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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Sharda University

4.6
(109 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 NBA , NABL , NABH , NAAC

75,000 - 2,75,000 Design
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SAAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CAT , NEET PG , CUET , UP 12th

Sharda University is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Sharda University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 117734+ students

NIFT Kolkata

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
Other

1,83,200 - 5,45,000 Design
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NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

NIFT Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1995. NIFT Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BFTech, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 108+ students

MAAC Kalkaji

4.0
(4 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private

88,500 - 1,89,213 Design
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MAAC Kalkaji is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2017. MAAC Kalkaji offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2557+ students

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NIMS University

4.3
(34 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+10 DCI , AIU , INC , MCI , DEC , BCI , NAAC , COA , PCI , AICTE

35,000 - 90,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 NEET SS , NEET PG , NIMCET , Rajasthan BSTC

NIMS University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. NIMS University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Jagannath University Jaipur

4.7
(125 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+6 BCI , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , ICAR , NAAC , DEB

67,500 Design
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REET Exams
...+6 UCEED , JUEE , UGC NET , CET-B.Ed. , GPAT , NID DAT

Jagannath University Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Jagannath University Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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iLEAD Kolkata

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
MAKAUT WB

1,26,667 - 2,50,000 Design
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iLEAD Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2010. iLEAD Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

4.6
(22 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

3,45,000 - 3,63,000 Design
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1948. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Suryadatta Group of Institutes

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 AIMA , ISO , DTE

73,500 - 1,50,000 Design
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , SET , CAT , NCHM JEE , MAT , XAT

Suryadatta Group of Institutes is one of the esteemed institutes in Pune for its management programmes. The most popular course of the institute is BBA offered through the Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology (SIBMT). The institute offers a specialisation in International Business with the BBA programme. Any candidate who has passed Class 12 is eligible to apply for the course. Admission to the SGI Pune BBA programme is done on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the institution. The institution has a good placement record and some of its top recruiters are LG, Pepsi, Reliance, Tech Mahindra, Godrej, HDFC and Axis bank.

Shortlisted by 38025+ students

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

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

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2015. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as BSc, Certificate, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ESEDS School of Design

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
MAKAUT WB

1,29,800 - 2,10,000 Design
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ESEDS School of Design is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2015. ESEDS School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Certificate, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3881+ students

Idea Worldwide

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka

1,69,000 - 2,49,000 Design
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Idea Worldwide is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1995. Idea Worldwide offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, Diploma, BVA, PGP in multiple disciplines. Read More

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JOIN BRICK DESIGN ACADEMY

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,25,000 Design
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JOIN BRICK DESIGN ACADEMY is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2022. JOIN BRICK DESIGN ACADEMY offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IIFT Bangalore

4.1
(31 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

50,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Key Highlights - NAAC Accredited college | Ranked No.1 Best emerging college in Bangalore by India Today| Recognised as Top10 Fashion Technology Institutes by Higher Education Review | Limca Book of Record Holder | Educational Facility at par with GLOBAL FASHION STANDARDS | Imparting Creative Education with Business - Inclusive Learning | 100% Life Time Placement Assistance for all the students | International Exposure | One on one Mentor program | Boosting Versatility, Adaption and Fashion by our Exclusive Curriculum.

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GNA University

3.5
(54 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
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UGC
...+4 AICTE , NAAC , PCI , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,05,200 - 2,00,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CEED , CBSE 12th , CMAT , PSEB 12th , CAT , MAT

GNA University is a Private Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. It was established in the year 2014. GNA University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MAAC Kamla Nagar

4.0
(3 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
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90,860 - 4,56,188 Design
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MAAC Kamla Nagar is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2003. MAAC Kamla Nagar offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Delhi

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
British St
...+3 DAR , ISO , prateek

CBSE 12th Exams

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Delhi offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VCE Rohtak

Rohtak, Haryana
Private
NCTE
...+3 NAAC , Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

VCE Rohtak is a Private Institute located in Rohtak, Haryana. It was established in the year 2006. VCE Rohtak offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, Certificate, M.Ed, Other in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Binzani City College

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shri Binzani City College is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1930. Shri Binzani City College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Oriental Institute of Management Studies

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Wayanad, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

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

Oriental Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Wayanad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1995. Oriental Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

49,200 - 53,000 Design
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TANCET Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St. Francis College for Women

4.3
(16 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NAAC

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Francis College for Women is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2002. St. Francis College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Maharshi Parshuram Institute

Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

Maharshi Parshuram Institute is a Private Institute located in Delhi. . Maharshi Parshuram Institute offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 490+ students

SBS Ludhiana

4.1
(13 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

26,000 - 50,000 Design
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SBS Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 2004. SBS Ludhiana offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25609+ students

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

76,160 - 90,000 Design
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 1944. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

1,96,000 Design
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Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. Aakash Institute of Business Management (AIBM), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa

Goa, Goa
Private
NAAC

Goa HSSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa is a Private Institute located in Goa. It was established in the year 1991. Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce (ACAC), Goa offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

SGT University

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

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

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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Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

GMAT Exams
...+6 LSAT-India , GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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TCSC Mumbai

4.5
(26 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 Mumbai University Admission , CBSE 12th

TCSC Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. TCSC Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 185+ students

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

82,020 - 3,20,000 Design
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GMAT Exams
...+6 Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Garware Institute of Career Education and Development offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, PGDM, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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49,200 - 53,000 Design

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