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Best Design Colleges in India

India is home to a total of more than 2400+ design colleges with various specialisations offered. Among these 528 are government and 1885 are private design colleges in India. The best design schools in India offer world class education and placements to the students. To get admission into these top design colleges in India, applicants should appear for the entrance exams and meet the eligibility criteria specified by the respective individual colleges. There are many popular entrance exams for design colleges in India like UCEED, CEED, NIFT, AIEED, NMIMS DAT and many more. The design schools in India are plenty and the candidates must choose one for themselves wisely.  

The top bachelor of design colleges in India require candidates to have 12th education but in many diploma colleges the students can join after 10th. Candidates must pass 10 + 2 with minimum qualification are eligible for bachelors for admission to design colleges in India. Moreover, candidates who hold a bachelor's degree with 50%-55% minimum marks are eligible for the best design colleges in India for Masters. NIFT, Chandigarh University, Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and Pearl Academy are some of the top design colleges in India. Best design colleges in India's fee structure differs for each institute. Candidates can check the list of top design colleges in India. 

Top 10 Designing Colleges in India 

There are design institutes in India in every corner. To get a successful career one must choose the design college wisely.  The faculty, infrastructure and placements are usually better in the best design institutes in India. Here is a list of the top design institutes in India providing best exposure to the design world.  

Why Choose the Top Design Schools in India?

The best design schools in India offer candidates affordable and top class education to the students. The top design colleges in India are known for providing world class faculty and stable placements. The environment is competitive as well as cultural with students across all India coming together. The best colleges also provide alumni connection which will help the candidates get best possible jobs in the industry. 

Top Design Colleges in India Admission Process

Admission process of design colleges in India varies for each college. Some of the top design colleges in India accept the students based on the entrance exams while other design colleges accept merit of the qualifying exams. There are some design institutes that accept both admission processes. Candidates aspiring to secure admission in top design colleges can refer to some of the top design colleges admission process listed below: 

How To Choose the Best Low-Cost Designing Colleges in India 

The best government colleges in India offer the most affordable education to the students. The candidates must choose the government colleges according to the course and eligibility along with fee affordability. The candidates can check the fee structure of the top government colleges for design as below. 

CollegeFee
IIT Delhi
Rs. 1.02 Lakhs
IIT Guwahati (IITG)
Rs. 8.54 Lakhs

IDC IIT Bombay - Industrial Design Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai

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IIT Hyderabad (IITH)
Rs. 9.08 Lakhs

NID Ahmedabad - National Institute of Design Ahmedabad

Rs. 11.50 Lakhs

Best Design Colleges in India with Fees

Candidates who want to join top design colleges need to know the design colleges in India fee structure. The design colleges in India fee structure plays an important role in the student decision-making process. Some of the best design schools in India offer affordable education while others might not be that affordable to the candidates as per their budget. Knowing the fee structure of the design college in India will help students understand the financial budget required and cost of the education. The table below refers to some of the list of the best design colleges in India with fees. 

Top 5 Design Courses in India with Fees 

College Name 

Course Offered

Fee Structure 

NID Ahmedabad Courses Fees 

M.Des Graphic Design

₹11.50 Lakhs

Pearl Academy, Mumbai course Fees

B.Des Fashion Design

₹30.83 Lakhs

NID Assam course Fees

B.Des Communication Design

₹9.18 Lakhs

NID Kurukshetra course fees

B.Des Communication Design

₹11.72 Lakhs

World University of Design, Sonipat course fees

B.Des Fashion Design

₹14.72 Lakhs


Highest Salary Offered by Best Design Colleges in India 

The best design colleges in India offer good placements to its students. The placement percentage as well as salary  is usually high.  Top colleges like NID offer salary of about Rs. 47 lakhs per annum. The packages of IITs go about Rs. 20- 30 Lakhs per annum. The candidates who get into NIFT also get placements of about Rs. 17 Lakhs per annum. 

Check also:

Top Fashion Design Colleges in India

Top Graphic Design Colleges in India

Top Interior Design Colleges in India


FAQs

Which is India's No. 1 design college? 

India's top design colleges include NIFT for fashion design, NID and IIT which provide design education in multiple fields. 

Which course is best for designing in India? 

Courses like BDes provide design education from scratch and allows the students 4 years to learn the specialization giving them good job opportunities. 

Which institute is best for BDes in India? 

For BDes top choices of institutes are NIFT for fashion, NID, IIT, Pearl Academy etc. 

Is BDes a good course in India? 

Yes BDes  is a perfect course for those who want to blend their creativity and skills. The students learn about the basics of design as well as their own specialization. The placement of BDes course is also good. 

Which college has the best design program?

The best design programmes are offered by NIDs, IITs and NIFTs in India.  

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    Aakar College of Management for Women, Nagpur

    Nagpur, Maharashtra
    Private
    B.Des
    • Fees : 4.56 Lakhs
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    Aakriti Institute of Fine Arts, Jabalpur

    Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
    Private

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    Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh Private
    Diploma in Fashion Designing
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      AAT College, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Private

      AAT College, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
      Diploma in Audio and Music Production
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        Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur

        Jaipur, Rajasthan
        4.2/54 Reviews
        Private

        Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur

        Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.2/54 Reviews
        B.Des Interior Design
        • Fees : 8 Lakhs
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        Abhyuday University, Khargone

        Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
        Private

        Abhyuday University, Khargone

        Khargone, Madhya Pradesh Private
        B.Des Fashion Technology and Accessory Design
        • Fees : 4 Lakhs
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        ABI and ABI College Arts, Science and Technology, Thanjavur

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        Acharya School of Design, Bangalore

