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 1073 Private Design Colleges in India

St. Joseph s Industrial Training Institute

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NCVT

St. Joseph s Industrial Training Institute is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1963. St. Joseph s Industrial Training Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

Rural Polytechnic

Gadag, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Karnataka SSLC Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Rural Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Gadag, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1980. Rural Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Mar Chrysostom Arts & Science College

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
AICTE

Kerala 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala University Admission

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

Shortlisted by 4+ students

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Delhi, Delhi

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Smt. Gomti Devi T T College

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

Smt. Gomti Devi T T College is a Private Institute located in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Smt. Gomti Devi T T College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA 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

Shortlisted by 22+ students

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

Kala-Vidya Sankul Polytechnic

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Kala-Vidya Sankul Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Kala-Vidya Sankul Polytechnic offers Part Time courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

DIT University

4.5
(89 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

88,200 - 2,23,900 Design
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 NEET , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , GPAT , UK 12th

DIT University is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1998. DIT University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 130740+ students

Arka Jain University

3.9
(20 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

70,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 JET , CMAT , JEE Main

Arka Jain University is a Private Institute located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2011. Arka Jain University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36859+ students

JSS Polytechnic For Women

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

JSS Polytechnic For Women is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. JSS Polytechnic For Women offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Freedom Institute of Industrial Training Centre

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
NCVT

Freedom Institute of Industrial Training Centre is a Private Institute located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2006. Freedom Institute of Industrial Training Centre offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

J.P.S. Memorial Industrial Training Centre

Bokaro, Jharkhand
Private
NCVT

J.P.S. Memorial Industrial Training Centre is a Private Institute located in Bokaro, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2007. J.P.S. Memorial Industrial Training Centre offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Koderma Industrial Training Centre

Koderma, Jharkhand
Private

Koderma Industrial Training Centre is a Private Institute located in Koderma, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2009. Koderma Industrial Training Centre offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

School of Quality Management

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private

School of Quality Management is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. School of Quality Management offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate, Masters, PGP in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

PMIST

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+7 NBA , MHRD , UGC , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

56,500 Design
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JEST Exams
...+6 CSIR UGC NET , CEED , Uni GAUGE , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT

PMIST is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. PMIST offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128670+ students

Presidency University Bangalore

4.2
(213 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,30,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CLAT , JEE Advanced , LSAT-India , GATE , JEE Main , Karnataka PGCET

Presidency University is situated in Bangalore and is one of the popular universities in Karnataka for management courses. Presidency University offers courses in diverse fields such as Engineering, Commerce, Law, Design, Management and Media Studies. While the admission process for MBA courses is based on the Karnataka PGCET exam. For other courses offered by Presidency University, the admissions are based on merit. The placements at Presidency University have been showing major improvement with each passing year.

Shortlisted by 150653+ students

Glocal University

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , NCTE

20,000 - 30,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 UP 10th , NEET PG , CBSE 12th , JEECUP , UP 12th , CLAT

Glocal University is a Private Institute located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Glocal University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19724+ students

WLCI School of Fashion Technology (WLCISFT), Surat

Surat, Gujarat
Private
Other

1,00,000 - 3,12,500 Design
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WLCI School of Fashion Technology (WLCISFT), Surat is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1960. WLCI School of Fashion Technology (WLCISFT), Surat offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BA, Diploma, PGD, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Chitkara University

4.0
(45 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , PCI , AIU , NCTE , INC , DSIR , NAAC , COA

1,80,000 Design
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UCEED Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , PSEB 12th , SAT , XAT

Chitkara University is a Private Institute located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in the year 2010. Chitkara University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6978+ students

Apeejay Stya University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 Bar Council of India , Pharmacy Council of India , NCTE , AICTE

2,60,000 Design
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GPAT Exams
...+6 LSAT-India , LSAT , UCEED , CET , AILET , NID DAT

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

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APGSU Shimla

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

1,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 HPBOSE 12th , JEE Main

APGSU Shimla is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. APGSU Shimla offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2631+ students

BSAU Chennai

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NBA , NAAC

1,65,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CAT , MAT , TANCET , GATE , JEE Main , Tamilnadu 12th

BSAU Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. BSAU Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 120+ students

Amity University Manesar

4.1
(13 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+13 AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , RCI , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , INC , ACBSP , BCI , NAAC , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , PCI , IET - UK , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , CCB

1,04,000 - 3,02,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 UGC NET , NEET , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , CAT , MAT

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

Shortlisted by 189896+ students

Amity University Mumbai

4.4
(93 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 AIU , Government of Maharashtra

1,22,000 - 2,92,000 Design
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ICAR AIEEA Exams
...+6 MHCET Law , MHT-CET , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , CLAT

Amity University Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Amity University Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 182674+ students

Amity University, Gwalior

4.5
(115 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 Council of Architecture , Bar Council of India , NAAC , ASIC , PCI

68,000 - 1,08,000 Design
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AILET Exams
...+6 UGC NET , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , CAT , CLAT , MAT

Amity University, Gwalior is a Private Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Amity University, Gwalior offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 71232+ students

Techno India University

4.2
(122 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , PCI , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,80,000 - 10,00,000 Design
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WB JECA Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , WBCHSE , CAT , MAT , GATE , JEE Main

Techno India University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2012. Techno India University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11204+ students

Bennett University

4.4
(18 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , BCI

5,50,000 Design
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MHT-CET Exams
...+5 JEECUP , CAT , SAT India , JEE Main , NEET

Bennett University is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. Bennett University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7060+ students

Manipal University - School of Planning & Design

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

79,000 - 1,53,750 Design
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UCEED Exams
...+6 RBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , MET , JEE Advanced , GATE , NATA

Manipal University - School of Planning & Design is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. Manipal University - School of Planning & Design offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4695+ students

The Neotia University

4.3
(92 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 SIRO , Bar Council of India , PCI , DGS , ISO

1,29,666 Design
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 WBJEE JELET , CBSE 12th , WBJEE , CLAT , B.Ed. , JEE Main

The Neotia University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2014. The Neotia University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 88276+ students

SRM University Chennai

4.2
(45 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

55,000 - 1,60,000 Design
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#22 NIRF Ranking
CEED Exams
...+6 UGC NET , Tamilnadu 10th , NEET SS , CBSE 12th , TANCET MBA , CAT

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3010+ students

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19,750 Design

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2,60,000 Design

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1,00,000 Design

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