Top Private Design Colleges in Gujarat 2026

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

There are total 129 Design colleges in Gujarat. Out of the total, 92 Design colleges are private and 6 Design are owned by the government.UCEED, NATA, CBSE 10th, GSEB 10th, UID Design Aptitude Test are accepted for admission in Design colleges in India. Top 10 Design colleges are Gujarat University, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, MICA Ahmedabad, Parul University, NIFT Gandhinagar, Auro University, The Faculty of Technology and Engineering_ The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Indus University, Rai University, CEPT University.

Design College Highlights in Gujarat

Total Number of colleges	129
Accepted Entrance Exams	UCEED, NATA, CBSE 10th, GSEB 10th, UID Design Aptitude Test
Average Fees	₹ 2.27 Lacs

No. of Design Colleges in nearby Gujarat

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	32	₹ 91542
Delhi	86	₹ 155759
Madhya Pradesh	89	₹ 138630
Maharashtra	237	₹ 206643
Rajasthan	95	₹ 131639

Top Private Design Colleges in Gujarat

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Gujarat University	-	-
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad	203	₹ 730750
MICA Ahmedabad	-	₹ 350000
Parul University	-	₹ 170928
NIFT Gandhinagar	234	₹ 688328
Indus University	-	₹ 240166
Rai University	-	₹ 171875
CEPT University	264	₹ 1092000
Silver Oak University	-	-
United World Institute Of Design	-	₹ 1758333

Showing 65 Private Design Colleges in Gujarat

NID Ahmedabad

4.3
(12 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,39,000 - 14,68,000 Design
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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

Shortlisted by 2614+ students

United World Institute Of Design, Ahmedabad

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC

5,50,000 - 10,00,000 Design
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UID Design Aptitude Test Exams

United World Institute Of Design, Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2012. United World Institute Of Design, Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13212+ students

NIFT Gandhinagar

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private

70,800 - 3,32,000 Design
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+3 NIFT , CBSE 12th , NIFT Entrance Exam

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

Shortlisted by 339+ students

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GIFT Ahmedabad

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

41,500 - 43,000 Design
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GIFT Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1995. GIFT Ahmedabad offers Part Time courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Parul University

4.2
(264 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NABL , NABH , NAAC

1,33,000 - 3,54,000 Design
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GUJCET Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , GSEB 10th , JEE Main , NEET , PID DAT , CBSE 12th

Parul University specialties

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

Shortlisted by 469094+ students

Rai University, Ahmedabad

4.3
(31 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 BCI , AIU , Government of Gujarat , PCI

1,00,000 - 2,25,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , GSEB 10th , CMAT , GATE , CAT , GUJCET

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

Shortlisted by 184880+ students

Anant National University

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC

2,50,000 - 5,00,000 Design
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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

Shortlisted by 15320+ students

Karnavati University

4.3
(71 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

55,000 Design
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LSAT-India Exams
...+4 CLAT , AILET , LSAT , KUAT

Karnavati University specialties

Ranking : Recognized National, Asian Rankings - NIRF Dental #37 Nationally (2023) - QS Asian University #1401-
Region : Strategic Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Corridor - Access to industrial, administrative hubs - Proximity to
Fees : High Fees - Rs3.95 L - Rs14.5 L (Total) for MBA/Law - Rs24 L - Rs40 L (Total) for B.Des
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Competitive average packages - Strong placement support
Flagship Course : Leading Programs Offered - Design (UID), Law (UWSL) - Computer Science, Dentistry
Specialization : Future-Ready Specializations - AI/ML, Cyber Security, Data Science - Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneu
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - IT, Consulting, E-commerce sectors - Manufacturing, Financial Services
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT Services, Consulting, E-commerce - Automotive, Financial, Design, FMCG
Diversity : Inclusive Global Environment - Diverse student body - Global opportunities for students
Internship : International & Industry Internships - International internships in Spain (Atos) - Projects in FMCG,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & Industry Collaborations - International academic collaborations (Northampton, Curtin) - Ind
Alumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Active alumni lecture series (GOALS) - Networking with successful professio
Guest Lecturers : Prominent Industry & Thought Leaders - Industry experts, motivational speakers - Authors, profession

Shortlisted by 61398+ students

Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+2 AIU , INC

90,000 - 2,65,000 Design
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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.

