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Top Design Institutes Fees – Know the Fee Structure here!

Top Design Institutes Fees – Know the Fee Structure here!

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Feb 12, 2024 12:18 PM IST | #NIFT Entrance Exam

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 – Know the Fee Structure here!

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:

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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)

1. What is the average salary package of a fashion designer?

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.

2. What is the scope of designing in India?

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.

3. I am a science background student. Can I pursue a design course?

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.

4. What are the top colleges to pursue design courses?

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

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Questions related to NIFT Entrance Exam

Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

Hello aspirant,

The nationwide Institute of Fashion Technology offers a nationwide entrance exam called NIFT for admission to its fashion design programmes.

Every course has specific requirements that must be met in order to apply. For NIFT, there is no minimum age requirement, however it is evident that passing the 10+2 exam is a requirement in order to be admitted to any undergraduate programme in fashion design.


You cannot be admitted because you are in class eleven. However, you can apply to NIFT for experience and practice, and if your application is accepted, you can take the entrance exam. If you pass, however, be aware that you will not be able to retain your results for admission.

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Dear Aspirant,


Yes! If you want to pursue your under graduation from nift after 12th or even if you are appearing for12th exam then you are eligible to apply for the exam. There are several courses offered by nift which includes undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.


Age (Undergraduate degree programmes) -

  • General - the maximum age should be less than 24 years as on 1st august in the year of examination
  • Reserved category - 5 years relaxation


Hope this information helps :)

Dear aspirant

NIFT 2023 ELIGIBILITY - B.DES admission

1. Aspiring students must have completed a 10+2 board exam from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education/State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi or,

2. Any Board/Public School/University Examination conducted in India or abroad which is equivalent to the 10+2 system and is accorded by the Association of Indian Universities or,

3. If candidates complete the General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Sri Lanka/ Cambridge/) at the Advanced (A) level/International Baccalaureate (IB) then, they are eligible to apply or,

4. Students will also be eligible if they have passed the 10+2 examination conducted by the National Open School with at least five subjects or,

5. Diploma of 3 or 4 years which is recognized by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education.

Age limit - Candidates must be of 23 years of age as of August 1, 2022. However, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Person With Disability (PHP) get a relaxation of 5 years

Eligibility for B.F.Tech admission

1. Students must pass the Class 12 exam in the 10+2 pattern of examination with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from any recognized Central/ State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi or,

2. Any Public School/Board/University Exam in India or in foreign countries which is equivalent to a 10+2 system with Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics as a mandatory subjects. It must be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities or,

3. General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination(London/ Cambridge/ Sri Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/International Baccalaureate (IB) or,

4. Diploma of 3 or 4 years in any programme of engineering which is recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education or,

5. A passing grade in the Higher Secondary Education Examination held by the National Open School with at least five subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Age limit is same as B.des

You can check other details about eligibility criteria for NIFT from link below

https://www.google.com/amp/s/design.careers360.com/articles/nift-eligibility-criteria/amp

Hope this was informative for you

Best regards!!

Hello,

For BVoc courses in interior design, separate entrance exams are conducted by the concerned colleges. By giving NIFT you can only get admission in BDes and MDes courses in NIFTs and some other participating institutes.

Hello,

In 2022 NIFT Entrance Examination was conducted in 32 cities. The candidates have to select the preference of the examination cities while filling the application form. Based on the availability, preferences of the examination cities you will be allotted an examination center. You have to appear for NIFT Entrance Examination in the allotted examination center as per the given schedule. You can select any city where examination is conducted while filling your preferences, make sure that you select the cities such that you can commute on the day of examination easily. Next year the list of examination cities may increase or decrease, the cities may vary.

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Depending on the video game designer job description and experience they may also have to lead a team and do the early testing of the game in order to suggest changes and find loopholes.

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Students can opt for various product design degrees such as B.Des and M.Des to become product designers. Industrial product designer prepares 3D models of designs for approval and discusses them with clients and other colleagues. Individuals who opt for a career as a product designer estimate the total cost involved in designing.

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The concepts for manufactured products such as cars, home appliances, electronics and toys are developed by industrial designers. They combine art, business and technology to produce daily goods that people need. Individuals who opt for a career as Industrial Designers operate in a number of industries. Ironically, manufacturers employ only 29 per cent of industrial designers directly. Students can pursue Visual Communication to become Industrial Designer.

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