Top Design Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Dec 27, 2025 01:02 AM IST

India has 1562 colleges for Design. Around 106 colleges are run by the government, and 1068 are private colleges. These colleges offer various Design courses in multiple disciplines at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The fees for top Design colleges in India range from INR 1,000 - INR 20,32,000.

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OM Sterling Global University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Hisar, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NSDC , COA

36,000 - 45,000 Design
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...+6 CMAT , AILET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT

OM Sterling Global University is a Private Institute, established in 2019. OM Sterling Global University is one of the best Design colleges in Hisar, Haryana. are one of the most popular programs at OM Sterling Global University offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. OM Sterling Global University fees is INR 36,000 - INR 45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 35406+ students

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

NSAM Institute of Design is a Private Institute, established in 2019. NSAM Institute of Design is one of the best Design colleges in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at NSAM Institute of Design offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. NSAM Institute of Design B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 1,50,000 - INR 2,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12019+ students

Calicut University

4.5
(53 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
State University
AIU
...+4 ACU , UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,750 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Calicut University is a State University University, established in 1968. Calicut University is one of the best Design colleges in Malapuram, Kerala. are one of the most popular programs at Calicut University offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Calicut University fees is INR 1,750. Read More

Shortlisted by 247+ students

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Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya Ujjain

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

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...+1 MPBSE 12th

Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya Ujjain is a None University, established in 2008. Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya Ujjain is one of the best Design colleges in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya Ujjain offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More

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Chaudhary Devi Lal University , Sirsa

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Sirsa, Haryana
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000 Design
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Chaudhary Devi Lal University is a Government University, established in 2003. Chaudhary Devi Lal University is one of the best Design colleges in Sirsa, Haryana. are one of the most popular programs at Chaudhary Devi Lal University offered for a duration of 4 Years. Chaudhary Devi Lal University fees is INR 1,00,000. Read More

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NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

5,00,000 Design
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NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design is a Private Institute, established in 2016. NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design is one of the best Design colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design offered for a duration of 4 Years. NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design B.Des fees is INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 25054+ students

Kayhan Animation Academy

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

25,000 - 1,00,000 Design
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Kayhan Animation Academy is a Private Institute, established in 2022. Kayhan Animation Academy is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Kayhan Animation Academy offered for a duration of 1-8 Months. Kayhan Animation Academy fees is INR 25,000 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

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Jain Group of Institutions

Fazilka, Punjab
Private

30,000 Design
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Jain Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, established in 2007. Jain Group of Institutions is one of the best Design colleges in Fazilka, Punjab. are one of the most popular programs at Jain Group of Institutions offered for a duration of 3 Years. Jain Group of Institutions fees is INR 30,000. Read More

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NIFD Global Gurugram

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
NCRF

1,67,000 - 2,20,000 Design
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NIFD Global Gurugram is a Private Institute, established in 1999. NIFD Global Gurugram is one of the best Design colleges in Gurgaon, Haryana. are one of the most popular programs at NIFD Global Gurugram offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. NIFD Global Gurugram fees is INR 1,67,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

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Sasmira’s Institute of Design and Textiles

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

18,000 - 3,85,000 Design
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Sasmira’s Institute of Design and Textiles is a Private Institute, established in . Sasmira’s Institute of Design and Textiles is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at Sasmira’s Institute of Design and Textiles offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. Sasmira’s Institute of Design and Textiles B.Des fees is INR 18,000 - INR 3,85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1906+ students

The NorthCap University - Seamedu

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
National A

1,55,000 - 2,00,000 Design
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The NorthCap University - Seamedu is a Private Institute, established in 2008. The NorthCap University - Seamedu is one of the best Design colleges in Gurgaon, Haryana. are one of the most popular programs at The NorthCap University - Seamedu offered for a duration of 3 Years. The NorthCap University - Seamedu fees is INR 1,55,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9870+ students

Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

24,000 - 36,000 Design
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Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2001. Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College is one of the best Design colleges in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College fees is INR 24,000 - INR 36,000. Read More

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Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
MESC

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur is one of the best Design colleges in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur offered for a duration of 1-24 Months. Read More

Shortlisted by 336+ students

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
MESC

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow is a Private Institute, established in 2003. Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow is one of the best Design colleges in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow offered for a duration of 1 Minutes - 5 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 930+ students

Pachamuthu College of Arts & Science for Women

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

12,000 Design
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...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Pachamuthu College of Arts & Science for Women is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2008. Pachamuthu College of Arts & Science for Women is one of the best Design colleges in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Pachamuthu College of Arts & Science for Women offered for a duration of 3 Years. Pachamuthu College of Arts & Science for Women fees is INR 12,000. Read More

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Jain University, Kochi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Deemed University Private
NBA
...+1 NAAC

