Best Arts colleges in Darjeeling 2026
7 Arts colleges in Darjeeling charge between ₹1,280 and ₹6 L in the first year, and Indian Institute of Legal Studies - [IILS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Darjeeling — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,280 – ₹6 L |
| Government / Private | 0 / 7 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 7 |
| Highest package reported | ₹3.6 L |
| Top rated | Indian Institute of Legal Studies - [IILS] |
Which arts college in Darjeeling is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 7 Arts colleges in Darjeeling compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Legal Studies Darjeeling Darjeeling | 8.1 | — | ₹6 L | — | Private |
| NBU Darjeeling | 7.8 | #51 | ₹28,480 | — | Private |
| Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya Darjeeling Darjeeling | 6.1 | — | ₹12,355 | — | Private |
| Darjeeling Government College Darjeeling | 3.6 | — | ₹3,960 | ₹3.6 L | Private |
| Cluny Women's College Darjeeling Darjeeling | 1 | — | ₹27,320 | — | Private |
| Salesian College Sonada Darjeeling Darjeeling | — | — | ₹90,000 | — | Private |
| Darjeeling Hills University Darjeeling | — | — | ₹1,280 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 7 Arts colleges in Darjeeling
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Indian Institute of Legal Studies - [IILS]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 2009
8.1 Fees from ₹6 L 9 courses -
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University of North Bengal
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 1962
7.8 Fees from ₹28,480 NIRF #51 89 courses -
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Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 1988
6.1 Fees from ₹12,355 27 courses -
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Darjeeling Government College - [DGC]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 1948
3.6 Fees from ₹3,960 Highest ₹3.6 L 9 courses -
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Darjeeling Hills University
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 2021
Fees from ₹1,280 2 courses
Showing 7 of 7. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 7 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Darjeeling the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,280 to ₹6 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
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 Darjeeling?
There are 7 Arts colleges listed in Darjeeling on this page, of which 0 are government and 7 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Darjeeling?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,280 to ₹6 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Darjeeling for Arts?
Indian Institute of Legal Studies - [IILS] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Darjeeling.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Darjeeling?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹3.6 L. Packages vary by course and year.