Best Arts colleges in New Delhi 2026
6 Arts colleges in New Delhi charge between ₹26,487 and ₹19.35 L in the first year, and National Law University - [NLU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in New Delhi — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹26,487 – ₹19.35 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 0 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 6 |
| Highest package reported | ₹14 L |
| Top rated | National Law University - [NLU] |
Which arts college in New Delhi 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 New Delhi compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLU Delhi New Delhi | 10 | #2 | ₹19.35 L | ₹14 L | Government |
| IIHM New Delhi New Delhi | 9.9 | — | ₹6.75 L | ₹10 L | Government |
| Aditi Mahavidyalaya New Delhi | 9.8 | — | ₹73,170 | — | Government |
| Zakir Husain Evening College New Delhi | 9.8 | — | ₹26,487 | — | Government |
| Shyam Lal Evening College New Delhi | 9.8 | — | ₹48,470 | ₹12 L | Government |
| Delhi Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology New Delhi New Delhi | 9.7 | — | ₹4.93 L | ₹10 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 6 Arts colleges in New Delhi
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1
National Law University - [NLU]
location_on New Delhi, Delhi NCR · Government · est. 2008
star 10.0 Fees from ₹19.35 L NIRF #2 Highest ₹14 L 6 courses -
2
International Institute of Hotel Management - [IIHM]
location_on New Delhi, Delhi NCR · Government · est. 1994
star 9.9 Fees from ₹6.75 L Highest ₹10 L 4 courses -
3
Aditi Mahavidyalaya - [AMV]
location_on New Delhi, Delhi NCR · Government · est. 1994
star 9.8 Fees from ₹73,170 6 courses -
4
Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening)
location_on New Delhi, Delhi NCR · Government · est. 1958
star 9.8 Fees from ₹26,487 5 courses -
5
Shyam Lal College (Evening)
location_on New Delhi, Delhi NCR · Government · est. 1964
star 9.8 Fees from ₹48,470 Highest ₹12 L 4 courses -
6
Delhi Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology - [DIHM&CT]
location_on New Delhi, Delhi NCR · Government · est. 1983
star 9.7 Fees from ₹4.93 L Highest ₹10 L 4 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 New Delhi the published first-year fee runs from ₹26,487 to ₹19.35 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
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 New Delhi?
There are 6 Arts colleges listed in New Delhi on this page, of which 6 are government and 0 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in New Delhi?
Published first-year fees range from ₹26,487 to ₹19.35 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in New Delhi for Arts?
National Law University - [NLU] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in New Delhi.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in New Delhi?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹14 L. Packages vary by course and year.
