Top Design Institutes Fees – Know the Fee Structure here!

Top Design Institutes Fees – Know the Fee Structure here!

Team Careers360Updated on 16 Apr 2025, 02:35 PM IST

Top Design Institutes Fees: A career in design has become popular these days. Designing does not revolve around creativity only but it also includes observation, problem-solving, dedication, and technical skills. Due to the surge of interest in designing among young aspirants, top design colleges have offered various programmes in the design domain. Every year design entrance exams are conducted at the national and university levels for the candidates seeking admission in design courses. Though design courses offer lucrative careers, there is also a substantial cost involved to pursue them.

Top Design Institutes Fees  – Know the Fee Structure here!
Top Design Institutes Fees

National Institute of Fashion Technology Fees

NIFT Fees for Semester 1 and 2

Particular

Sem - I

Sem - II

Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)

143000

143000

Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)

9500

0

Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)

4700

0

Exam Fee (Per Year)

4700

0

Security Deposit (Refundable)

12000

0

Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable)

0

0

Registration Fee (One Time)

9300

0

Total

183200

143000

NIFT Fees for Semester 3 and 4

Particulars

Sem - III

Sem - IV

Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)

150000

150000

Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)

10000

0

Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)

4900

0

Exam Fee (Per Year)

4900

0

Security Deposit (Refundable)

0

0

Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable)

0

0

Registration Fee (One Time)

0

0

Total

0

0

Total

169800

150000

NIFT Fees for Semester 5 and 6

Particular

Sem - V

Sem - VI

Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)

158000

158000

Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)

10500

0

Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)

5100

0

Exam Fee (Per Year)

5100

0

Security Deposit (Refundable)

0

0

Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable)

0

0

Registration Fee (One Time)

0

0

Total

0

0

Total

178700

158000

NIFT Fees Semester 7 and 8

Particular

Sem - VII

Sem - VIII

Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)

166000

166000

Library Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)

11000

0

Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Non-Refundable Per Year Payment)

5400

0

Exam Fee (Per Year)

5400

0

Security Deposit (Refundable)

0

0

Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable)

5900

0

Registration Fee (One Time)

0

0

Total

193700

166000

NIFT Fees Note: PG students of 3rd semester will be required to pay the non-refundable Alumni Association Membership Fee (One Time) of Rs. 5600. Therefore, the total NIFT fees for MFM 3rd semester is Rs. 1,67,500 for session July - December.

NIFT Fee Structure- Semester-Wise Tuition Fees for the Academic Year 2023-24 (NLEA Students)

Industrial Design Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Fees

BDes fees for 1st Semester

Particular

Fees

Tuition Fee - Statutory fees *

100000

Medical Fee

1850

Examination Fee

1200

Registration Fee

900

Gymkhana Fee

2100

Student Benevolent Fund

650

Student Accident Insurance Fund

250

Total

1,06,950

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

NID Ahmedabad Fees BDes 2024-25

Particulars

2024-25

2024-25


Sem - 1

Sem - 2

A : Tuition Fees

1,96,500

1,96,500

TOTAL - A

1,96,500

1,96,500

B : Other Charges



i ) Insurance ( Personal Accident )

200

-

ii ) Student Activity Fund

1,000

-

iii ) Film Club

200

-

iv ) Alumni Fee

-

-

TOTAL - B

1,400

-

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

1,97,900

1,96,500

C : Hostel Charges

15,000

15,000

Fees With Hostel Charges A + B + C )

2,12,900

2,11,500

D : Mess Charges

To be notified

To be notified

E : Students Refundable Deposit

Rs.10,000


NID Ahmedabad Fees - 2025-26

Particulars

2025-26

2025-26


Sem - 3

Sem - 4

A : Tuition Fees

1,96,500

1,96,500

TOTAL - A

1,96,500

1,96,500

B : Other Charges



i ) Insurance ( Personal Accident )

200

-

ii ) Student Activity Fund

1,000

-

iii ) Film Club

200

-

iv ) Alumni Fee


-

TOTAL - B

1,400

-

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

1,97,900

1,96,500

C : Hostel Charges

15,000

15,000

Fees With Hostel Charges A + B + C )

2,12,900

2,11,500

D : Mess Charges

To be notified

To be notified


NID Ahmedabad BDes Fees - 2026-27

Particulars

2026-27

2026-27


Sem - 5

Sem - 6

A : Tuition Fees

1,96,500

1,96,500

TOTAL - A

1,96,500

1,96,500

B : Other Charges



i ) Insurance ( Personal Accident )

