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

Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions

3.8
(16 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
MHRD
...+6 BTE , UGC , BCI , Govt. of India , PCI , AICTE

35,000 - 1,45,000 Design
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GPAT Exams
...+6 UP 12th , LSAT , UPSEE , UCEED , AIEED , NID

Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 100798+ students

GRD IMT Dehradun

4.8
(19 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

64,500 Design
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UBTER JEEP Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , GPAT , UK 12th , GATE , JEE Main , UKSEE

GRD IMT Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1989. GRD IMT Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12079+ students

KUKREJA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private

75,000 Design
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UK 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

KUKREJA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2011. KUKREJA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, BHM, MHM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1516+ students

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Delhi, Delhi

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Solan, Himachal Pradesh

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UPES Dehradun

4.3
(47 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+7 NBA , AIU , IACBE , ISO , DSIR , NAAC , IAU

2,50,000 - 4,70,000 Design
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#64 NIRF Ranking
UGC NET Exams
...+6 UPES PAT , SAT , ULSAT , JAC 12th , NMAT by GMAC , CUET

UPES Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2003. UPES Dehradun offers Regular, Part Time, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17022+ students

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

46,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune offers Regular, Distance courses such as PGDM, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4971+ students

Desh Bhagat University

4.5
(63 Reviews)
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

15,000 - 84,600 Design
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GPAT Exams
...+6 NEET MDS , LSAT , CTET , AILET , CET , PSEB 10th

Desh Bhagat University is a Private Institute located in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. It was established in the year 1972. Desh Bhagat University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18029+ students

Parks-College

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

38,600 - 51,800 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , XAT , Tamilnadu 12th

Parks-College is a Private Institute located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. Parks-College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

CT University (CTU), Ludhiana

4.6
(25 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 3,00,000 Design
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UCEED Exams
...+6 CEED , NEET , CET , AILET , Punjab JET , CBSE 12th

CT University (CTU), Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2017. CT University (CTU), Ludhiana offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10783+ students

Sathyabama University

4.3
(59 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

#84 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 SAEEE , NEET MDS , Tamilnadu 12th , NEET , NATA

Sathyabama University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1987. Sathyabama University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1720+ students

Maharishi University Noida

4.1
(24 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

1,00,000 - 2,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 UP 12th , UP 10th , CBSE 10th

Maharishi University Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Maharishi University Noida offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59894+ students

Poornima University

4.1
(28 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

55,000 - 2,35,000 Design
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 RBSE 12th , NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , GATE , JEE Main

Poornima University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. Poornima University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2366+ students

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ambala, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , NAAC

84,000 Design
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Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7216+ students

PPSU Surat

4.2
(56 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , COA

85,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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ACT Exams
...+6 NEET , NIMCET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , GSEB 12th , CBSE 10th

PPSU Surat is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2017. PPSU Surat offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61245+ students

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

1,00,000 Design
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NEET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , GATE , XAT

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1983. Karpagam Academy of Higher Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10431+ students

Sandip University Sijoul

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Sijoul, Bihar
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , AIMA , NAAC

65,000 - 4,80,000 Design
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , CAT , MAT , B.Ed. , SAT India

Sandip University Sijoul is a Private Institute located in Sijoul, Bihar. It was established in the year 2007. Sandip University Sijoul offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 364+ students

GSPS Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

49,000 - 90,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

GSPS Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. GSPS Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Sister Nivedita University

4.3
(46 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+4 Council of Architecture , INC , UGC , BCI

1,48,750 - 1,59,500 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , WBCHSE , SNUET , MAT , GATE , WBJEE

Sister Nivedita University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2017. Sister Nivedita University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4989+ students

IIFA Lancaster Degree College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+3 BSS - INDIA , NSDC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000 - 4,50,000 Design
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IIFA Lancaster Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2022. IIFA Lancaster Degree College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25264+ students

Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1975. Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 136+ students

CREO Valley

4.0
(22 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
others
...+1 Autonomous

1,80,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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UCEED Exams
...+6 CEED , GMAT , CBSE 12th , NID DAT , CAT , MAT

CREO Valley is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. CREO Valley offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22528+ students

Apex University

4.5
(99 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+5 RCI , INC , NCTE , BCI , PCI

15,000 - 1,25,000 Design
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CUET , Rajasthan PTET , CBSE 12th , CAT , GATE , Rajasthan BSTC

Apex University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2018. Apex University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123884+ students

MIT ADT University

4.4
(19 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 Government of Maharashtra

3,25,000 - 6,00,000 Design
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Uni GAUGE Exams
...+4 MHT-CET , GATE , JEE Main , PERA CET

MIT ADT University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. MIT ADT University offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 145632+ students

Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth

4.3
(60 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

AILET Exams
...+6 UGC NET , JIPMER , NIMCET , NEET PG , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET

Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1921. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7430+ students

Apex College For Girls, Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

90,000 Design
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CUET , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , CBSE 12th , CUET PG

Apex College For Girls, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Apex College For Girls, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5500+ students

MIT WPU

4.6
(67 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 BCI , PCI , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

3,50,000 - 4,25,000 Design
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NEET Exams
...+6 CEED , MHT-CET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , NID Entrance Exam , CAT

MIT WPU is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. MIT WPU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 214460+ students

Indus University

4.0
(79 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI

1,04,000 - 3,18,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 GSEB 12th , CAT , MAT , GATE , ACPC Admission , JEE Main

Indus University located in Ahmedabad is one of the best private universities in India for its BBA programme. Admission to the Indus University BBA programme is based on the marks scored in qualifying exams. The highest package offered at Indus University placements goes up to 12 LPA, and the average salary goes up to 6 LPA. Byju’s, Lido learning, Jaro Education, KIA, Indusink Band, JSW paints and IDFC First banks are some of the top recruiters at Indus University. It was awarded the Ahmedabad city icon award for excellence in Technology, Management and Design Education for 2020.

Shortlisted by 130847+ students

Bhartiya Skill Development University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

60,000 Design
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Bhartiya Skill Development University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. Bhartiya Skill Development University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Certificate, B.Voc, M.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 380+ students

Srinivas University

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , NIC , NCTE

59,667 - 1,53,000 Design
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 KMAT , CSIR NET , UCEED , CET , NID DAT , CAT

Srinivas University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Srinivas University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4505+ students

KCIC Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

2,25,000 Design
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KCIC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. KCIC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1118+ students

ImaginXP

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

1,20,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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UCEED Exams
...+6 CEED , RBSE 12th , NID DAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT

ImaginXP is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. ImaginXP offers Regular courses such as PGDM, B.Des, Certificate, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 154+ students

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2,50,000 - 4,70,000 Design

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46,000 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

15,000 - 84,600 Design

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38,600 - 51,800 Design

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50,000 - 3,00,000 Design

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#84 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

1,00,000 - 2,00,000 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

55,000 - 2,35,000 Design

UGC NET Exams

84,000 Design

85,000 - 2,50,000 Design

ACT Exams

1,00,000 Design

NEET Exams

65,000 - 4,80,000 Design

UGC NET Exams

49,000 - 90,000 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

1,48,750 - 1,59,500 Design

GMAT Exams

1,00,000 - 4,50,000 Design

1,80,000 - 2,50,000 Design

UCEED Exams

15,000 - 1,25,000 Design

RBSE 12th Exams

3,25,000 - 6,00,000 Design

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AILET Exams

90,000 Design

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3,50,000 - 4,25,000 Design

NEET Exams

1,04,000 - 3,18,000 Design

CBSE 12th Exams

60,000 Design

59,667 - 1,53,000 Design

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2,25,000 Design

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