Best Design Colleges in India for Apparel Merchandising 2026

NIFT Navi Mumbai

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

41,300 - 3,45,700
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XAT Exams
...+5 NIFT Entrance Exam , MAT , GMAT , MFM , CAT

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 1911+ students

Vogue Institute of Art and Design Bangalore

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4.1
(36 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Unaided
ISO
...+1 NAAC

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.

NIFT Patna

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4.2
(4 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Local Body
Other

1,61,900 - 3,66,400
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NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

NIFT Patna is a Local Body Institute located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 2008. NIFT Patna offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BFTech, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

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4.8

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Savvy College of Fashion and Jewellery Design

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5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
Govt. of M

Savvy College of Fashion and Jewellery Design is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. . Savvy College of Fashion and Jewellery Design offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Institute of Apparel Management

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Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
AICTE
...+1 Ministry of HRD

1,95,000 - 5,09,999
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HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Institute of Apparel Management is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2007. Institute of Apparel Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

ICAT bangalore

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Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

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

Shortlisted by 83+ students

Amity University Jaipur

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4.6
(68 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private (State University)
UGC
...+4 BCI , RCI , NAAC , COA

52,000 - 5,52,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 JEE Main , MAT , UGC NET , CLAT , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , NEET

Amity University Jaipur is a Private (State University) Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Amity University Jaipur offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 176992+ students

MIMT Dehradun

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Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
Other

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

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

Shortlisted by 83+ students

STC Ernakulam

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2.7
(6 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,300 - 9,50,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , Kerala 12th

STC Ernakulam is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1925. STC Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 282+ students

VCIC Pune

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4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

VCIC Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. VCIC Pune offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

NIFT TEA College of knitwear Fashion

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4.3
(3 Reviews)
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

NIFT TEA College of knitwear Fashion is a Private Institute located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. NIFT TEA College of knitwear Fashion offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Punjabi University

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4.4
(50 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,780 - 4,12,000
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PU Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CET , UGC , CSIR , HP , PTET

Punjabi University is a Public Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1962. Punjabi University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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iLEAD Kolkata

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5.0
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
MAKAUT WB

1,16,667 - 2,50,000
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iLEAD Institute of Leadership Entrepreneurship and Development specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Rank #9 Nationally (NIRF Engineering 2024) - Top NIT for nine consecutive ye
Fees : Competitive Fee Structure - B.Tech: Rs6.30-6.52 L (Total) - PG: Rs2.00-4.35 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High placements, reasonable fees
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech CSE, ECE, EEE, ICE - M.Tech Data Analytics, Power Systems
Specialization : Advanced Specializations - Strong in Computer Science, Electronics - Advanced programs in Data Analy
Placement Focus : Robust Placement Opportunities - High placement rates across engineering - Top firms in IT, Consulti
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT (Google, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys) - Consulting (McKinsey, BCG), Ma
Diversity : Vibrant Student Diversity - Pan-India student representation - International students from diverse n
Internship : Premium Internship Exposure - Interns at Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs - Projects in FMCG, Consul
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - International student exchange programs - Joint research with Illin
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Strong global network, industry leaders - CEOs of Tata Sons, TCS, Tata
Guest Lecturers : Distinguished Guest Speakers - Industry experts from RBI, Infosys - Academics from IIM Bangalore, in

Shortlisted by 19950+ students

VIT Vellore

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4.3
(70 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private
MHRD
...+2 UGC , NAAC

3,200 - 14,25,000
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#21 NIRF Ranking
UCEED Exams
...+6 AIEED , XAT , VITEEE , CAT , CBSE 12th , CEED