200

-

ii ) Student Activity Fund

1,000

-

iii ) Film Club

200

-

iv ) Alumni Fee


-

TOTAL - B

1,400

-

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

1,97,900

1,96,500

C : Hostel Charges

15,000

15,000

Fees With Hostel Charges A + B + C )

2,12,900

2,11,500

D : Mess Charges

To be notified

To be notified

NID Fees 2024 for Ahmedabad - 2027-28

Particulars

2027-28

2027-28


Sem - 7

Sem - 8

A : Tuition Fees

1,96,500

1,96,500

TOTAL - A

1,96,500

1,96,500

B : Other Charges



i ) Insurance ( Personal Accident )

200

-

ii ) Student Activity Fund

1,000

-

iii ) Film Club

200

-

iv ) Alumni Fee


5,000

TOTAL - B

1,400

5,000

Fees Without Hostel Charges ( A + B )

1,97,900

2,01,500

C : Hostel Charges

15,000

-

Fees With Hostel Charges A + B + C )

2,12,900

2,01,500

Pearl Academy Mumbai Fees

One Time Fees to be paid by all UG and PG aspirants

Particular

Pearl Academy Fees

Alumni Fees (Rs.)

5,000

Registration Fees (Rs.)

65,000

Total (Rs.)

70,000

Note - Total Fee = Annual Fee + One Time Fee

BDes in Fashion Design - Annual Fee

Tuition Fees (Rs.)

80,000

Academic Services Fee (Rs.)

2,88,000

Infrastructure Fee (Rs.)

3,03,000

Technology Fee (Rs.)

57,500

Total (Rs.)

7,28,500

BDes in Product Design

ANNUAL FEE (to be paid semester-wise)

Tuition Fees (Rs.)

80,000

Academic Services Fee (Rs.)

2,65,500

Infrastructure Fee (Rs.)

1,35,500

Technology Fee (Rs.)

53,000

Total (Rs.)

5,34,000

BDes in Fashion Styling, Fashion Communication & Communication Design

ANNUAL FEE (to be paid semester-wise)

Tuition Fee (Rs.)

80,000

Academic Services Fee (Rs.)

2,65,500

Infrastructure Fee (Rs.)

2,78,500

Technology Fee (Rs.)

53,000

Total (Rs.)

6,67,000

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore

PARTICULARS

YEAR-1

2024-25

YEAR-2

2025-26

YEAR-3

2026-27

YEAR-4

2027-28

Registration Fee & Deposit

Interest-free Caution/Security Deposit

50,000

-

-

-

(Part 1) Total

` 50,000

-

-

-

Annual Fee

Tuition Fee

1,72,000

1,72,000

1,72,000

1,72,000

Software

25,000

25,000

25,000

25,000

Health & Accident Insurance

4,000

4,000

4,000

4,000

Co-Curricular Activities

25,000

25,000

25,000

-

Consumables

10,000

10,000

10,000

10,000

Online Thesis/Capstone Showcase

-

-

-

25,000

Development

80,000

80,000

80,000

80,000

Establishment

1,60,000

1,60,000

1,60,000

1,60,000

Value Added Costs

Student Activities & Support

80,000

80,000

80,000

80,000

Administration & Allied Services

80,000

80,000

80,000

80,000

Research & Collaboration

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

(Part 2) Total

` 7,36,000

` 7,36,000

` 7,36,000

` 7,36,000

Option 1: Full (Part 1+ Part 2)

Option 2: First (Part 1) + Later (Part 2)

To be paid online as per the Admissions Timeline published on our website.

MIT Institute of Design, Pune - B.Des Fees 1st Year

Particulars

For Indian Nationals

For NRI, PIO, OCI & Foreign National

Tuition Fees

₹ 3,42,500/-

₹ 5,13,750/-

Development Fees

₹ 51,250/-

₹ 77,000/-

University Fee

₹ 31,250/-

₹ 31,250/-

Hostel Charges

₹ 1,01,000/-

₹ 1,01,000/-

Mess Charges

₹ 98,000/-

₹ 98,000/-

Laundry Charges

₹ 13,000/-

₹ 13,000/-

Security Deposit

(One Time Refundable)

₹ 15,000/-

₹ 15,000/-

Total fees

₹ 6,52,000/-

₹ 8,49,000/-

National Institute of Design Assam Jorhat

Particular

Fees

Tuition Fees

Rs. 2,29,400

Refundable Security Deposit

Rs. 10, 000

Total Fees for the first year (two semesters)

Rs. 239,400

Hostel Fees

Rs. 53, 200

Mess Fees

Rs. 77000

World University of Design, Sonipat

DEGREE

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4rd Year

5rd Year

Total

B.Des (All Specialization)

