Top Design Colleges in India 2026

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

Top Design colleges in India are Mansarovar Global University, NUJS, JS Institute of Design, Quantum University, Royal Group Of Colleges, Sha-Shib Group Of Institutions, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, PPSU Surat, Poornima University, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur 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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  • RatingSehore, Madhya Pradesh
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    75,000 - 1,75,000 Design

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  • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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NUJS is a Public Institute, established in 1999. NUJS is one of the best Design colleges in Kolkata, West Bengal. are one of the most popular programs at NUJS offered for a duration of 3 Months. Read More
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    3,00,000 - 3,75,000 Design

JS Institute of Design is a Private Institute, established in . JS Institute of Design is one of the best Design colleges in New Delhi, Delhi. are one of the most popular programs at JS Institute of Design offered for a duration of 18 Months. JS Institute of Design fees is INR 3,00,000 - INR 3,75,000. Read More
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    68,500 - 1,44,500 Design

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  • RatingIndore, Madhya Pradesh
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    Royal Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, established in 2015. Royal Group Of Colleges is one of the best Design colleges in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Royal Group Of Colleges offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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    Sha-Shib Group Of Institutions is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2009. Sha-Shib Group Of Institutions is one of the best Design colleges in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Sha-Shib Group Of Institutions offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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      1,00,000 Design

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      85,000 - 2,50,000 Design

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    PPSU Surat is a Private Institute, established in 2017. PPSU Surat is one of the best Design colleges in Surat, Gujarat. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at PPSU Surat offered for a duration of 4 Years. PPSU Surat B.Des fees is INR 85,000 - INR 2,50,000. Read More
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      55,000 - 2,35,000 Design

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      ...+6 NATA , CSIR NET , SLAT , NCHMCT JEE , JEE Main , RBSE 12th

    Poornima University specialties

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    • RatingAmbala, Haryana
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      84,000 Design

    Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur is one of the best Design colleges in Ambala, Haryana. are one of the most popular programs at Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur offered for a duration of 3 Years. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur fees is INR 84,000. Read More
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    • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
      Shemaroo Institute of Film & Technology is a None Institute, established in 2013. Shemaroo Institute of Film & Technology is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Shemaroo Institute of Film & Technology offered for a duration of 4 Weeks - 1 Years. Read More
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      • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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        59,667 - 1,53,000 Design

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        ...+6 CEED , CBSE 12th , XAT , NEET , KMAT , AIEED

      Srinivas University, Mangalore specialties

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        60,000 Design

      Bhartiya Skill Development University is a Private Institute, established in 2017. Bhartiya Skill Development University is one of the best Design colleges in Jaipur, Rajasthan. are one of the most popular programs at Bhartiya Skill Development University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Bhartiya Skill Development University fees is INR 60,000. Read More
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      • RatingLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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        1,00,000 - 3,00,000 Design

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        ...+6 JEECUP , CBSE 10th , GMAT , CSIR NET , UP 10th , GPAT

      Maharishi University specialties

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      • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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        14,900 Design

      ISBM University specialties

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        1,20,000 Design

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      Arni University is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Arni University is one of the best Design colleges in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at Arni University offered for a duration of 4 Years. Arni University B.Des fees is INR 1,20,000. Read More
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        99,000 Design

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      Gurugram University specialties

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      Arunodaya University specialties

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        1,80,000 Design

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      B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute, established in 1999. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is one of the best Design colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology offered for a duration of 4 Years. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology B.Des fees is INR 1,80,000. Read More
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      • RatingAmritsar, Punjab
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        63,497 Design

      Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute, established in 2002. Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology is one of the best Design colleges in Amritsar, Punjab. are one of the most popular programs at Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology offered for a duration of 3 Years. Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology fees is INR 63,497. Read More
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      • RatingDausa, Rajasthan
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      Shyam University specialties

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      • 4.0Rating
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      • RatingChandigarh, Chandigarh
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        78,000 - 84,000 Design

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      Vidya Jyoti Eduversity is a Private Institute, established in 2006. Vidya Jyoti Eduversity is one of the best Design colleges in Chandigarh. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at Vidya Jyoti Eduversity offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. Vidya Jyoti Eduversity B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 78,000 - INR 84,000. Read More
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        4,66,500 - 17,72,000 Design

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      Pearl Academy bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 1993. Pearl Academy bangalore is one of the best Design colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BVA are one of the most popular programs at Pearl Academy bangalore offered for a duration of 3 Days - 4 Years. Pearl Academy bangalore BVA fees is INR 4,66,500 - INR 17,72,000. Read More
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      • RatingBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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        1,25,542 Design

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        ...+6 CLAT , AILET , CBSE 10th , NATA , GATE , GPAT

      LNCT University specialties

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      • RatingJalandhar, Punjab
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        8,000 - 59,900 Design

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      Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute, established in 1886. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is one of the best Design colleges in Jalandhar, Punjab. are one of the most popular programs at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya fees is INR 8,000 - INR 59,900. Read More
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      • RatingBerhampur, Odisha
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        50,000 Design

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      X-Gen College of Visual Art is a Private Institute, established in 2013. X-Gen College of Visual Art is one of the best Design colleges in Berhampur, Odisha. BVA are one of the most popular programs at X-Gen College of Visual Art offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. X-Gen College of Visual Art BVA fees is INR 50,000. Read More
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        1,30,000 Design

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      Allahabad University specialties

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      • RatingVirudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
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      Virudhunagar Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Virudhunagar Group Of Colleges is one of the best Design colleges in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Virudhunagar Group Of Colleges offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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      • RatingMeerut, Uttar Pradesh
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      Vidya Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute, established in 2006. Vidya Group Of Institutions is one of the best Design colleges in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. B.F.A.D. are one of the most popular programs at Vidya Group Of Institutions offered for a duration of 3-4 Years. Read More
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      • RatingNamakkal, Tamil Nadu
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        42,000 Design

      Vivekanandha Educational Institutions, Tiruchengode Campus is a University Institute, established in 1992. Vivekanandha Educational Institutions, Tiruchengode Campus is one of the best Design colleges in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Vivekanandha Educational Institutions, Tiruchengode Campus offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Vivekanandha Educational Institutions, Tiruchengode Campus fees is INR 42,000. 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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