2,00,000 - 2,75,000 Design
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Jain University, Kochi is a Deemed University Private Institute, established in . Jain University, Kochi is one of the best Design colleges in Kochi, Kerala. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at Jain University, Kochi offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Jain University, Kochi B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 2,00,000 - INR 2,75,000. Read More

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International School of Design Raipur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private

95,000 - 1,65,000 Design
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International School of Design Raipur is a Private Institute, established in 2014. International School of Design Raipur is one of the best Design colleges in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at International School of Design Raipur offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. International School of Design Raipur B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 95,000 - INR 1,65,000. Read More

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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Nagpur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Nagpur is a None Institute, established in . Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Nagpur is one of the best Design colleges in Nagpur, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Nagpur offered for a duration of 3 Days - 3 Years. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Nagpur fees is INR 85,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More

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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited DP Road

Pune, Maharashtra

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited DP Road is a None Institute, established in . Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited DP Road is one of the best Design colleges in Pune, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited DP Road offered for a duration of 3 Days - 3 Years. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited DP Road fees is INR 85,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More

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XL Multimedia Institute

Amritsar, Punjab
Private

45,000 - 1,80,000 Design
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XL Multimedia Institute is a Private Institute, established in 2009. XL Multimedia Institute is one of the best Design colleges in Amritsar, Punjab. are one of the most popular programs at XL Multimedia Institute offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. XL Multimedia Institute fees is INR 45,000 - INR 1,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 917+ students

Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private

19,500 Design
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Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute, established in . Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science is one of the best Design colleges in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science offered for a duration of 3 Years. Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science fees is INR 19,500. Read More

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Shri Davara University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh

23,000 - 30,000 Design
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Shri Davara University is a None University, established in 2024. Shri Davara University is one of the best Design colleges in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at Shri Davara University offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Shri Davara University B.Des fees is INR 23,000 - INR 30,000. Read More

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RSD Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Technology

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NSDC

1,71,250 Design
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RSD Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Technology is a Private Institute, established in 2016. RSD Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Technology is one of the best Design colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. BVA are one of the most popular programs at RSD Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Technology offered for a duration of 3-4 Years. RSD Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Technology BVA fees is INR 1,71,250. Read More

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Leonardo da Vinci School of Design

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private

39,500 - 1,74,500 Design
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Leonardo da Vinci School of Design is a Private Institute, established in 2019. Leonardo da Vinci School of Design is one of the best Design colleges in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. B.Des, M.Des, BVA, MVA, MFM are one of the most popular programs at Leonardo da Vinci School of Design offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. Leonardo da Vinci School of Design B.Des, M.Des, BVA, MVA, MFM fees is INR 39,500 - INR 1,74,500. Read More

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri

Siliguri, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,24,500 - 1,29,500 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri is a Private Institute, established in . JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri is one of the best Design colleges in Siliguri, West Bengal. are one of the most popular programs at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri fees is INR 1,24,500 - INR 1,29,500. Read More

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra

1,50,000 - 1,70,500 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology Nagpur is a None Institute, established in . JD Institute of Fashion Technology Nagpur is one of the best Design colleges in Nagpur, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at JD Institute of Fashion Technology Nagpur offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Nagpur fees is INR 1,50,000 - INR 1,70,500. Read More

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DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (BANGALORE)

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka

1,18,000 - 1,96,000 Design
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DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (BANGALORE) is a None Institute, established in . DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (BANGALORE) is one of the best Design colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. are one of the most popular programs at DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (BANGALORE) offered for a duration of 3 Days - 3 Years. DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (BANGALORE) fees is INR 1,18,000 - INR 1,96,000. Read More

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DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (Chennai)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

1,18,000 - 1,96,000 Design
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DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (Chennai) is a None Institute, established in . DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (Chennai) is one of the best Design colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (Chennai) offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. DAVINCI MEDIA COLLEGE (Chennai) fees is INR 1,18,000 - INR 1,96,000. Read More

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Graphical Guru, Andheri West (Graphical Guru) , Andheri

Andheri, Maharashtra
Private

25,000 - 1,40,000 Design
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Graphical Guru, Andheri West is a Private Institute, established in . Graphical Guru, Andheri West is one of the best Design colleges in Andheri, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Graphical Guru, Andheri West offered for a duration of 2.15-18 Months. Graphical Guru, Andheri West fees is INR 25,000 - INR 1,40,000. Read More

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Nextgen Institute of Animation & Gaming

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private

1,10,000 - 1,75,000 Design
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Nextgen Institute of Animation & Gaming is a Private Institute, established in 2025. Nextgen Institute of Animation & Gaming is one of the best Design colleges in Surat, Gujarat. are one of the most popular programs at Nextgen Institute of Animation & Gaming offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Nextgen Institute of Animation & Gaming fees is INR 1,10,000 - INR 1,75,000. 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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18,000 - 3,85,000 Design

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12,000 Design

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