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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Jain Vishva Bharati Institute

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagaur, Rajasthan
Private
MHRD
...+2 UGC , NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CAT , RBSE 12th , XAT

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute is a Private Institute located in Nagaur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2002. Jain Vishva Bharati Institute offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Amity School of Urban Management

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

7,40,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 MAT , NEET PG , UGC NET , UP 12th , XAT , CSIR NET

Amity School of Urban Management is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Amity School of Urban Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions

3.8
(16 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
MHRD
...+6 BTE , UGC , BCI , Govt. of India , PCI , AICTE

35,000 - 1,45,000 Design
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B.Ed. Common Entrance Test Exams
...+6 CLAT , XAT , NIFT , UP 12th , GPAT , LSAT

Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 100799+ students

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Silver Oak University

4.3
(55 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC

60,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+4 GSEB 10th , CMAT , GSEB 12th , CBSE 12th

Silver Oak University specialties

Ranking : Recognized Engineering Excellence - Ranked 7th among top 10 Engineering Colleges (Times of India) -
Region : Strategic Ahmedabad Location - Urban learning environment, easy accessibility - Proximity to Gujarat
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - B.Tech:Rs 2.44-3.26 L (Total) - MBA:Rs 1.68 L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average packageRs 3.6 LPA - Strong value for money
Flagship Course : Flagship Engineering & Management - B.Tech in Computer Engineering, AI & ML - MBA programs
Specialization : Industry-Aligned Specializations - Curriculum focused on industry needs - Specializations in AI, ML,
Placement Focus : Robust Industry Placements - Over 900 recruiters participated - 3000+ placements and internships
Top Industries : Leading Sector Recruitment - IT (Accenture, TCS, Microsoft) - Banking (ICICI Bank), Consulting (Cogn
Diversity : Vibrant Student Community - Large student body (25,000+ students) - International academic tie-ups
Internship : Experiential Learning Opportunities - Stipend-based internship programs - Internships at Cyber Cell,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & National Collaborations - MOUs with ISRO, NSDC, GBRC - Student and faculty exchange program
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - 15,000+ active alumni - Mentorship and career guidance
Guest Lecturers : Expert Industry Insights - Lectures by industry leaders - Seminars by academic experts

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Sanjay Ghodawat University

4.1
(15 Reviews)
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,00,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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NID Exams
...+6 Maharashtra HSC , MAH MCA CET , MHT-CET , AIEED , GATE , PERA CET

Sanjay Ghodawat University is a state-private university founded by the Government of Maharashtra Act XL of 2017. SGU is one of the popular universities in Kolhapur for its BBA programme. It is accredited with a Grade ‘A’ by NAAC and NBA and is approved by AICTE, COA, and PCI. A student with pass marks in Class 12 is eligible to apply for the Sanjay Ghodawat University BBA course. The university works hard to offer the best placement opportunities to its students. Some of the top recruiters at Sanjay Ghodawat University placements are Berger, Asian Paints, Airtel, ICICI, BYJU’S, Edelweiss, and IndusInd.

Shortlisted by 60792+ students

Gateway Education

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private
Council of
...+1 AICTE

1,30,000 Design
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CMAT Exams
...+6 BITSAT , JEE Main , NATA , XAT , GMAT , MAT

Gateway Education is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2018. Gateway Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30899+ students

DIT University

4.5
(89 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,76,400 - 2,15,600 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , DUET , UK 12th , GATE , NEET , CAT

