Best Arts colleges in Varanasi 2026
30 Arts colleges in Varanasi charge between ₹5,612 and ₹4.05 L in the first year, and Sunbeam College for Women is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Varanasi — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 30 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,612 – ₹4.05 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 29 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 30 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.2 Cr |
| Top rated | Sunbeam College for Women |
Top 25 Arts colleges in Varanasi
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1
Sunbeam College for Women
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.3 Fees from ₹1.85 L Highest ₹12 L 6 courses -
2
DAV Post Graduate College
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1938
8.9 Fees from ₹23,000 55 courses -
3
School of Management Sciences - [SMS]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1995
8.3 Fees from ₹2.8 L Highest ₹10.02 L 7 courses -
4
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1954
7.8 Fees from ₹32,800 33 courses -
5
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith - [MGKVP]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1921
7.5 Fees from ₹9,570 135 courses -
6
MP Institute of Management and Computer Application
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
6.6 Fees from ₹60,000 17 courses -
7
SHEAT Group of Institutions
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
5.8 Fees from ₹2.24 L Highest ₹12 L 58 courses -
8
Banaras Hindu University - [BHU]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1916
5.7 Fees from ₹3 L NIRF #10 Highest ₹1.2 Cr 567 courses -
9
Banaras Institute of Teacher's Education
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
5.7 Fees from ₹40,500 13 courses -
10
Harish Chandra Post Graduate College
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1866
4.7 Fees from ₹4.05 L 47 courses -
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Dhirendra Mahila Mahavidyalaya
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
4.5 Fees from ₹80,000 34 courses -
12
Dr. Ghanshyam Singh P.G College
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2001
4.5 Fees from ₹30,000 11 courses -
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14
Sampurnanand Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1791
4.0 Fees from ₹7,080 23 courses -
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Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University - [MMV BHU]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1929
3.5 Fees from ₹5,612 26 courses -
16
Institute of Computer Science & Technology, SHEPA
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1999
2.3 Fees from ₹1.19 L 8 courses -
17
Sudhakar Mahila PG College
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1998
1.2 Fees from ₹24,000 19 courses -
18
Mukularanyam Mahavidyalay
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1989
1.0 Fees from ₹30,000 3 courses -
19
Sri Agrasen Kanya PG College
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1973
1.0 Fees from ₹49,800 7 courses -
20
JNM College for Advance Studies & Technology
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2014
1.0 Fees from ₹36,000 9 courses -
21
I.A.I.T Group of Institutions
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1997
1.0 Fees from ₹36,000 15 courses -
22
Purnoday Mahila Mahavidyalaya
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2016
0.1 Fees from ₹54,000 7 courses -
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Vasanta College For Women
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1913
Fees from ₹30,600 63 courses -
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Showing 25 of 30. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 30 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Varanasi the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,612 to ₹4.05 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 29 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. 1 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 Varanasi?
There are 30 Arts colleges listed in Varanasi on this page, of which 1 are government and 29 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Varanasi?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,612 to ₹4.05 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Varanasi for Arts?
Sunbeam College for Women has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Varanasi.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Varanasi?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.2 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.