Best Arts colleges in Punjab 2026
185 Arts colleges in Punjab charge between ₹2,000 and ₹43.73 L in the first year, and Chandigarh University - [CU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Punjab — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 185 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹43.73 L |
| Government / Private | 21 / 164 |
| NIRF-ranked | 17 of 185 |
| Highest package reported | ₹2.5 Cr |
| Top rated | Chandigarh University - [CU] |
Top 25 Arts colleges in Punjab
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Chandigarh University - [CU]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2012
10.0 Fees from ₹11.73 L NIRF #2025 219 courses -
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IIT Ropar - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITR]
Ropar, Punjab · Government · est. 2008
9.9 Fees from ₹2.36 L NIRF #32 Highest ₹65.76 L 64 courses -
3
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - [Thapar University]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1956
9.8 Fees from ₹25.3 L NIRF #29 Highest ₹1.23 Cr 129 courses -
4
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya - [HRMMV]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1927
9.7 Fees from ₹1.35 L NIRF #151 61 courses -
5
Kanya Mahavidyalaya - [KMV]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1886
9.6 Fees from ₹3.52 L Highest ₹3 L 69 courses -
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DAV College
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1918
9.6 Fees from ₹1.79 L NIRF #201300 Highest ₹6.5 L 36 courses -
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Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology - [SLIET]
Sangrur, Punjab · Government · est. 1991
9.6 Fees from ₹2.86 L NIRF #79 Highest ₹27 L 72 courses -
10
Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women - [DDJMC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1971
9.6 Fees from ₹80,667 22 courses -
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CGC University
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2025
9.4 Fees from ₹8.4 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹1 Cr 93 courses -
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Lovely Professional University - [LPU]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 2005
9.3 Fees from ₹13.2 L NIRF #49 Highest ₹2.5 Cr 440 courses -
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Guru Nanak Dev University - [GNDU]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 1969
9.3 Fees from ₹75,180 NIRF #87 Highest ₹44 L 221 courses -
15
RIMT University
Gobindgarh, Punjab · Government · est. 1998
9.3 Fees from ₹6.23 L Highest ₹6 L 246 courses -
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Lovely Professional University Distance Education - [LPUDE]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 2007
9.2 Fees from ₹30,000 49 courses -
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Kamla Nehru College for Women - [KNC]
Kapurthala, Punjab · Government · est. 1965
9.1 Fees from ₹60,000 53 courses -
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Universal Group of Institutions - [UGI]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2009
9.0 Fees from ₹3.66 L Highest ₹1.7 L 31 courses -
20
GNA University
Phagwara, Punjab · Government · est. 2014
9.0 Fees from ₹1.22 L Highest ₹43 L 108 courses -
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Apeejay College of Fine Arts - [ACFA]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Private · est. 1975
8.8 Fees from ₹3.11 L Highest ₹6.24 L 36 courses -
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Amity University
Mohali, Punjab · Private · est. 2011
8.7 Fees from ₹16.73 L Highest ₹2 Cr 200 courses -
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Baba Farid Group of Institutions - [BFGI]
Bathinda, Punjab · Private · est. 2005
8.7 Fees from ₹3.2 L Highest ₹72 L 81 courses -
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Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus - [GNDU]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Private · est. 1979
8.7 Fees from ₹2.41 L Highest ₹44 L 18 courses
Showing 25 of 185. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 185 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Punjab the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,000 to ₹43.73 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 21 of these are government-run and 164 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. 17 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 Punjab?
There are 185 Arts colleges listed in Punjab on this page, of which 21 are government and 164 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Punjab?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹43.73 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Punjab for Arts?
Chandigarh University - [CU] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Mohali.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Punjab?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹2.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.