Top Design Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - May 20, 2026 02:14 AM IST

Top Design colleges in India are BBK Dav college for Women, Navrachana University, JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore, Ahimsa Women's Polytechnic, CODT Indore, JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura, Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Secunderabad, Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies, Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills, Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology based on NIRF Rankings. India has 1557 Design colleges that offer various courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Out of these, 106 are government-run and 1068 are privately owned. Admission to these colleges is based on entrance exams or merit in the qualifying examination. The fees for top Design colleges in India range from INR 1,000 - INR 20,32,000.

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  • RatingAmritsar, Punjab
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BBK Dav college for Women is a Private Institute, established in 1967. BBK Dav college for Women is one of the best Design colleges in Amritsar, Punjab. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at BBK Dav college for Women offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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  • RatingVadodara, Gujarat
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    1,10,000 - 4,40,000 Design

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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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    1,80,000 - 6,00,000 Design

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JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 1988. JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore is one of the best Design colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BVA are one of the most popular programs at JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore offered for a duration of 3 Days - 4 Years. JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore BVA fees is INR 1,80,000 - INR 6,00,000. Read More
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    Ahimsa Women's Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1985. Ahimsa Women's Polytechnic is one of the best Design colleges in Delhi. are one of the most popular programs at Ahimsa Women's Polytechnic offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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    • RatingIndore, Madhya Pradesh
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      CODT Indore is a Private Institute, established in 2014. CODT Indore is one of the best Design colleges in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at CODT Indore offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. Read More
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        40,000 - 1,65,000 Design

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      JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura is a Private Institute, established in 2008. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura is one of the best Design colleges in New Delhi, Delhi. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura offered for a duration of 3 Days - 4 Years. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura B.Des fees is INR 40,000 - INR 1,65,000. Read More
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      Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Secunderabad is a Private Institute, established in 1992. Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Secunderabad is one of the best Design colleges in Secunderabad, Telangana. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Secunderabad offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. Read More
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      • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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        35,000 Design

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      Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies offered for a duration of 4 Weeks - 3 Years. Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies fees is INR 35,000. Read More
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      • RatingHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
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      Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills is a Private Institute, established in 1996. Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills is one of the best Design colleges in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills offered for a duration of 6-11 Months. Read More
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        Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology is a Private Institute, established in 2008. Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology is one of the best Design colleges in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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        • RatingSonepat, Haryana
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          Gateway Design School is a Private Institute, established in . Gateway Design School is one of the best Design colleges in Sonepat, Haryana. are one of the most popular programs at Gateway Design School offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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            2,51,900 - 3,02,700 Design

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          FDDI Noida is a Government Institute, established in 1986. FDDI Noida is one of the best Design colleges in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at FDDI Noida offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. FDDI Noida B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 2,51,900 - INR 3,02,700. Read More
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            21,240 - 2,30,000 Design

          Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi is a Private Institute, established in 1986. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi is one of the best Design colleges in Delhi. are one of the most popular programs at Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi offered for a duration of 3 Days - 1 Years. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi fees is INR 21,240 - INR 2,30,000. Read More
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            1,70,000 - 2,20,000 Design

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          Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur is one of the best Design colleges in Jaipur, Rajasthan. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur B.Des fees is INR 1,70,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More
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            5,000 - 24,000 Design

          CIIMS Nagpur is a Private Institute, established in 1997. CIIMS Nagpur is one of the best Design colleges in Nagpur, Maharashtra. B.Des, M.Des, BFTech are one of the most popular programs at CIIMS Nagpur offered for a duration of 6-4 Years. CIIMS Nagpur B.Des, M.Des, BFTech fees is INR 5,000 - INR 24,000. Read More
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          • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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            94,300 Design

