Top Govt 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 118 Govt Design Colleges in India

NIFT Navi Mumbai

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government
Govt. of I
...+1 Ministry of Textile NIFT Parliament ACt 2006 Act

70,800 - 3,45,700 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+5 MFM , CAT , MAT , NIFT Entrance Exam , XAT

NIFT Navi Mumbai is a Government Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. NIFT Navi Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, Certificate, M.Des, BFTech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1908+ students

NIFT Kannur

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Government
AICTE
...+1 ISO 9001 QMS

25,000 - 12,34,000 Design
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NIFT Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , NIFT Entrance Exam

NIFT Kannur is a Government Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1986. NIFT Kannur offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Certificate, M.Des, BFTech, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 84+ students

NIFT Chennai

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
Other

17,000 - 12,34,000 Design
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+4 SAT , CBSE 12th , NIFT Entrance Exam , NIFT

NIFT Chennai is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. NIFT Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, MSc, PGD, Certificate, BFTech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 257+ students

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IIT Kanpur

4.4
(16 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE
...+1 NBA

24,192 - 48,550 Design
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#5 NIRF Ranking
JEST Exams
...+6 JEE Advanced , CSIR NET , JEE Main , UGC NET , GATE , COAP

IIT Kanpur is a Government Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1959. IIT Kanpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIFT KANGRA

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Government
Govt. of I

2,02,333 - 11,74,000 Design
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NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

NIFT KANGRA is a Government Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. NIFT KANGRA offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des, BFTech, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NID Bangalore

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
Other

AIEED Exams
...+4 CEED , NIFT , NID , UCEED

NID Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. NID Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 369+ students

Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1971. Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

IEHE

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , MAT , XAT , MPBSE 12th , CMAT

IEHE is a Government Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. IEHE offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1241+ students

GHSC Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
Other

27,790 Design
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

GHSC Chandigarh is a Government Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1961. GHSC Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi

Delhi, Delhi
Government
MHRD
...+3 Government of India , NAAC , COA

1,18,000 Design
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NATA Exams
...+4 JEE Advanced , GATE , JEE Main , CEED

School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1941. School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi offers Regular courses such as PhD, B.Arch, M.Des, M.Arch, M.Plan in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 237+ students

IIT Delhi

4.6
(39 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
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NAAC

2,00,000 Design
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#4 NIRF Ranking
UCEED Exams
...+5 JEE Advanced , GATE , IIT JAM , JEE Main , CEED

IIT Delhi is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1961. IIT Delhi offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IIT Guwahati

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Government
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

59,150 - 8,00,000 Design
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#11 NIRF Ranking
CEPT Exams
...+6 UCEED , NID , JEE Advanced , GATE , IIT JAM , JEE Main

IIT Guwahati is a Government Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 1994. IIT Guwahati offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 560+ students

IIT Hyderabad

4.7
(10 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Government
NAAC

10,60,000 Design
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#12 NIRF Ranking
CEED Exams
...+5 JEE Advanced , GATE , IIT JAM , JEE Main , UCEED

IIT Hyderabad is a Government Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2008. IIT Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 989+ students

FDDI Noida

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Government
ISO

2,51,900 - 3,02,700 Design
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CUET Exams
...+3 MAT , UCEED , FDDI AIST

FDDI Noida is a Government Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1986. FDDI Noida offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BBA, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indian Diamond Institute

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Government
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10,500 - 4,05,000 Design
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Indian Diamond Institute is a Government Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1978. Indian Diamond Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Agra

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Government
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21,000 - 1,64,000 Design
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Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Agra is a Government Institute located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Agra offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIT Jalandhar

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
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AICTE

CAT Exams
...+6 CCMN , DASA UG , CCMT , JEE Advanced , GATE , IIT JAM

NIT Jalandhar is a Government Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1987. NIT Jalandhar offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Patna Women's College

4.1
(11 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
AICTE-UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,100 Design
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BSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Patna Women's College is a Government Institute located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 1940. Patna Women's College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Polytechnic (GP), Pune

4.2
(15 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Government
Other

18,000 Design
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NEET Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , GPAT

Government Polytechnic (GP), Pune is a Government Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1957. Government Polytechnic (GP), Pune offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MBM Jodhpur

4.6
(19 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

30,000 Design
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NATA Exams
...+4 NIMCET , REAP , GATE , JEE Main

MBM Jodhpur is a Government Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1951. MBM Jodhpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech, MCA, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IISC Bangalore

4.6
(18 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,70,000 Design
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#2 NIRF Ranking
GMAT Exams
...+6 CAT , AIEED , CEED , COAP , UGC NET , NIFT

IISc Bangalore is the best engineering college in India for B.Tech programme. IISc Bangalore also offers B.Tech programme in Mathematics in Computing for which the admission process is based on the JEE Advanced exam. For M.Tech admission at IISc Bengaluru, the candidates must qualify the GATE exam. The selection process of the engineering courses at IISc is purely based on merit in the specified entrance exams.

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Cradle of Management Institute

Delhi, Delhi
Government
ISO
...+2 NCVT , Government of India.

Cradle of Management Institute is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2006. Cradle of Management Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, M.Phil, MPM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Women's College (WC), Silchar

Silchar, Assam
Government
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,550 Design
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CUET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Women's College (WC), Silchar is a Government Institute located in Silchar, Assam. It was established in the year 1963. Women's College (WC), Silchar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BA, Diploma, M.Tech, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 180+ students

Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1961. Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 233+ students

Smt. N.P. Savithramma Govt. College For Women

Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

BIEAP Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Smt. N.P. Savithramma Govt. College For Women is a Government Institute located in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1982. Smt. N.P. Savithramma Govt. College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

M. H. College of Home Science and Science for women

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

M. H. College of Home Science and Science for women is a Government Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1954. M. H. College of Home Science and Science for women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Government Women's Polytechnic College (GWPC), Bikaner

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bikaner, Rajasthan
Government
AICTE

RBSE 10th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , RBSE 12th

Government Women's Polytechnic College (GWPC), Bikaner is a Government Institute located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1988. Government Women's Polytechnic College (GWPC), Bikaner offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Girls Polytechnic (GGP), Lucknow

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
Other

11,870 Design
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JEECUP Exams

Government Girls Polytechnic (GGP), Lucknow is a Government Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Government Girls Polytechnic (GGP), Lucknow offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government Polytechnic (GP), Lucknow

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE

11,870 Design
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JEECUP Exams

Government Polytechnic (GP), Lucknow is a Government Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1892. Government Polytechnic (GP), Lucknow offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 349+ students

NIEIT Calicut

Calicut, Kerala
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

59,000 - 83,300 Design
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GATE Exams

NIEIT Calicut is a Government Institute located in Calicut, Kerala. It was established in the year 1989. NIEIT Calicut offers Regular courses such as Diploma, M.Tech, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

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27,790 Design

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1,18,000 Design

NATA Exams

2,00,000 Design

#4 NIRF Ranking

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59,150 - 8,00,000 Design

#11 NIRF Ranking

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10,60,000 Design

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21,000 - 1,64,000 Design

CAT Exams

1,100 Design

BSEB 12th Exams

18,000 Design

NEET Exams

30,000 Design

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1,70,000 Design

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1,550 Design

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11,870 Design

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