri Krishnadevaraya University - [SKU]
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1981
6.8 Fees from ₹1 L NIRF #151 21 courses -
4
PVKK Institute of Technology - [PVKKIT]
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
6.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L Highest ₹2.76 L 7 courses -
5
Central University of Andhra Pradesh
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2018
4.8 Fees from ₹73,100 Highest ₹6 L 12 courses -
6
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning - [SSSIHL]
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1981
4.7 NIRF #151 12 courses -
7
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Center for Distance Education - [CDE]
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1968
1.2 Fees from ₹18,000 Highest ₹7 L 11 courses -
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Showing 8 of 8. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 8 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Anantapur the published first-year fee runs from ₹17,630 to ₹8 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 6 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 2 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Arts colleges are there in Anantapur?
There are 8 Arts colleges listed in Anantapur on this page, of which 2 are government and 6 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Anantapur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹17,630 to ₹8 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Anantapur for Arts?
Government College (Autonomous) has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Anantapur.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Anantapur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹8 L. Packages vary by course and year.