Top Govt M.Des Colleges in India 2026

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

There are total 225 M.Des. (Master of Design) colleges in India. Out of the total, 164 M.Des. (Master of Design) colleges are private and 21 M.Des. (Master of Design) are owned by the government.PSEB 12th, JLUET, MITID DAT, NIFT Entrance Exam, CBSE 12th are accepted for admission in M.Des. (Master of Design) colleges in India. Top 10 M.Des. (Master of Design) colleges are IISC Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, VIT Vellore, SRM University Chennai, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, LPU.

M.Des. (Master of Design) College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges

225

Accepted Entrance Exams

PSEB 12th, JLUET, MITID DAT, NIFT Entrance Exam, CBSE 12th

Average Fees

₹ 2.44 Lacs

M.Des. (Master of Design) Colleges in India

State

Number of Colleges

Average Fees

Gujarat

65

₹ 179971

Maharashtra

34

₹ 261551

Rajasthan

20

₹ 151180

Karnataka

16

₹ 435236

Madhya Pradesh

15

₹ 138173

Tamil Nadu

11

₹ 285742

Uttar Pradesh

11

₹ 166478

Haryana

9

₹ 337116

Delhi

8

₹ 264793

West Bengal

6

₹ 220783

Top Govt M.Des. (Master of Design) Colleges in India

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

IISC Bangalore

-

-

IIT Bombay

95

₹ 80000

IIT Delhi

-

₹ 200000

IIT Kanpur

-

₹ 24192

IIT Guwahati

-

₹ 52150

IIT Hyderabad

-

₹ 24000

School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi

29

₹ 118000

IIITDM Kancheepuram

20

₹ 110000

National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi

-

₹ 312000

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Navi Mumbai

43

₹ 558000

Top Private M.Des. (Master of Design) Colleges in India

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

SRM University Chennai

15

-

LPU

-

₹ 240000

Amity University, Noida

-

₹ 187500

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

-

₹ 470000

Gujarat University

-

-

Shiv Nadar University

-

₹ 350000

Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune

20

₹ 800000

Jain University Bangalore

-

₹ 400000

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

110

₹ 139000

NIMS University

-

-

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  • 4.0Rating
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  • RatingNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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    ...+1 Ministry of Textile NIFT Parliament ACt 2006 Act
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    3,45,700 M.Des

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    XAT Exams

    ...+5 CAT , MFM , MAT , NIFT Entrance Exam , GMAT
NIFT Navi Mumbai is a Government Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. NIFT Navi Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, Certificate, M.Des, BFTech in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.2Rating
    (6 Reviews)
  • RatingKannur, Kerala
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    ...+1 ISO 9001 QMS
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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+2 NIFT , NIFT Entrance Exam
NIFT Kannur is a Government Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1986. NIFT Kannur offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Certificate, M.Des, BFTech, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.4Rating
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  • RatingKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
  • RatingGovernment
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    ...+1 NBA
  • Rupee

    24,192 M.Des

  • Symbol

    #5 NIRF Ranking

  • exam

    UGC NET Exams

    ...+6 COAP , JEE Main , CSIR NET , IIT JAM , CEED , JEE Advanced

IIT Kanpur specialties

  • iconRanking : Top National & Global Rankings - Rank #4 Engineering (NIRF 2024), #3 B.Tech (India Today 2024) - Ran
  • iconRegion : North Indian Industrial Hub - Strategic location in Uttar Pradesh's industrial belt - Pioneer in eng
  • iconFees : Mid-High UG, Low PG Fees - UG: Rs 9.19-17.19 L (Total) - PG (M.Tech): Rs 0.2-1.04 L (Total)
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average package Rs 26.27 LPA (2024) - Highest package Rs 1.90 Cr (D
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Computer Science Program - Highest average package in CSE (Rs 52.80 LPA) - Pioneering comput
  • iconSpecialization : Diverse Advanced Specializations - 15 M.Tech specializations offered - Strong research in AI, materi
  • iconPlacement Focus : Top Tier Industry Placements - Strong in Technology, Finance, Core Engineering - Recruiters like Mic
  • iconTop Industries : Leading Sectors Recruitment - Technology & IT (Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA) - Finance & Consulting (De
  • iconDiversity : Inclusive Global Student Body - Students from across India and internationally - Strong focus on div
  • iconInternship : High-Value Industry Internships - MBA highest stipend Rs 1.7 Lakhs/month - Internships in Tech, Fina
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - MoUs with universities in Europe, Asia, North America - Collaborat
  • iconAlumni : Influential Global Alumni Network - N. R. Narayana Murthy (Infosys), Arvind Krishna (IBM) - Leaders
  • iconGuest Lecturers : Renowned Industry & Academic Experts - Distinguished faculty, industry experts, researchers - Exposu
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  • RatingKangra, Himachal Pradesh
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    NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

