Best Arts colleges in Solan 2026
10 Arts colleges in Solan charge between ₹40,000 and ₹51.37 L in the first year, and Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Solan — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 10 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹40,000 – ₹51.37 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 8 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 10 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.25 Cr |
| Top rated | Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU] |
Which arts college in Solan is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Arts colleges in Solan compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja Agrasen University Solan Solan | 9.3 | #151 | ₹1.54 L | — | Government |
| Manav Bharti University Solan Solan | 9.2 | — | ₹90,000 | — | Government |
| Shoolini University Solan Solan | 8.9 | #101 | ₹11.06 L | ₹42 L | Private |
| MM University Solan Solan | 8.9 | #151 | ₹51.37 L | ₹30 L | Private |
| YSPUHF Solan | 8 | #20 | ₹2.44 L | — | Private |
| Bahra University Solan Solan | 5.6 | — | ₹4.01 L | ₹1.25 Cr | Private |
| JUIT Solan Solan | 5.6 | #138 | ₹14.64 L | ₹50 L | Private |
| IEC University Baddi Solan Solan | 2.8 | — | ₹3.2 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 10 Arts colleges in Solan
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1
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹1.54 L NIRF #151 82 courses -
2
Manav Bharti University - [MBU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.2 Fees from ₹90,000 50 courses -
3
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹11.06 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹42 L 153 courses -
4
Maharishi Markandeshwar - [MMU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
8.9 Fees from ₹51.37 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹30 L 59 courses -
5
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry - [YSPUHF]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1985
8.0 Fees from ₹2.44 L NIRF #20 43 courses -
6
Bahra University - [BU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
5.6 Fees from ₹4.01 L Highest ₹1.25 Cr 93 courses -
7
Jaypee University of Information Technology - [JUIT]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
5.6 Fees from ₹14.64 L NIRF #138 Highest ₹50 L 52 courses -
8
IEC University Baddi - [ICEU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
2.8 Fees from ₹3.2 L 60 courses -
9
Government College - [GC]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1959
Fees from ₹75,000 31 courses -
10
Shoolini University Online
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2022
Fees from ₹40,000 5 courses
Showing 10 of 10. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 10 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Solan the published first-year fee runs from ₹40,000 to ₹51.37 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 8 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. 5 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 Solan?
There are 10 Arts colleges listed in Solan on this page, of which 2 are government and 8 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Solan?
Published first-year fees range from ₹40,000 to ₹51.37 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Solan for Arts?
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Solan.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Solan?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.25 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.