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

Usha Martin University

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+4 BCI , PCI , AIU , ISO

36,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 UCEED , LSAT , JAC 10th , NID DAT , NIFT , CLAT

Usha Martin University is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2012. Usha Martin University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 523+ students

J K Diamonds Institute of Gems & Jewelry

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

J K Diamonds Institute of Gems & Jewelry is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. . J K Diamonds Institute of Gems & Jewelry offers Regular, Online courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

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Vidyashilp University

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC

5,13,500 Design
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Vidyashilp University is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2021. Vidyashilp University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, BA, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44042+ students

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Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,50,000 Design
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Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DreamZone bangalore

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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NSDC

59,950 - 1,19,900 Design
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DreamZone bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. DreamZone bangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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INIFD Nashik

3.8
(24 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
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80,000 - 2,46,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

INIFD Nashik is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. INIFD Nashik offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DOT School of Design

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

60,000 - 4,98,000 Design
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DOT School of Design is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2020. DOT School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, M.Des, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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George College Sealdah

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
BCI
...+1 NCTE

1,01,433 - 1,06,075 Design
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George College Sealdah is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2000. George College Sealdah offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MIT Institute of Design, Alandi (MITID, Alandi) , Alandi

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Alandi, Maharashtra
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1,42,000 Design
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MIT Institute of Design, Alandi is a Private Institute located in Alandi, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. MIT Institute of Design, Alandi offers Regular courses such as B.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IIGJ Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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1,13,280 - 1,29,800 Design
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IIGJ Varanasi is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. IIGJ Varanasi offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIF Global, Bhilai

4.0
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Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
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...+1 Skill India

90,000 - 1,33,000 Design
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NIF Global, Bhilai is a Private Institute located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2002. NIF Global, Bhilai offers Regular courses such as Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Geeta University

4.6
(14 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
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UGC
...+1 AICTE

75,000 - 1,49,000 Design
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Geeta University is a Private Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1985. Geeta University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jain Deemed to be University D-School , Bengaluru

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

4,00,000 - 4,25,000 Design
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...+2 JET , CEED

Jain Deemed to be University D-School is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Jain Deemed to be University D-School offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kamla Nagar , New Delhi

4.0
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
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1,25,000 - 1,68,000 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kamla Nagar is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kamla Nagar offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Surat , Surat

Surat, Gujarat
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1,15,000 - 1,41,800 Design
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Wisdom College for Creativity & Design, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Wisdom College for Creativity & Design, Lucknow is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. Wisdom College for Creativity & Design, Lucknow offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Alliance School of Liberal Arts , Bengaluru

4.0
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UGC

3,00,000 Design
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Alliance School of Liberal Arts is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Alliance School of Liberal Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DESIGN - GHATKOPAR (INSD GHATKOPAR) , Mumbai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

60,500 - 1,69,340 Design
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DESIGN - GHATKOPAR is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. . INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DESIGN - GHATKOPAR offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Wisdom College for Creativity & Design, Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
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...+3 PCI , INC , NSDC

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Wisdom College for Creativity & Design, Ghaziabad is a Private Institute located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. Wisdom College for Creativity & Design, Ghaziabad offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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4.5
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Jaipur, Rajasthan
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1,20,000 Design
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M.AD School of Ideas, Mumbai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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8,00,000 - 9,00,000 Design
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M.AD School of Ideas, Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. M.AD School of Ideas, Mumbai offers Regular courses such as PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Quantum University Powered by i Nurture

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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1,44,500 Design
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Jeppiaar University, Chennai

4.3
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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UGC
...+1 Govt of Tamilnadu

1,00,000 - 1,85,000 Design
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Jeppiaar University, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2022. Jeppiaar University, Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dhruva College of Fashion Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
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15,000 - 2,10,000 Design
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Dhruva College of Fashion Technology is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. . Dhruva College of Fashion Technology offers Regular courses such as BBA, Certificate, BFTech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmednagar

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
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1,54,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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...+1 CBSE 12th

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmednagar is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmednagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1185+ students

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,80,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , CIEAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CEED , NATA

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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.

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Garodia Institute of Professional Studies

Mumbai, Maharashtra
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JS Institute of Design

New Delhi, Delhi
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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

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