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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Kanya Maha Vidyalaya

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,000 - 59,900 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1886. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28157+ students

Vishwaniketan Institute of Design

Khalapur, Maharashtra
Private

4,00,000 Design
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Vishwaniketan Institute of Design is a Private Institute located in Khalapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2019. Vishwaniketan Institute of Design offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 772+ students

Cartier Global Academy

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee)

75,000 - 1,30,000 Design
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Cartier Global Academy is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. Cartier Global Academy offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12550+ students

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INIFD Nashik

3.8
(24 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private

80,000 - 2,46,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

INIFD Nashik is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. INIFD Nashik offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 481+ students

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DOT School of Design

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

60,000 - 4,98,000 Design
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DOT School of Design is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2020. DOT School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, M.Des, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Strate School of Design

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

6,30,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Strate School of Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. Strate School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, MSc, BSc+MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DreamZone bangalore

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NSDC

59,950 - 1,19,900 Design
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DreamZone bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. DreamZone bangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 496+ students

MIT Institute of Design, Alandi (MITID, Alandi) , Alandi

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Alandi, Maharashtra
Private

1,42,000 Design
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MIT Institute of Design, Alandi is a Private Institute located in Alandi, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. MIT Institute of Design, Alandi offers Regular courses such as B.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2766+ students

George College Sealdah

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
BCI
...+1 NCTE

1,01,433 - 1,06,075 Design
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George College Sealdah is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2000. George College Sealdah offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35609+ students

The Designer's Class (TDC) , Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

2,499 - 15,000 Design
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The Designer's Class is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. The Designer's Class offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IIGJ Varanasi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private

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

Shortlisted by 151+ students

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DSIFD Raipur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private

60,000 - 80,000 Design
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DSIFD Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2016. DSIFD Raipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 758+ students

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NIF Global, Bhilai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private
NSDC
...+1 Skill India

90,000 - 1,33,000 Design
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NIF Global, Bhilai is a Private Institute located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2002. NIF Global, Bhilai offers Regular courses such as Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2140+ students

Thangavel Women's Arts & Science College (TWASC) , Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private

28,000 Design
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Thangavel Women's Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2020. Thangavel Women's Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maya Group of Institutions , Hathras

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+2 PCI , BTE

Maya Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Maya Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Pharm, Diploma, B.Ed, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Bhubaneshwar , Bhubaneswar

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Bhubaneshwar is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2009. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Bhubaneshwar offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Frameboxx 2.0 Animation and Visual Effects Indore

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

Frameboxx 2.0 Animation and Visual Effects Indore is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Frameboxx 2.0 Animation and Visual Effects Indore offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited FC Road

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited FC Road is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2007. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited FC Road offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate, M.Des, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5282+ students

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Delhi , New Delhi

4.0
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. . Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Delhi offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Chowringhee , Kolkata

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

85,000 - 4,00,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Chowringhee is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. . Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited, Chowringhee offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Ajeenkya DY Patil University Powered by i Nurture

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

2,00,000 Design
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Ajeenkya DY Patil University Powered by i Nurture is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. Ajeenkya DY Patil University Powered by i Nurture offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ITM University Nerul Powered by i Nurture

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

1,45,000 Design
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ITM University Nerul Powered by i Nurture is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. ITM University Nerul Powered by i Nurture offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MKM Group of Colleges for Girls

4.7
(65 Reviews)
Palwal, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,000 - 48,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 HSTES , CBSE 10th

MKM Group of Colleges for Girls is a Private Institute located in Palwal, Haryana. It was established in the year 1998. MKM Group of Colleges for Girls offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

3.3
(6 Reviews)
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Private
National A

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UK 12th

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya is a Private University located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2002. Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76+ students

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Imperial Institute of Advanced Management

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kalyan, Maharashtra
Private

Imperial Institute of Advanced Management is a Private Institute located in Kalyan, Maharashtra. . Imperial Institute of Advanced Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Cadence Academy of Design, Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

65,000 - 90,000 Design
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1) Good placements 2) Free study material and kit 3) Moderate fee structure with installments
4) Located at the most prime location in Nagpur 5) Latest and modern approach teaching using technologies ( App a& ERP Systems)
6) Repution of 23 years 7) Degrees & Diploma vavild across the globe.

Shortlisted by 3800+ students

Cadence Academy of Design, Mumbai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

1,00,000 - 1,40,000 Design
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CRAFTING SUCCESSFUL DESIGNERS SINCE 2000

Cadence Academy originated in the heart of the Country in Central India and takes pride in its legacy of 21 years in educating students to build a creative and rewarding career in Fashion & Interior Design. Cadence Academy has always held quality as its hallmark and has received the IAQ 2019 INTERNATIONAL QUALITY AWARD by Bollywood Diva Mrs. Kareena Kapoor khan for the best fashion and interior designing institute in India.

From a humble beginning at the turn of the century, Cadence Academy has cantered a long way, making its presence felt across India, while keeping a keen eye across the oceans too.

Shortlisted by 5482+ students

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
MESC

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Kanpur offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 336+ students

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
MESC

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity, Lucknow offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 929+ students

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