3,20,000

3,20,000

3,20,000

3,20,000


12,80,000

B.Des (Animation & Game Design)

3,50,000

3,50,000

3,50,000

3,50,000


14,00,000

CEPT University, Ahmedabad

Semester

Fees

1

Rs. 1,74,400

2

Rs. 1,74,400

3

Rs. 1,74,400

4

Rs. 1,74,400

5

Rs. 1,74,400

6

Rs. 1,74,400

7

Rs. 1,74,400

8

Rs. 1,74,400

9

Rs. 1,74,400

10

Rs. 1,74,400

Annual Fee

Rs. 3,48,800

Total Program Fee

Rs. 17,44,000

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

Particular

Fees

Tuition Fees (Per Annum)

INR 1,73,000

Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment)

INR 3,000

Total fees to be paid for the first year

INR 1,76,000

School of Design, UPES Dehradun

Category

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Tuition Fee

Rs.1,49,000

Rs.1,49,000

Rs.1,58,000

Rs.1,58,000

Academic Service Fee

Rs.98,000

Rs.98,000

Rs.1,03,000

Rs.1,03,000

Total

Rs.2,47,000

Rs.2,47,000

Rs.2,61,000

Rs.2,61,000

Category

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7

Semester 8

Tuition Fee

Rs.1,67,000

Rs.1,67,000

Rs.1,76,762

Rs.1,76,762

Academic Service Fee

Rs.1,10,000

Rs.1,10,000

Rs.1,17,000

Rs.1,17,000

Total

Rs.2,77,000

Rs.2,77,000

Rs.2,93,762

Rs.2,93,762

What is Designing?

Designing is the process of imagining and creating creative products which can magnify people's way of living. Designers create various products that are the solution to the problem of people. For example, all the products such as daily essentials, and electronic gadgets are created by product designers. There are various design courses that can be pursued by aspirants. A few of the designing top design courses are listed below.

Top Design Entrance Exam

There are various entrance tests conducted at the national and university levels. Aspiration can appear in the design entrance tests to gain admission in B.Des/ M.Des/ Ph.D. programmes. Students must obtain the minimum qualifying marks of each specified entrance test to get admission to their desired programmes. A list of the entrance tests which are conducted in India to offer admission in B.Des/M.Des/Ph.D. is as follows.

Fee Structure of Design Courses

Understanding the fees structure design is crucial in planning your educational investment effectively. The course fees for undergraduate design courses can go more than INR 20 Lakh as charged by DSK Supinfocom, Pune, and Pearl Academy. However, there are also some institutes that offer design courses in India at a humble fee of below INR 3 lakh. Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) and Apeejay Institute of Design, Delhi offer undergraduate design courses in 2.4 Lakh and 1.75 Lakh respectively.

The fees for postgraduate design courses range from two lakhs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and FDDI) to upwards of nine lakh (UPES School of Design Studies and Srishti School of Design, Bangalore). The designing course fees can be a determining factor when choosing the right institution for your creative journey

India has witnessed a growth in the number of design schools in the last few decades. Institutes have offered different design courses such as footwear, fashion, apparel, product, and interior to name a few.

Fee Structure of Top Design Colleges in India

Institute

Courses

Fees (in INR)

NIFT Campuses (16 campuses)

B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M, M.F.Tech,

UG- 9 lakh, PG- 4 lakh

NID Campuses (3 campuses)

B.Des.(multiple courses), M.Des

UG- 13 lakh, PG- 6 lakh

FDDI Campuses (12 campuses)

B.Des.(multiple courses), M.Des.

UG- 2.47 lakh, PG- 1.95 lakh

UPES School of Design Studies

B.Des. (interdisciplinary), M.Des. (Transportation, Industrial, Design yourself for top design collegesProduct, Interiors)

UG- 13 lakh, PG- 9.5 lakh

CEPT, Ahmedabad

Bachelor’s in Interior Design, Master’s

UG- 14 lakh, PG- 7 lakh

Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune

B.Des. (Fashion, Communication, Industrial, Textile, Fashion Communication)

15 lakh

IIT Bombay (IDC)

M.Des.

1.15 lakh

IIT Delhi (IDDC)

M.Des.

1.65 lakh

Pearl Academy (5 campuses)

B.Des. (multiple courses)

21 lakh

Institute of Apparel Management

UG & PG programmes (Fashion & Lifestyle, Fashion Art & Photography, etc.)

UG- 7 lakh, PG- 2.50 lakh

Apeejay Stya University, Sohna

B.Des. (Space, Lifestyle, Media) and integrated M.Des.

