Top Top Arts & Science Colleges in India 2026-27 | NIRF Rankings 2026
| Rank | College | Location | Entrance | Fee/Year | Avg Placement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Miranda House Delhi | New Delhi | CUET | ₹15,000/yr | ₹5–15 LPA | View → |
| #2 | SRCC Delhi | New Delhi | CUET | ₹20,000/yr | ₹8–30 LPA | View → |
| #3 | Lady Shri Ram Delhi | New Delhi | CUET | ₹18,000/yr | ₹5–18 LPA | View → |
| #4 | Presidency University Kolkata | Kolkata | CUET/Merit | ₹10,000/yr | ₹4–12 LPA | View → |
| #5 | St. Xavier's College Mumbai | Mumbai | Merit | ₹40,000/yr | ₹5–15 LPA | View → |
| #6 | Loyola College Chennai | Chennai | CUET/Merit | ₹30,000/yr | ₹4–12 LPA | View → |
| #7 | Fergusson College Pune | Pune | Merit | ₹20,000/yr | ₹4–10 LPA | View → |
| #8 | Madras Christian College | Chennai | CUET/Merit | ₹25,000/yr | ₹4–10 LPA | View → |
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FAQs | Top Arts & Science Colleges in India 2026-27
How to get admission to Miranda House Delhi?+
Miranda House (DU) admissions are through CUET UG scores. Register at cuet.samarth.ac.in, appear in CUET, then apply to Miranda House through the DU portal. Miranda House is India's #1 college for women (NIRF 2026). CUET cutoffs for popular subjects like Economics, English, and Psychology are very high near perfect scores needed.
What CUET score is needed for SRCC Delhi BCom Hons?+
SRCC (Shri Ram College of Commerce) BCom Hons is India's most competitive commerce program. You need near-perfect CUET scores in Accountancy or Economics typically 99%+ marks in the subject test. Only about 300 students are admitted from thousands of applicants.
Is IISc Bangalore an arts and science college?+
IISc Bangalore is a research institution for Science and Engineering, not a traditional arts college. For Bachelor of Science (BSc Research) in natural sciences, IISc admits through KVPY/CUET. It is India's top research university (NIRF #1 in University category).