DIT University specialties

Ranking : Strong National & Regional Standing - NIRF Engineering #201-300 (2024), Pharmacy #83 (2025) - Ranked
Region : Himalayan Foothills Advantage - Strategic location in Dehradun, North India - Proximity to Delhi, se
Fees : Mid-High Investment -Rs 9.52-16.02 L (Total) for B.Tech programs -Rs 8.47 L (Total) for MBA program
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package up toRs 58 LPA (2023) - Average package aroundRs 5.
Flagship Course : Leading B.Tech CSE Programs - Highly popular B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering - Strong placemen
Specialization : Cutting-Edge Tech Specializations - AI/ML/Robotics, Data Science, Cybersecurity, IoT, Cloud Computin
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - IT/Tech (Harness, Trilogy, Palo Alto, Adobe, Oracle, Amazon) - Consult
Top Industries : Key Recruitment Sectors - IT & ITES, Consulting, Banking & Finance - Engineering Services, Manufactu
Diversity : Inclusive Learning Environment - Students from diverse Indian backgrounds - Active International Stu
Internship : Industry-Relevant Internships - Internships with Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Adobe - Projects in software d
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - MoUs with foreign universities for student/faculty exchange - Membe
Alumni : Successful Professional Network - Alumni in government, Indian Army, top corporates - Positions at M
Guest Lecturers : Expert Industry & Academic Insights - Regular lectures from industry leaders - Professors from inter

Shortlisted by 130747+ students

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University

4.1
(66 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE
...+2 PCI , COA

70,000 - 1,25,000 Design
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NIPER Exams
...+6 CMAT , NIMCET , GATE , CSIR NET , JEE Main , GPAT

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sigma University

3.9
(20 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , PCI , INC

84,200 - 1,44,200 Design
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GPAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , GSEB 10th , CBSE 10th , CBSE 12th , GUJCET , GATE

The Sigma Group of Institutes was established in 2002. Shailesh Sha, the institute's director, has vast teaching experience as well as sound industry knowledge. Gujarat Technical University (GTU) and Shri Govind Guru University are both affiliated with the Sigma Group of Institutes (SGGU). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC), and the Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapy have all approved it (GSCPT). Wipro, Just Dial, Mahindra, TVS, Deloitte, Uber, Cognizant, HSBC, Amazon, and Karvy are among the companies that have partnered with the Sigma Group of Institutes.

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JECRC University

4.5
(156 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+3 BCI , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000 - 2,40,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 Rajasthan BSTC , CLAT , JEE Main , XAT , CBSE 12th , CAT

JECRC University specialties

Ranking : Recognized National and Regional Standing - NIRF Engineering #184 Nationally (2025) - India Today Overall #62 Nationally (2024)
Region : Strategic Industrial Hub Access - Proximity to Jaipur's prime industrial area - Capital city advantage for industry linkages
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - B.Tech: Rs 3.64L - 11.1L (Total) - MBA: Rs 3 L - 6.6L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Competitive average package against fees - Strong placement record across sectors
Flagship Coures : Popular Tech and Management Programs - B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering - MBA with diverse specializations
Specialization : Advanced Industry-Aligned Specializations - AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security - Cloud Computing with AWS, Microsoft, IBM
Placement Focus : Emerging Tech and Diverse Sector Placements - 46% offers in Emerging Tech Roles - Strong in IT, Consulting, Core Engineering
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Information Technology, Consulting, E-commerce - Manufacturing, FMCG, Product Development
Diversity : Inclusive Campus Environment - 35% female representation in admissions - 35% female placements in 2025
Internship : Extensive Industry Internship Opportunities - Mandatory 6-month industrial training - Internships at Deloitte, Infosys, Google
Partnerships/Exchange : Global and Industry Collaborations - International university exchange programs - Partnerships with L&T, Microsoft, Adobe, AWS
Alumni : Successful Alumni Network - Alumni in Tech, Consulting, Government - Entrepreneurs and industry leaders

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COER University Roorkee (COER) , Roorkee

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private

1,26,000 - 1,31,000 Design
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COER University Roorkee is a Private University located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. . COER University Roorkee offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jaipur National University

4.6
(673 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , BCI , MCI , PCI , NCTE Jaipur , INC , NAAC

47,000 - 1,35,000 Design
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...+6 Jaipur National University Combined Entrance Test , Rajasthan BSTC , JEE Main , CLAT , Rajasthan PTET , RBSE 12th