NIFT KANGRA is a Government Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. NIFT KANGRA offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des, BFTech, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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NID Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. NID Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingDelhi, Delhi
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  • Batch MHRD
    ...+3 Government of India , NAAC , COA
  • Rupee

    1,18,000 M.Des

  • exam

    JEE Main Exams

    ...+4 JEE Advanced , CEED , NATA , GATE

School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi specialties

  • iconRank : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2025: #8 Architecture/Planning - India Today 2024: #2 Architecture
  • iconRegion : Strategic Capital Advantage - Proximity to Government Bodies (DDA, TCPO) - Access to Policy-Making Hubs
  • iconFees : Mid-High Fee Structure - Rs 2.18-5.5 L (Total) for UG/PG - Government-funded institution
  • iconROI : Good/Excellent Return on Investment - PG Median Package: Rs 8 LPA - B.Arch Median Package: Rs 7.5 LPA
  • iconFlagship Courses : Premier Architecture & Planning - Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) - Master of Planning (M.Plan)
  • iconSpecialization : Diverse Planning & Design Expertise - Urban, Regional, Environmental Planning - Architectural Conservation, Urban Design
  • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry & Government Placements - Consulting, Government, Real Estate sectors - Top firms: Deloitte, AECOM, PwC
  • iconTop Industries : Key Recruitment Sectors - Consulting, Government, Real Estate - Infrastructure, Development Sector
  • iconDiversity : Pan-India Student Community - Rich cultural learning environment - Balanced male-female student ratio
  • iconInternship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Internships at World Bank, NITI Aayog - Projects with AECOM, PwC, IBI Group
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - International study abroad programs - Exchange opportunities with universities
  • iconAlumni : Influential Alumni Network - Renowned architects like Raj Rewal - Leaders in government and private sector
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  • Rupee

    2,00,000 M.Des

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    #4 NIRF Ranking

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    UCEED Exams

    ...+5 IIT JAM , CEED , GATE , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Delhi specialties

  • iconRanking : Top National & Global Rankings - Rank #2 Nationally (NIRF Engineering 2024) - Rank #150 Globally (QS
  • iconRegion : Strategic National Capital Location - Proximity to government, corporate headquarters - Access to ma
  • iconFees : High Investment, High Return - Rs 8.63 L (Total B.Tech) - Rs 3.81 L (Total M.Tech)
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average placements - Strong career growth prospects
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering - M.Tech Machine Intelligence
  • iconSpecialization : Diverse Advanced Specializations - Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering - VLSI Desig
  • iconPlacement Focus : Top Sector Placements - IT/Software, Finance, Core Engineering, Consulting - Technology & Analytics,
  • iconTop Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - IT (Google, Microsoft), Consulting (Deloitte) - Finance (ICICI Bank),
  • iconDiversity : Global Academic and Cultural Diversity - International student and faculty exchange - Collaborations
  • iconInternship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Internships at Google, Microsoft, Accenture - Projects in IT,
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Extensive International Collaborations - 70+ university partners across 30 countries - Collaboration
  • iconAlumni : Influential Global Alumni Network - Strong network across diverse industries - Mentorship and career
  • iconGuest Lecturers : Industry Leaders and Academics - Insights from KPMG, Google executives - Doyens from academia and co
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  • RatingGuwahati, Assam
  • RatingGovernment
  • Batch AICTE
    ...+1 NAAC
  • Rupee

    59,150 M.Des

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    #11 NIRF Ranking

  • exam

    UCEED Exams

    ...+6 JEE Main , CEPT , IIT JAM , CEED , JEE Advanced , NID

IIT Guwahati specialties

  • iconRanking : Top National & Global Ranks - Ranked #8 Engineering (NIRF 2025) - Global #344 (QS World 2025)
  • iconRegion : Strategic Northeast Location - Only IIT in Northeast India - Picturesque Brahmaputra river campus
  • iconFees : Mid-Range Fees - Mid - Rs 8-8.56 L (Total)
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Excellent - High placements, moderate fees
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Programs - Computer Science Engineering - Bachelor of Design
  • iconSpecialization : Niche Expertise - Top-ranked Data Science - Petroleum Engineering expertise
  • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Strong Tech & Core placements - Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Apple
  • iconTop Industries : Diverse Recruiting Sectors - IT/Tech (Google, Microsoft, Apple) - Finance (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan)
  • iconDiversity : Vibrant Campus Diversity - Diverse students (28 states, 8+ countries) - Improved student gender rati
  • iconInternship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - High PPO conversion rate - Internships at leading tech companies
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Joint programs with global universities - Extensive international r
  • iconAlumni : Influential Alumni Network - Strong entrepreneurial alumni - Leaders in diverse industries
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  • Rupee

