Top Private Design Colleges in Chennai 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 40 Design colleges in Chennai. Out of the total, 29 Design colleges are private and 4 Design are owned by the government.TANCET, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, GATE, NIFT Entrance Exam are accepted for admission in Design colleges in India. Top 10 Design colleges are SRM University Chennai, Madras University, Sathyabama University, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, ICAT Design and Media College, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram, Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai, Inter National Institute for Fashion Design.

Design College Highlights in Chennai

Total Number of colleges	40
Accepted Entrance Exams	TANCET, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, GATE, NIFT Entrance Exam
Average Fees	₹ 1.66 Lacs

Top Design Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Fees	Exams Accepted
VIT Vellore	₹ 119666.0	NIFT, CEED, AIEED, UCEED, NID
SRM University Chennai	₹ 107500.0	CBSE 12th, CEED
Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	-	-
Madras University	₹ 1000.0	-
Sathyabama University	-	CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th
IIITDM Kancheepuram	₹ 110000.0	CEED
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai	₹ 809407.0	CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, NIFT Entrance Exam
PSG Institute of Advanced Studies	₹ 278000.0	-
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies	₹ 103250.0	CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	₹ 259600.0	HITSEEE, HITSCAT, CBSE 12th

Top Private Design Colleges in Chennai

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
SRM University Chennai	55	₹ 107500
Sathyabama University	-	-
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	90	₹ 259600
ICAT Design and Media College	-	-
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram	120	₹ 87500
Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai	-	-
Inter National Institute for Fashion Design	-	-
Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology	18	₹ 50000
King's Cornerstone International College	-	₹ 225000
B. S. Abdur Rahman University	-	₹ 165000

Showing 29 Private Design Colleges in Chennai

St. Britto's College

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

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

St. Britto's College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1982. St. Britto's College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

18,000 Design
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai offers Regular courses such as PGDM, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

INIFD Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
IAO

UCEED Exams
...+6 CEED , NIFT , CBSE 12th , Pearl , Academy , NID

INIFD Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. INIFD Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

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Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Leicester

43,000 Design
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Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC

1,00,000 Design
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#90 NIRF Ranking
XAT Exams
...+6 NATA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CLAT , NEET

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed to University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

Shortlisted by 42569+ students

MGR Government Film and Television Institute

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
DTE

74,980 Design
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MGR Government Film and Television Institute is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1945. MGR Government Film and Television Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 300+ students

Alpha Arts and Science College (AASC), Chennai

2.7
(22 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Alpha Arts and Science College (AASC), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Alpha Arts and Science College (AASC), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 129+ students

Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women,

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

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

Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women, is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women, offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

DG Vaishnav College

4.4
(17 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC-AICTE-
...+1 NAAC

46,000 Design
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

DG Vaishnav College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. DG Vaishnav College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Hindustan University

4.2
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , NBA , AIU , IAO , MHRD , NAAC , COA

75,000 - 5,50,000 Design
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CMAT Exams
...+3 HITSEEE , CBSE 12th , HITSCAT

Hindustan University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Hindustan University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13538+ students

Sindhi college of Arts & Science

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sindhi college of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Sindhi college of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 84+ students

Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6558+ students

BSAU Chennai

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NBA , NAAC

1,65,000 Design
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CIEAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

BSAU Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. BSAU Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 120+ students

KCIC Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

2,25,000 Design
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KCIC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. KCIC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1118+ students

Remo International College

4.7
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+2 National University of Ukraine , ICAO

90,000 Design
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Remo International College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Remo International College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47699+ students

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,80,000 Design
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XAT Exams
...+6 CIEAT , NATA , JEE Main , AIEED , UCEED , CEED

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

ICAT Chennai

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO

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

ICAT Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. ICAT Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 204+ students

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L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DOT School of Design

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

60,000 - 4,98,000 Design
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DOT School of Design is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2020. DOT School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, M.Des, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4423+ students

Anipix Animation Academy

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

10,750 - 1,79,400 Design
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Anipix Animation Academy is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Anipix Animation Academy offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2775+ students

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St Joseph University Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

70,000 Design
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St Joseph University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . St Joseph University Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SRM University Chennai

