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 1103 Private Design Colleges in India

Sant Baba Bhag Singh Institute of Nursing

Jalandhar, Punjab
Private

19,750 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Sant Baba Bhag Singh Institute of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2003. Sant Baba Bhag Singh Institute of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD, GNM, ANM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 114+ students

Virtual Design Institute

Surat, Gujarat
Private

55,000 - 1,08,000 Design
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Virtual Design Institute is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2020. Virtual Design Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ 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

Shortlisted by 37+ students

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Aakriti Institute of Fine Arts (AIFA), Jabalpur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private

Aakriti Institute of Fine Arts (AIFA), Jabalpur is a Private Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Aakriti Institute of Fine Arts (AIFA), Jabalpur offers Regular courses such as Diploma, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Dezyne E'cole College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC
...+1 Government of Rajasthan

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 RBSE 12th

Dezyne E'cole College is a Private Institute located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Dezyne E'cole College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

B.S. Bandekar College of Fine Art

Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Private
Other

B.S. Bandekar College of Fine Art is a Private Institute located in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. B.S. Bandekar College of Fine Art offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, Certificate, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

TAKE Animation

Surat, Gujarat
Private
DEC

TAKE Animation is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2008. TAKE Animation offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

JD Institute of Fashion Technology,Guwahati

Guwahati, Assam
Private

1,02,020 - 1,26,000 Design
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology,Guwahati is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2005. JD Institute of Fashion Technology,Guwahati offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura

4.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

40,000 - 1,65,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 561+ students

IISD Kolkata

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

IISD Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2005. IISD Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

B D Somani Institute Of Art And Fashion Technology

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

30,000 - 75,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

B D Somani Institute Of Art And Fashion Technology is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. B D Somani Institute Of Art And Fashion Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ 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

HR Institute of Professional Studies

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
ISO
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

HR Institute of Professional Studies is a Private Institute located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. HR Institute of Professional Studies offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

GFI Kolkata

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
DEC

2,40,000 Design
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WBCHSE Exams
...+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, BBS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

St. Francis Institute of Art & Design

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

St. Francis Institute of Art & Design is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1986. St. Francis Institute of Art & Design offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma, MD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Picasso Animation College (PAC), Bangalore

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

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

Picasso Animation College (PAC), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Picasso Animation College (PAC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

AET College (AETC), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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

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

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Budha Group of Institutions

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Karnal, Haryana
Private
NAAC

55,000 - 75,000 Design
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Budha Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Karnal, Haryana. It was established in the year 2007. Budha Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1410+ students

Indian Institute of Jewelry Design

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

9,000 - 12,000 Design
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Indian Institute of Jewelry Design is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. . Indian Institute of Jewelry Design offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

P.C.M. S.D. College for Women

Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

P.C.M. S.D. College for Women is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1973. P.C.M. S.D. College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

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

Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Indian Institute of Creative Skills

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
NSDC

6,00,000 Design
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Indian Institute of Creative Skills is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2025. Indian Institute of Creative Skills offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vivz Fashion School , Pune

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

1,45,000 Design
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Vivz Fashion School is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. . Vivz Fashion School offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

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Nextgen Institute of Animation & Gaming

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private

1,10,000 - 1,75,000 Design
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Nextgen Institute of Animation & Gaming is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2025. Nextgen Institute of Animation & Gaming offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

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Arena Animation

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private

45,784 - 1,45,376 Design
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Arena Animation is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1996. Arena Animation offers Regular courses such as MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

35,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, BBS, PGP, BBM+MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

NIFD Hyderabad

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Other

TSBIE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

NIFD Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2014. NIFD Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

CODT Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC

CODT Indore is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. CODT Indore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Cavalier Animation & Technologies Pvt.Ltd.

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

Cavalier Animation & Technologies Pvt.Ltd. is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Cavalier Animation & Technologies Pvt.Ltd. offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, Diploma, Certificate, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

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