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

Showing 1097 Private Design Colleges in India

HKC Kapurthala

Kapurthala, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

HKC Kapurthala is a Private Institute located in Kapurthala, Punjab. It was established in the year 1969. HKC Kapurthala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

1,96,000 Design
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Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Assumption College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,819 Design
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KEAM Exams

Assumption College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. Assumption College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

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Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa

Goa, Goa
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Goa HSSC

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa is a Private Institute located in Goa. It was established in the year 1991. Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SGT University

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

75,000 - 1,53,250 Design
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NEET PG Exams
...+3 NEET , GATE , NEET MDS

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

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PSGRKCW

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

PSGRKCW is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. PSGRKCW offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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TCSC Mumbai

4.5
(26 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 Mumbai University Admission , CBSE 12th

TCSC Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. TCSC Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 186+ students

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

BITSAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , LSAT-India

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10528+ students

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

82,020 - 3,20,000 Design
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 XAT , BITSAT , Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Garware Institute of Career Education and Development offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, PGDM, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7408+ students

ITPC Delhi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

28,500 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

ITPC Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. . ITPC Delhi offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

ITRC Indore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
DOEACC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

ITRC Indore is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. ITRC Indore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ 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

Management and Design Academy

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams

Management and Design Academy is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2013. Management and Design Academy offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Pearl Academy- School of Fashion Styling and Textile

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

1,00,500 - 1,36,000 Design
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Pearl Academy- School of Fashion Styling and Textile is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1993. Pearl Academy- School of Fashion Styling and Textile offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

DJAD Coimbatore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

3,55,000 - 4,13,000 Design
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DJAD Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. DJAD Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi

3.9
(15 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
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UGC

1,20,000 - 1,80,000 Design
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LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2011. LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ISDI Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
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47,200 Design
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ISDI Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. ISDI Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DYPDC Pune

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

5,00,000 - 7,00,000 Design
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DYPDC Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. DYPDC Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, PGD, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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

Shaft Academy of Media Arts

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TSBIE

Shaft Academy of Media Arts is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Shaft Academy of Media Arts offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VIDM Institute of Design and Management

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

MAT Exams
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VIDM Institute of Design and Management is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2013. VIDM Institute of Design and Management offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

65,000 - 83,300 Design
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...+2 CBSE 12th , GATE

Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RLS School of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

RLS School of Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. RLS School of Design offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Thane

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
IAO

1,15,000 Design
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Thane offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IVS School of Design

4.9
(9 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

10,000 - 1,89,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

IVS School of Design is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2008. IVS School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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

INIFD Bhopal

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

1,15,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

INIFD Bhopal is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. INIFD Bhopal offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 855+ students

Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

SAFT Dehradun

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SAFT Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. . SAFT Dehradun offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ 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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