Best Arts colleges in Mumbai 2026
166 Arts colleges in Mumbai charge between ₹2,399 and ₹42 L in the first year, and Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Mumbai — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 166 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,399 – ₹42 L |
| Government / Private | 15 / 151 |
| NIRF-ranked | 12 of 166 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1 Cr |
| Top rated | Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM] |
Top 25 Arts colleges in Mumbai
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1
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1954
10.0 Fees from ₹4.87 L Highest ₹6.5 L 9 courses -
2
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai - [MNLU]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2014
10.0 Fees from ₹2.35 L NIRF #31 16 courses -
3
Government Law College - [GLC]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1855
10.0 Fees from ₹19,430 6 courses -
4
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay - [SJMSOM]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1995
10.0 Fees from ₹16.43 L NIRF #10 17 courses -
5
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - [NMIMS Deemed to be University]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1981
10.0 Fees from ₹8 L NIRF #95 127 courses -
6
Mithibai College of Arts
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1961
9.9 Fees from ₹90,000 59 courses -
7
Kishinchand Chellaram College - [KC College]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1954
9.9 Fees from ₹29,460 63 courses -
8
HR College of Commerce and Economics
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1960
9.9 Fees from ₹3 L Highest ₹10 L 13 courses -
9
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1981
9.9 Fees from ₹29.29 L NIRF #65 Highest ₹27.25 L 16 courses -
10
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1937
9.8 Fees from ₹1.97 L NIRF #201300 88 courses -
11
Amity University
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2014
9.7 Fees from ₹15.28 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹28 L 171 courses -
12
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College - [R.J.C]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1963
9.7 Fees from ₹1.17 L Highest ₹12.41 L 67 courses -
13
Mumbai University - [MU]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1857
9.3 Fees from ₹15,437 NIRF #92 Highest ₹5.5 L 294 courses -
14
St Andrew's College of Arts Science and Commerce
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1981
8.9 Fees from ₹53,361 17 courses -
15
Rachna Sansad School of Design
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1960
8.9 Fees from ₹11.63 L 25 courses -
16
KPB Hinduja College of Commerce - [KPB]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1974
8.8 Fees from ₹4.73 L 33 courses -
17
Xavier Institute of Communications - [XIC]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1969
8.8 Fees from ₹2.95 L 14 courses -
18
Homi Bhabha National Institute - [HBNI]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2005
8.7 Fees from ₹24,000 NIRF #20 58 courses -
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Nagindas Khandwala College
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1983
8.5 Fees from ₹1.97 L Highest ₹11 L 60 courses -
21
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University - [SNDT]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1916
8.5 Fees from ₹1.2 L 186 courses -
22
Thakur College of Science and Commerce - [TCSC]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1992
8.5 Fees from ₹2.08 L Highest ₹9.6 L 61 courses -
23
Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1959
8.5 Fees from ₹6.75 L Highest ₹58 L 217 courses -
24
TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1936
8.4 Fees from ₹89,100 NIRF #101 112 courses -
25
Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science - [SSLSPCAS]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1964
8.4 Fees from ₹42,448 46 courses
Showing 25 of 166. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 166 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Mumbai the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,399 to ₹42 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 15 of these are government-run and 151 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. 12 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 Mumbai?
There are 166 Arts colleges listed in Mumbai on this page, of which 15 are government and 151 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Mumbai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,399 to ₹42 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Mumbai for Arts?
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Mumbai.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Mumbai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.