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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Nehru Institute of Design

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

70,000 Design
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Nehru Institute of Design is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. . Nehru Institute of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3474+ students

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International School of Design Raipur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private

95,000 - 1,65,000 Design
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International School of Design Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2014. International School of Design Raipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2296+ students

Wisdom College for Creativity & Design Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

75,000 - 1,35,000 Design
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Wisdom College for Creativity & Design Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2016. Wisdom College for Creativity & Design Kolkata offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 673+ students

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SMS College of Arts & Science

4.0
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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40,000 Design
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SMS College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. . SMS College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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19,500 Design
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Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. . Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kalapurnam Institute

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

65,000 - 1,36,000 Design
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Kalapurnam Institute is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. Kalapurnam Institute offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIFD Global Pune Kondhwa

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

1,65,000 - 2,17,000 Design
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NIFD Global Pune Kondhwa is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. NIFD Global Pune Kondhwa offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BBA, Diploma, B.Voc, M.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RSD Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Technology

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NSDC

1,71,250 Design
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RSD Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2016. RSD Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Voc, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Leonardo da Vinci School of Design

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private

39,500 - 1,74,500 Design
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Leonardo da Vinci School of Design is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2019. Leonardo da Vinci School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Manas college, Pithoragarh

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
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54,000 Design
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Manas college, Pithoragarh is a Private Institute located in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2021. Manas college, Pithoragarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karmick Institute

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

49,500 Design
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Karmick Institute is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2007. Karmick Institute offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ambala, Haryana
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UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , NAAC

84,000 Design
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Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Awantika College

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
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...+2 Govt. Of M.P , AICTE

3,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Awantika College is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Awantika College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shyam University

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

RBSE 10th Exams
...+6 B.Ed. Common Entrance Test (B.Ed. CET) , (ULEE) , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , CTET , CET , LSAT

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

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DY PATIL MCA Pune

4.5
(11 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 ICAR

8,00,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+6 CAT , MHT-CET , JEE Main , NID Entrance Exam , CBSE 12th , UCEED

DY PATIL MCA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. DY PATIL MCA Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DAIICT

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
National A

3,55,000 Design
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GUJCET Exams
...+3 CEED , JEE Main , GATE

DAIICT is a Private University located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2001. DAIICT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Glocal University

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , NCTE

20,000 - 30,000 Design
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 CLAT , LSAT , B.Ed. , UP 10th , NEET PG , JEE Main

Glocal University specialties

Ranking : National & Asian Rankings - NIRF #100 in Pharmacy 2025 - NIRF #151-200 Overall 2025
Region : Strategic Uttar Pradesh Location - Located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh - Peaceful academic environm
Tier : Strong Regional Institution - T3 (Strong) classification - Multidisciplinary academic offerings
Fees : Mid-Range Fees, Scholarships -Rs 2.29-6.4 L (Total) for B.Tech/MBA - Merit and female student schola
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average packageRs 4.5 LPA - Highest packageRs 18 LPA
Flagship Course : Popular Programs - B.Tech (CSE, Civil) - Pharmacy, Management courses
Specialization : Diverse Specializations - B.Tech in AI, IoT, Data Science - MBA in Business Analytics, Agri-Business
Placement Focus : Industry-Focused Placements - Strong in IT, Banking, Finance - Top MNCs recruit annually
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (TCS, Tech Mahindra, Infosys) - Finance (HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak)
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships at ICICI Bank, JBM Group - Pharmacy internships with

Shortlisted by 19731+ students

The Neotia University

4.3
(92 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 SIRO , Bar Council of India , PCI , DGS , ISO

1,29,666 Design
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WBJEE JELET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , NEET , WBJEE , B.Ed. , NEET PG

The Neotia University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2014. The Neotia University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KK Modi University

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

1,24,910 Design
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...+3 XAT , CAT , JEE Main

KK Modi University specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - Ranked #1 Nationally (NIRF 2025) - Ranked #31 Globally (FT Global MBA
Fees : High Investment - Rs27.5 L (Total) for PGP
ROI : Excellent Returns - High average placements - Strong career progression
Flagship Course : Flagship PGP Program - Post Graduate Programme in Management
Specialization : Diverse Learning Pedagogy - Renowned case-study based learning - Extensive elective options
Placement Focus : Elite Sector Placements - Consulting (BCG, McKinsey) - BFSI & Tech (Goldman Sachs, Amazon)
Top Industries : Leading Industry Presence - Consulting, BFSI, IT/Analytics - General Management
Diversity : Rich Student Cohort - Diverse academic backgrounds - Growing gender balance
Internship : Top-Tier Internships - Elite Consulting Internships (BCG, McKinsey) - FMCG & Tech Projects (HUL, Mic
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Network - Extensive student exchange programs - Partnerships with top global B-schoo
Alumni : Powerful Alumni Network - Influential leaders across sectors - Strong global presence
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Frequent industry leader sessions - Policymaker and entrepreneur enga

