Updated for 2026 Admissions

Best Arts and Science Colleges in India (2026)

Compare 27 arts and science colleges in India — from Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai (Estd. 1837) to institutes across Kolkata, New Delhi, Chennai. Get free, personalised admission guidance from AGS counsellors: college shortlisting, applications, entrance-exam planning and education-loan support.

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Best Arts and Science Colleges in India: Full List

Listed by year of establishment — not an official ranking. Click a college for details, courses and eligibility.

Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1837 · Affiliated to University of Madras
Presidency College, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1840 · Affiliated to University of Madras
St. Xavier's College
Kolkata · Estd. 1860 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Mumbai · Estd. 1869 · Affiliated to University of Mumbai
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1881 · Affiliated to University of Delhi
Fergusson College, Pune
Pune · Estd. 1885 · Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University
Hindu College, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1899 · Affiliated to University of Delhi
Bishop's College
Kolkata · Estd. 1905 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Varanasi · Estd. 1916 · Affiliated to BHU
Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1924 · Affiliated to University of Delhi
Narasinha Dutt College
Howrah · Estd. 1924 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Loyola College, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1925 · Affiliated to University of Madras
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Kolkata
Kolkata · Estd. 1941 · Affiliated to University of Calcutta
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Kochi · Estd. 1944 · Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University
Stella Maris College, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1947 · Affiliated to University of Madras
Jai Hind College, Mumbai
Mumbai · Estd. 1948 · Affiliated to University of Mumbai
Miranda House, Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1948 · Affiliated to University of Delhi
Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
Bengaluru · Estd. 1948 · Affiliated to Bangalore University
The Calcutta Anglo Gujarati College
Kolkata · Estd. 1951 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad · Estd. 1955 · Affiliated to Gujarat University
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi
New Delhi · Estd. 1956 · Affiliated to University of Delhi
K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai
Mumbai · Estd. 1959 · Affiliated to University of Mumbai
Christ University, Bengaluru
Bengaluru · Estd. 1969 · Affiliated to Christ (Deemed to be University)
Sarat College
Howrah · Estd. 1970 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Maharaja Manindra Chandra College
Kolkata · Estd. 1975 · Affiliated to University of Calcutta
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
Pune · Estd. 1983 · Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
Kolkata · Estd. 1992 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many arts and science colleges are there in India?

AGS counsellors currently track 27 arts and science colleges in India, with the largest share in Kolkata (6 colleges).

Which are the best arts and science colleges in India?

Long-established options include Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai, Presidency College, Chennai, St. Xavier's College. The right college depends on your entrance-exam score, budget and preferred course — AGS counsellors help you build a personalised shortlist for free.

How can AGS help me get admission in India?

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When should I start the 2026-27 admission process?

Application windows open several months before the academic session, and popular colleges fill early rounds first. Starting early keeps more options open — contact AGS for the current deadlines of each college on this list.