        Bangalore, Karnataka
        Private

        Acharya School of Design, Bangalore

        Bangalore, Karnataka Private
        BVA Animation and Game Art
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          Adamas University, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          Private

          Adamas University, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.1/563 Reviews
          BCA Gaming and Animation Hons
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            Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Kancheepuram

            Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
            3.3/55 Reviews
            Private

            Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Kancheepuram

            Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu Private 3.3/55 Reviews
            ME VLSI Design
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            Aditya College of Architecture, Mumbai

            Mumbai, Maharashtra
            5.0/51 Reviews
            Private

            Aditya College of Architecture, Mumbai

            Mumbai, Maharashtra Private 5.0/51 Reviews
            B.Voc Interior Design
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              Aditya College of Design Studies, Mumbai

              Mumbai, Maharashtra
              Private

              Aditya College of Design Studies, Mumbai

              Mumbai, Maharashtra Private
              B.Sc Fashion Design
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                Aditya Degree College, Asilmetta

                Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
                5.0/51 Reviews
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                Aditya Degree College, Asilmetta

                Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Private 5.0/51 Reviews
                B.Sc Animation Hons
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                  Aditya Degree College, Eluru

                  Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
                  3.2/52 Reviews
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                  Aditya Degree College, Eluru

                  Eluru, Andhra Pradesh Private 3.2/52 Reviews
                  B.Sc Animation
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                    Aditya Degree College for Women, Rajahmundry

                    Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
                    4.4/55 Reviews
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                    Aditya Degree College for Women, Rajahmundry

                    Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh Private 4.4/55 Reviews
                    B.Sc Animation
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                      Aditya Degree College, Gopalapatnam

                      Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
                      3.9/57 Reviews
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                      Aditya Degree College, Gopalapatnam

                      Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Private 3.9/57 Reviews
                      B.Sc Animation
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                        Aditya Degree College, Kakinada

                        Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
                        Private

                        Aditya Degree College, Kakinada

                        Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh Private 4.6/511 Reviews
                        B.Sc Animation
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                          Aditya Degree College, Rajahmundry

                          Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
                          Private

                          Aditya Degree College, Rajahmundry

                          Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh Private 4.1/516 Reviews
                          B.Sc Animation Hons Self Financed
                          • Fees : 58.80 K
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                          Aditya Degree College, Surampalem

                          East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
                          3.8/51 Reviews
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                          Aditya Degree College, Surampalem

                          East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh Private 3.8/51 Reviews
                          B.Sc Animation
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                            Aditya Degree College, Vizianagaram

                            Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
                            3.5/58 Reviews
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                            Aditya Degree College, Vizianagaram

                            Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh Private 3.5/58 Reviews
                            B.Sc Animation
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                              Aditya Degree College Womens, Rajahmundry

                              Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
                              Private

                              Aditya Degree College Womens, Rajahmundry

                              Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh Private
                              B.Sc Animation
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                                Aditya Engineering College, Beed

                                Beed, Maharashtra
                                Private

                                Aditya Engineering College, Beed

                                Beed, Maharashtra Private
                                ME CAD CAM
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                                Aditya Engineering College, Surampalem

                                Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh
                                Private

                                Aditya Engineering College, Surampalem

                                Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh Private 4.2/542 Reviews
                                M.Tech VLSI Design
                                • Fees : 1.14 Lakhs
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                                AITAM Tekkali - Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, Tekkali

                                Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
                                Private
                                M.Tech VLSI System Design
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                                AD The Design School, Delhi

                                New Delhi, Delhi
                                Private

                                AD The Design School, Delhi

                                New Delhi, Delhi Private
                                Advance Diploma in Interior Design
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                                  Adv Yadavrao Dhote Smruti Mahavidyalaya, Rajura

                                  Rajura, Maharashtra
                                  Private
                                  BFD
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                                    Aesthetic Institute of Design, Raipur

                                    Raipur, Chhattisgarh
                                    Private

                                    Aesthetic Institute of Design, Raipur

                                    Raipur, Chhattisgarh Private
                                    Diploma in Interior Designing
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                                      Aesthetic of Interiors Academy, Hyderabad

                                      Hyderabad, Telangana
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                                      Aesthetic of Interiors Academy, Hyderabad

                                      Hyderabad, Telangana Private
                                      Advance Diploma in Interior Design
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                                        AGM Rural College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli

                                        Dharwad Rural, Karnataka
                                        Private
                                        BE Computer Science and Design
                                        • Fees : 8.80 Lakhs
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                                        Agnihotri School of Technology, Wardha

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                                        Agra College, Agra

                                        Agra, Uttar Pradesh
                                        Public/Govt

                                        Agra College, Agra

                                        Agra, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 3.8/560 Reviews
                                        MA Drawing and Painting
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                                          Agurchand Manmull Jain College, Chennai

                                          Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                                          4.0/52 Reviews
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                                          Agurchand Manmull Jain College, Chennai

                                          Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private 4.0/52 Reviews
                                          B.Sc Home Science Interior Design and Decor Shift II
                                          • Fees : 1.70 Lakhs
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                                          Ahimsa Women's Polytechnic, New Delhi

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                                          Ahmedabad University - Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad

                                          Ahmedabad, Gujarat
                                          Private
                                          M.Tech Semiconductors and VLSI Design
                                          • Exams : GATE
                                          • Fees : 3.50 Lakhs
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                                          Aiman College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchirappalli

                                          Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
                                          4.0/51 Reviews
                                          Private
                                          B.Sc Apparel and Fashion Technology
                                          • Fees : 99 K
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                                          Aishwarya College of Education Sansthan, Udaipur

                                          Udaipur, Rajasthan
                                          5.0/51 Reviews
                                          Private
                                          MA Drawing and Painting
                                          • Fees : 30 K
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