Best Design Colleges in India for Graphic Design 2026

Top colleges in India include NID Ahmedabad, Symbiosis Institute of Design, Industrial Design Centre, IIAD Delhi, National Institute of Design Vijayawada, ARCH College of Design & Business, Jaipur, JD Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi, MITID Pune, Vogue Institute of Art and Design Bangalore, Sandip University. India has around 298 colleges, out of these 1563 are government and 15484 are privately owned. Admissions to top colleges in India are mainly based on national-level entrance examinations such as MDU, CEE AMPAI Masters, SPSAT, UPESEAT, PID DAT, PGET, CENTAC, IRMASAT, JIPMER MDS, DU.

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  • 4.3Rating
    (12 Reviews)
  • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
  • RatingPrivate
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    1,39,000 - 14,68,000

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    GSEB 12th Exams

    ...+2 CBSE 12th , NID Entrance Exam
NID Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1970. NID Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as B.Des, PhD, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.4Rating
    (8 Reviews)
  • RatingPune, Maharashtra
  • RatingPrivate
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    4,20,000 - 16,20,000

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    #59 NIRF Ranking

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    SEED Exams

Symbiosis Institute of Design is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Symbiosis Institute of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    CEED Exams

Industrial Design Centre is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Industrial Design Centre offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des, MMC, B.Des+M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    5,02,478 - 5,47,959

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    iDAT Exams

    ...+6 AIEED , UCEED , CEED , DAT , NIFT , NID
IIAD Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2015. IIAD Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.2Rating
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  • RatingVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
  • RatingPublic
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    1,75,000 - 7,48,000

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    NID Entrance Exam Exams

National Institute of Design Vijayawada is a Public Institute located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. National Institute of Design Vijayawada offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    75,000 - 5,45,000

ARCH College of Design and Business, Jaipur was established in Jaipur, India in 2000. The institution is led by the ARCH Educational Society, which has the objective of delivering specialised education in Design that is both industrially and globally relevant. ARCH College of Design and Business in Jaipur is home to 6000 energetic and enthusiastic professionals, alumni, students, faculty, and support staff. ARCH College of Design and Business in Jaipur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate-level courses in Photography, Digital Design, Fashion, Product, Jewellery, Graphic, Interior, and Design Communication, as well as Business and Entrepreneurship specialisations.

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    1,25,000 - 3,45,000

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+2 CBSE 10th , UP 12th
JD Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    3,40,000 - 6,15,000

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    MITID DAT Exams

MITID Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. MITID Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, PGD, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.1Rating
    (36 Reviews)
  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
  • RatingPrivate Unaided
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    46,020 - 3,00,000

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Vogue Institute of Art and Design is a popular management institute located in Bangaluru and affiliated with the University of Mysore. VIFT offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and corporate programs in the field of art and design. Admission to these courses is based on the merit received by the students in their 10+2 and bachelor’s programmes respectively. The college has a dedicated Training and Placement cell that invites companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, Levis, Lifestyle, etc to offer an average package of Rs 6 Lakhs per annum.

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  • 4.4Rating
    (78 Reviews)
  • RatingNashik, Maharashtra
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+4 AICTE , BCI , AIU , NCTE
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    7,000 - 2,55,000

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    Maharashtra HSC Exams

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Sandip University Nashik specialties

  • iconRanking : Strong National & Management Ranks - Rank #46 Nationally (NIRF) - #67 in Management (THE)
  • iconRegion : Strategic Location Advantage - Emerging education hub - Proximity to industrial clusters
  • iconFees : Mid-Range Fees - Total feesRs 0.38-9.73 L
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest domesticRs 28 LPA - Average packageRs 12 LPA
  • iconFlagship Course : Popular Programs - B.Tech, MBA programs - Industry-synced curriculum
  • iconSpecialization : Industry-Focused Learning - Unique engineering programs - Hands-on experiential learning
  • iconPlacement Focus : Robust Placement Support - 100% placement assistance - 250+ companies visit campus
  • iconTop Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT (Infosys, TCS) - Consulting (Deloitte), Manufacturing (Mahindra)
  • iconDiversity : Global Exposure - Extensive international university partnerships - Global immersion programs
  • iconInternship : Valuable Internship Experience - Compulsory internships - International internship opportunities
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Strong Global Collaborations - 100+ national, 50+ international MOUs - Collaborations with global un
  • iconAlumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Active Alumni Association Cell - Networking opportunities
  • iconGuest Lecturers : Expert Guest Sessions - Regular industry expert sessions - Lectures by social activists
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  • 4.0Rating
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  • RatingHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
  • RatingPrivate
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    AIEED Exams

