Top Arts Colleges in Kolkata 2025: Ranking, Admission, Placements

There are about top 3 Arts colleges in Kolkata. Of these,  2 colleges are owned by public/government organisations and 1 college is privately owned. Students can get admission to these Arts colleges on a merit basis or through Calcutta University entrance exam. The best Arts colleges in Kolkata include Lady Brabourne College, Bethune College, and Bhairab Ganguly College.

The table below shows the top Arts colleges in Kolkata along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years under "Colleges" category:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Students can check the India Today and Outlook Ranking 2024 for the top Arts colleges in Kolkata, mentioned in the table below:

Note: The rankings mentioned above have been taken from India Today and Outlook Rankings 2024.

Top Arts colleges in Kolkata often admit students through direct admissions based on merits.

Direct Admission Based on Merit

1. Eligibility: Complete 10+2 from a recognised board with the required percentage.
2. Application: Apply online or offline, submit documents (mark sheets, ID proof), and wait for the merit list.
3. Selection: If shortlisted, verify documents and pay the fees.

A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will often require an area of specially such as acting, musical theater, ceramics, computer animation, creative writing, dance, dramatic writing, drawing, fibre, film production, visual effects, animation, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, visual arts, technical arts, interior design, metalworking, music, new media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, stage management, or television production.

You may pursue a Masters course in any of the above field.

Students are placed across various companies and in various fields after completing their education in the Arts. Some of the top recruiters for Arts graduates from colleges in Kolkata have been mentioned below, along with their average placement salary.

Note: This information is sourced from the web and may vary.

1.     Undergraduate Diploma courses are offered after completing Class 12th and the course duration is within 1-2 years.This course is very different from an undergraduate course in terms of duration as well as fees. Some of these PG Diploma courses are as follows:

The general process for geting an art degree in India are mentioned below. Also click to read Fine Arts Courses After 10th.

• First of all Research about all the art programmes that are available in India.
• Choose the specific field of art.
• Check out the eligibility criteria for the programmes that you have chosen.
• Prepare and sit for the required entrance exams.
• Complete the application process and submitting necessary documents.
• Attend interviews or portfolio reviews, if it is required.
• After the acceptance, confirm enrollment according to institution instructions.
• Actively participate in coursework and practical assignments.
• Find internship opportunities and build a network in the art community.