Top Design Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jan 02, 2026 01:22 AM IST

India has 1560 colleges for Design. Around 106 colleges are run by the government, and 1068 are private colleges. Admission to top Design colleges in India is done through various entrance exams like TANCET, UGC, Design, Mumbai University Admission, SEE, MUEE, CUEE, CSIR NET, AAT, EFLU Entrance Test. The fees for top Design colleges in India range from INR 1,000 - INR 20,32,000.

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  • RatingAnantapur, Andhra Pradesh
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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    1,20,000 - 1,85,000 Design

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    AP ICET Exams

    ...+2 AP EAMCET , AP PGECET
BESTIU is a Private Institute, established in 2019. BESTIU is one of the best Design colleges in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at BESTIU offered for a duration of 48 None - 4 Years. BESTIU B.Des fees is INR 1,20,000 - INR 1,85,000. Read More
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    30,000 Design

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    CBSE 10th Exams

JR Media Institute, Delhi is a Private Institute, established in 2010. JR Media Institute, Delhi is one of the best Design colleges in Delhi. are one of the most popular programs at JR Media Institute, Delhi offered for a duration of 6-18 Months. JR Media Institute, Delhi fees is INR 30,000. Read More
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    42,000 Design

Vivekanandha Educational Institutions - Sankari Campus is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2008. Vivekanandha Educational Institutions - Sankari Campus is one of the best Design colleges in Salem, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Vivekanandha Educational Institutions - Sankari Campus offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Vivekanandha Educational Institutions - Sankari Campus fees is INR 42,000. Read More
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    2,10,000 Design

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+1 Maharashtra HSC
ITM-Institute of Design and Media (Andheri) Mumbai is a Private Institute, established in . ITM-Institute of Design and Media (Andheri) Mumbai is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at ITM-Institute of Design and Media (Andheri) Mumbai offered for a duration of 4 Years. ITM-Institute of Design and Media (Andheri) Mumbai B.Des fees is INR 2,10,000. Read More
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  • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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    85,000 - 4,00,000 Design

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ghatkopar is a Private Institute, established in . Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ghatkopar is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. BVA are one of the most popular programs at Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ghatkopar offered for a duration of 3 Days - 3.6 Years. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ghatkopar BVA fees is INR 85,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More
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    85,000 - 4,00,000 Design

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    ...+1 Maharashtra HSC
Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Borivali is a Private Institute, established in 2008. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Borivali is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. M.Des, BVA are one of the most popular programs at Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Borivali offered for a duration of 3 Days - 3.6 Years. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Borivali M.Des, BVA fees is INR 85,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More
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    85,000 - 4,00,000 Design

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Lexicon is a Private Institute, established in 2008. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Lexicon is one of the best Design colleges in Pune, Maharashtra. BVA are one of the most popular programs at Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Lexicon offered for a duration of 3 Days - 3.6 Years. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Lexicon BVA fees is INR 85,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More
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    24,000 - 36,000 Design

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    Tamilnadu 12th Exams

    ...+1 CBSE 12th
Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2001. Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College is one of the best Design colleges in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College fees is INR 24,000 - INR 36,000. Read More
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  • RatingLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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    Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow is a Private Institute, established in 2003. Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow is one of the best Design colleges in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow offered for a duration of 1 Minutes - 5 Years. Read More
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      Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur is one of the best Design colleges in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. are one of the most popular programs at Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur offered for a duration of 1-24 Months. Read More
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      • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
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        Edu Brain Academy is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Edu Brain Academy is one of the best Design colleges in New Delhi, Delhi. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at Edu Brain Academy offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Read More
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          7,00,000 - 7,10,000 Design

        The Design Village is a None Institute, established in 2014. The Design Village is one of the best Design colleges in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at The Design Village offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. The Design Village B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 7,00,000 - INR 7,10,000. Read More
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          82,000 - 95,000 Design

        International College of Design is a Private Institute, established in 2017. International College of Design is one of the best Design colleges in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at International College of Design offered for a duration of 1-4 Years. International College of Design B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 82,000 - INR 95,000. Read More
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          NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

        NIFT Srinagar is a Public Institute, established in 2016. NIFT Srinagar is one of the best Design colleges in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. B.Des, M.Des, BFTech, MFM are one of the most popular programs at NIFT Srinagar offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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        • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
        • RatingPrivate
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          19,500 Design

        Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute, established in . Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science is one of the best Design colleges in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science offered for a duration of 3 Years. Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science fees is INR 19,500. Read More
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        • RatingPune, Maharashtra
        • RatingPrivate
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          40,000 - 2,17,000 Design

        Nif Global Pune Kondhwa is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Nif Global Pune Kondhwa is one of the best Design colleges in Pune, Maharashtra. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at Nif Global Pune Kondhwa offered for a duration of 3-4 Months. Nif Global Pune Kondhwa B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 40,000 - INR 2,17,000. Read More
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        • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
        • RatingPrivate
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          ...+1 AICTE
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          1,50,000 - 2,85,000 Design

