Best Arts colleges in Kanpur 2026
33 Arts colleges in Kanpur charge between ₹10,500 and ₹9.19 L in the first year, and IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Kanpur — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 33 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹10,500 – ₹9.19 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 31 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 33 |
| Highest package reported | ₹2.5 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] |
Top 25 Arts colleges in Kanpur
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IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1959
10.0 Fees from ₹9.19 L NIRF #4 Highest ₹2.5 Cr 114 courses -
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Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1966
9.3 Fees from ₹1.66 L NIRF #101125 Highest ₹12.5 L 379 courses -
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Harcourt Butler Technological University - [HBTU]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1921
7.5 Fees from ₹5.25 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹17.5 L 60 courses -
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Shri Pramod Charan Dwivedi Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
7.1 Fees from ₹45,000 3 courses -
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Dr.Govind Prasad Rani Devi Patel Mahavidyalaya
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
7.0 Fees from ₹75,000 9 courses -
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Dayanand Dinanath Group of Institutions - [DDGI]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
6.3 Fees from ₹2.82 L 77 courses -
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Mahila Mahavidyalaya P.G. College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1969
5.4 Fees from ₹34,800 25 courses -
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Christ Church College -[CCC]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1866
5.1 Fees from ₹41,526 19 courses -
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Pandit Prithi Nath College - [PPN]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1959
5.0 Fees from ₹20,754 46 courses -
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Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College - [DBS]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1959
4.8 Fees from ₹27,000 46 courses -
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Manohar Lal Mahavidhyalaya
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1997
4.7 Fees from ₹90,450 4 courses -
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Shree Shakti Degree College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
4.6 Fees from ₹10,500 8 courses -
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Mohini BManwani Girls Degree College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
4.5 Fees from ₹34,800 4 courses -
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Dayanand Girls PG College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1959
4.5 Fees from ₹1.28 L 10 courses -
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Bhagwanti Education Centre and Degree College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
4.4 Fees from ₹1.03 L 8 courses -
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Jagran College of Arts Science and Commerce
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
3.9 Fees from ₹1.26 L Highest ₹6.2 L 27 courses -
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Brahaspati Mahila Post Graduate College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
3.8 Fees from ₹15,000 11 courses -
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Dayanand Danku Paraga Gyan Uday Mahavidyalaya - [DDPGUM]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2005
3.7 Fees from ₹34,800 8 courses -
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Pt. Sahdev Prasad Trivedi Pg Mahavidyalya
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1999
3.5 Fees from ₹1.22 L 5 courses -
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Axis Colleges
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
2.0 Fees from ₹1.65 L Highest ₹51 L 44 courses -
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Brajlaal Verma Memorial Mahavidyalaya, Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2005
1.0 Fees from ₹45,000 2 courses -
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Showing 25 of 33. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 33 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kanpur the published first-year fee runs from ₹10,500 to ₹9.19 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 31 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. 3 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 Kanpur?
There are 33 Arts colleges listed in Kanpur on this page, of which 2 are government and 31 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Kanpur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹10,500 to ₹9.19 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kanpur for Arts?
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Kanpur.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Kanpur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹2.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.