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

National Institute of Computer Arts

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

24,000 - 45,900 Design
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Maharashtra HSC

National Institute of Computer Arts is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. National Institute of Computer Arts offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Universal Institute Of Management And Technology

Mohali, Punjab
Private
AICTE

40,000 Design
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Universal Institute Of Management And Technology is a Private Institute located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2009. Universal Institute Of Management And Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

IIBM Institute of Business Management

2.3
(3 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
IADL

64,900 Design
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CMAT Exams
...+3 XAT , CAT , MAT

IIBM Institute of Business Management is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2008. IIBM Institute of Business Management offers Regular, Online courses such as Executive MBA, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

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Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

XAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , Academy , FDDI , CAT , NIFT , MAT

Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 109+ students

GTA Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

GTA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. . GTA Pune offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Amity School of Urban Management

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

7,40,000 Design
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XAT Exams
...+6 UP 12th , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , MAT , NEET PG , UGC NET

Amity School of Urban Management is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Amity School of Urban Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Koshys Group of Institutions

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Indian Nur
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,06,250 Design
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KMAT Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , Karnataka PGCET , NEET , Karnataka 2nd PUC

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Shortlisted by 24433+ students

Fashionista The School of Fashion Technology

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

Fashionista The School of Fashion Technology is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2007. Fashionista The School of Fashion Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Bangalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1990. Raffles Millennium International (RMI), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

B D Somani Institute Of Art And Fashion Technology

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

30,000 - 75,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

B D Somani Institute Of Art And Fashion Technology is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. B D Somani Institute Of Art And Fashion Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College

4.5
(16 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
UGC

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

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1973. Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 442+ students

Indian Institute Of Jewellery

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

27,500 - 1,20,000 Design
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Indian Institute Of Jewellery is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Indian Institute Of Jewellery offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Pearl Academy- School of Communication, Media and Film

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

Pearl Academy- School of Communication, Media and Film is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1993. Pearl Academy- School of Communication, Media and Film offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Des, BA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

National Institute of Retail and Management (NIRM), Ahmedabad

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

14,400 - 50,600 Design
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

National Institute of Retail and Management (NIRM), Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. . National Institute of Retail and Management (NIRM), Ahmedabad offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MAM, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kanpur

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

UP 12th Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , UP 10th , CBSE 10th , JEECUP

University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kanpur is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kanpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 109+ students

Heritage Institute of Technology

4.7
(26 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

57,500 Design
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WB JECA Exams
...+4 WBJEE , WBUT PGET , JEE Main , GATE

Heritage Institute of Technology specialties

Ranking : National & Regional Standing - Ranked #130 Nationally (India Today 2025) - Top 250 Engineering (NIRF
Region : Strategic Kolkata Location - Proximity to Eastern India's IT hubs - Access to major industrial secto
Fees : Mid-Range Fee Structure -Rs 5.89 L (Total B.Tech) -Rs 2.31-3.11 L (Total M.Tech/MCA)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average packageRs 4.78 LPA (UG 2024) - Highest packageRs 16 LPA (2023)
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science & Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineer
Specialization : Future-Ready Specializations - CSE with AI & ML, Data Science, IoTCS - Biotechnology, Chemical, Mech
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - IT/Software (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant) - Consulting (PwC, Capgemi
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Sectors - IT Services, Consulting, Manufacturing - BFSI (HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank)
Diversity : Inclusive Campus Environment - Scholarships for girls, differently-abled students - Focus on overcom
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships at TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, IBM - Summer training program
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & National Collaborations - NJIT, USA (Summer Research Program) - IIT Guwahati, DXCorr Hardwa
Alumni : Successful Alumni Network - Sourav Dutta (CSE), Shaunak Mukherjee (John Hopkins) - Alumni at Amazon,

Shortlisted by 37793+ students

Kanpur Institute Of Technology And Pharmacy

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NBA

UP 12th Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CUET , JEE Main , JEECUP

Kanpur Institute Of Technology And Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Kanpur Institute Of Technology And Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 147+ students

Ideals International College of Management

Pratapgarh(Rj), Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

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

Ideals International College of Management is a Private Institute located in Pratapgarh(Rj), Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. Ideals International College of Management offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

MICA Ahmedabad

4.5
(11 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , PGDM

3,50,000 Design
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XAT Exams
...+2 CAT , MICAT

MICA Ahmedabad specialties

Ranking : Top National Management Rank - Ranked #32 Nationally (NIRF 2024)
Region : Strategic Commercial Hub Access - Proximity to Gujarat's industrial centers - Connects with major business markets
Fees : High Fees Structure - Rs 28L (Total) for PGDM/PGDM-C
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average package Rs 19.22 LPA (2025) - Highest package Rs 40.91 LPA (2025)
Flagship Coures : Flagship Communication Programs - PGDM-C (Communications) - PGDM (Strategic Marketing)
Specialization : Niche Marketing & Communication Focus - Advertising & Brand Management - Digital Communication, Marketing Analytics
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placement - Strong in FMCG, Consulting, Tech - Media, Consumer Tech, BFSI sectors
Top Industries : Leading Recruiting Sectors - FMCG, Consulting, E-commerce - Media & Entertainment, Analytics
Diversity : High Gender & Academic Diversity - 53% female students (2023 batch) - Diverse backgrounds: engineering, arts, law
Internship : Premium Summer Internships - 100% placements, highest stipend Rs 5.76 L - Interns at Google, HUL, L'Oréal, Flipkart
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Student exchange with US, UK universities - Partnerships with NTU Singapore, ESCEM France
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in marketing, advertising, media - Notable alumni in top global companies
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - Regular interactions with top professionals - Enhances practical industry exposure

Shortlisted by 13346+ students

Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Noida

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 NBA , NAAC , AICTE

60,000 - 5,41,000 Design
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XAT Exams
...+6 UP 12th , UGC , CBSE 12th , CAT , AMIE Exam , JEE Main

Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Noida offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 396+ students

Changu Kana Thakur Institute Of Management, Studies & Research

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
DTE
...+1 AICTE

MAH MBA CET Exams
...+2 Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th

Changu Kana Thakur Institute Of Management, Studies & Research is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. . Changu Kana Thakur Institute Of Management, Studies & Research offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

SB Group of Institutions

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+2 Indian Nursing Council (INC) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

XAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , NEET , CMAT

SB Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. SB Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 219+ students

Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Kolkata

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 CAT , CSIR NET , MAT , UGC NET , WBCHSE

Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2008. Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya

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

Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. Rajmati Nemgonda Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

1,44,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , CMAT

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 842+ students

Apex Institute of Management & Science (AIMS), Jaipur

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

Apex Institute of Management & Science (AIMS), Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Apex Institute of Management & Science (AIMS), Jaipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BCA, Diploma, Certificate, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1350+ students

Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

CEED Exams
...+6 NIMCET , NATA , UCEED , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , NIFT

Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

RAIT

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

20,000 - 30,000 Design
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MHT-CET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , JEE Main , JEST , GATE , UGC NET

RAIT is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. RAIT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 244+ students

Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM), Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
AICTE

Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM), Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2011. Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM), Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BA, MA, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ students

IMS Kolkata

4.0
(23 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , MAKAUT WB

1,04,750 - 1,40,250 Design
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JEMAT Exams
...+2 NEET , MAT

IMS Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2006. IMS Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42607+ students

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