Best Arts colleges in Thanjavur 2026
15 Arts colleges in Thanjavur charge between ₹8,418 and ₹7 L in the first year, and SASTRA University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Thanjavur — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 15 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹8,418 – ₹7 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 13 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 15 |
| Highest package reported | ₹27 L |
| Top rated | SASTRA University |
Top 15 Arts colleges in Thanjavur
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1
SASTRA University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.7 Fees from ₹7 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹27 L 102 courses -
2
Bon Secours College for Women
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1775
9.4 Fees from ₹55,000 NIRF #151200 49 courses -
3
Bharath College of Science and Management
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
7.6 Fees from ₹80,000 Highest ₹12 L 34 courses -
4
Rajah Serfoji Government Arts College, Azhagammal Nagar - [RSGC]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1955
7.6 Fees from ₹49,500 NIRF #79 41 courses -
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6
Tamilavel Umamaheswaranar Karanthai Arts College
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1911
3.3 Fees from ₹45,000 12 courses -
7
AVVM Sri Pushpam College [AVVM]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1956
2.3 Fees from ₹80,000 NIRF #201300 Highest ₹26 L 25 courses -
8
Annai Vailankanni Arts & Science College
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
1.8 Fees from ₹26,000 12 courses -
9
Sastra University, Directorate Of Online and Distance Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
1.8 Fees from ₹2.2 L 7 courses -
10
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
1.6 Fees from ₹1 L Highest ₹6.5 L 62 courses -
11
Adaikalamatha College - [AMC]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
1.5 Fees from ₹60,000 14 courses -
12
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology - [PMIST]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
1.4 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹3.84 L 127 courses -
13
Prist University, Directorate of Distance Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
1.4 Fees from ₹40,000 26 courses -
14
Kunthavai Naacchiyar Government Arts College for Women - [KNGAC]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1966
1.0 Fees from ₹8,418 NIRF #151200 9 courses -
15
Dr. Nalli kuppusamy Arts College
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1997
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 10 courses
Showing 15 of 15. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 15 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thanjavur the published first-year fee runs from ₹8,418 to ₹7 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 13 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 Thanjavur?
There are 15 Arts colleges listed in Thanjavur on this page, of which 2 are government and 13 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Thanjavur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹8,418 to ₹7 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thanjavur for Arts?
SASTRA University has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Thanjavur.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Thanjavur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹27 L. Packages vary by course and year.