Top Private Design Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 1543 Design colleges in India. Out of the total, 1091 Design colleges are private and 143 Design are owned by the government.RBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, PSEB 12th, CSIR NET, JLUET are accepted for admission in Design colleges in India. Top 10 Design colleges are IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, IIT Hyderabad, Manipal University, Aligarh Muslim University, VIT Vellore.

Design College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	1543
Accepted Entrance Exams	RBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, PSEB 12th, CSIR NET, JLUET
Average Fees	₹ 1.89 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 400000.0

Design Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Maharashtra	237	₹ 206643
Tamil Nadu	154	₹ 95845
Gujarat	129	₹ 224537
Karnataka	126	₹ 250669
Uttar Pradesh	117	₹ 131450
Punjab	107	₹ 77813
Rajasthan	95	₹ 131639
Madhya Pradesh	89	₹ 138630
Delhi	86	₹ 155759
Haryana	83	₹ 213172

Top Govt Design Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Bombay	95	₹ 99600
IIT Delhi	-	₹ 200000
IIT Kanpur	-	₹ 48550
IIT Guwahati	56	₹ 800000
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	74	₹ 15000
Banaras Hindu University	37	-
IIT Hyderabad	-	₹ 24000
Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	-	-
Madras University	-	₹ 1000
DTU Delhi	120	₹ 25000

Top Private Design Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 141857
SRM University Chennai	55	₹ 107500
Chandigarh University	1140	₹ 169616
LPU	130	₹ 249666
Amity University, Noida	-	₹ 200400
Symbiosis Institute of Design	207	₹ 720000
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	15	₹ 344062
Sathyabama University	-	-
Gujarat University	-	-
Shiv Nadar University	-	₹ 350000

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Apeejay Stya University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 Bar Council of India , Pharmacy Council of India , NCTE , AICTE

2,60,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 Haryana B.Ed. , UCEED , LSAT , NIPER Joint , GGSIPU CET B.Ed. , GPAT

Apeejay Stya University is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Apeejay Stya University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2454+ students

BSAU Chennai

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NBA , NAAC

1,65,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 CIEAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT , TANCET , MAT

BSAU Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. BSAU Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 120+ students

Techno India University

4.2
(122 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , PCI , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,80,000 - 10,00,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 WBJEE , CBSE 12th , WB JECA , CBSE 10th , NATA , CAT

Techno India University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2012. Techno India University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11202+ students

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Sri Vidya Kamachi Arts and Science College for Women

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private

10,000 Design
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Sri Vidya Kamachi Arts and Science College for Women is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2018. Sri Vidya Kamachi Arts and Science College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Mansarovar Global University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 BCI

75,000 - 1,75,000 Design
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BHU PET (Library and Information Science) Exams
...+6 UCEED , IGNOU OPENMAT (Library and Information Science) , LSAT , NCHM JEE , AIIMS Library and Information Science , GPAT

Mansarovar Global University is a Private Institute located in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Mansarovar Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1157+ students

Shyam University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Dausa, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+6 State Govt. of Rajasthan , NCTE , UGC , BCI , PCI , AICTE

AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , CET , Rajasthan Pre PG , CBSE 12th , CTET , REET

Shyam University is a Private Institute located in Dausa, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2018. Shyam University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7506+ students

Vidya Jyoti Eduversity

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
CII
...+1 IOA

78,000 - 84,000 Design
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , CEED , CMAT , CAT , NCHM JEE , MAT

Vidya Jyoti Eduversity is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 2006. Vidya Jyoti Eduversity offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 664+ students

Pearl Academy bangalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

4,66,500 - 17,72,000 Design
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PAF Entrance Exam Exams
...+1 Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Pearl Academy bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. Pearl Academy bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, PGD, Certificate, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 204+ students

INSD Pune

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

58,000 - 5,00,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

INSD Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2011. INSD Pune offers Regular, Online courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 630+ students

Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

10,000 - 4,50,000 Design
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MAT Exams
...+2 CAT , CBSE 12th

Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18197+ students

JS Institute of Design

New Delhi, Delhi
Private

3,75,000 Design
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JS Institute of Design is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2019. JS Institute of Design offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

IBSW bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,20,000 - 3,75,000 Design
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XAT Exams
...+1 CAT

