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

Showing 1074 Private Design Colleges in India

Manipal University

4.6
(23 Reviews)
Udupi, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

60,000 - 2,33,000 Design
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#14 NIRF Ranking
GMAT Exams
...+6 UCEED , NEET PG , UGC NET , MIT DAT , NEET MDS , NCHM JEE

Manipal University is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1953. Manipal University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2661+ students

OM Sterling Global University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Hisar, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NSDC , COA

36,000 - 45,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , NATA

OM Sterling Global University is a Private Institute located in Hisar, Haryana. It was established in the year 2019. OM Sterling Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35398+ students

National Skill Art and Management (NSAM) - NSAM Institute of Design

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

60,000 - 1,45,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Global Designer Mindset: NSAM's vision of creating world-class designers is reflected in its curriculum, designed to foster a global perspective in design.
Holistic Educational Approach: The combination of academic teachings with practical experiences like workshops, guest lectures, and market surveys ensures students receive a well-rounded education.
Innovative Learning Environment: NSAM emphasizes on giving students new mindsets and perspectives, preparing them to be innovative and forward-thinking in their design approach.
Real-World Exposure: Hands-on experiences through market surveys and presentations equip students with real-world insights, making them industry-ready upon graduation.
Networking Opportunities: Regular guest lectures from industry experts offer students valuable networking opportunities and insights into current industry trends and demands.

Shortlisted by 12011+ students

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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Garodia Institute of Professional Studies is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Garodia Institute of Professional Studies offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidya Group Of Institutions

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private

UPSEE Exams

Vidya Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Vidya Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Parks-College

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

38,600 - 51,800 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+5 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , XAT

Parks-College is a Private Institute located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. Parks-College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Virudhunagar Group Of Colleges

Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private

Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Virudhunagar Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Virudhunagar Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Sathyabama University

4.3
(59 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

#84 NIRF Ranking
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , NATA , SAEEE , NEET MDS , NEET

Sathyabama University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1987. Sathyabama University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1719+ students

Maharishi University Noida

4.1
(24 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

1,00,000 - 2,00,000 Design
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+3 UP 12th , UP 10th , CBSE 12th

Maharishi University Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Maharishi University Noida offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59892+ students

CT University (CTU), Ludhiana

4.6
(25 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 CET , CBSE 12th , CEED , CMAT , UPSEE , PSEB 12th

CT University (CTU), Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2017. CT University (CTU), Ludhiana offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sister Nivedita University

4.3
(46 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+4 Council of Architecture , INC , UGC , BCI

1,48,750 - 1,59,500 Design
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SNUET Exams
...+6 GMAT , WBJEE , GATE , CBSE 12th , WBCHSE , MAT

Sister Nivedita University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2017. Sister Nivedita University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

1,00,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , NATA , CAT , NEET

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1983. Karpagam Academy of Higher Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10431+ students

PPSU Surat

4.2
(56 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , COA

85,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , ACT , ACPC Admission , GSEB 12th , CBSE 10th

PPSU Surat is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2017. PPSU Surat offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sandip University Sijoul

4.3
(11 Reviews)
Sijoul, Bihar
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UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , AIMA , NAAC

65,000 - 4,80,000 Design
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SLAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , SAT India , UGC NET , CAT , CSIR NET , B.Ed.

Sandip University Sijoul is a Private Institute located in Sijoul, Bihar. It was established in the year 2007. Sandip University Sijoul offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IIFA Lancaster Degree College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+3 BSS - INDIA , NSDC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000 - 4,50,000 Design
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IIFA Lancaster Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2022. IIFA Lancaster Degree College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GSPS Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

49,000 - 90,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

GSPS Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. GSPS Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indus University

4.0
(79 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI

1,04,000 - 3,18,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , ACPC Admission , GSEB 12th , CAT , MAT

Indus University located in Ahmedabad is one of the best private universities in India for its BBA programme. Admission to the Indus University BBA programme is based on the marks scored in qualifying exams. The highest package offered at Indus University placements goes up to 12 LPA, and the average salary goes up to 6 LPA. Byju’s, Lido learning, Jaro Education, KIA, Indusink Band, JSW paints and IDFC First banks are some of the top recruiters at Indus University. It was awarded the Ahmedabad city icon award for excellence in Technology, Management and Design Education for 2020.

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Bhartiya Skill Development University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

60,000 Design
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Bhartiya Skill Development University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. Bhartiya Skill Development University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Certificate, B.Voc, M.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bhagwant University, Ajmer

5.0
(7 Reviews)
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 State Govt. of Rajasthan , NCTE , BCI , PCI

AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , RBSE 12th , NEET , GPAT , NIPER JEE

Bhagwant University, Ajmer is a Private Institute located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Bhagwant University, Ajmer offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dayananda Sagar University

4.4
(21 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 Govt of Karnataka

2,52,000 Design
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+6 KCET , GATE , CBSE 12th , COMEDK UGET , JEE Main , DSAT

Dayananda Sagar University is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2015. Dayananda Sagar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karpagam University

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

1,00,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 CEED , CBSE 12th , TNEA , NATA , TANCET MBA , TANCET

Karpagam University is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1956. Karpagam University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1950+ students

NIILM University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kaithal, Haryana
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

22,500 - 77,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CSIR NET , CAT

NIILM University is a Private Institute located in Kaithal, Haryana. It was established in the year 2011. NIILM University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25773+ students

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

1,89,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , PSEB 12th , CAT , MAT

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 223+ students

Bareilly International University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Private

62,000 Design
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , NEET MDS , NEET , GPAT , NEET PG , UP 12th

Bareilly International University is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. . Bareilly International University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 425+ students

AAFT University, Raipur

4.7
(43 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

96,000 - 2,12,000 Design
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AAFT Exams
...+4 CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

AAFT University, Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2018. AAFT University, Raipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidya Knowledge Park

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

2,65,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , for Design) , MAT

Vidya Knowledge Park is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Vidya Knowledge Park offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Noida International University

4.3
(33 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , NCTE , INC , COA

1,00,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 JEST , UCEED , NEET PG , UGC NET , LSAT , BITSAT

Noida International University is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Noida International University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22885+ students

Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

63,497 Design
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Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2002. Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sdps Group Of Colleges

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private

31,000 - 76,500 Design
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Sdps Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Sdps Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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50,000 - 3,00,000 Design

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1,48,750 - 1,59,500 Design

SNUET Exams

1,00,000 Design

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85,000 - 2,50,000 Design

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65,000 - 4,80,000 Design

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1,00,000 - 4,50,000 Design

49,000 - 90,000 Design

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1,04,000 - 3,18,000 Design

GATE Exams

60,000 Design

AILET Exams

2,52,000 Design

Karnataka PGCET Exams

1,00,000 Design

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22,500 - 77,000 Design

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