Top Private 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

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Thangavel Women's Arts & Science College (TWASC) , Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private

28,000 Design
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Thangavel Women's Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2020. Thangavel Women's Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1528+ students

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Frameboxx 2.0 Animation and Visual Effects Indore

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private

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

Frameboxx 2.0 Animation and Visual Effects Indore is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Frameboxx 2.0 Animation and Visual Effects Indore offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4157+ students

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Chowringhee , Kolkata

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

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

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Chowringhee is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. . Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Chowringhee offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1501+ students

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M.AD School of Ideas, Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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8,00,000 - 10,62,000 Design
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M.AD School of Ideas, Bengaluru is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. M.AD School of Ideas, Bengaluru offers Regular courses such as PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Explorra School of Design & Technology, Ahmedabad

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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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

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Explorra School of Design & Technology, Surat

Surat, Gujarat
Private

1,10,000 - 1,75,000 Design
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Explorra School of Design & Technology, Surat is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1999. Explorra School of Design & Technology, Surat offers Regular courses such as BCA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ajeenkya DY Patil University Powered by i Nurture

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
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2,00,000 Design
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Ajeenkya DY Patil University Powered by i Nurture is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. Ajeenkya DY Patil University Powered by i Nurture offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ITM University Nerul Powered by i Nurture

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

1,45,000 Design
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ITM University Nerul Powered by i Nurture is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. ITM University Nerul Powered by i Nurture offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Asma Hussain Institute of Fashion Technology

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Asma Hussain Institute of Fashion Technology is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. Asma Hussain Institute of Fashion Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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William Carey University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , MBOSE HSSLC

William Carey University is a Private Institute located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2005. William Carey University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 177+ students

CMJ University

Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , MBOSE HSSLC

CMJ University is a Private Institute located in Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2009. CMJ University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

4.4
(78 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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UGC
...+7 BCI , PCI , AIU , Pharmacy Council of India , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , COA , AICTE

80,000 - 1,50,000 Design
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CUET Exams
...+6 NATA , CMAT , ICAR AIEEA , State Level B.Ed. , AIMA UGAT , AILET

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2018. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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LNCT University

4.3
(24 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 MCI , PCI , NABL , NABH

1,25,542 Design
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 NATA , JEE Main , NEET , FMGE , CLAT , GATE

LNCT University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. LNCT University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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X-Gen College of Visual Art

Berhampur, Odisha
Private
Government

50,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

X-Gen College of Visual Art is a Private Institute located in Berhampur, Odisha. It was established in the year 2013. X-Gen College of Visual Art offers Regular, Online courses such as Diploma, Certificate, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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INSD Andheri

4.2
(15 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
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1,23,320 - 1,83,500 Design
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...+1 CBSE 12th

INSD Andheri is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2016. INSD Andheri offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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National Institute of Management & Research Studies, Mumbai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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UGC
...+1 Govt. of Maharashtra

CMAT Exams
...+4 MAH B.Ed CET , Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th , CAT

National Institute of Management & Research Studies, Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. National Institute of Management & Research Studies, Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vishwaniketan Institute of Design

Khalapur, Maharashtra
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4,00,000 Design
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Vishwaniketan Institute of Design is a Private Institute located in Khalapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2019. Vishwaniketan Institute of Design offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Cartier Global Academy

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee)

75,000 - 1,30,000 Design
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Cartier Global Academy is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. Cartier Global Academy offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Amity University Punjab

3.8
(6 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+6 BCI , AIU , NCTE , IACBE , NAAC , COA

1,38,000 - 1,53,000 Design
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...+6 NATA , JEE Main , LSAT-India , CLAT , AIMA UGAT , PSEB 12th

Amity University Punjab is a Private Institute located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2021. Amity University Punjab offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vidyashilp University

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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UGC

5,13,500 Design
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Vidyashilp University is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2021. Vidyashilp University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, BA, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NKC Mumbai

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , MAH MBA CET

NKC Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. NKC Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,50,000 Design
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Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MIT Institute of Design, Alandi (MITID, Alandi) , Alandi

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Alandi, Maharashtra
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1,42,000 Design
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MIT Institute of Design, Alandi is a Private Institute located in Alandi, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. MIT Institute of Design, Alandi offers Regular courses such as B.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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George College Sealdah

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
BCI
...+1 NCTE

1,01,433 - 1,06,075 Design
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George College Sealdah is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2000. George College Sealdah offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The Designer's Class (TDC) , Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

2,499 - 15,000 Design
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The Designer's Class is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. The Designer's Class offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Skylink International Institute of Fashion Designing , Jaipur

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

36,000 - 85,000 Design
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Skylink International Institute of Fashion Designing is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. . Skylink International Institute of Fashion Designing offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8563+ students

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DSIFD Raipur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private

60,000 - 80,000 Design
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DSIFD Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2016. DSIFD Raipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 758+ students

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NIF Global, Bhilai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private
NSDC
...+1 Skill India

90,000 - 1,33,000 Design
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NIF Global, Bhilai is a Private Institute located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2002. NIF Global, Bhilai offers Regular courses such as Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Malla Reddy University

4.4
(49 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,00,000 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

53,100 - 2,42,400 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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1,25,542 Design

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5,13,500 Design

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