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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Roots College of Design Film & Media

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private

Roots College of Design Film & Media is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. . Roots College of Design Film & Media offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

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Anipix Animation Academy

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

10,750 - 1,79,400 Design
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Anipix Animation Academy is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Anipix Animation Academy offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2775+ students

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Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (HRMMV) , Jalandhar

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

30,000 - 56,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1927. Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8622+ students

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Inter National Institute for Fashion Design, Jodhpur

4.0
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Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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48,000 - 1,46,000 Design
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Inter National Institute for Fashion Design, Jodhpur is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2006. Inter National Institute for Fashion Design, Jodhpur offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Certificate, B.Voc, M.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Andheri

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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UGC
...+5 NBA , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Andheri is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Andheri offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jain Deemed to be University D-School , Bengaluru

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

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

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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Horizon Institute of Design Educational Society , Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private

39,176 - 1,12,390 Design
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Horizon Institute of Design Educational Society is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1997. Horizon Institute of Design Educational Society offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Cindrebay School of Design , Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
NSDC

Cindrebay School of Design is a Private Institute located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in the year 2006. Cindrebay School of Design offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kamla Nagar , New Delhi

4.0
(4 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private

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

Shortlisted by 12589+ students

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Surat , Surat

Surat, Gujarat
Private

1,15,000 - 1,41,800 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Surat is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2014. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Surat offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Virudhunagar Group Of Colleges

Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 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

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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MIT ADT University

4.4
(19 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 Government of Maharashtra

3,25,000 - 6,00,000 Design
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...+4 Uni GAUGE , PERA CET , MHT-CET , GATE

MIT ADT University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. MIT ADT University offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth

4.3
(60 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

AILET Exams
...+6 UGC NET , CSIR NET , NIMCET , NEET PG , CBSE 10th , MAT

Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1921. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Apex College For Girls, Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

90,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Rajasthan JET Agriculture , CUET PG , RBSE 12th , CUET

Apex College For Girls, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Apex College For Girls, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vishwakarma University

4.3
(10 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

70,000 - 3,75,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 NIFT , NID DAT , MAT , UCEED , CBSE 12th , CAT

Vishwakarma University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2017. Vishwakarma University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ISBM University

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+6 British Standard institute (BSI) , NCHEMS , CODL , ASCBE (Europe) , NHRD , IADL

14,900 Design
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ISBM University specialties

Ranking : National Recognition - Ranked #158 Overall by IIRF 2024 - Recognized among Top Emerging Universities
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Proximity to Raipur, state capital - Access to urban amenities, industrial hubs
Fees : Affordable Education - Mid-range: Rs 1.0L - Rs 2.1L (Total MBA) - UG: Rs 10K - Rs 80K (Per Year)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs 10.8LPA (2022) - Highest package up to Rs 17.2LPA (2022)
Flagship Course : Popular Programs Offered - Flagship MBA program with diverse specializations - Popular B.Tech, B.Sc, BCA courses
Specialization : Industry-Focused Specializations - Industry-integrated B.Tech in AI, Data Science - MBA specializations: Marketing, Finance, HR, IT
Placement Focus : Strong Career Support - Dedicated placement cell, 100% job assistance - Focus on corporate career building
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Placements - BFSI, IT, Consulting, FMCG, Healthcare - Top companies: Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, HDFC
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships with Infosys, Reliance, Amazon - Paid internships, projects in data science
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Dual degrees with Rushford Business School (Switzerland) - MoUs with Henry Harvin, Judson University (USA)
Alumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Active network for professional contacts - Mentorship programs, networking events

Shortlisted by 319+ students

Karpagam University

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

1,00,000 Design
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TNEA Exams
...+6 NATA , NEET , UCEED , TANCET MBA , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

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

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NSAM Institute of Design

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

1,50,000 - 2,10,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

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
Private

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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Rishihood University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private

2,40,000 - 4,20,000 Design
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Rishihood Creative Aptitude Test (RCAT) Exams
...+6 NEET , FDDI , UCEED , SAT India , NIFT , CAT

