Best Arts colleges in Vadodara 2026
16 Arts colleges in Vadodara charge between ₹5,910 and ₹7 L in the first year, and Parul University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Vadodara — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 16 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,910 – ₹7 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 13 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 16 |
| Highest package reported | ₹60 L |
| Top rated | Parul University |
Top 16 Arts colleges in Vadodara
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1
Parul University
Vadodara, Gujarat · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹7 L NIRF #101150 Highest ₹60 L 576 courses -
2
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU]
Vadodara, Gujarat · Government · est. 1949
9.0 Fees from ₹82,290 NIRF #51 329 courses -
3
Navrachana University - [NUV]
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 2009
8.3 Fees from ₹4.69 L Highest ₹34.6 L 62 courses -
4
ITM (SLS) Baroda University
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 2019
7.7 Fees from ₹3.92 L Highest ₹39 L 56 courses -
5
Sigma University
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 2002
6.8 Fees from ₹66,600 Highest ₹20 L 147 courses -
6
Parul University Online
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 2015
6.1 Fees from ₹1.2 L Highest ₹30 L 16 courses -
7
Mudra Takshashila Institute of design and Architecture
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 2016
4.0 Fees from ₹2.5 L 3 courses -
8
Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel Global University
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 2021
3.1 Fees from ₹4.94 L Highest ₹9.98 L 23 courses -
9
Baroda Institute of Management Studies - [BIMS]
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 2008
1.0 Fees from ₹19,000 13 courses -
10
Sheth TC Kapadia Arts and Commerce College
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 1964
1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 3 courses -
11
Shri Janki Vallabh Arts And Shri MS Patel Commerce College
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 1994
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 2 courses -
12
Gujarat Institute of Hotel Management
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 1994
Fees from ₹30,000 12 courses -
13
Baroda Institute of Technology - [BIT]
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 2002
Fees from ₹30,000 14 courses -
14
Arena Animation Sayajigunj
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 1997
Fees from ₹90,000 Highest ₹24 L 4 courses -
15
Zee Institute of Creative Arts - [ZICA] , Vadodara
Vadodara, Gujarat · Private · est. 1995
Fees from ₹10,000 5 courses -
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Showing 16 of 16. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 16 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Vadodara the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,910 to ₹7 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 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. 2 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 Vadodara?
There are 16 Arts colleges listed in Vadodara on this page, of which 3 are government and 13 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Vadodara?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,910 to ₹7 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Vadodara for Arts?
Parul University has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Vadodara.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Vadodara?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹60 L. Packages vary by course and year.