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 1121 Private Design Colleges in India

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 194+ students

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur

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

GMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , NIMCET , CBSE 12th , LSAT-India , BITSAT , XAT

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 10538+ 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 28+ students

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ITPC Delhi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

28,500 Design
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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

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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GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , NEET PG , BITSAT , XAT , CMAT , Maharashtra HSC

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

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Kohinoor Technical Institute

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 AHSEC

Kohinoor Technical Institute Pune or KTI is among the top engineering colleges in Pune. The institute was established in 1967 with a goal to offer high-quality education theoretically and practically. KTI Pune is a government-approved vocational training institute. It is the training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Government of India. The institute offers training in Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Certificate programs in various specializations including Computer Software, AC & Refrigeration, Paramedical, Electrical, Automobile, Electronics, Mechanical, Fashion and more.

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Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

18,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 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 Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ 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

Shortlisted by 21+ 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

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

Shortlisted by 64+ students

VIDM Institute of Design and Management

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

MAT Exams
...+1 CAT

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

Shortlisted by 50+ 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

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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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LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi

3.9
(15 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

1,30,000 - 2,00,000 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
Other

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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Delhi School of Architecture & Design

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

55,000 - 3,30,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
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Delhi School of Architecture & Design is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2010. Delhi School of Architecture & Design offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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AD - The Design School (ADTDS), Delhi

Delhi, Delhi
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DYPDC Pune

5.0
(1 Reviews)
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TAKE Animation

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YMCA Delhi

4.2
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65,000 Design
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Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science

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

65,000 - 83,300 Design
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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, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GFI Kolkata

4.0
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Kolkata, West Bengal
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DEC

2,40,000 Design
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...+1 CBSE 12th

GFI Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2010. GFI Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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RLS School of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Amor Design Institute (ADI), Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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35,000 - 3,20,000 Design
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NIFD Hyderabad

4.3
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Hyderabad, Telangana
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INIFD Bhopal

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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1,15,000 Design
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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

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IVS School of Design

4.9
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New Delhi, Delhi
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10,000 - 1,89,000 Design
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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
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...+6 UCEED , CEED , NID , Pearl , CBSE 12th , Academy

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

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Arena Animation Bangalore

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

60,000 - 2,70,000 Design
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Arena Animation is located in Bangalore and is one of the best colleges for management courses. Arena Animation Bangalore offers a wide range of courses in the field of multimedia and animation such as Animation, Gaming AR/ VR, Web & Graphics, Multimedia, Design Design and many more. For admission to Arena Animation Bangalore, interested candidates will just have to fill out the online application form through its official website.

Shortlisted by 164+ students

Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private

Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2010. Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Top Private Design Colleges in India 2026

Design College Highlights in India

Design Colleges in India

Top Govt Design Colleges in India

Top Private Design Colleges in India

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CBSE 12th Exams

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Maharashtra HSC Exams

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