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 1114 Private Design Colleges in India

GFI Kolkata

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
DEC

2,40,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

GFI Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2010. GFI Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2013. Creative Eye Institute of Design & Management offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

INIFD Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
IAO

Academy Exams
...+6 CEED , UCEED , CBSE 12th , NIFT , Pearl , NID

INIFD Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. INIFD Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

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INIFD Bhopal

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

1,15,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

INIFD Bhopal is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. INIFD Bhopal offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 855+ students

Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private

Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2010. Aesthetic Institute of Design Media and Management (AIDMM), Raipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

IVS School of Design

4.9
(9 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

10,000 - 1,89,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

IVS School of Design is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2008. IVS School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6632+ students

JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other
...+1 EQAC

1,80,000 - 6,00,000 Design
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XAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , CMAT , CBSE 10th

JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1988. JD Institute Of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15770+ students

DreamZone School of creative studies

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

DreamZone School of creative studies is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. DreamZone School of creative studies offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

SAFT Dehradun

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC

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

SAFT Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. . SAFT Dehradun offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

CODT Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC

CODT Indore is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. CODT Indore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura

4.0
(1 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

40,000 - 1,65,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2008. JD Institute of Fashion Technology Pitampura offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 570+ students

BBK Dav college for Women

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

BBK Dav college for Women is a Private Institute located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was established in the year 1967. BBK Dav college for Women offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

35,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Kalpana International Institute of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TBSE 10th

Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Lakhotia Institute of Design Banjara Hills offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

2,78,900 - 2,91,755 Design
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CMAT Exams
...+3 XAT , CAT , MAT

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7311+ students

Navrachana University

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , UGC

1,10,000 - 4,40,000 Design
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+6 NATA , UCEED , CBSE 12th , CAT , JEE Main , GATE

Navrachana University is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Navrachana University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6316+ students

Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other

Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Bharti Institue of Fashion Technology offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2012. Advance Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Leicester

43,000 Design
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Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

JDTI Noida

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

JDTI Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1999. JDTI Noida offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Indian Institute of Jewelry Design

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

9,000 - 12,000 Design
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Indian Institute of Jewelry Design is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. . Indian Institute of Jewelry Design offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

International Institute of Gemological Sciences

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

International Institute of Gemological Sciences is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2012. International Institute of Gemological Sciences offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Vidya Fashion Academy

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
IAO
...+1 AICTE

94,300 Design
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Vidya Fashion Academy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Vidya Fashion Academy offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Secunderabad

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Secunderabad, Telangana
Private
Other

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 TBSE 10th

Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Secunderabad is a Private Institute located in Secunderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1992. Hamstech Institute of Fashion & Interior Design (HIFID), Secunderabad offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Gateway Design School

Sonepat, Haryana
Private
AICTE

Gateway Design School is a Private Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. . Gateway Design School offers Regular courses such as BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
NSDC

1,70,000 - 2,20,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2009. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11523+ students

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

21,240 - 2,30,000 Design
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Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1986. Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Delhi offers Regular, Online courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2895+ students

PD Institute

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
Other

RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

PD Institute is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2010. PD Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery

Surat, Gujarat
Private
Other

Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery is a Private Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1999. Goyam Institute for Diamonds & Jewellery offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

SOA Neemrana

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Neemrana, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE
...+1 DGCA

1,01,000 - 1,32,000 Design
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REAP Exams
...+1 JEE Main

SOA Neemrana is a Private Institute located in Neemrana, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2006. SOA Neemrana offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, B.Voc, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13671+ students

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