Best Arts colleges in Manipur 2026
18 Arts colleges in Manipur charge between ₹7,539 and ₹11.92 L in the first year, and National Institute of Technology - [NIT] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Manipur — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 18 |
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| Fee range (first year) | ₹7,539 – ₹11.92 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 16 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 18 |
| Highest package reported | ₹47 L |
| Top rated | National Institute of Technology - [NIT] |
Top 18 Arts colleges in Manipur
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National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Imphal, Manipur · Government · est. 2010
9.7 Fees from ₹5.79 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹47 L 28 courses -
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Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITM]
Imphal, Manipur · Government · est. 2015
9.7 Fees from ₹11.92 L Highest ₹40 L 17 courses -
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Manipur University - [MU]
Imphal, Manipur · Private · est. 1980
8.5 Fees from ₹35,940 NIRF #101 165 courses -
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Sangai International University - [SIU]
Churachandpur, Manipur · Private · est. 2015
0.9 Fees from ₹80,000 153 courses -
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Manipur University of Culture - [MUC]
Imphal, Manipur · Private · est. 2015
Fees from ₹21,200 1 courses
Showing 18 of 18. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 18 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Manipur the published first-year fee runs from ₹7,539 to ₹11.92 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 16 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 Manipur?
There are 18 Arts colleges listed in Manipur on this page, of which 2 are government and 16 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Manipur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹7,539 to ₹11.92 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Manipur for Arts?
National Institute of Technology - [NIT] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Imphal.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Manipur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹47 L. Packages vary by course and year.