Top Private Design Colleges in Kerala 2026

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

There are total 39 Design colleges in Kerala. Out of the total, 32 Design colleges are private and 3 Design are owned by the government.NIFT, Kerala 12th, CBSE 12th, CBSE 10th, NIFT Entrance Exam are accepted for admission in Design colleges in India. Top 10 Design colleges are National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Calicut, COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE TRIVANDRUM, St Joseph College of Communication, St Teresa's College, Central Polytechnic College, Oriental Institute of Management Studies, Zee Institute of Creative Art, Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology, Sacred Heart College, Kochi.

Design College Highlights in Kerala

Total Number of colleges	39
Accepted Entrance Exams	NIFT, Kerala 12th, CBSE 12th, CBSE 10th, NIFT Entrance Exam
Average Fees	₹ 1.9 Lacs

No. of Design Colleges in nearby Kerala

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	32	₹ 91542
Goa	2	₹ 166666
Karnataka	126	₹ 250669
Maharashtra	237	₹ 206643
Tamil Nadu	154	₹ 95845

Top Private Design Colleges in Kerala

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE TRIVANDRUM	60	-
St Joseph College of Communication	-	₹ 210000
St Teresa's College	54	₹ 3250
Central Polytechnic College	-	-
Oriental Institute of Management Studies	-	-
Zee Institute of Creative Art	-	-
Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology	36	-
Sacred Heart College, Kochi	40	-
Assumption College	-	-
De Paul Institute of Science and Technology	-	₹ 144000

Showing 36 Private Design Colleges in Kerala

STC Ernakulam

2.7
(6 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,000 - 4,500 Design
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CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , Kerala 12th , CAT , MAT , GMAT

STC Ernakulam is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1925. STC Ernakulam offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 282+ students

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

1,44,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CMAT , Kerala 12th

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 842+ students

KMM College of Arts and Science

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

KMM College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. KMM College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

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Saintgits College of Engineering Kottayam

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CMAT Exams
...+3 KEAM , CAT , GATE

Saintgits College of Engineering Kottayam is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2002. Saintgits College of Engineering Kottayam offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SJCC Changanassery

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Changanassery, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

SJCC Changanassery is a Private Institute located in Changanassery, Kerala. It was established in the year 2004. SJCC Changanassery offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Zee Institute of Creative Art

Cochin, Kerala
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Zee Institute of Creative Art is a Private Institute located in Cochin, Kerala. It was established in the year 2020. Zee Institute of Creative Art offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Oriental Institute of Management Studies

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Wayanad, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Oriental Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Wayanad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Oriental Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

76,160 - 90,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 1944. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ 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

Yeldo Mar Baselios College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kothamanglam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Yeldo Mar Baselios College is a Private Institute located in Kothamanglam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. Yeldo Mar Baselios College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

T.K. Madhava Memorial College

Alappuzha, Kerala
Private
Other
...+2 UGC , AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

T.K. Madhava Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Alappuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. T.K. Madhava Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Vimala College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

48,000 - 69,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Vimala College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. Vimala College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

St. Joseph's College for Women (STJCW), Alappuza

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Alappuzha, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

St. Joseph's College for Women (STJCW), Alappuza is a Private Institute located in Alappuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1954. St. Joseph's College for Women (STJCW), Alappuza offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

St. Michaels College

Alappuzha, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , Kerala 12th , CAT , Kerala University Admission , MAT

St. Michaels College is a Private Institute located in Alappuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1967. St. Michaels College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

C.E.T College of Management, Science and Technology

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

C.E.T College of Management, Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2009. C.E.T College of Management, Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Carmel College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Carmel College is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Carmel College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
AICTE

Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Oriental School of Hotel Management

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Idukki, Kerala
Private
AICTE

37,600 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Oriental School of Hotel Management is a Private Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Oriental School of Hotel Management offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

Providence College of Teacher Education For Women

Calicut, Kerala
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Providence College of Teacher Education For Women is a Private Institute located in Calicut, Kerala. It was established in the year 1952. Providence College of Teacher Education For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Gems Arts and Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Gems Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2008. Gems Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 71+ students

M.C. Varghese College of Arts & Science

Kottayam, Kerala
Private
MGU

M.C. Varghese College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. M.C. Varghese College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Kuriakose Elias College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Kuriakose Elias College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Kuriakose Elias College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology

Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , Kerala 12th

Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology is a Private Institute located in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was established in the year 1994. Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Mar Chrysostom Arts & Science College

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

Mar Chrysostom Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Mar Chrysostom Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Govt Polytechnic College Kannur

Kannur, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Govt Polytechnic College Kannur is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2008. Govt Polytechnic College Kannur offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Parumala Mar Gregorios College

Thiruvalla, Kerala
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CAP Test , Kerala 12th

Parumala Mar Gregorios College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvalla, Kerala. It was established in the year 2010. Parumala Mar Gregorios College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

CPC Trivandrum

Trivandrum, Kerala
Private
AICTE

3,995 Design
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CPC Trivandrum is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 1958. CPC Trivandrum offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Jayamatha Private I.T.I

Trivandrum, Kerala
Private

Jayamatha Private I.T.I is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 1979. Jayamatha Private I.T.I offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Nirmala Group Of Institutions

Thrissur, Kerala
Private

KEAM Exams

Nirmala Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Nirmala Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private

#79 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 MGU CAT , Kerala 12th , Kerala University Admission

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2007. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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