          Vidya Fashion Academy is a Private Institute, established in . Vidya Fashion Academy is one of the best Design colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. are one of the most popular programs at Vidya Fashion Academy offered for a duration of 6-1 Years. Vidya Fashion Academy fees is INR 94,300. Read More
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            International Institute of Gemological Sciences is a Private Institute, established in 2012. International Institute of Gemological Sciences is one of the best Design colleges in Delhi. are one of the most popular programs at International Institute of Gemological Sciences offered for a duration of 3 Hours. Read More
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            • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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              2,78,900 - 2,91,755 Design

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            Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai is a Private Institute, established in 2003. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai fees is INR 2,78,900 - INR 2,91,755. Read More
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              10,500 - 4,05,000 Design

            Indian Diamond Institute is a Government Institute, established in 1978. Indian Diamond Institute is one of the best Design colleges in Surat, Gujarat. are one of the most popular programs at Indian Diamond Institute offered for a duration of 8 None - 3 Years. Indian Diamond Institute fees is INR 10,500 - INR 4,05,000. Read More
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              43,000 Design

            Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai is a Private Institute, established in 1957. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai is one of the best Design colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai offered for a duration of 1-2 Years. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai fees is INR 43,000. Read More
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              JDTI Noida is a Private Institute, established in 1999. JDTI Noida is one of the best Design colleges in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at JDTI Noida offered for a duration of 2 Hours - 2 Years. Read More
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              • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
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                9,000 - 12,000 Design

              Indian Institute of Jewelry Design is a Private Institute, established in . Indian Institute of Jewelry Design is one of the best Design colleges in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. are one of the most popular programs at Indian Institute of Jewelry Design offered for a duration of 2 Hours - 1 Years. Indian Institute of Jewelry Design fees is INR 9,000 - INR 12,000. Read More
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              • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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                Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai is a Private Institute, established in 2012. Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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                • RatingAgra, Uttar Pradesh
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                  21,000 - 1,64,000 Design

                Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Agra is a Government Institute, established in 1963. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Agra is one of the best Design colleges in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Agra offered for a duration of 3 Days - 2 Years. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Agra fees is INR 21,000 - INR 1,64,000. Read More
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                • RatingPatna, Bihar
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                  36,000 Design

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                PD Institute is a Private Institute, established in 2010. PD Institute is one of the best Design colleges in Jaipur, Rajasthan. are one of the most popular programs at PD Institute offered for a duration of 5 Months. Read More
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                  Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery is a Private Institute, established in 1999. Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery is one of the best Design colleges in Surat, Gujarat. are one of the most popular programs at Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery offered for a duration of 8 Weeks. Read More
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                  • RatingNeemrana, Rajasthan
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                    1,01,000 - 1,32,000 Design

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                  SOA Neemrana is a Private Institute, established in 2006. SOA Neemrana is one of the best Design colleges in Neemrana, Rajasthan. are one of the most popular programs at SOA Neemrana offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. SOA Neemrana fees is INR 1,01,000 - INR 1,32,000. Read More
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                    Cavalier Animation & Technologies Pvt.Ltd. is a Private Institute, established in . Cavalier Animation & Technologies Pvt.Ltd. is one of the best Design colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. are one of the most popular programs at Cavalier Animation & Technologies Pvt.Ltd. offered for a duration of 1 Minutes - 3 Years. Read More
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                    FAQs

                    Is there scope for design in India?

                    Design colleges in India offer bachelor, diploma, and master degrees in various specialisations, along with short-term and certificate courses, indicating a wide scope in the field.

                    Which is the best NIFT in India?

                    National Institute of Fashion Technology (Navi Mumbai) is listed among the top design colleges in India.

                    Which institute is best for BDes in India?

                    Design colleges offering Bachelor Degree courses include National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad) and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

                    Which Design course is best in India?

                    Designing covers multiple courses, such as fashion, interior, graphic, animation, advertisement, and product design.

                    Which are the top 5 Design colleges in India?

                    The top five design colleges in India are the National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad), the Indian Institute of Art and Design (New Delhi), IIFD Indian Institute of Fashion & Design (Chandigarh), the National Institute of Fashion Technology (Navi Mumbai), and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

                    Which is India's No. 1 Design school?

                    National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad) is listed among the top design colleges in India.

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