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

Gandhi Smarak P.G. College

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Gandhi Smarak P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Gandhi Smarak P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

SCOA Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 Council of Architecture (COA) , Government of Maharashtra , NAAC

1,04,110 Design
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 MAH-M.Arch-CET

SCOA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. SCOA Pune offers Regular courses such as PhD, B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 240+ students

Asmita College of architecture (ACA), Thane

Thane, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Asmita College of architecture (ACA), Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Asmita College of architecture (ACA), Thane offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

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GRG Polytechnic College

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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...+1 Tamilnadu 10th

GRG Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1980. GRG Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Integral University

4.3
(129 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 MCI , UGC , NAAC , PCI , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,40,000 - 3,20,000 Design
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UP 12th Exams
...+6 KEAM , MU OET , TISSNET , CBSE 10th , MICAT , JUET

Integral University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Integral University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MIT Pune

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , DTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

8,00,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 MAT , XAT , GPAT , CEED , Maharashtra HSC , MAH MBA CET

Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune or MIT Pune is considered one of the best engineering colleges in Maharashtra. It is a private institute that is affiliated with Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and approved by AICTE. MIT Pune offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different specializations. Some of the popular courses offered at MIT Pune are B.Tech and M.tech. The institute accepts admission by counselling in DTE. Maharashtra Institute of Technology has a great placement record as well.

Shortlisted by 731+ students

Marathwada Group Of Colleges

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private

84,560 Design
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GATE Exams
...+5 MAH-M.Arch-CET , JEE Main , Maharashtra HSC , MHT-CET , CBSE 12th

Marathwada Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. . Marathwada Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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LCET Ludhiana

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
AICTE

57,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 JEE Main , PSEB 12th

LCET Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2002. LCET Ludhiana offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karavali Group Of Colleges

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

50,000 Design
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GATE Exams
...+6 MAT , IPM AT , CMAT , XAT , NEET , CAT

Karavali Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Karavali Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Rathinam Group of Institutions

3.4
(18 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 - 1,20,000 Design
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+6 NEET , NIMCET , JEE Main , SRMJEEE , MAT , NATA

Rathinam Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Rathinam Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jain Institute of Technology

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
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GATE Exams
...+2 UGC NET , JET

Jain Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Jain Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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

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Alpha Arts and Science College (AASC), Chennai

2.7
(22 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Alpha Arts and Science College (AASC), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Alpha Arts and Science College (AASC), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kohinoor Technical Institute

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
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CBSE 12th Exams
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SPIT

4.6
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

65,000 - 1,30,000 Design
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...+6 MAT , CMAT , MHTCET MTech , XAT , CAT , JEE Main

SPIT is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. SPIT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PGD, Certificate, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Wlci Chennai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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2,91,250 - 3,12,500 Design
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Wlci Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Wlci Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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KLU Department of Creative Arts and Media Studies

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Autonomous

75,000 Design
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KLU Department of Creative Arts and Media Studies is a Private Institute located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. KLU Department of Creative Arts and Media Studies offers Regular courses such as BFA, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SGT University

3.7
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Gurgaon, Haryana
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UGC
...+1 AICTE

75,000 - 1,53,250 Design
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...+3 NEET MDS , NEET PG , NEET

SGT University is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. SGT University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Smt. Gomti Devi T T College

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
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Mar Chrysostom Arts & Science College

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
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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

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Sri Guru Angad Dev College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tarn Taran, Punjab
Private
NCTE

PSEB 12th Exams
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Sri Guru Angad Dev College is a Private Institute located in Tarn Taran, Punjab. It was established in the year 2012. Sri Guru Angad Dev College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Editworks School Of Mass Communication

4.7
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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
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IIGJ Varanasi

4.0
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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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1,13,280 - 1,29,800 Design
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IIGJ Varanasi is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. IIGJ Varanasi offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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T Series Stageworks Academy

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private

1,50,000 - 1,60,000 Design
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T Series Stageworks Academy is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. . T Series Stageworks Academy offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JR Media Institute, Delhi

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private

30,000 Design
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CBSE 10th Exams

JR Media Institute, Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2010. JR Media Institute, Delhi offers Regular courses such as BBA, BCA, Diploma, Certificate, BJMC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4563+ students

Wlci Hyderabad

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private

2,91,250 - 3,12,500 Design
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Wlci Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2002. Wlci Hyderabad offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

MGR Government Film and Television Institute

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
DTE

74,980 Design
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MGR Government Film and Television Institute is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1945. MGR Government Film and Television Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM), Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
AICTE

Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM), Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2011. Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM), Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, MA, M.Ed, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Xavier Institute of Communications

4.0
(3 Reviews)
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Xavier Institute of Communications is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Xavier Institute of Communications offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Delhi Film Institute

Delhi, Delhi
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UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,60,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Delhi Film Institute is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2005. Delhi Film Institute offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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