UG- 7 lakh, PG- 3.50 lakh

DYP-DC

UG programme in Automobile Design, multiple PG programmes

UG- 5 lakh, PG- 7 lakh

DAIICT, Ahmedabad

M.Des.

3.20 lakh

GD Goenka (School of Fashion & Design)

B.Sc., B.Des., Integrated M.Sc. (Fashion, Communication, Interior, Product)

B.Sc.- 8.50 lakh, B.Des.- 11 lakh, M.Sc.- 6 lakh, Dual Degree- 13 lakh

Apeejay Institute of Design

B.Des. (Fashion, Animation & Multimedia, Interior, Graphic), M.Des.

1.75 lakh

Amity Institute of Fashion Technology, Noida

B.Sc. (Fashion Design, Technology, Communication, Textile), Master’s

UG- 8 lakh, PG- 3 lakh

DSK Supinfocom, Pune

Foundation Advanced (Industrial, Video Game, Animation)

20 lakh

Sushant School of Design (Ansal University)

B.Des. (Fashion & Textile, Visual Communication, Product, Interiors), MA (Design)

UG- 15 lakh, PG- 4.70 lakh

Also Read:

Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2025

No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings | Last Date to Apply: 31st August

UPES B.Des Admissions 2025

Ranked #46 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings | Last Date to Apply: 31st August | Admissions Closing Soon

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Fee structure of top international design colleges

Institute

Courses

Fees

Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

1-year Master’s in Interaction Design Programme

200,000DKK (approx. 26,000 Euro)

Rhode Island School of Design

4-year Bachelors of Industrial Design

UG- $67,720, Graduate- $73,430

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1-year Integrated Design and Management

$28,370 per term

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

1-year Master of Design (Design Practices)

Tuition/registration fee (HK$) 120,000/academic year

Royal College of Art

2-year MA Architecture

Tuition fees for 2-year MA programmes: UK/EU: £9,500 per annum (£19,000 total fee); Overseas: £28,400 per annum (£56,800 total fee)

University of Arts London

2-year FdA Graphic Design

BA (Hons.) & MA- £19,350 per year, M.Arch.- £16,560 per year

Parsons The New School of Design

4-year UG programme in Fashion Design

$21,040 tuition (per term)

Oslo School of Arch. and Design

2-year Master of Design

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Do the fees for design institutes increase annually?
A:

Yes, the design institutes may increase the fees annually based on the terms and conditions as per that academic year.

Q: Are there any extra charges aside from tuition fees at design institutes?
A:

Yes, apart from tuition fees, the design institutes have other charges such as library fees, student development fees, exam fees, and security deposits or alumni association membership fees.

Q: What are the top colleges to pursue design courses?
A:

Few of the top colleges to pursue design courses are as follows.

  • NIFT

  • NID

  • IIT Bombay

  • IIT Delhi

  • Pearl Academy

  • FDDI

  • Srishti Institute of Arts, Design and Technology

Q: What is the average salary package of a fashion designer?
A:

The salary of a fashion designer vary according to their artistic work as well as the place of working. According to indeed.com, the average salary paid to a designer in India is INR 19000.

Q: What is the scope of designing in India?
A:

There is a vast scope of designing in India. Like other sectors, the design industry has flourished and reached its peak. There is a great demand for designers in the industry. However, a career in designing depends on how creative and passionate you are in this domain.

Q: I am a science background student. Can I pursue a design course?
A:

Design courses can be pursued by aspirants from any discipline. Design is meant for someone who is creative, passionate to learn new things and dare to explore new ideas.

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Hello,
It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
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Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible for NIFT - UG 2026 . Based on your birthdate , you will be 19 years old as of August 1 , 2026 , which is well within the age limit .
NIFT requires applicants to be under 24 years of age on August 1 of the admission year , with a 5 year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates .

Hello

The syllabus of NIFT 2026 will be released on October 2025 by Nift officials on their official website nift.ac.in . The syllabus comprises of topics General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). The syllabus is different for UG and PG programmes. The GAT syllabus consists of :

  • Communication ability and English comprehension
  • Quantitative ability
  • Analytical and Reasoning
  • Case study
  • General knowledge and current affairs

The CAT syllabus consists important topics like

  • Creative ability
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability
  • Colour combination ability

To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus

Good luck !

Hello,

The Chennai NIFT entrance exam results for 2025 are usually declared a few weeks after the exam date. You can check the official NIFT website or trusted education portals like Careers360 for the latest updates and result announcements.

Make sure to keep your application details handy to access your result easily.

Hope this helps!