    ...+6 UCEED , CEED , DAT , TBSE 10th , NIFT , CBSE 10th
Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1992. Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, Certificate, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    33,925 - 1,05,610

INSD Vasai is a Private Institute located in Vasai, Maharashtra. . INSD Vasai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.0Rating
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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
  • RatingPrivate
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    1,75,000 - 4,60,000

Dedicated Campus for Design Programs only
Qualified and experienced Faculties
State-of-the-art labs and studios
Offers competitive scholarships 
300 hours of paid internships
First in Indian design education to provide internships with BEML

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  • 4.2Rating
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  • RatingVadodara, Gujarat
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+4 AICTE , NABL , NABH , NAAC
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    25,000 - 4,75,000

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    CBSE 10th Exams

    ...+6 JEE Main , NEET , PID DAT , NEET PG , CBSE 12th , GSEB 10th

Parul University specialties

  • iconRanking : Nationally Recognized Rankings - Ranked #30 Private Universities (India Today 2024) - NIRF 2025: #41
  • iconRegion : Strategic Western India Location - Vadodara: Industrial and educational hub - Access to manufacturin
  • iconFees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 4.2 L - Rs 9.68 L (Total)
  • iconROI : Good Return on Investment - Highest package Rs 60 LPA (2025) - Average package Rs 5-6 LPA (2025)
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Programs - B.Tech (CSE, AI, ML, Cybersecurity) - MBA (Finance, Marketing, Healthcare)
  • iconSpecialization : Industry-Relevant Specializations - Advanced Engineering: AI, ML, Data Science - Diverse MBA: Busine
  • iconPlacement Focus : Robust Placement Network - 2200+ recruiters, strong industry ties - Top companies: Microsoft, Google
  • iconTop Industries : Diverse Industry Placements - IT, BFSI, Manufacturing, FMCG - Healthcare, Consulting, Automobile
  • iconDiversity : Vibrant Global Community - 5500+ international students from 75+ nations - NAAC A++ accredited, incl
  • iconInternship : Valuable Industry Internships - Internships with Amazon, IBM, TCS, L&T - Projects in IT, Manufacturi
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 120+ university partnerships in 50+ countries - Semester exchange,
  • iconAlumni : Influential Global Alumni - 100,000+ strong alumni network worldwide - Notable alumni in NASA, Googl
  • iconGuest Lecturers : Global Expert Engagement - International Visiting Professor Program - Lectures by industry leaders
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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+2 JEECUP , UP 12th
International Institute of Fine Arts is a Private Institute located in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. International Institute of Fine Arts offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.3Rating
    (31 Reviews)
  • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
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    ...+4 BCI , AIU , Government of Gujarat , PCI
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    33,500 - 2,25,000

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    GUJCET Exams

    ...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , GSEB 10th
Rai University, Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2012. Rai University, Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.5Rating
    (98 Reviews)
  • RatingBhubaneswar, Odisha
  • RatingDeemed to be University
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    50,000 - 3,98,750

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    #27 NIRF Ranking

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology specialties

  • iconTier : T1
  • iconRanking : NIRF 2025 - #17 in Universities
  • iconRegion : Leading institute in Eastern India
  • iconFees : Competitive (8.4-24.5L Total fees)
  • iconROI : Excellent - High Average Placement
  • iconFlagship Course : Btech(CSE, Mechanical, Civil), MBA, Law
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : 162+ international university tie-ups, MoUs with US, New Zealand universities
  • iconTop Recruiters : HighRadius, Yugabyte, Deloitte, Amazon, Accenture, TATA Power, IBM, Hindustan Unilever
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  • 4.4Rating
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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
  • RatingPrivate
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    1,80,000 - 5,50,000

LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.1Rating
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  • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+3 NABH , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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    10,000 - 97,00,000

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    #101-150 NIRF Ranking

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    KCET Exams

    ...+6 NEET PG , XAT , KMAT , ISC , JIPMER , NEET
Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    1,50,000 - 5,00,000

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    ACPC Admission Exams

    ...+5 GSEB 12th , NATA , CEED , GATE , CBSE 12th
Anant National University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2014. Anant National University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, MA, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
  • RatingPrivate
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    1,22,000 - 2,00,000

Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1991. Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Des, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    15,000 - 42,00,000

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    #3 NIRF Ranking

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    IIT JAM Exams

    ...+6 GATE , CEED , COAP , MHT-CET , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Bombay specialties

  • iconRanking : Top National & Global Ranks - Rank #3 NIRF Engineering 2024 - Rank #129 QS World University 2025
  • iconRegion : Strategic Mumbai Advantage - Proximity to India's financial capital - Access to diverse industry hub
  • iconFees : Competitive Fee Structure - B.Tech: Rs 8.75-10.26 L (Total) - M.Tech: Rs 1.24 L (Total)
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average placement packages - Strong career growth prospects
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science and Engineering - Electrical Engineering
  • iconSpecialization : Advanced Interdisciplinary Learning - AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity programs - Interdisciplinary m
  • iconPlacement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in Tech, Consulting, Core Engineering - Offers from top global
  • iconTop Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Engineering & Technology, IT/Software - Consulting, Finance, Research & Dev
  • iconDiversity : Global Student & Offer Diversity - Significant international job offers - Global academic collaborat
  • iconInternship : Internships with Industry Leaders - Opportunities at Google, Microsoft, Apple - Projects in FMCG, Co
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Partnerships with MIT, Stanford, ETH Zurich - Joint EMBA with Wash
  • iconAlumni : Influential Global Alumni Network - Parag Agrawal (ex-Twitter CEO), Nandan Nilekani (Infosys) - Mano
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    60,000 - 2,20,000

AND Academy is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2022. AND Academy offers Online courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    75,000 - 2,80,000

IIFA Multimedia bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. IIFA Multimedia bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.1Rating
    (7 Reviews)
  • RatingGandhinagar, Gujarat
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+2 AIU , INC
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    30,000 - 3,70,000

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    ACPC Admission Exams

    ...+6 GATE , GUJCET , CAT , CBSE 12th , GSEB 12th , NATA

Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University is one of the top universities of its kind in Gujrat, most popular for its BBA course. It is recognised by AICTE, COA, CCH, CCIM, INC, GNM, GSCPT and the Ministry of Health AAYUSH. Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University BBA course is offered with various specialisations such as entrepreneurship, international business, financial services, and business analytics. Students with at least 45% in Class 12 are eligible to apply for this course. Admission to Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University BBA programme is based on personal interviews. The university imparts advanced and practical knowledge about innovation, startup and entrepreneurship and provides facilities like an incubation centre inspiring students to launch their ideas and become successful entrepreneurs. 

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  • 3.6Rating
    (28 Reviews)
  • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
  • RatingPrivate
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    1,36,000 - 3,32,000

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    UCEED Exams

    ...+5 CEED , GATE , CBSE 12th , NID Entrance Exam , RBSE 12th
JK Lakshmipat University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. JK Lakshmipat University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BBA, BCA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC
ICAT bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. ICAT bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingDehradun, Uttarakhand
  • RatingPrivate
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    UK 12th Exams

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MIMT Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. . MIMT Dehradun offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.3Rating
    (15 Reviews)
  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  • RatingPrivate
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    14,000 - 48,000

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    Tamilnadu 12th Exams

    ...+2 TANCET , CBSE 12th
RVSCAS Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. RVSCAS Coimbatore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.2Rating
    (60 Reviews)
  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  • RatingPrivate
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    1,10,000

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    MAT Exams

    ...+5 UGC NET , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET
Hindusthan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Hindusthan College of Arts & Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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