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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International School of Design, Kolkata

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC A+

1,10,400 - 1,67,000 Design
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International School of Design, Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2018. International School of Design, Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1001+ students

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Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
MESC

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 930+ students

Indian Institute of Interior and Fashion Design

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Kota, Rajasthan
Private

60,000 Design
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Indian Institute of Interior and Fashion Design is a Private Institute located in Kota, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2001. Indian Institute of Interior and Fashion Design offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2104+ students

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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

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CODE Assam Down Town University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Private
UGC

1,60,000 Design
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CODE Assam Down Town University is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. . CODE Assam Down Town University offers Regular courses such as B.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MRSPTU

Bhatinda, Punjab
Private

MRSPTU is a Private University located in Bhatinda, Punjab. . MRSPTU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Tron School of Animation Bavdhan

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
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10,000 - 8,25,000 Design
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Tron School of Animation Bavdhan is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. . Tron School of Animation Bavdhan offers Regular courses such as Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tron School of Animation JM Road

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

10,000 - 3,85,000 Design
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Tron School of Animation JM Road is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. . Tron School of Animation JM Road offers Regular courses such as Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Tron School of Animation PCMC

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

10,000 - 3,15,000 Design
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Tron School of Animation PCMC is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. . Tron School of Animation PCMC offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Madhyanchal Professional University

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

50,000 Design
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JEE Main Exams
...+4 MPBSE 10th , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Madhyanchal Professional University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Madhyanchal Professional University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kayhan Animation Academy

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

25,000 - 1,00,000 Design
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Kayhan Animation Academy is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2022. Kayhan Animation Academy offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5437+ students

NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

5,00,000 Design
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NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2016. NITTE School of Architecture, Planning and Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, B.Arch, B.Plan in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Cadence Academy of Design, Mumbai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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1,00,000 - 1,40,000 Design
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Cadence Academy originated in the heart of the Country in Central India and takes pride in its legacy of 21 years in educating students to build a creative and rewarding career in Fashion & Interior Design. Cadence Academy has always held quality as its hallmark and has received the IAQ 2019 INTERNATIONAL QUALITY AWARD by Bollywood Diva Mrs. Kareena Kapoor khan for the best fashion and interior designing institute in India.

From a humble beginning at the turn of the century, Cadence Academy has cantered a long way, making its presence felt across India, while keeping a keen eye across the oceans too.

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Universal AI University

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Karjat, Maharashtra
Private
AIU
...+3 UGC , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

5,98,000 Design
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Universal AI University is a Private Institute located in Karjat, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2023. Universal AI University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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NIDRT - Institute of Design, Research & Technology

Surat, Gujarat
Private
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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

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Jio Institute

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

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Shortlisted by 138+ students

Monad University

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
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30,000 - 45,000 Design
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Monad University is a Private Institute located in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Monad University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ecole Intuit Lab

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
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2,50,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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Ecole Intuit Lab is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2019. Ecole Intuit Lab offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Edu Brain Academy

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
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Edu Brain Academy is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2010. Edu Brain Academy offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Acharya Institute for Innovation and Transformation, Mysore

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
Private

30,999 - 1,80,000 Design
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Acharya Institute for Innovation and Transformation, Mysore is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2021. Acharya Institute for Innovation and Transformation, Mysore offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Des, BCA, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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International College of Design

3.8
(12 Reviews)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private

82,000 - 95,000 Design
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International College of Design is a Private Institute located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. International College of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, MA, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri

Siliguri, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,24,500 - 1,29,500 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri is a Private Institute located in Siliguri, West Bengal. . JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Siliguri offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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AAFT Noida

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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Karmick Institute

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

49,500 Design
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Karmick Institute is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2007. Karmick Institute offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology

4.2
(16 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
MHRD
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 1,00,000 Design
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 REAP

Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2007. Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dau Dayal Mahila (P.G.) College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

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...+1 UP 12th

Dau Dayal Mahila (P.G.) College is a Private Institute located in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Dau Dayal Mahila (P.G.) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharishi University

4.3
(30 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,00,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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NEET Exams
...+6 GPAT , UP 12th , CBSE 12th , UP 10th , UGC NET , CBSE 10th

Maharishi University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Maharishi University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Apeejay Stya University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 Bar Council of India , Pharmacy Council of India , NCTE , AICTE

2,60,000 Design
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CAT Exams
...+6 AILET , NATA , JEE Main , AIEED , B.Ed. , LSAT-India

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

Shortlisted by 2456+ students

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC

1,00,000 - 1,37,000 Design
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CAT , NEET PG , PSEB 12th , LSAT-India , CBSE 12th , XAT

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2015. Sant Baba Bhag Singh University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21478+ students

WLCI School of Fashion Technology (WLCISFT), Surat

Surat, Gujarat
Private
Other

1,00,000 - 3,12,500 Design
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WLCI School of Fashion Technology (WLCISFT), Surat is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1960. WLCI School of Fashion Technology (WLCISFT), Surat offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BA, Diploma, PGD, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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