List of Full Time Arts Colleges in Chennai Based on 2026 Ranking

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#1

Loyola College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
CD Score: 929/1000
NAAC A++
86,820BA Economics- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.3 / 5 Based on 303 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#6th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#2

Madras Christian College - [MCC], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
CD Score: 849/1000
NAAC A
56,160BA Political Science- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.3 / 5 Based on 350 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#17th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#3

Stella Maris College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
CD Score: 828/1000
NAAC A+
1,63,280B.V.A- Total FeesCompare Fees
50% PlacementCompare Placement
4.2 / 5 Based on 68 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#21th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#4

Women's Christian College - [WCC], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
CD Score: 779/1000
NAAC A+
1,52,382BA English- Total Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 103 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#37th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#5
CD Score: 765/1000
NAAC A+
1,00,000MSW- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 25 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#46th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#6

Presidency College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 742/1000
NAAC B+
3,875BA Political Science- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 49 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#57th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#7

Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
CD Score: 713/1000
NAAC A+
28,698BA History- Total Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 144 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#69th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#8

Queen Mary's College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 
CD Score: 593/1000
NAAC A
7,641BA Economics- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 43 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#128th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#9

Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 567/1000
NAAC A++
69,153BA Defence & Strategic Studies- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 151 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#138th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#10

SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
CD Score: 552/1000
NAAC A+
37,500MA Human Resource Management- Total Fees 4.3 / 5 Based on 143 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#149th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#11

The New College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 
CD Score: 531/1000
NAAC A++
4,825MA English- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 88 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#164th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#12
CD Score: 519/1000
NAAC A++
33,180BA Political Science- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 55 User
Reviews
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#171th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#13

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, AICTE, PCI, BCI, UGC Approved
CD Score: 494/1000
NAAC A++
90,000MA Astrology- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 175 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#195th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#14
CD Score: 493/1000
66,000BA English- Total Fees-- 3.5 / 5 Based on 61 User
Reviews
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#197th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#15
CD Score: 480/1000
NAAC A++
1,76,500BA English Literature- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 54 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#202th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#16

DG Vaishnav College - [DDGDVC], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
CD Score: 479/1000
NAAC A++
--BA Criminology and Police Administration 3.9 / 5 Based on 178 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#203th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#17
CD Score: 475/1000
NAAC A++
48,000BA Journalism- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 50 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#204th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#18
CD Score: 468/1000
NAAC A
1,00,320MSW- Total Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 29 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#208th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#19
CD Score: 441/1000
NAAC A++
1,10,700BA English- Total Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 125 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#225th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#20
CD Score: 423/1000
NAAC A+
1,34,700BA English- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 37 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#243th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#21

Bharathi Women's College - [BWC], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
CD Score: 385/1000
NAAC A
14,025BA Tamil- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 25 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#281th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#22
CD Score: 371/1000
NAAC A
86,500MSW- Total Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 17 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#293th/300 in India for Arts 2026
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#23
NAAC A++
60,000M.Phil Physical Education- Total Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 372 User
Reviews
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#24

Annai Violet Arts and Science College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 582/2000
90,000BA Economics- Total Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 4 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#215th/255 in India for Arts 2025
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#25

SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, AICTE, PCI, MCI, NCHMCT Approved
NAAC A++
2,35,000BA English- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 3132 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#26

University of Madras, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
NAAC A++
49,097MA English- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 3318 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#27

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |DCI, AICTE, COA, PCI, INC Approved
NAAC A++
1,10,000MA English- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 668 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
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#28

Anna University - [AU], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A++
1,15,500Ph.D English- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 12329 User
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#29

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, MCI, UGC, NBA Approved
NAAC A+
90,000B.S.W- Total Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 225 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#30
NAAC A++
29,000MA English- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 542 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
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