BA or Bachelor of Arts is an undergraduate course that can be pursued after completing 12th. It is a three-year course. The students need to study five compulsory subjects along with a few elective subjects. It can be pursued full-time, part-time, or through distance learning. In this article, we will discuss the top 15 arts colleges in Mumbai.

 

  1. St.Xavier’s College

 

About 

It is a private Roman Catholic College established in the year 1869. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of arts.

 

Also See  – St. Xavier’s College Kolkata M.Sc, MA and M.Com Admission 2020

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to BA and MA courses are on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
16,569
MA
2 years
1,49,702

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Anthropology
  • French
  • Economics
  • Hindi
  • English
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Ancient Indian Culture
MA

  • Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
  • Public Policy

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • Credit Suisse
  • Directi
  • Ernst & Young
  • Futures First
  • Infosys
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Mahindra & Mahindra
  • Mu Sigma
  • SAP
  • Accenture
  • Deloitte
  • HUL
  • A.C. Nielsen
  • Capgemini
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank
  • Airtel
  • ICICI Pru
  • Thomas Cook
  • Hindustan Times
  • Tata Capital
  • ESSAR Group
  • Morgan Stanley

 

 

 

 

2. Jai Hind College

 

 

 

About 

Jai Hind college was founded in 1948. When India was getting divided right after Independence, some people came together and established the institute to impart education. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
15,915

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Economics
  • Hindi
  • English
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • DirectI
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank
  • KPMG India
  • Jones Lang Lasalle
  • Reliance
  • Axis Risk Consulting
  • Edelweiss
  • Berger

 

3. Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science, and Amrutben College of Commerce and Economics

 

About 

The college was established in 1961 and is commonly known as Mithibai College of Arts. It is under the governing body of Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal Public Charitable Trust. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to BA and MA courses are on a merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
16,635
MA
2 years
24,875

 

Branches Offered

 

MA

  • Economics
  • English
  • Psychology

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • DirectI
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank
  • KPMG India
  • iGATE
  • Infosys
  • CMS India
  • Reliance
  • Axis Risk Consulting
  • Edelweiss
  • CITI group
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Sun Birla Life insurance

 

4. S.P. Mandali’s Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College

 

About 

The college was founded in 1937 and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It is the first college in Mumbai to be started by Shikshana Prasarka Mandali, Pune. It is the only college in India to receive the prestigious Highest National Status college of excellence by the University Grants Commission.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on a merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
14,475

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • French
  • Economics
  • Hindi
  • English
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Marathi
  • Sanskrit
  • Statistics

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • LTI
  • Accenture
  • TCS
  • Wipro
  • Deloitte
  • Infosys

 

5. K.J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

 

 

About 

It is the premier institution of Somaiya Group of Institutions that aims in providing quality education to the students. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
28,095

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Gujarati
  • Economics
  • Hindi
  • English
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Marathi
  • Sanskrit
  • Statistics

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • Angel Broking
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank
  • HDFC Bank
  • HDFC Finance Corporation
  • ICICI Prudential
  • Reliance
  • Oracle
  • ICICI Securities
  • WNS Group
  • Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd

 

6. Sophia College for Women

 

About 

The college was founded in 1941 and is an all-women college. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and is run by the Governing Body of the Society for the Higher Education of Women. The Religious Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary staff form the staff of the College.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Economics
  • English
  • Psychology

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • MARKETRX India 
  • TEACHFORINDIA
  • Aranca

 

7. Kishinchand Chellaram College

 

 

About 

It was established in 1954 by Hyderabad National Collegiate Board. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It is the second institution in the country that was set up by the board.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to BA and MA courses are on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
15,935
MA
2 years
1,11,000

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Ancient Indian culture
  • Economics
  • Hindi
  • English
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Flim, Television and New Media Production
  • Statistics
MA

  • Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Entertainment, Media and Advertising
  • Hindi

