BA
Bachelor of Arts
Top Ranked BA Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Bachelor of Arts (BA) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for BA in India. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹14,400 to ₹88,410.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Hindu College
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹86,010 | View |
| #2 |
Miranda House
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹45,000 | View |
| #10 |
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹28,000 | View |
| #13 |
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹21,600 | View |
| #14 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka |
Deemed | - | View |
| #14 |
Loyola College, Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Autonomous | ₹88,410 | View |
| #18 |
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal |
Government | ₹14,400 | View |
| #19 |
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | - | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
All NIRF Ranked BA Colleges (29)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering BA
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hindu College
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹10.40 LPA |
| 2 |
Miranda House
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹9.00 LPA |
| 10 |
BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
|
₹8.00 LPA |
| 13 |
JMI
New Delhi, Delhi
|
- |
| 14 |
MAHE
Manipal, Karnataka
|
₹12.31 LPA |
| 14 |
Loyola
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 18 |
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal
|
₹11.04 LPA |
| 19 |
AMU
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 23 |
Amrita
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
|
₹8.34 LPA |
| 27 |
KIIT
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹8.50 LPA |
| 32 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
₹9.54 LPA |
| 46 |
KL University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
|
₹11.00 LPA |
| 48 |
KARE
Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
|
₹4.50 LPA |
| 52 |
GU
Guwahati, Assam
|
- |
| 53 |
OU
Hyderabad, Telangana
|
- |
| 57 |
PU Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
|
₹8.50 LPA |
| 59 |
Kashmir University
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
|
- |
| 68 |
UNOM
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 72 |
GEU
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
|
- |
| 74 |
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹5.50 LPA |
| 85 |
SNU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
₹9.88 LPA |
| 89 |
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
|
₹8.00 LPA |
| 91 |
SPPU
Pune, Maharashtra
|
- |
| 96 |
Christ University
Bangalore, Karnataka
|
₹9.50 LPA |
| 98 |
MUJ
Jaipur, Rajasthan
|
₹7.60 LPA |
| - |
Manipur University
Imphal, Manipur
|
- |
| - |
HNBGU
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
|
₹5.42 LPA |
| - |
Ashoka
Sonipat, Haryana
|
₹11.60 LPA |
| - |
SU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
QS India BA College Rankings 2025
5 colleges ranked by QS India
QS World University Rankings 2026 - BA Colleges
5 BA colleges featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2026
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #503 |
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
|
| #575 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
| #676 |
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal
|
| #801 |
Amrita
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
|
| #1401 |
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Delhi
|
QS World University Rankings are released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranks shown are overall global positions for the latest available edition.
Frequently Asked Questions - BA College Rankings
There is no separate NIRF ranking for BA or arts colleges. They appear under the College or University overall categories. For humanities-specific evaluation, consider faculty expertise, research publications, student-to-faculty ratio, and alumni success in civil services and academia.
St. Stephen's College, Lady Shri Ram College, Hindu College, and Presidency College (Kolkata) are among the most prestigious BA destinations. JNU, BHU, and Jadavpur University are also highly regarded for their humanities and social science programmes.
For BA, the college brand matters for initial placement and further studies admissions, but long-term career outcomes depend heavily on postgraduate qualifications, competitive exam performance, and skill development. A motivated student from a lesser-known college can achieve strong outcomes through further education.