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

ITM (SLS) Baroda University

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 Council of Architecture (COA) , Pharmacy Council of India

1,25,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , CMAT , GSEB 12th , ACPC Admission , NATA

ITM (SLS) Baroda University is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2011. ITM (SLS) Baroda University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5968+ students

DGIM

Faridabad, Haryana
Private

50,000 Design
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DGIM is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 2009. DGIM offers Regular courses such as MBA, BCA, LLB, PGD, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15216+ students

SRI MAHALAKSHMI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private

10,750 Design
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SRI MAHALAKSHMI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. SRI MAHALAKSHMI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

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Delhi, Delhi

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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DC SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

1,44,000 Design
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

DC SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2012. DC SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, B.M.M. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

CAT Trivandrum

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Trivandrum, Kerala
Private

Kerala 12th Exams
...+2 NATA , CBSE 12th

CAT Trivandrum is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. CAT Trivandrum offers Regular courses such as B.Des, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

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BU Jhansi

4.4
(24 Reviews)
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 Govt of Uttar Pradesh , NAAC , BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY

3,00,000 Design
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , UPSEE , GPAT , UPCET , UP 12th , JEE Main

BU Jhansi is a Private University located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1975. BU Jhansi offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 857+ students

Terna Engineering College

4.6
(10 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , DTE Maharashtra

GATE Exams
...+6 GMAT , MHTCET MTech , CBSE 12th , MHT-CET , CMAT , CSIR NET

Terna Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Terna Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, PGD, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 916+ students

Adamas University

4.4
(63 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , Govt. of West Bengal

1,00,750 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , WBJEE , Adamas AUAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , AUAT

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

Shortlisted by 36033+ students

Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati

4.5
(78 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Private
AIU
...+5 INC , UGC , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000 - 1,62,500 Design
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ATMA Exams
...+6 AHSEC , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , CAT , NEET

Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2010. Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26441+ students

University of Technology, Sanganer

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

40,000 - 80,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , Rajasthan Pre PG , CBSE 12th , CEED , CBSE 10th , NIFT

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 66747+ students

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
AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 UPES MET , UGC NET , UK 12th , NID Entrance Exam , UPESEAT , UGAT

UPES Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2003. UPES Dehradun offers Regular, Part Time, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17022+ students

Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore

4.3
(23 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+5 NBA , PCI , INC , DTE , NAAC

20,755 - 99,000 Design
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 KCET , GMAT , GATE , NCHMCT JEE , CMAT , COMEDK

Acharya Institutes is one of the popular engineering institutes in Bengaluru commonly called the AIT well recognised all across the country and has received many awards. Institute offer a variety of courses stretched over from a few common streams to specializations. The mainstreams available are Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, Computer Applications and IT, and Management and Business Administration. The B. Tech programs are the most popular courses among students. CET, COMEDK, and JEE are the exams accepted for admissions into technical courses. AIT is affiliated with the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

Shortlisted by 34415+ students

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

46,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune offers Regular, Distance courses such as PGDM, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4971+ students

Vivekananda Global University

4.4
(109 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , PCI , AIU , NAAC

37,500 - 3,00,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , DE-CODE , Uni GAUGE , NATA , NCHM JEE , AIFSET

Vivekananda Global University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. Vivekananda Global University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 107914+ students

JECRC University

4.5
(156 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+3 BCI , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000 - 2,40,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CAT , XAT , CLAT , Rajasthan BSTC , JEE Main

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

Shortlisted by 210252+ students

PDM University

3.9
(10 Reviews)
Bahadurgarh, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+7 DCI , Bar Council of India , PCI , AIU , NCTE , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

81,500 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 DU-B.Ed. , Haryana B.Ed. , UCEED , NIMCET , UGC NET , LSAT

PDM University is a Private Institute located in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. It was established in the year 1995. PDM University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1283+ students

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune

4.4
(71 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , AIU , Government of Maharashtra

1,75,000 - 7,00,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CEED , MHT-CET , CMAT , NATA , NIFT

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 105980+ students

T. John Group of Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+4 PCI , ISO , Indian Nursing Council (INC) , NAAC

3,05,000 Design
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 Karnataka 2nd PUC , GMAT , CET , Karnataka PGCET , KCET , CBSE 12th

T. John Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. T. John Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 141794+ students

CT Group of Institutions

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+2 NCTE , PTU

47,700 - 50,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+5 NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th , PSEB 12th , GPAT , JEE Main

CT Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. CT Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2878+ students

NSHM Kolkata

4.2
(22 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , MAKAUT WB

1,18,825 - 1,56,140 Design
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NSHM Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1996. NSHM Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25970+ students

Rayat Bahra University

3.7
(18 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NCTE , NAAC

20,000 - 1,36,666 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 AIMA UGAT , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , PSEB 12th , NCHM JEE , CAT

Rayat Bahra University is a Private Institute located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. Rayat Bahra University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33842+ students

SRM University Chennai

4.2
(44 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

55,000 - 1,60,000 Design
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#22 NIRF Ranking
SRMJEEE (PG) Exams
...+6 JEECUP , GATE , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CEED , Tamilnadu 10th

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3006+ students

Pacific University

4.6
(16 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , DCI , AIU

40,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 REAP , NIMCET , LSAT , NEET MDS , NCHM JEE , GPAT

Pacific University is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1997. Pacific University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1172+ students

Desh Bhagat University

4.5
(63 Reviews)
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

15,000 - 84,600 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 B.Ed. CET , CTET , NEET PG , PU B.Ed. , LSAT , NEET MDS

Desh Bhagat University is a Private Institute located in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. It was established in the year 1972. Desh Bhagat University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18026+ students

Amrita University Kochi

Kochi, Kerala
Private
NAAC

99,400 Design
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Amrita University Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 2002. Amrita University Kochi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128+ students

BBD University

4.1
(117 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

80,700 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 DU-B.Ed. , Lucknow University B.Ed. , LSAT , NEET MDS , NCHM JEE , UP B.Ed. Joint

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

Shortlisted by 12945+ students

Vijaybhoomi University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Raigad, Maharashtra
Private

4,00,000 Design
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VUSAT Exams

Vijaybhoomi University is a Private University located in Raigad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2018. Vijaybhoomi University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BBA, BBA-MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8919+ students

FasDes College

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

1,25,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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FasDes College is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2023. FasDes College offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5053+ students

Gandhinagar University

3.9
(16 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

1,80,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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Gandhinagar University is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. Gandhinagar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19467+ students

Aditya Centre of Excellence (ACE)

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

45,500 - 52,000 Design
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Aditya Centre of Excellence (ACE) is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. . Aditya Centre of Excellence (ACE) offers Regular courses such as Certificate, MHRDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 227+ students

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46,000 Design

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