State-wise Arts Colleges – UGC Approved & University Affiliated

This page provides detailed information about arts colleges under state universities across India. Each state section contains UGC approved colleges, courses, eligibility, fees, and key highlights.

📚 State-wise Arts Colleges

Maharashtra – Colleges under State Universities +

Maharashtra has numerous state and university-affiliated colleges offering undergraduate and postgraduate arts courses. These colleges are UGC approved and follow curricula set by the respective state universities.

Popular Colleges & Details:
  • University of Mumbai – St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
    • Courses: BA, BCom, MA
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2 for UG; Bachelor's for PG
    • Fee: ₹15,000–₹60,000/year
    • Website: stxavier.ac.in
  • Savitribai Phule Pune University – Fergusson College, Pune
    • Courses: BA, BSc, MA
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2 for UG
    • Fee: ₹12,000–₹50,000/year
    • Website: fergusson.edu
Key Features:
  • State university affiliated with recognized degrees
  • Modern infrastructure and libraries
  • Scholarships for deserving students
  • Wide range of Arts, Science, and Commerce courses
Karnataka – Colleges under State Universities +

Karnataka has numerous UGC approved colleges affiliated to state universities, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in arts.

Popular Colleges & Details:
  • Bangalore University – Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
    • Courses: BA, BSc, MA
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2 for UG
    • Fee: ₹20,000–₹55,000/year
    • Website: mountcarmelcollegeblr.co.in
  • University of Mysore – Yuvaraja's College, Mysore
    • Courses: BA, BSc, MA
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2 for UG
    • Fee: ₹10,000–₹40,000/year
    • Website: yuvarajascollege.in
Key Features:
  • Affiliated to reputed state universities
  • UGC approved courses and recognized degrees
  • Research and cultural activities supported by the university
Uttar Pradesh – Arts Colleges under State Universities +

Uttar Pradesh has a large number of UGC approved colleges offering BA, MA & related arts courses across the state with affiliations to state universities.

Popular Colleges & Details:
  • Hindu College, University of Delhi
    • Courses: BA Hons in History, English, Political Science
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2
    • Fee: ₹70,000–₹90,000/year
    • Website: hinducollege.ac.in
  • St. Stephen's College, Delhi
    • Courses: BA Hons Economics, History, English
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2; Entrance Test
    • Fee: ₹80,000–₹1,00,000/year
    • Website: ststephens.edu
Key Features:
  • Strong emphasis on liberal arts/humanities
  • Affiliation with major North Indian state universities
  • Good research & cultural opportunities
West Bengal – Arts Colleges under State Universities +

West Bengal has a strong culture of arts education with UGC recognized colleges affiliated to state universities like University of Calcutta, West Bengal State University, Burdwan University etc.

Popular Colleges & Details:
  • St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
    • Courses: BA English, Political Science, History
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2
    • Website: sxccal.edu
  • Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya, Ashoknagar
    • Courses: BA Bengali, History, Political Science
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2
    • Website: Wiki Page
Key Features:
  • Diverse departments including regional languages
  • Affiliated to state universities
  • Active cultural & student societies
Kerala – Arts Colleges under State Universities +

Kerala has well‑established public arts colleges recognized by UGC and affiliated to state universities such as University of Kerala.

Popular Colleges & Details:
  • Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram
    • Courses: BA English, History, Economics
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2
    • Website: gactvm.org
Key Features:
  • One of the oldest arts colleges in Kerala
  • UGC recognized and affiliated
  • Urban campus with active campus life
Madhya Pradesh – Arts Colleges under State Universities +

Madhya Pradesh offers a network of arts colleges affiliated to state universities like Vikram University, Barkatullah University etc.

Popular Colleges & Details:
Key Features:
  • Historic state government arts college
  • UGC recognition and affiliated to Vikram University
  • Diverse arts courses offered
Chhattisgarh – Arts Colleges under State Universities +

Chhattisgarh has several UGC approved arts colleges under state university systems, providing arts degrees and cultural programs.

Popular Colleges & Details:
  • Kirodimal Govt. Arts & Science College, Raigarh
    • Courses: BA, Political Science, History, Sociology
    • UGC Approved: Yes
    • Eligibility: 10+2
    • Website: kgcollageraigarh.ac.in
Key Features:
  • Affiliated to Shaheed Nandkumar Patel University
  • Autonomous college with diverse courses