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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Vishwaniketan Institute of Design

Khalapur, Maharashtra
Private

4,00,000 Design
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Vishwaniketan Institute of Design is a Private Institute located in Khalapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2019. Vishwaniketan Institute of Design offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 772+ students

Cartier Global Academy

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee)

75,000 - 1,30,000 Design
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Cartier Global Academy is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. Cartier Global Academy offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12550+ students

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(70 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 MHRD , NAAC

50,000 - 1,25,000 Design
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UCEED Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , Tamilnadu 10th , SRMJEEE (PG) , CBSE 10th , SRMJEEE

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - NIRF 2025: Overall #22, Engg #14 - THE 2024: World 1201-1500, Asia 401
Region : Strategic Chennai Location - Proximity to Chennai's IT hubs - Access to diverse industrial sectors
Tier : Elite Institution Status - NAAC A++ accredited institution - Consistently high national rankings
Fees : Mid/High Fee Structure -Rs 2.55-16.1 L (Total B.Tech) - Fees vary by specialization
ROI : Good Placement Returns - Highest packageRs 29.5 LPA (2025) - Average packageRs 6.5 LPA (2025)
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - Popular for AI/ML, Cyber Securi
Specialization : Cutting-Edge CSE Specializations - CSE with AI/ML, Cyber Security - Big Data Analytics, IoT, Cloud C
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Product Development - Top recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft,
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Sectors - IT Services (TCS, Wipro, Infosys) - Consulting (Deloitte, KPMG, Accent
Diversity : Inclusive Global Environment - Pan-India student representation - Global academic exposure programs
Internship : Industry-Relevant Internships - Internships at Amazon, Nokia, Deloitte - Projects in IT, Finance, Ma
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Semester Abroad Program (SAP) - Hampton University, USA degree prog
Alumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Notable alumni in sports, cinema - Alumni in tech leadership roles
Guest Lecturers : Expert Industry Insights - Industry experts from Wipro, Google - Lectures on AI, Cyber Security, NLP

Shortlisted by 11596+ students

Strate School of Design

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

6,30,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Strate School of Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. Strate School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, MSc, BSc+MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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INIFD Nashik

3.8
(24 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private

80,000 - 2,46,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

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

Shortlisted by 4423+ students

DreamZone bangalore

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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

Shortlisted by 497+ students

L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 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

Shortlisted by 65+ students

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Suresh Gyan Vihar University

4.3
(91 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE, Dir

39,800 - 4,50,000 Design
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 SGVUEE , CUET

Suresh Gyan Vihar University specialties

Ranking : Nationally Ranked Excellence - NIRF 2025: University 101-150, Overall 151-200 - NIRF 2025: Pharmacy
Region : Strategic Jaipur Location - Located in Jaipur, a growing educational hub - Proximity to industrial a
Fees : Mid-Range Investment -Rs 2.8 L -Rs 8.3 L (Total) for popular B.Tech courses - MBA fees range fromRs
ROI : Excellent Returns - Highest domestic package up toRs 55 LPA - Strong average package for graduates
Flagship Course : Top Programs Offered - Highly rated B.Tech (CSE, AI/ML), MBA - Nationally recognized Pharmacy progra
Specialization : Industry-Aligned Specializations - B.Tech in AI/ML, Data Science, Full Stack Development - MBA offer
Placement Focus : Robust Placement Opportunities - 13,000+ placement offers in 2024-25 batch - Strong connections with
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT, Consulting, Manufacturing, Banking, Pharma - Top companies: Googl
Diversity : Vibrant Global Community - Students from 42+ nationalities - Multi-ethnic, multi-cultural campus env
Internship : Valuable Industry Internships - Internships at HCL, Samsung, Siemens, Reliance Group - Projects with
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global & Industry Ties - International collaborations: University of Cincinnati, King's Un
Alumni : Impactful Alumni Network - Successful entrepreneurs and researchers - Alumni in top companies: Bosch
Guest Lecturers : Expert Industry Insights - Regular sessions by industry experts - Interaction with leaders at annual

Shortlisted by 21533+ students

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