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

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JDTI Noida

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

JDTI Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. JDTI Noida offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery

Surat, Gujarat
Private
Other

Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1999. Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2012. Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

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LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi

3.9
(15 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

1,20,000 - 1,80,000 Design
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LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2011. LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18778+ students

ISDI Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

47,200 Design
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ISDI Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. ISDI Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

L. S. Raheja School of Architecture

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams

L. S. Raheja School of Architecture is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1953. L. S. Raheja School of Architecture offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate, B.Arch, B.Voc, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

Aayojan School of Architecture

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

2,00,000 Design
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Aayojan School of Architecture is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1999. Aayojan School of Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Des, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3584+ students

ROOTS Collegium

3.9
(28 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private

1,30,000 - 1,80,000 Design
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NCHM Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , TSBIE , JEE

ROOTS Collegium is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1991. ROOTS Collegium offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39191+ students

IIFD Chandigarh

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
Other

1,40,000 - 2,25,000 Design
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

IIFD Chandigarh is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 2004. IIFD Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7996+ students

Academy of Applied Arts (AAA), New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

Academy of Applied Arts (AAA), New Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2010. Academy of Applied Arts (AAA), New Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

AD - The Design School (ADTDS), Delhi

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

AD - The Design School (ADTDS), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2005. AD - The Design School (ADTDS), Delhi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, BDS, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

CIIMS Nagpur

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

5,000 - 24,000 Design
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CIIMS Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. CIIMS Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

INIFD Bhopal

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

1,15,000 Design
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INIFD Bhopal is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. INIFD Bhopal offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 855+ students

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

21,240 - 2,30,000 Design
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Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1986. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi offers Regular, Online courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2895+ students

Amor Design Institute (ADI), Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC

35,000 - 3,20,000 Design
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Amor Design Institute (ADI), Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2000. Amor Design Institute (ADI), Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, BBS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

ICF Delhi

Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

2,40,000 - 3,45,000 Design
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ICF Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2010. ICF Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21966+ students

JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other
...+1 EQAC

1,80,000 - 6,00,000 Design
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 CMAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , MAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , GMAT

JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15769+ students

Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Leicester

43,000 Design
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Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

OXL Jalandhar

Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC

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

OXL Jalandhar is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2009. OXL Jalandhar offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

2,78,900 - 2,91,755 Design
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MAT Exams
...+3 CAT , XAT , CMAT

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7311+ students

Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1990. Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Zee Institute of Creative Art

Cochin, Kerala
Private

Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 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 42+ students

DJAD Coimbatore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

3,55,000 - 4,13,000 Design
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DJAD Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. DJAD Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

INIFD Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
IAO

NID Exams
...+6 CEED , UCEED , CBSE 12th , Pearl , NIFT , Academy

INIFD Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. INIFD Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

BBK Dav college for Women

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

BBK Dav college for Women is a Private Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1967. BBK Dav college for Women offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

Sri Aurobindo Institute of Technology

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

10,700 - 3,82,500 Design
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+6 NEET , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GPAT , CBSE 12th

Sri Aurobindo Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Sri Aurobindo Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 45997+ students

Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

13,000 - 17,000 Design
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Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, Other, M.F.A.D. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
NSDC

1,70,000 - 2,20,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2009. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11522+ students

IVS School of Design

4.9
(9 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

10,000 - 1,89,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

IVS School of Design is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2008. IVS School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6631+ students

Vidya Fashion Academy

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
IAO
...+1 AICTE

94,300 Design
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Vidya Fashion Academy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Vidya Fashion Academy offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

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47,200 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

2,00,000 Design

1,30,000 - 1,80,000 Design

NCHM Exams

1,40,000 - 2,25,000 Design

PSEB 12th Exams

5,000 - 24,000 Design

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21,240 - 2,30,000 Design

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2,40,000 - 3,45,000 Design

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CBSE 10th Exams

43,000 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

2,78,900 - 2,91,755 Design

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3,55,000 - 4,13,000 Design

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PSEB 12th Exams

10,700 - 3,82,500 Design

MPBSE 12th Exams

13,000 - 17,000 Design

1,70,000 - 2,20,000 Design

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