Best Arts colleges in Vellore 2026
13 Arts colleges in Vellore charge between ₹3,760 and ₹7.83 L in the first year, and Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Vellore — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,760 – ₹7.83 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 12 |
| NIRF-ranked | 4 of 13 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1 Cr |
| Top rated | Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University] |
Top 13 Arts colleges in Vellore
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1
Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.9 Fees from ₹7.83 L NIRF #16 Highest ₹1 Cr 124 courses -
2
C.Abdul Hakeem College
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1919
7.9 Fees from ₹60,000 NIRF #201 47 courses -
3
Auxilium College
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1954
6.9 Fees from ₹66,300 NIRF #201 34 courses -
4
Muthurangam Government Arts College - [MGAC]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1971
6.5 Fees from ₹6,150 NIRF #151 41 courses -
5
Mazharul Uloom College - [MUC]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1969
3.3 Fees from ₹3,760 9 courses -
6
D.K.M College for Women - [DKM]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1972
2.9 Fees from ₹6,000 44 courses -
7
Thiruvalluvar University - [TU]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2002
1.5 Fees from ₹7,570 Highest ₹2.4 L 12 courses -
8
Thiruvalluvar University, Thiruvalluvar Institute Of Distance Education - [TIDE]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
1.2 Fees from ₹14,500 12 courses -
9
Global College of Arts and Science
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2019
1.0 Fees from ₹54,000 4 courses -
10
Tirupathur Arts and Science College
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
1.0 Fees from ₹8,550 6 courses -
11
Govt. Thirumagal Mills College
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1964
Fees from ₹60,000 26 courses -
12
MMES Women's Arts and Science College
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹30,000 11 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 Vellore the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,760 to ₹7.83 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 12 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. 4 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 Vellore?
There are 13 Arts colleges listed in Vellore on this page, of which 1 are government and 12 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Vellore?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,760 to ₹7.83 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Vellore for Arts?
Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Vellore.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Vellore?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.