        SCS Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, established in 1994. SCS Group of Institutions is one of the best Design colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at SCS Group of Institutions offered for a duration of 3 Years. SCS Group of Institutions B.Des fees is INR 1,50,000 - INR 2,85,000. Read More
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        • RatingKaithal, Haryana
        • RatingPrivate
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          ...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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          22,500 - 77,000 Design

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          GPAT Exams

          ...+6 GATE , CAT , NIMCET , HBSE 12th , CMAT , BITSAT
        NIILM University is a Private Institute, established in 2011. NIILM University is one of the best Design colleges in Kaithal, Haryana. are one of the most popular programs at NIILM University offered for a duration of 6-3 Years. NIILM University fees is INR 22,500 - INR 77,000. Read More
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          CBSE 10th Exams

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        Government Polytechnic For Girls (GPG), Ahmedabad is a Government Institute, established in 1954. Government Polytechnic For Girls (GPG), Ahmedabad is one of the best Design colleges in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. are one of the most popular programs at Government Polytechnic For Girls (GPG), Ahmedabad offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Read More
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        • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
        • RatingPrivate
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          1,60,000 - 1,90,000 Design

        JD Institute of Fashion Technology Borivali is a Private Institute, established in 2025. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Borivali is one of the best Design colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. M.Des are one of the most popular programs at JD Institute of Fashion Technology Borivali offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Borivali M.Des fees is INR 1,60,000 - INR 1,90,000. Read More
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        • 4.7Rating
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        • RatingMoradabad, Uttar Pradesh
        • RatingPrivate
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          ...+6 NBA , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC
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          1,25,000 Design

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          AILET Exams

          ...+6 CMAT , CBSE 10th , UP 12th , XAT , MAT , SET

        IFTM University specialties

        • iconRank : Nationally Ranked Programs - Rank #93 Nationally (Pharmacy, NIRF 2025) - Rank #24 Nationally (Pharmacy, IIRF 2025)
        • iconRegion : Strategic Regional Education Hub - Located on Delhi-Lucknow National Highway - Peaceful academic environment in Moradabad
        • iconFees : Mid-Range Annual Fees - Rs 92,000 - Rs 1,50,000 L (Per Year)
        • iconROI : Good Return on Investment - Increasing median salary packages - Strong placement outcomes in Pharmacy
        • iconFlagship Courses : Leading in Pharmacy & Engineering - Highly ranked Pharmacy programs - Strong B.Tech Computer Science Engineering
        • iconSpecialization : Diverse Program Specializations - Engineering: AI/ML, Biotechnology, CSE - Management: Finance, Marketing, International Business
        • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Focus on IT, Pharma, Finance sectors - Top companies: Google, Microsoft, Infosys
        • iconTop Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (Google, Microsoft, Infosys) - Pharma (Aavya Life Science), Finance (ICICI Bank)
        • iconDiversity : Multidisciplinary Program Offerings - Over 100 programs across diverse fields - Courses in Engineering, Management, Law, Agriculture
        • iconInternship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Skill training with Samsung India Electronics - Industrial projects with Life Sciences firms
        • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Extensive Industry & Academic Ties - Collaborations with AIC-BIMTECH, ICAR institutes - Skill development programs with CIPET Murthal
        • iconAlumni : Engaged Global Alumni Network - Active Alumni Association (IUAA) - Alumni in Bank of America, Novo Nordisk, Cognizant
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          CBSE 10th Exams

          ...+2 MBOSE HSSLC , CBSE 12th
        William Carey University is a Private Institute, established in 2005. William Carey University is one of the best Design colleges in Shillong, Meghalaya. are one of the most popular programs at William Carey University offered for a duration of 1-3 Years. Read More
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        • RatingDelhi, Delhi
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          88,333 - 1,75,785 Design

        University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (Admission Office) is a None Institute, established in . University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (Admission Office) is one of the best Design colleges in Delhi. B.Des, M.Des are one of the most popular programs at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (Admission Office) offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (Admission Office) B.Des, M.Des fees is INR 88,333 - INR 1,75,785. Read More
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        • 4.3Rating
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        • RatingBathinda, Punjab
        • RatingPrivate
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          ...+8 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , ICAR , Govt of Punjab , NAAC
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          40,000 - 50,000 Design

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          Chaudhary Devi Lal University B.Ed. Exams

          ...+6 XAT , MAT , Lovely Professional University B.Ed. Entrance Test , LSAT , CLAT , NEET