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • Wipro
  • Accenture
  • L & T Ltd.
  • TAJ
  • Axis Bank
  • Yes Bank

 

8. D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

 

About 

The college was established in the year 1952 and is amongst the most prestigious colleges in India. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It is run by the Modern Education Society, Pune. It is spread across 10 acres of campus.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Geography
  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Marathi

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • A.C. Nielsen
  • J P Morgan Chase cards services

 

9. B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

 

About

It was established in 1972 by Kalyan Charity Trust and Kalyan Citizens’ Education Society. The college campus is spread over 20 acres. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to BA and MA courses are on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
12,170
MA
2 years
14,565

 

Branches Offered

 

MA

  • Business Economics
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Marathi
  • Political Science

 

Top Recruiter

  • Milestone Interactive Software Ltd.

 

10. SK Somaiya Degree College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

 

About 

It was established in the year 1995. The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and offers BA and MA courses in the field of Arts.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to BA and MA courses are on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
20,603
MA
2 years
51,100

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
MA

  • Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Entertainment, Media and Advertising
  • Economics

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • Cisco
  • Cognizant
  • Infosys
  • Wipro
  • Accenture
  • ITC
  • JP Morgan
  • TCS
  • Bajaj
  • Samsung
  • Tech Mahindra
  • Godrej

 

11. L.S. Raheja College of Arts and Commerce

 

About 

It is one of Mumbai’s most acclaimed colleges and is known for its academic excellence. The college imparts quality education with high-end infrastructure.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
15,980

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Gujrati
  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Marathi
  • Mathematics

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • Deloitte
  • TCS
  • Reliance

 

12. Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

 

About 

It was established in the year1989 by the Sikh Society of Guru Nanak Vidya Society. It aims in creating free-spirited minds and imparts quality education in the field of Arts.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Political Science

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • Jindal
  • Mahindra
  • TATA
  • L&T
  • Axis Bank
  • ICICI Bank 
  • Royal Shipping
  • Indiabulls Real State
  • Deloitte Co.
  • Zydus Pharma
  • Global Pharma
  • Mankind Pharma
  • Glenmark Pharma
  • Siva Shipping

 

13. St. Andrew College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

 

About 

It was established as a Roman Catholic college with only 194 students but has grown to a very large institute. The college has many superstar alumni like Genelia D’Souza, Shruti Haasan, and Sarah-Jane Dias.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
13,050

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • Morgan Stanley 
  • Viacom 18
  • Deltax 
  • IndusInd bank
  • IKEA
  • L & T
  • Godrej
  • ICICI Bank

14. Wilson College

 

About 

It is one of the oldest colleges in India and was established in the year 1832 by Scottish missionary Rev. John Wilson. The college offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the discipline of Arts. One of the unique features of the college is its building which is built in Gothic Architecture Style.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
10,395

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Hindi
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Marathi

 

Top Recruiters

 

  • Alchemist India
  • FOREX India
  • Miles Software Solutions Pvt Ltd

 

15. Elphinstone College

 

About 

This college holds a unique position in the education history of India. It was founded long before the University of Mumbai but is now affiliated to the same. It has recently been restored by the Kala Ghoda Association and has regained its luminous look.

 

Mode of Admission

The admission to the BA course is on the merit basis in the qualifying exam. 

 

Popular Courses
Course Duration
Full Course Fee
BA
3 years
14,095

 

Branches Offered

 

BA

  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Hindi
  • Geography
  • Political Science
  • Marathi
  • Ancient India Culture

 

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Other Top Arts Colleges

 

  • Kelkar Education Trust’s V.G.Vaze College of Arts, Science, and Commerce
  • SIES College of Arts, Science, and Commerce
  • Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College
  • Maharishi Dayanand College of Arts, Science, and Commerce
  • Rizvi College of Arts, Science, and Commerce
  • Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Science, and Commerce
  • Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts, Science, and Commerce