Best Arts colleges in Tirunelveli 2026
13 Arts colleges in Tirunelveli charge between ₹1,432 and ₹6 L in the first year, and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education - [DD&CE] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Tirunelveli — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,432 – ₹6 L |
| Government / Private | 0 / 13 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 13 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4 L |
| Top rated | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education - [DD&CE] |
Which arts college in Tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education Tirunelveli Tirunelveli | 7.7 | — | ₹32,000 | — | Private |
| Rani Anna Government College for Women Tirunelveli Tirunelveli | 7.6 | — | ₹4,114 | ₹1.8 L | Private |
| St. John’s College Tirunelveli Tirunelveli | 7.5 | — | ₹1,432 | — | Private |
| Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli | 6.9 | #70 | ₹47,500 | ₹4 L | Private |
| Sarah Tucker College Tirunelveli Tirunelveli | 4.6 | #201 | ₹60,000 | — | Private |
| Sardar Raja Arts and Science College Tirunelveli Tirunelveli | 1.9 | — | ₹45,000 | — | Private |
| Madurai Diraviyam Thayumanavar Hindu College Tirunelveli Tirunelveli | 1 | — | ₹8,550 | — | Private |
| Annai Hajira College Tirunelveli Tirunelveli | 1 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 13 Arts colleges in Tirunelveli
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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education - [DD&CE]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1990
7.7 Fees from ₹32,000 32 courses -
2
Rani Anna Government College for Women - [RAGCW]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1970
7.6 Fees from ₹4,114 Highest ₹1.8 L 37 courses -
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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1990
6.9 Fees from ₹47,500 NIRF #70 Highest ₹4 L 101 courses -
5
Sarah Tucker College
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1895
4.6 Fees from ₹60,000 NIRF #201 34 courses -
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Sardar Raja Arts and Science College
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1998
1.9 Fees from ₹45,000 6 courses -
7
Madurai Diraviyam Thayumanavar Hindu College
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1859
1.0 Fees from ₹8,550 10 courses -
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Annai Hajira College - [AHC]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 3 courses -
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Sadakathullah Appa College - [SAC], Palayamkottai
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1971
Fees from ₹30,000 NIRF #101 54 courses -
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Sri Parasakthi College for Women
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1964
Fees from ₹12,800 NIRF #201 30 courses -
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St Ignatius College of Education
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1957
Fees from ₹12,500 22 courses -
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Showing 13 of 13. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 13 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tirunelveli the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,432 to ₹6 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
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 Tirunelveli?
There are 13 Arts colleges listed in Tirunelveli on this page, of which 0 are government and 13 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Tirunelveli?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,432 to ₹6 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tirunelveli for Arts?
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education - [DD&CE] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Tirunelveli.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Tirunelveli?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4 L. Packages vary by course and year.