Best Arts colleges in Mumbai 2026
6 Arts colleges in Mumbai charge between ₹19,430 and ₹4.87 L in the first year, and Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Mumbai — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹19,430 – ₹4.87 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 2 |
| Highest package reported | ₹6.5 L |
| Top rated | Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM] |
Which arts college in Mumbai is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 6 Arts colleges in Mumbai compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHM Mumbai Mumbai | 10 | — | ₹4.87 L | ₹6.5 L | Government |
| GLC Mumbai Mumbai | 10 | — | ₹19,430 | — | Government |
| Mithibai College of Arts Mumbai | 9.9 | — | ₹90,000 | — | Government |
| Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College Mumbai Mumbai | 9.8 | — | ₹1.97 L | — | Government |
| TISS Mumbai Mumbai | 8.4 | — | ₹89,100 | — | Private |
| RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics Mumbai Mumbai | 7.9 | — | ₹2.45 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 6 Arts colleges in Mumbai
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1
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM]
location_on Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1954
star 10.0 Fees from ₹4.87 L Highest ₹6.5 L 4 courses -
2
Government Law College - [GLC]
location_on Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1855
star 10.0 Fees from ₹19,430 5 courses -
3
Mithibai College of Arts
location_on Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1961
star 9.9 Fees from ₹90,000 10 courses -
4
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College
location_on Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1937
star 9.8 Fees from ₹1.97 L 8 courses -
5
TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences
location_on Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1936
star 8.4 Fees from ₹89,100 23 courses -
6
RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics
location_on Mumbai, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1941
star 7.9 Fees from ₹2.45 L 10 courses
Showing 6 of 6. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 6 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Mumbai the published first-year fee runs from ₹19,430 to ₹4.87 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 2 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
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 Mumbai?
There are 6 Arts colleges listed in Mumbai on this page, of which 4 are government and 2 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Mumbai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹19,430 to ₹4.87 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Mumbai for Arts?
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Mumbai.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Mumbai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹6.5 L. Packages vary by course and year.