Shortlisted by 41712+ students

Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Ahmedabad

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

19,38,000 Design
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Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2010. Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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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

Shortlisted by 4435+ students

Gujarat Institute of Management

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

Gujarat Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2007. Gujarat Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 204+ students

TAKE Animation

Surat, Gujarat
Private
DEC

TAKE Animation is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2008. TAKE Animation offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Navrachana University

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , UGC

1,10,000 - 4,40,000 Design
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GUJCET Exams
...+6 GSEB 12th , NATA , CMAT , JEE Main , UCEED , GATE

Navrachana University is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Navrachana University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MICA Ahmedabad

4.5
(11 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , PGDM

3,50,000 Design
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MICAT Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

MICA Ahmedabad specialties

Ranking : Top National Management Rank - Ranked #32 Nationally (NIRF 2024)
Region : Strategic Commercial Hub Access - Proximity to Gujarat's industrial centers - Connects with major bu
Fees : High Fees Structure - Rs28 L (Total) for PGDM/PGDM-C
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average packageRs19.22 LPA (2025) - Highest packageRs40.91 LPA (202
Flagship Coures : Flagship Communication Programs - PGDM-C (Communications) - PGDM (Strategic Marketing)
Specialization : Niche Marketing & Communication Focus - Advertising & Brand Management - Digital Communication, Mark
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placement - Strong in FMCG, Consulting, Tech - Media, Consumer Tech, BFSI sectors
Top Industries : Leading Recruiting Sectors - FMCG, Consulting, E-commerce - Media & Entertainment, Analytics
Diversity : High Gender & Academic Diversity - 53% female students (2023 batch) - Diverse backgrounds: engineeri
Internship : Premium Summer Internships - 100% placements, highest stipendRs5.76 L - Interns at Google, HUL, L'Or
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Student exchange with US, UK universities - Partnerships with NTU S
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in marketing, advertising, media - Notable alumni in top global
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - Regular interactions with top professionals - Enhances practical industry

Shortlisted by 13344+ students

Z.F. Wadia Womens College & N.K. Jhota College Of Commerce

Surat, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Z.F. Wadia Womens College & N.K. Jhota College Of Commerce is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1951. Z.F. Wadia Womens College & N.K. Jhota College Of Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 86+ students

Swaminarayana University

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Kalol, Gujarat
Private
Ministry o
...+6 UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi , BCI , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , PCI , GUJARAT NURSING COUNCIL

50,000 - 2,25,000 Design
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , GATE

Swaminarayana University is a Private Institute located in Kalol, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1984. Swaminarayana University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28140+ students

CEPT University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

8,38,000 - 16,00,000 Design
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ACPC Admission Exams
...+6 GUJCET , NATA , JEE Main , UCEED , MAT , EFLU Entrance Test

CEPT University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. CEPT University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 493+ students

Sankalchand Patel University

3.9
(8 Reviews)
Visnagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC

50,000 - 1,50,000 Design
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NATA Exams
...+6 CMAT , UCEED , GSEB 10th , NID , MAT , CBSE 10th

Sankalchand Patel University is a Private Institute located in Visnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2008. Sankalchand Patel University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indus University

4.0
(81 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI

1,04,000 - 3,18,000 Design
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GUJCET Exams
...+6 ACPC Admission , GSEB 12th , JEE Main , MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

Indus University located in Ahmedabad is one of the best private universities in India for its BBA programme. Admission to the Indus University BBA programme is based on the marks scored in qualifying exams. The highest package offered at Indus University placements goes up to 12 LPA, and the average salary goes up to 6 LPA. Byju’s, Lido learning, Jaro Education, KIA, Indusink Band, JSW paints and IDFC First banks are some of the top recruiters at Indus University. It was awarded the Ahmedabad city icon award for excellence in Technology, Management and Design Education for 2020.

Shortlisted by 130855+ students

Gandhinagar University

3.9
(16 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

1,80,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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Gandhinagar University is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. Gandhinagar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19467+ students

NODE Academy

Surat, Gujarat
Private

45,000 - 1,18,333 Design
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NODE Academy is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2010. NODE Academy offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indian Institute of Design

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Private

1,35,000 Design
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Indian Institute of Design is a Private Institute located in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2019. Indian Institute of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1583+ students

Gyanmanjari Innovative University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Private

58,000 - 2,90,000 Design
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Gyanmanjari Innovative University is a Private Institute located in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. Gyanmanjari Innovative University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 768+ students

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NIDRT - Institute of Design, Research & Technology

Surat, Gujarat
Private
ISO 9001 :

74,000 - 1,25,000 Design
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NIDRT - Institute of Design, Research & Technology is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2012. NIDRT - Institute of Design, Research & Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, B.Voc, PGP in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1130+ students

Kalapurnam Institute

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

65,000 - 1,36,000 Design
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Kalapurnam Institute is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. Kalapurnam Institute offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 208+ students

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Surat , Surat

Surat, Gujarat
Private

1,15,000 - 1,41,800 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Surat is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2014. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Surat offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7056+ students

FTV School of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

2,15,000 - 3,80,000 Design
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FTV School of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1997. FTV School of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

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LJ University, Ahmedabad

4.2
(21 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

1,50,000 Design
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

LJ University, Ahmedabad is a Private University located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1980. LJ University, Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22638+ students

Explorra School of Design & Technology, Ahmedabad

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

1,95,000 - 6,00,000 Design
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Explorra School of Design & Technology, Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1999. Explorra School of Design & Technology, Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, Diploma, PGD, B.M.M. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 811+ students

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