Best Arts colleges in Howrah 2026
11 Arts colleges in Howrah charge between ₹5,310 and ₹8.08 L in the first year, and Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Howrah — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 11 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,310 – ₹8.08 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 10 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 11 |
| Highest package reported | ₹7 L |
| Top rated | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur |
Top 11 Arts colleges in Howrah
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1
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur
Howrah, West Bengal · Government · est. 1856
9.8 Fees from ₹8.08 L NIRF #2020 86 courses -
2
Bijoy Krishna Girls College - [BKGC]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1947
7.4 Fees from ₹20,700 51 courses -
3
Bagnan College
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1958
4.9 Fees from ₹11,440 Highest ₹7 L 6 courses -
4
Shyampur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya- [SSM]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1964
4.8 Fees from ₹5,775 6 courses -
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Dinabandhu Institution
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1948
3.1 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹1.92 L 7 courses -
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Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1986
1.0 Fees from ₹5,310 4 courses -
8
Sovarani Memorial College - [SMC]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1971
Fees from ₹5,625 27 courses -
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Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharyya College
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1985
Fees from ₹17,140 33 courses -
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Showing 11 of 11. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 11 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Howrah the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,310 to ₹8.08 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 10 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. 1 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 Howrah?
There are 11 Arts colleges listed in Howrah on this page, of which 1 are government and 10 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Howrah?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,310 to ₹8.08 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Howrah for Arts?
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Howrah.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Howrah?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹7 L. Packages vary by course and year.