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SGT Gurgaon

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
AICTE

4,53,000 - 6,13,000 Design
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NEET MDS Exams
...+4 NEET PG , JEE Main , HSTES , GATE

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

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VCD College of Designing

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

35,000 - 1,10,000 Design
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Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

VCD College of Designing is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. VCD College of Designing offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, Certificate, B.Voc, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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UPES Dehradun

4.3
(47 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+7 NBA , AIU , IACBE , ISO , DSIR , NAAC , IAU

2,50,000 - 4,70,000 Design
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#64 NIRF Ranking
UPES DAT Exams
...+6 NMAT by GMAC , UPESEAT , CAT , AIMA UGAT , SAT , CUET

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Rankings - NIRF 2025: #45 Universities, #18 Law, #36 Management - QS World 202
Region : Strategic Dehradun Location - Pollution-free, serene learning environment - Proximity to engineering
Fees : Competitive Fee Structure - UG Programs: Rs 12.59-20.95 L (Total) - PG Programs: Rs 8.5-19.49 L (Tot
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Strong placement rates across diverse programs - High average and top pa
Flagship Course : Specialized Industry-Focused Programs - B.Tech: Applied Petroleum, CSE (Cyber Security, AI/ML) - MBA
Specialization : Niche & Industry-Relevant Specializations - B.Tech: Aerospace, Automotive, Fire & Safety Engineering
Placement Focus : Robust Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Energy, Consulting, Automobile sectors - Top firms: Micro
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Across Sectors - Technology & IT (Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture) - Oil & Energy (
Diversity : Vibrant Global Community - 15,000+ students from diverse backgrounds - Hosts international exchange
Internship : Extensive Internship Opportunities - Mandatory summer internships (8 weeks - 6 months) - Internships
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic & Industry Collaborations - Global Pathway Program: Study abroad (UK, USA, Australia
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 18,000+ strong global alumni network - Alumni in leadership, entreprene
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagements - Regular sessions with industry experts - KPMG subject matter experts f

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Chitkara University

4.0
(45 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , PCI , AIU , NCTE , INC , DSIR , NAAC , COA

84,000 - 1,80,000 Design
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NATA Exams
...+6 CAT , PSEB 12th , JEE Main , UCEED , MAT , CBSE 12th

Chitkara University Patiala specialties

Region : Strategic Northern India Location - Proximity to Chandigarh, a major economic hub - Located on Chand
Fees : Mid-High Fee Structure - Rs 3.3-18.5 L (Total) for popular programs
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package Rs 1.11 Crore (B.Tech) - Average package Rs 11.5 LP
Flagship Course : Top Programs Offered - B.E. (Computer Science, AI), MBA - B.Pharm, B.Des, B.Arch
Specialization : Industry-Focused Specializations - AI & ML, Data Science, Automotive Engineering - Pharmaceutical Ma
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - IT (Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro) - Consulting (Deloitte), Manufa
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - Information Technology, Consulting, Manufacturing - Banking & Finance
Diversity : Global Student Community - Attracts students from diverse regions - Offers global pathway programs
Internship : Valuable Industry Internships - Internships at Google, Amazon, Microsoft - Projects in FMCG, IT, Con
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 180+ international university tie-ups (USA, Canada) - Dual degrees

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Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pathankot, Punjab
Private
AICTE

36,000 Design
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Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot is a Private Institute located in Pathankot, Punjab. It was established in the year 2005. Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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French Institute of Pondicherry

Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
Other

50,270 Design
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CUET PG Exams
...+3 CAT , CBSE 12th , CUET

French Institute of Pondicherry is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1995. French Institute of Pondicherry offers Regular courses such as MBA, MSc, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Guru Nanak National College for Women

Nakodar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Guru Nanak National College for Women is a Private Institute located in Nakodar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1971. Guru Nanak National College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

University of Technology, Sanganer

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

40,000 - 80,000 Design
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Rajasthan Pre PG Exams
...+6 AILET , RBSE 10th , NID DAT , AIEED , GATE , Rajasthan JET Agriculture

University of Technology, Sanganer is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. University of Technology, Sanganer offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66762+ students

Sri YN College

Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

27,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BIEAP

Sri YN College is a Private Institute located in Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1949. Sri YN College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Alphonsa College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Alphonsa College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Alphonsa College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 96+ students

Sandip University Sijoul

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Sijoul, Bihar
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , AIMA , NAAC

65,000 - 4,80,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CSIR NET , JEE Main , SLAT , BSEB 12th , B.Ed. , CAT

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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