Jaipur National University specialties

Ranking : Nationally Recognized Rankings - Ranked #39 Private University by India Today 2024 - NIRF #92 in Pharmacy (2022)
Region : Strategic Capital Advantage - Located in Jaipur, a major educational hub - Proximity to growing IT and industrial sectors
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 4.38-4.99L (Total) for B.Tech - Rs1.94-1.99 LPA for MBA
ROI : Good Value Proposition - Average package of Rs 5.5 LPA - Strong placement support enhances returns
Flagship Course : Popular & Industry-Relevant Programs - B.Tech (CSE), MBA, Pharmacy, Law - Computer Science (BCA, MCA) programs
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - B.Tech in AIML, Cyber Security, Food Technology - MBA with dual specialization options
Placement Focus : Holistic Career Development - Strong industry connect and career counseling - Resume building, interview strategies, personality development
Top Industries : Key Recruitment Sectors - IT, Consulting, Banking, E-commerce - Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Service-based
Diversity : Vibrant Global Community - Significant student population from outside Rajasthan - Dedicated international student support cell
Internship : Industry Exposure & Stipends - Internships in IT sector and startups - Average Rs 10,000 monthly stipends (BCA)
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - MoUs with UK, USA, South Korea, Australia universities - Offshore campus in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Alumni : Influential Global Network - Alumni in top MNCs, startups, government roles - Active network for mentorship and referrals
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Academic Experts - Professors from top Indian and international universities - Lectures on AI, Machine Learning, Legal Start-ups

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Integral University

4.3
(130 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 MCI , UGC , NAAC , PCI , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,40,000 - 3,20,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , IUET , MICAT , UP 12th , MU OET , CAT

Integral University specialties

Ranking : Nationally Recognized Programs - NIRF 2025: #40 Pharmacy, #151-200 Overall - India Today 2024: #36 P
Region : North India Educational Hub - Located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Access to North India's economic g
Fees : Mid-Range Affordability - Mid-range fees for diverse courses - B.Tech: Rs 0.85-1.8 L (Per Year)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Strong placements across diverse sectors - Median packages up to Rs 8.5
Flagship Course : Leading Programs Offered - Engineering (CSE, IT) programs - MBA, Pharmacy, Architecture courses
Specialization : Cutting-Edge Specializations - B.Tech in AI & Data Science - M.Tech in Advanced Computing
Placement Focus : Industry-Aligned Placements - Strong focus on IT/Tech, Consulting - Robust corporate partnerships
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (TCS, Infosys, Wipro) - E-commerce (Flipkart, Amazon), Consulting (Deloi
Diversity : Vibrant Multicultural Environment - Diverse student body and cultures - International research inter
Internship : Practical Industry Exposure - Mandatory internships in IT, FMCG - Internships with HCL, IBM, Nestle
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & Industry Collaborations - MOUs with BOSCH, Autodesk Inc. - International research collabora
Alumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Dr. Haider Raza (Computer Scientist, University of Essex) - Juber Akh

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Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati

4.5
(79 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Private
AIU
...+5 INC , UGC , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,62,500 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CMAT , AHSEC , NEET , MAT , JEE Advanced

Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2010. Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bareilly College

4.4
(54 Reviews)
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bareilly College is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1837. Bareilly College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rishihood University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private

2,40,000 - 4,20,000 Design
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CEED Exams
...+6 NIFT , FDDI , NEET , Rishihood Creative Aptitude Test (RCAT) , CAT , NID

Rishihood University is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2020. Rishihood University offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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YMCA Delhi

4.2
(5 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

65,000 Design
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YMCA Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1947. YMCA Delhi offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

LBS College, Kota

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kota, Rajasthan
Private
Government

25,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 RBSE 12th

LBS College, Kota is a Private Institute located in Kota, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1991. LBS College, Kota offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Sc(Hons), Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16451+ students

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