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| CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NAAC A++ | ₹ 86,820BA Economics- Total FeesCompare Fees | ₹ 9,50,000Highest PackageCompare Placement | 4.3 / 5 Based on 303 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | #6th/300 in India for Arts 2026   + 2 More |
| #2 | NAAC A | ₹ 56,160BA Political Science- Total FeesCompare Fees | 4.3 / 5 Based on 350 User ReviewsBest in Social Life | #17th/300 in India for Arts 2026+ 2 More | |
| #3 | NAAC A+ | ₹ 1,63,280B.V.A- Total FeesCompare Fees | 50% PlacementCompare Placement | 4.2 / 5 Based on 68 User ReviewsBest in Academics | #21th/300 in India for Arts 2026+ 2 More |
| #4 | NAAC A+ | ₹ 1,52,382BA English- Total Fees | -- | 3.8 / 5 Based on 103 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | #37th/300 in India for Arts 2026+ 2 More |
![Madras Christian College - [MCC] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1393668198Madras Christian College.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
![Women's Christian College - [WCC] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/145554053510247414_583497168413625_5026693845396837683_n-150x150.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
![S. A. College of Arts & Science - [SACAS] rounded](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1685781804Untitled.png?h=39&w=39&mode=stretch)
| CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | NAAC A+ | ₹ 28,698BA Economics- Total Fees | 4.1 / 5 Based on 144 User ReviewsBest in Academics | #69th/300 in India for Arts 2026+ 2 More | |
| #6 | NAAC A+ | ₹ 36,000BA English Literature- Total Fees | 4.3 / 5 Based on 143 User ReviewsBest in Academics | #149th/300 in India for Arts 2026 + 2 More | |
| #7 |  Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, AICTE, PCI, BCI, UGC Approved CD Score: 494/1000 NAAC A++ | ₹ 90,000MA Astrology- Total FeesCompare Fees | 3.9 / 5 Based on 175 User ReviewsBest in Academics | #195th/300 in India for Arts 2026 + 7 More | |
| #8 | NAAC A++ | ₹ 99,000BA Criminology and Police Administration- Total FeesCompare Fees | 3.9 / 5 Based on 178 User ReviewsBest in Academics | #203th/300 in India for Arts 2026+ 3 More |
![DG Vaishnav College - [DDGDVC] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1510038680M.O.P.VaishnavCollegeforWomenlogo.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
| CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | NAAC A | ₹ 14,025BA Tamil- Total Fees | -- | 4.1 / 5 Based on 25 User ReviewsBest in Academics | #281th/300 in India for Arts 2026More |
| #10 | ![Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1550657767logo.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved NAAC A++ | ₹ 80,000BA Music- Total Fees | 4.2 / 5 Based on 372 User ReviewsBest in Accomodation | -- | |
| #11 | ![SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/15807262501569304335phpHattQO.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, AICTE, PCI, MCI, NCHMCT Approved NAAC A++ | ₹ 2,35,000BA English- Total FeesCompare Fees | 4 / 5 Based on 3139 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | -- | |
| #12 |  University of Madras, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved NAAC A++ | ₹ 24,500Ph.D Psychology- Total FeesCompare Fees | 3.9 / 5 Based on 3318 User ReviewsBest in Academics | -- |
![Bharathi Women's College - [BWC] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/col16434.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
| CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 |  Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |DCI, AICTE, COA, PCI, INC Approved NAAC A++ | ₹ 2,03,000BA English- Total FeesCompare Fees | 4 / 5 Based on 669 User ReviewsBest in Accomodation | -- | |
| #14 | ![Anna University - [AU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1505190694download.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Anna University - [AU], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved NAAC A++ | ₹ 1,15,500Ph.D English- Total FeesCompare Fees | 3.8 / 5 Based on 12345 User ReviewsBest in Academics | -- | |
| #15 |  Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, MCI, UGC, NBA Approved NAAC A+ | ₹ 6,90,000BA Culinary Arts- Total Fees | 3.9 / 5 Based on 225 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | -- | |
| #16 | ![Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology - [Vel Tech] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1640869372rwamplogov2.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology - [Vel Tech], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |BCI, UGC, NBA Approved NAAC A++ | ₹ 1,61,300Ph.D Communication & Media Studies- Total FeesCompare Fees | ₹ 47,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement | 3.7 / 5 Based on 542 User ReviewsBest in Accomodation | -- |
| CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | ![Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science - [HITS] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1573886654Annotation20191116121351.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science - [HITS], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, COA, UGC, NBA, MHRD Approved NAAC A+ | ₹ 1,71,000BA Psychology- Total FeesCompare Fees | 3.3 / 5 Based on 297 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | -- | |
| #18 | ![B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology - [BSAU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1598698356logo.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology - [BSAU], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, COA, UGC, NBA, AIU Approved NAAC A+ | ₹ 60,000BA Islamic Studies- Total Fees | 4.2 / 5 Based on 145 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | -- | |
| #19 | ![Tamil Nadu Open University - [TNOU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1492425837TNOULogo.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Tamil Nadu Open University - [TNOU], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC, DEB Approved NAAC A+ | ₹ 16,200MSW- Total FeesCompare Fees | -- | 4.4 / 5 Based on 5 User ReviewsBest in Placements | -- |
| #20 | ![St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research - [SPIHER] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1571050244220pxSpiherLogo.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research - [SPIHER], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved | ₹ 61,000BA English- Total Fees | 3.9 / 5 Based on 20 User ReviewsBest in Social Life | -- |
| CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 |  Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved | ₹ 11,088BA English Literature- Total Fees | -- | 3.7 / 5 Based on 37 User ReviewsBest in Academics | -- |
| #22 | ![Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University - [TNTEU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1722323347Untitled.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University - [TNTEU], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, UGC Approved NAAC A | ₹ 1,00,000BA + B.Ed- Total Fees | -- | 3.9 / 5 Based on 135 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | -- |
| #23 | ![Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - [MAHER] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1765430095Screenshot20251211103618.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - [MAHER], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved NAAC A+ | ₹ 1,20,000BA Tamil- Total Fees | -- | 3.9 / 5 Based on 38 User ReviewsBest in Academics | -- |
| #24 | ![Academy of Maritime Education and Training University - [AMET] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1716524884Untitled.jpeg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Academy of Maritime Education and Training University - [AMET], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved NAAC A | --Ph.D English | -- | 3.9 / 5 Based on 87 User ReviewsBest in Faculty | -- |
| CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | ![Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology - [SMIT] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1773206817SMITLOGO11zon1.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch) Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology - [SMIT], Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved NAAC A | --Ph.D English | 4.1 / 5 Based on 86 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | -- | |
| #26 |  Dr. MGR Janaki College VELS - (Adyar Campus), Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved NAAC A | ₹ 1,44,000BA Digital Media- Total Fees | 3.8 / 5 Based on 73 User ReviewsBest in Academics | -- | |
| #27 |  YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, UGC Approved NAAC A | ₹ 35,000PG Diploma Sports Coaching- Total Fees | -- | 3.3 / 5 Based on 2 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | -- |
| #28 |  Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved NAAC A+ | ₹ 3,225BA English- Total Fees | -- | 4.1 / 5 Based on 70 User ReviewsBest in Academics | -- |
| CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 |  Government Arts College For Men, Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved | ₹ 3,518MA Tamil- Total Fees | 3.7 / 5 Based on 27 User ReviewsBest in Faculty | -- | |
| #30 |  Quaide-E-Millath Government College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved NAAC B++ | ₹ 1,363MA Tamil- Total Fees | -- | 3.7 / 5 Based on 9 User ReviewsBest in Faculty | -- |
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