    10,60,000 M.Des

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    17.1 Lacs

    Avg Package

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    #12 NIRF Ranking

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    GATE Exams

    ...+5 JEE Main , JEE Advanced , IIT JAM , UCEED , CEED

IIT Hyderabad specialties

  • iconRanking : Top Engineering & Overall Ranks - NIRF 2025 Engineering: #7 Nationally. - NIRF 2024 Overall: #12 Nat
  • iconRegion : Strategic IT Hub Proximity - Close to Hyderabad's IT, Financial hubs. - Research Park fosters indust
  • iconTier : Elite National Institution - Consistently ranked among top IITs. - Institute of National Importance.
  • iconFees : Mid-Range Fees - B.Tech: Rs 9.43 L (Total). - M.Tech: Rs 0.90-1.23 L (Total).
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average and highest packages. - Strong placement rate across p
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Programs - Computer Science and Engineering. - Artificial Intelligence.
  • iconSpecialization : Innovative Interdisciplinary Focus - AI, Biomedical, Engineering Science. - Fractal Academics, flexi
  • iconPlacement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Tech, Consulting, R&D sectors. - Top firms: Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitt
  • iconTop Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Technology, Consulting, R&D. - Manufacturing, Financial Services.
  • iconDiversity : Inclusive Campus Environment - Pan-India student representation. - Initiatives for gender balance.
  • iconInternship : Global Internship Opportunities - Interns at Google, Microsoft, Amazon. - Projects in Tech, Core Eng
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Strong Global Collaborations - Ties with Japan (JICA, Shizuoka). - Exchange with Germany, France, US
  • iconAlumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in industry, startups. - Contributions to academia, public sect
  • iconGuest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagement - Fractional credit courses. - Insights from industry leaders.
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  • 4.6Rating
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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
  • RatingGovernment
  • Batch UGC
    ...+1 NAAC
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    1,70,000 M.Des

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    #2 NIRF Ranking

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    UGC NET Exams

    ...+6 UCEED , COAP , NIFT , CAT , CEED , AIEED

IISC Bangalore specialties

  • iconRanking : Top National Rankings - Rank #1 Nationally (University, Research) - Rank #2 Nationally (Overall)
  • iconRegion : Strategic IT Hub Location - Located in India's Silicon Valley - Access to tech industry, research ec
  • iconTier : Elite Research Institution - Premier research-focused university - Consistently top-ranked for excel
  • iconFees : Low Fees, High Stipends - Low tuition fees: Rs 18,000 - Rs 8.8 L (Total) - Significant monthly stipe
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High placements, low tuition costs - Strong career prospects post-g
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Science & Engineering Programs - M.Tech in Computational & Data Science - PhD in Artificial
  • iconSpecialization : Cutting-Edge Research Focus - Advanced scientific and technological research - Interdisciplinary pro
  • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Robust in Tech, Consulting, Research sectors - Top firms like Google, M
  • iconTop Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT & Tech (Google, Microsoft) - Consulting & Finance (Goldman Sachs,
  • iconDiversity : Vibrant Student Diversity - Diverse student body (93% non-Karnataka) - International student support
  • iconInternship : High-Value Internships - Internships at Amazon, Microsoft, Google - Projects in Tech, Consulting, Ma
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Exchange programs with MIT, Cambridge - Joint PhDs with internation
  • iconAlumni : Distinguished Global Alumni - Sudha Murty (Infosys Foundation) - A.S. Kiran Kumar (Former ISRO Chief
  • iconGuest Lecturers : Renowned Academic & Industry Speakers - Distinguished faculty, global experts - Regular seminars by
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  • Rupee

    3,02,700 M.Des

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    CUET Exams

    ...+3 UCEED , MAT , FDDI AIST
FDDI Noida is a Government Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1986. FDDI Noida offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BBA, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    1,10,000 M.Des

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    CCMT Exams

    ...+6 UCEED , JEE Main , NIFT , IIITDMJ , DASA UG , CEED
IIITDM Kancheepuram is a Government Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. IIITDM Kancheepuram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Des, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.0Rating
    (2 Reviews)
  • RatingHyderabad, Telangana
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    3,02,700 M.Des

FDDI Hyderabad is a Government Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1968. FDDI Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BBA, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.2Rating
    (5 Reviews)
  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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    3,02,700 M.Des

FDDI Chennai is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. FDDI Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • Rupee

    1,35,000 - 1,45,000 M.Des

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+2 CBSE 10th , Maharashtra HSC
International School of Design Kandivali is a Government Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. International School of Design Kandivali offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingRohtak, Haryana
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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+1 HBSE 12th
The State Group Of Institutes is a Government Institute located in Rohtak, Haryana. . The State Group Of Institutes offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Gujarat University is a Government University located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1949. Gujarat University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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