4.2
(46 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

55,000 - 1,60,000 Design
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#22 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , SRMJEEE , Tamilnadu 10th , CEED , NEET SS , UGC NET

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3022+ students

Jeppiaar University, Chennai

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+1 Govt of Tamilnadu

1,00,000 - 1,85,000 Design
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Jeppiaar University, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2022. Jeppiaar University, Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8046+ students

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(70 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 MHRD , NAAC

50,000 - 1,25,000 Design
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 NEET MDS , UCEED , CBSE 12th , SRMJEEE (PG) , GATE , CBSE 10th

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - NIRF 2025: Overall #22, Engg #14 - THE 2024: World 1201-1500, Asia 401
Region : Strategic Chennai Location - Proximity to Chennai's IT hubs - Access to diverse industrial sectors
Tier : Elite Institution Status - NAAC A++ accredited institution - Consistently high national rankings
Fees : Mid/High Fee Structure -Rs 2.55-16.1 L (Total B.Tech) - Fees vary by specialization
ROI : Good Placement Returns - Highest packageRs 29.5 LPA (2025) - Average packageRs 6.5 LPA (2025)
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - Popular for AI/ML, Cyber Securi
Specialization : Cutting-Edge CSE Specializations - CSE with AI/ML, Cyber Security - Big Data Analytics, IoT, Cloud C
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Product Development - Top recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft,
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Sectors - IT Services (TCS, Wipro, Infosys) - Consulting (Deloitte, KPMG, Accent
Diversity : Inclusive Global Environment - Pan-India student representation - Global academic exposure programs
Internship : Industry-Relevant Internships - Internships at Amazon, Nokia, Deloitte - Projects in IT, Finance, Ma
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Semester Abroad Program (SAP) - Hampton University, USA degree prog
Alumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Notable alumni in sports, cinema - Alumni in tech leadership roles
Guest Lecturers : Expert Industry Insights - Industry experts from Wipro, Google - Lectures on AI, Cyber Security, NLP

Shortlisted by 11595+ students

SIGA Polytechnic College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SIGA Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. SIGA Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Sathyabama University

4.3
(59 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

#84 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 Tamilnadu 12th , NATA , NEET MDS , NEET , SAEEE

Sathyabama University specialties

Ranking : National Recognition - NIRF 2024: 51st among Universities - NIRF 2023: 66th in Engineering nationall
Region : Strategic Chennai Location - Proximity to major IT hubs - Access to diverse industrial corridors
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - B.Tech:Rs 2.38-14.2 L (Total) - MBA:Rs 4.05 L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average packageRs 5.57 LPA (2025) - Highest packageRs 41.2 LPA (2025)
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science Engineering (CSE) - CSE specializations, Biotechnolo
Specialization : Cutting-Edge CSE Specializations - AI, Data Science, IoT, Cyber Security - Blockchain Technology, AI
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - IT & Consulting, Engineering, Finance - Top companies: Amazon, Deloitte
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Sectors - IT & Consulting (Accenture, TCS) - Engineering & Manufacturing (Hyunda
Internship : Valuable Industry Internships - Interns at Accenture, Cognizant, Oracle - Projects in IT, Manufactur
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Semester Abroad Programs (SAP) - 150+ international university tie-
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in Microsoft, Bank of New York - Notable figures in ISRO, Film
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Insights - Eminent personalities from various industries - Latest updates, technical

Shortlisted by 1733+ students

Wlci Chennai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

2,91,250 - 3,12,500 Design
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Wlci Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Wlci Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

DreamZone School of creative studies

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

DreamZone School of creative studies is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. DreamZone School of creative studies offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

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43,000 Design

1,00,000 Design

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74,980 Design

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

46,000 Design

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75,000 - 5,50,000 Design

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1,65,000 Design

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2,25,000 Design

90,000 Design

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1,80,000 Design

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Tamilnadu 12th Exams

60,000 - 4,98,000 Design

10,750 - 1,79,400 Design

70,000 Design

55,000 - 1,60,000 Design

#22 NIRF Ranking

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1,00,000 - 1,85,000 Design

50,000 - 1,25,000 Design

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