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2024: Engineering #11, Overall #19 - NIRF 2023: University #8, Engineer
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Proximity to Chennai IT Hubs - Access to major industrial corridors
Fees : Mid-High Fees Range - Rs 7.92-20 L (Total B.Tech) - Rs 1.98-5 L (Per Year B.Tech)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package Rs 1 Cr (2025) - Average package Rs 9.9 LPA (2025)
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - CSE with diverse specialization
Specialization : Cutting-edge Specializations - AI/ML, Data Science, IoT - Information Security, Bioinformatics
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - IT, Consulting, Product-based roles - Core Engineering, Finance sector
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (Microsoft, Amazon, TCS) - Consulting (Deloitte), Finance (HSBC)
Diversity : Global & Inclusive Campus - Students from 75+ countries - 33% female student population
Internship : Industry-leading Internships - Interns at Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle - International internships in U
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 500+ International MoUs - Semester Abroad, International Transfer
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Sridhar Vembu (Zoho Founder) - Soumith Chintala (PyTorch Creator)
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagement - Regular industry expert sessions - Curriculum developed with industry

Shortlisted by 5009+ students

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad

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4.0
(4 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

85,000 - 4,00,000
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2015. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KCT Coimbatore

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4.3
(44 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

35,000 - 2,00,000
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TNEA Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , UGC NET , TANCET , GMAT , XAT , MAT

Kumaraguru College of Technology specialties

Ranking : Nationally Recognized Engineering - NIRF 2025: 151-200 Engineering - Anna University: #10 in Tamil N
Region : Strategic Industrial Hub - Proximity to IT, Auto, Textile industries - Access to manufacturing clust
Fees : Mid-Range Investment -Rs 4.03 L (Total B.Tech)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Median UG packageRs 5 LPA
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science Engineering - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Specialization : Research & Innovation Focus - 12 recognized research centers - Emphasis on emerging technologies
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - High placement rate (81-94%) - IT, Core Engineering, Product roles
Top Industries : Diverse Sector Recruitment - IT Services, Core Engineering - Product Development, Manufacturing
Diversity : Inclusive Campus Environment - Balanced gender ratio (67% male, 33% female) - International student
Internship : Hands-on Global Experience - Internal research centers (iQube, Forge) - International study abroad p
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Partnerships with international universities - Youth exchange prog
Alumni : Vibrant Global Alumni Network - 30,000+ strong alumni base - Mentoring, guest lectures, career aid
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Expert Insights - Regular talks by industry leaders - Interactions with international del

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CGC Landran

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4.5
(91 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+4 NBA , PCI , NCTE , NAAC A+

51,000 - 1,68,000
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PTU BTech Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , NCHMCT JEE , PTU MTech , PSEB 12th , GATE , JEE Main

CGC Landran is a Private Unaided Institute located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2001. CGC Landran offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 97598+ students

Shaft Academy of Media Arts

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Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TSBIE

Shaft Academy of Media Arts is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Shaft Academy of Media Arts offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Design And Me

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5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

25,000 - 65,000
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Design And Me is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Design And Me offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science

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5.0
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

27,000 - 63,200
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College

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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,21,000 - 2,41,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CEED , AIEED , UCEED

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 110+ students

Ramgarhia Girls College

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4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
Other

Ramgarhia Girls College is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2015. Ramgarhia Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 115+ students

SGT University

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3.7
(7 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

35,000 - 28,00,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+3 NEET , GATE , NEET MDS

SGT University is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. SGT University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ITPC Delhi

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4.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

16,500 - 28,500
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CBSE 12th Exams

ITPC Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. . ITPC Delhi offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIFD Hyderabad

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4.3
(7 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TSBIE

NIFD Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2014. NIFD Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management

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Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

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

Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic

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Mumbai, Maharashtra
University
AICTE, NBA

6,000 - 31,490
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 GPAT

Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic is a University Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1976. Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

SAFT Dehradun

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Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SAFT Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. . SAFT Dehradun offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

CIIMS Nagpur

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4.7
(3 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

5,000 - 24,000
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CIIMS Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. CIIMS Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Vidya Fashion Academy

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Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
IAO
...+1 AICTE

94,300
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Vidya Fashion Academy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Vidya Fashion Academy offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

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