Best Arts colleges in Shillong 2026
18 Arts colleges in Shillong charge between ₹3,000 and ₹26 L in the first year, and North-Eastern Hill University - [NEHU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Shillong — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 18 |
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| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,000 – ₹26 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 16 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 18 |
| Highest package reported | ₹22 L |
| Top rated | North-Eastern Hill University - [NEHU] |
Top 18 Arts colleges in Shillong
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North-Eastern Hill University - [NEHU]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Government · est. 1973
9.5 Fees from ₹1.45 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹7 L 99 courses -
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Martin Luther Christian University - [MLCU]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Government · est. 2005
9.1 Fees from ₹1.85 L 60 courses -
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St Anthony's College
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 1934
8.5 Fees from ₹1.53 L NIRF #201 46 courses -
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Mount Olive Culinary Art and Hospitality Management - [MOCAHM]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2022
8.3 Fees from ₹4.5 L 12 courses -
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William Carey University - [WCU]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2005
4.3 Fees from ₹1.95 L 147 courses -
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ICFAI University
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2005
2.7 Fees from ₹1.51 L Highest ₹9.32 L 12 courses -
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Techno Global University - [TGU]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2008
1.7 Fees from ₹26 L 13 courses -
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Union Christian College
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 1952
Fees from ₹80,640 NIRF #77 23 courses -
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MIT University
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2011
Fees from ₹15.65 L Highest ₹22 L 17 courses -
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English and Foreign Languages University - [EFLU]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 1973
Fees from ₹13,377 4 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 Shillong the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,000 to ₹26 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. 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 Shillong?
There are 18 Arts colleges listed in Shillong on this page, of which 2 are government and 16 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Shillong?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,000 to ₹26 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Shillong for Arts?
North-Eastern Hill University - [NEHU] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Shillong.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Shillong?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹22 L. Packages vary by course and year.