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

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

49,200 - 53,000 Design
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TANCET Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4791+ students

St. Francis College for Women

4.3
(16 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NAAC

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Francis College for Women is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2002. St. Francis College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 274+ students

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GMAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CEED , CMAT , CAT , NIFT

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 110+ students

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Universal College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+1 Govt of Karnataka

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+6 GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT

Universal College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Universal College offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 238+ students

Ramgarhia Girls College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
Other

Ramgarhia Girls College is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2015. Ramgarhia Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Khalsa College for Women Amritsar

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 Other

1,28,333 - 1,50,000 Design
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Khalsa College for Women Amritsar is a Private Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1968. Khalsa College for Women Amritsar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5337+ students

Maharshi Parshuram Institute

Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

Maharshi Parshuram Institute is a Private Institute located in Delhi. . Maharshi Parshuram Institute offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 490+ students

DAV College (DAV), Amritsar

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

DAV College (DAV), Amritsar is a Private Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1955. DAV College (DAV), Amritsar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 232+ students

SBS Ludhiana

4.1
(13 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

26,000 - 50,000 Design
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SBS Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2004. SBS Ludhiana offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25609+ students

LPU

4.4
(296 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Private
Bar Counci
...+19 AIU , NCTE , Pharmacy Council of India , NABL , IAP , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , ICAR , Indian Association of Physiotherapists , NCTE , ACU , UGC , ACBSP , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , IAU , Punjab State Council For Agricultural Education (PSCAE) , Institute Of Town Planners , ITPI

1,60,000 - 2,40,000 Design
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#49 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CEED , PSEB 12th , LPUNEST , NIFT Entrance Exam , UPCATET

LPU is one of the best private universities in Punjab, India for various UG and PG courses. The most popular course at Lovely Professional University is the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Admission to the LPU BBA course is either based on LPUNEST or marks scored in qualifying exams. Top companies like Google, Paloalto, amazon, Cognizant, Capgemini, Wipro and Accenture visit LPU for campus placements. The highest package offered at LPU placements 2022 is Rs 64 LPA to Harekrishna Mahto by Google.

Shortlisted by 393575+ students

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

76,160 - 90,000 Design
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 1944. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

HKC Kapurthala

Kapurthala, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

HKC Kapurthala is a Private Institute located in Kapurthala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1969. HKC Kapurthala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

1,96,000 Design
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Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Assumption College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,819 Design
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KEAM Exams

Assumption College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. Assumption College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 105+ students

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa

Goa, Goa
Private
NAAC

Goa HSSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa is a Private Institute located in Goa. It was established in the year 1991. Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Galgotias University

4.3
(147 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , NBA , BCI , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , Pharmacy Council of India , Indian Nursing Council (INC)

90,000 - 1,35,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 JEECUP , GGSIPU , CLAT , CBSE 12th , IGNOU , NATA

Galgotias University is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Galgotias University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4380+ students

SGT University

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

75,000 - 1,53,250 Design
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NEET Exams
...+3 NEET PG , GATE , NEET MDS

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

Shortlisted by 940+ students

PSGRKCW

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

PSGRKCW is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. PSGRKCW offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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TCSC Mumbai

4.5
(26 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 Mumbai University Admission , CBSE 12th

TCSC Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. TCSC Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 185+ students

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

GMAT Exams
...+6 LSAT-India , GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10527+ students

ITPC Delhi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

28,500 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

ITPC Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. . ITPC Delhi offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

ITRC Indore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
DOEACC

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

ITRC Indore is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. ITRC Indore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

82,020 - 3,20,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Garware Institute of Career Education and Development offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, PGDM, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7406+ students

Kohinoor Technical Institute

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

AHSEC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kohinoor Technical Institute Pune or KTI is among the top engineering colleges in Pune. The institute was established in 1967 with a goal to offer high-quality education theoretically and practically. KTI Pune is a government-approved vocational training institute. It is the training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Government of India. The institute offers training in Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Certificate programs in various specializations including Computer Software, AC & Refrigeration, Paramedical, Electrical, Automobile, Electronics, Mechanical, Fashion and more.

Shortlisted by 537+ students

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

18,000 Design
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

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

Shortlisted by 6+ students

LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi

3.9
(15 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

1,20,000 - 1,80,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2011. LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18777+ students

ISDI Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

47,200 Design
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ISDI Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. ISDI Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

DJAD Coimbatore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

3,55,000 - 4,13,000 Design
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DJAD Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. DJAD Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Management and Design Academy

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams

Management and Design Academy is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2013. Management and Design Academy offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Pearl Academy- School of Fashion Styling and Textile

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

1,00,500 - 1,36,000 Design
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Pearl Academy- School of Fashion Styling and Textile is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1993. Pearl Academy- School of Fashion Styling and Textile offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

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28,500 Design

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