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 1077 Private Design Colleges in India

International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Thane

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
IAO

1,15,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Thane offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 558+ students

Amor Design Institute (ADI), Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC

35,000 - 3,20,000 Design
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Amor Design Institute (ADI), Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2000. Amor Design Institute (ADI), Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, BBS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

DYPDC Pune

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

5,00,000 - 7,00,000 Design
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DYPDC Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. DYPDC Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, PGD, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

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TAKE Animation

Surat, Gujarat
Private
DEC

TAKE Animation is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2008. TAKE Animation offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Delhi School of Architecture & Design

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

3,30,000 Design
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Delhi School of Architecture & Design is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2010. Delhi School of Architecture & Design offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, Other in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

AD - The Design School (ADTDS), Delhi

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

AD - The Design School (ADTDS), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2005. AD - The Design School (ADTDS), Delhi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, BDS, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Shaft Academy of Media Arts

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Other

TSBIE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shaft Academy of Media Arts is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Shaft Academy of Media Arts offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

NIFD Hyderabad

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Other

TSBIE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

NIFD Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2014. NIFD Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

RLS School of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

RLS School of Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. RLS School of Design offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

VIDM Institute of Design and Management

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

MAT Exams
...+1 CAT

VIDM Institute of Design and Management is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2013. VIDM Institute of Design and Management offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, BBS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

65,000 - 83,300 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 GATE , CBSE 12th

Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 110+ students

INIFD Bhopal

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

1,15,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

INIFD Bhopal is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. INIFD Bhopal offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 855+ students

GFI Kolkata

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
DEC

2,40,000 Design
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

GFI Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2010. GFI Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, BBS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

YMCA Delhi

4.2
(5 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

65,000 Design
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YMCA Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1947. YMCA Delhi offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

IVS School of Design

4.9
(9 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

10,000 - 1,89,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

IVS School of Design is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2008. IVS School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6631+ students

INIFD Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
IAO

Pearl Exams
...+6 CEED , CBSE 12th , NIFT , UCEED , Academy , NID

INIFD Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. INIFD Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

35,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, BBS, PGP, BBM+MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other
...+1 EQAC

1,80,000 - 6,00,000 Design
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , CAT , MAT

JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15769+ students

Ahimsa Women's Polytechnic

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Government

Ahimsa Women's Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1985. Ahimsa Women's Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Arena Animation Bangalore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

60,000 - 2,65,000 Design
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Arena Animation is located in Bangalore and is one of the best colleges for management courses. Arena Animation Bangalore offers a wide range of courses in the field of multimedia and animation such as Animation, Gaming AR/ VR, Web & Graphics, Multimedia, Design Design and many more. For admission to Arena Animation Bangalore, interested candidates will just have to fill out the online application form through its official website.

Shortlisted by 161+ students

Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private

Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2010. Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Academy of Applied Arts (AAA), New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

Academy of Applied Arts (AAA), New Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2010. Academy of Applied Arts (AAA), New Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DreamZone School of creative studies

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

DreamZone School of creative studies is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. DreamZone School of creative studies offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

TBSE 10th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , CBSE 12th

Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

SAFT Dehradun

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SAFT Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. . SAFT Dehradun offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

BBK Dav college for Women

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

BBK Dav college for Women is a Private Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1967. BBK Dav college for Women offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

Navrachana University

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , UGC

1,10,000 - 4,40,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , CMAT , GSEB 12th , NATA , CAT

Navrachana University is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Navrachana University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6312+ students

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

2,78,900 - 2,91,755 Design
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CMAT Exams
...+3 MAT , XAT , CAT

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7311+ students

Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2012. Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

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