IBSW bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2017. IBSW bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 637+ students

International Polytechnic Malviya Nagar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
NAAC

80,000 - 1,15,000 Design
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JEECUP Exams

International Polytechnic Malviya Nagar is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1979. International Polytechnic Malviya Nagar offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 284+ students

Anna School of Science and Management, Virudhunagar

Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

Anna School of Science and Management, Virudhunagar is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2017. Anna School of Science and Management, Virudhunagar offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9206+ students

KAMS bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

45,000 - 1,23,750 Design
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

KAMS bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. KAMS bangalore offers Regular courses such as BBA, Diploma, Certificate, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 675+ students

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

4.4
(78 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+7 BCI , PCI , AIU , Pharmacy Council of India , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , COA , AICTE

80,000 - 1,50,000 Design
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 MHT-CET , Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (SET) , UGC NET , LSAT , UGAT , NCHM JEE

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2018. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rishihood University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private

2,40,000 - 4,20,000 Design
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NID DAT Exams
...+6 FDDI , CEED , SAT India , CAT , NIFT , NEET

Rishihood University is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2020. Rishihood University offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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LNCT University

4.3
(24 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 MCI , PCI , NABL , NABH

1,25,542 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , NATA , NEET

LNCT University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. LNCT University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7266+ students

Swami Vivekananda University

4.2
(79 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NBA

83,750 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 WBJEE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , WBJEE JECA , NCHM JEE

Swami Vivekananda University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2019. Swami Vivekananda University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29293+ students

T Series Stageworks Academy

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private

1,50,000 - 1,60,000 Design
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T Series Stageworks Academy is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. . T Series Stageworks Academy offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tecnia Institute of Art and Design

4.0
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,10,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Tecnia Institute of Art and Design is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2004. Tecnia Institute of Art and Design offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, B.Voc, B.M.M., BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 151+ students

Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Patiala

Patiala, Punjab
Private

94,000 - 1,36,000 Design
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Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Patiala is a Private Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1998. Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Patiala offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kanya Maha Vidyalaya

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,000 - 59,900 Design
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1886. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28156+ students

X-Gen College of Visual Art

Berhampur, Odisha
Private
Government

50,000 Design
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Odisha CHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

X-Gen College of Visual Art is a Private Institute located in Berhampur, Odisha. It was established in the year 2013. X-Gen College of Visual Art offers Regular, Online courses such as Diploma, Certificate, B.M.M., BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

IES University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 AIU , AICTE , NIRF 46th Rank , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , NBA-AICTE

CUET Exams
...+3 JEE Main , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th

IES University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2019. IES University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5026+ students

GEHU Dehradun

3.8
(58 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC

2,67,000 - 6,72,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , CAT , NEET , MAT , NIMCET

GEHU Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2011. GEHU Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2023+ students

Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Panvel

Panvel, Maharashtra
Private

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Panvel is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Panvel offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Silver Oak University

4.3
(55 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC

60,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CMAT , CBSE 10th , GSEB 12th , GSEB 10th

Silver Oak University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Silver Oak University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIF Global West Delhi

2.9
(10 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private

1,60,000 - 2,10,590 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

NIF Global West Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2019. NIF Global West Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, B.Voc, M.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10288+ students

IIDT Dharampeth Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private

25,000 - 65,000 Design
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IIDT Dharampeth Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. IIDT Dharampeth Nagpur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 88+ students

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10,000 Design

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78,000 - 84,000 Design

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4,66,500 - 17,72,000 Design

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58,000 - 5,00,000 Design

Maharashtra HSC Exams

10,000 - 4,50,000 Design

MAT Exams

3,75,000 Design

1,20,000 - 3,75,000 Design

XAT Exams

80,000 - 1,15,000 Design

JEECUP Exams

45,000 - 1,23,750 Design

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

80,000 - 1,50,000 Design

AIMA UGAT Exams

2,40,000 - 4,20,000 Design

NID DAT Exams

1,25,542 Design

AILET Exams

83,750 Design

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1,50,000 - 1,60,000 Design

1,10,000 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

94,000 - 1,36,000 Design

8,000 - 59,900 Design

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50,000 Design

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2,67,000 - 6,72,000 Design

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60,000 - 3,00,000 Design

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CBSE 12th Exams

25,000 - 65,000 Design

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