        Guru Kashi University specialties

        • iconRank : Nationally Recognized Standing - IIRF #96 Nationally (2023) - Top 10 in Punjab for Engineering, Management
        • iconRegion : Strategic Punjab Location - Pollution-free, green sacred land - Well-connected to major cities
        • iconFees : Mid-Range Affordability - Rs 1.5 L (Per Year) for MBA - Rs 3.6-4.6 L (Total) for B.Tech
        • iconROI : Good Value Proposition - Competitive average placements - Affordable fee structure
        • iconFlagship Courses : Leading Programs - B.Tech in Computer Science - B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
        • iconSpecialization : Diverse Program Offerings - B.Tech in AI/ML, Data Science - MBA in Marketing, Finance, HR
        • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Integration - Robust industry links, pre-placement training - Focus on IT, Manufacturing, Consulting sectors
        • iconTop Industries : Key Recruitment Sectors - IT (TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Amazon) - Manufacturing (Honda, Tech Mahindra), Banking (HDFC)
        • iconDiversity : Vibrant Global Community - 7000+ students, 400+ international students - Students from 28+ countries
        • iconInternship : Industry Exposure Opportunities - Internships at Microsoft, Deloitte - Projects in Banking (HDFC Bank)
        • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Partnership with Heritage Community College, Canada - MOUs with University of Florida, AIIMS Bathinda
        • iconAlumni : Extensive Alumni Network - 5000+ strong alumni base - Alumni contribute to career shaping
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        • 4.5Rating
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        • RatingAmbala, Haryana
        • RatingDeemed University
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          ...+11 AICTE , DCI , NBA , BCI , MCI , PCI , NABH , INC , DSIR , NAAC , ASIC
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          1,03,000 Design

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          CMAT Exams

          ...+6 NEET , MAT , JEE Main , GATE , CBSE 10th , CBSE 12th

        Maharishi Markandeshwar University Mullana specialties

        • iconRank : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2024: #71 University, #26 Pharmacy - NIRF 2024: #35 Medical, #151-200 Engineering
        • iconRegion : Strategic North India Location - Ambala, Haryana: Excellent connectivity - Proximity to major North Indian cities
        • iconTier : Premium Institution Status - NAAC A++ Accredited University - Consistently high national rankings
        • iconFees : Mid-Range Fees - B.Tech: Rs 6.00-7.05 L (Total) - MBA: Rs 3.24 L (Total)
        • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package Rs 42 LPA - Strong median packages across programs
        • iconFlagship Courses : Highly Rated Programs - Medical (MBBS) & Pharmacy - Engineering (CSE) & Management (MBA)
        • iconSpecialization : Diverse Specialization Options - B.Tech CSE: Data Science, Cloud Security - MBA: Finance, Marketing, Hospital Management
        • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - 93% placement rate (2024) - Highest package ?42 LPA (ServiceNow)
        • iconTop Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - IT (Microsoft, Infosys, TCS, Accenture) - Consulting (Deloitte, PWC), Banking (Axis, HDFC)
        • iconDiversity : Global Student Community - International Youth Leadership Camp - Semester exchange opportunities for global students
        • iconInternship : Practical Industry Exposure - Real-world experience via industry projects - Internship guidance from legal firms
        • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 100+ partner universities worldwide - Tuition fee waived for exchange students
        • iconAlumni : Strong Alumni Network - 55,000+ successful alumni stories - Alumni in top firms like Morgan Stanley
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        • RatingPune, Maharashtra
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          46,000 Design

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          CBSE 12th Exams

          ...+1 Maharashtra HSC
        Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune is a Private Institute, established in 2001. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune is one of the best Design colleges in Pune, Maharashtra. are one of the most popular programs at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune offered for a duration of 1 Years. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune fees is INR 46,000. Read More
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          Madurai Kamaraj University - Directorate of Distance Education is a None Institute, established in 1971. Madurai Kamaraj University - Directorate of Distance Education is one of the best Design colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. are one of the most popular programs at Madurai Kamaraj University - Directorate of Distance Education offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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          • RatingDelhi, Delhi
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            ...+3 UGC , NAAC , AICTE
            DDC Delhi is a Private Institute, established in . DDC Delhi is one of the best Design colleges in Delhi. are one of the most popular programs at DDC Delhi offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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            • RatingGuwahati, Assam
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              ...+5 INC , UGC , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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              1,62,500 Design

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              NIMCET Exams

              ...+6 NEET , AHSEC , CBSE 10th , JEE Advanced , CAT , TJEE
            Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati is one of the best Design colleges in Guwahati, Assam. B.Des are one of the most popular programs at Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati offered for a duration of 4 Years. Assam down town University (AdtU), Guwahati B.Des fees is INR 1,62,500. Read More
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            JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science is a Private Aided Institute, established in 1964. JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science is one of the best Design colleges in Mysuru, Karnataka. are one of the most popular programs at JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science offered for a duration of 6 Months. Read More
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            FAQs

            Is there scope for design in India?

            Design colleges in India offer bachelor, diploma, and master degrees in various specialisations, along with short-term and certificate courses, indicating a wide scope in the field.

            Which is the best NIFT in India?

            National Institute of Fashion Technology (Navi Mumbai) is listed among the top design colleges in India.

            Which institute is best for BDes in India?

            Design colleges offering Bachelor Degree courses include National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad) and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

            Which Design course is best in India?

            Designing covers multiple courses, such as fashion, interior, graphic, animation, advertisement, and product design.

            Which are the top 5 Design colleges in India?

            The top five design colleges in India are the National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad), the Indian Institute of Art and Design (New Delhi), IIFD Indian Institute of Fashion & Design (Chandigarh), the National Institute of Fashion Technology (Navi Mumbai), and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

            Which is India's No. 1 Design school?

            National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad) is listed among the top design colleges in India.

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