Top Private Design Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 126 Design colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 101 Design colleges are private and 4 Design are owned by the government.UCEED, CBSE 12th, CEED, SAT India, Karnataka 2nd PUC are accepted for admission in Design colleges in India. Top 10 Design colleges are Manipal University, Presidency University Bangalore, Jain University Bangalore, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore, Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, PES University, JSS Polytechnic For Women, Acharya Institutes, Dayananda Sagar University.

Design College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges	126
Accepted Entrance Exams	UCEED, CBSE 12th, CEED, SAT India, Karnataka 2nd PUC
Average Fees	₹ 2.9 Lacs

No. of Design Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	32	₹ 91542
Kerala	39	₹ 129243
Maharashtra	237	₹ 206643
Tamil Nadu	154	₹ 95845
Telangana	26	₹ 212097

Top Private Design Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 141857
Presidency University Bangalore	540	₹ 271666
Jain University Bangalore	-	₹ 415000
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore	234	₹ 516235
Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore	-	-
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore	-	₹ 354000
JSS Polytechnic For Women	50	₹ 6946
Acharya Institutes	-	₹ 79621
Dayananda Sagar University	-	₹ 229000
JD Institute Of Fashion Technology, Bangalore	410	₹ 294000

Showing 110 Private Design Colleges in Karnataka

Govt. Womens Polytechnic

Gulbarga, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Govt. Womens Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1963. Govt. Womens Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Bapuji Polytechnic

Davangere, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+2 AICTE , AAA

Bapuji Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Davangere, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1971. Bapuji Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Aryabharathi Polytechnic

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Aryabharathi Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2002. Aryabharathi Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

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AET College (AETC), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

AET College (AETC), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. AET College (AETC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Presidency University Bangalore

4.2
(213 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,30,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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...+6 Karnataka PGCET , CLAT , JEE Main , JEE Advanced , GATE , LSAT-India

Presidency University Bangalore specialties

Ranking : Strong National Rankings - Ranked #25 in Management (Times 2024) - Ranked #41 in Engineering (Times
Region : Proximity to IT Hubs - Strategic location near Bangalore's IT corridor - Access to major corporate o
Tier : Premium Institution Status - Classified as T2 (Premium) institution - Recognized for academic growth
Fees : Mid-Range Fee Structure - B.Tech: Rs 3.9-13.6 L (Total) - MBA: Rs 5.3-7 L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Good ROI with decent placements - Median package up to Rs 6 LPA
Flagship Course : Popular Programs - B.Tech (CSE, AI, Data Science) - MBA (Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics)
Specialization : Industry-Relevant Specializations - Diverse B.Tech specializations (AI, Cyber Security) - MBA in Dig
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - Strong in IT (Accenture, Infosys, Wipro) - Consulting (Deloitte, KPMG,
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Information Technology, Consulting - Financial Services, E-commerce
Diversity : Diverse Student Body - Significant national student diversity - International students from various
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships with IT giants (Amazon, Infosys) - Projects in Consult
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 165+ global academic collaborations - Exchange programs with UK, U
Alumni : Entrepreneurial Alumni Network - Successful entrepreneurs and founders - Strong network in diverse i
Guest Lecturers : Expert Faculty Engagement - International visiting faculty - Industry experts and thought leaders

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SRI MAHALAKSHMI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private

10,750 Design
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SRI MAHALAKSHMI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. SRI MAHALAKSHMI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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T. John Group of Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+4 PCI , ISO , Indian Nursing Council (INC) , NAAC

3,05,000 Design
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 NCHM JEE , JET , XAT , GMAT , KMAT , CET

T. John Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. T. John Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Garden City University

4.6
(35 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,05,000 - 3,05,000 Design
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XAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , COMEDK UGET , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , CMAT

Garden City University is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Garden City University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Impact Group Of Institutions

4.2
(22 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Council of
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60,000 Design
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Impact Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1980. Impact Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karavali Group Of Colleges

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

50,000 Design
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 NCHM JEE , XAT , GMAT , CET , CBSE 12th , CAT

Karavali Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Karavali Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28503+ students

Srinivas University

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , NIC , NCTE

59,667 - 1,53,000 Design
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NATA Exams
...+6 UCEED , CET , JEE Main , GATE , UGC NET , AIEED

Srinivas University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Srinivas University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IBSW bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,20,000 - 3,75,000 Design
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...+1 CAT

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KAMS bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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45,000 - 1,23,750 Design
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Animaster School of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Animaster School of Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Animaster School of Design offers Regular courses such as BFA, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Pearl Academy bangalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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4,66,500 - 17,72,000 Design
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PAF Entrance Exam Exams
...+1 Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Pearl Academy bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. Pearl Academy bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, PGD, Certificate, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Institute of Product Leadership Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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99,000 Design
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Institute of Product Leadership Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. Institute of Product Leadership Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, PGD, Certificate, PGP in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Acharya Institute for Innovation and Transformation, Mysore

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
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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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Shree Devi Group Of Colleges

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
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Vidyashilp University

4.5
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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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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Strate School of Design

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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6,30,000 Design
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Strate School of Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. Strate School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, MSc, BSc+MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.AD School of Ideas, Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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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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Atria University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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7,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Karnataka 2nd PUC , KCET

Atria University is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2018. Atria University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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CMR University-Seamedu, Bangalore (CMRU) , Bengaluru

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC

1,50,000 Design
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CMRUAT Exams
...+1 CSIR NET

CMR University-Seamedu, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. CMR University-Seamedu, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5356+ students

Bangalore School of Design and Technology

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,00,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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Bangalore School of Design and Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2017. Bangalore School of Design and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BCA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Amity University Bengaluru

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,80,000 - 3,16,000 Design
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Amity University Bengaluru is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Amity University Bengaluru offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Udupi Group of Institutions, Manipal

Udupi, Karnataka
Private
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...+1 INC,KNC,RGUHS

1,10,000 Design
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Udupi Group of Institutions, Manipal is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. . Udupi Group of Institutions, Manipal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DreamZone bangalore

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NSDC

59,950 - 1,19,900 Design
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DreamZone bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. DreamZone bangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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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Jain Deemed to be University D-School , Bengaluru

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

4,00,000 - 4,25,000 Design
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JET Exams
...+2 CEED , UCEED

Jain Deemed to be University D-School is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Jain Deemed to be University D-School offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Alliance School of Liberal Arts , Bengaluru

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC

3,00,000 Design
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Alliance School of Liberal Arts is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Alliance School of Liberal Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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1,30,000 - 3,00,000 Design

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10,750 Design

3,05,000 Design

AIMA UGAT Exams

2,05,000 - 3,05,000 Design

XAT Exams

60,000 Design

50,000 Design

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59,667 - 1,53,000 Design

NATA Exams

1,20,000 - 3,75,000 Design

XAT Exams

45,000 - 1,23,750 Design

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4,66,500 - 17,72,000 Design

PAF Entrance Exam Exams

99,000 Design

CAT Exams

30,999 - 1,80,000 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

5,13,500 Design

6,30,000 Design

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8,00,000 - 10,62,000 Design

7,00,000 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

1,50,000 Design

CMRUAT Exams

1,00,000 - 2,50,000 Design

1,80,000 - 3,16,000 Design

1,10,000 Design

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4,00,000 - 4,25,000 Design

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