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Best Design Colleges in Bangalore

Bangalore has multiple top design colleges that provide these courses and there are 115 design colleges out of which 106 are privately owned and the rest 9 are Public/Government owned. The best design colleges in Bangalore with fees range is Rs. 40 K - 14 Lakhs. Studying in the best design colleges in Bangalore can help the aspirants build a thriving design career. The candidates can list their preferred top design colleges in Bangalore through the help of the content given below. 

The entrance exams that the best designing colleges in Bangalore accept are the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, SMEAT, UCEED, and NID DAT. Many local and international students prefer these top colleges of Bangalore like IISc Bangalore, Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Polytechnic, Pearl Academy, Bengaluru,  Atria University, and EPCET Bangalore.

Top Design Colleges in Bangalore: Eligibility Criteria

To get into the top design courses in Bangalore the candidates must fulfil certain eligibility criteria. This varies according to the best designing courses in Bangalore. The eligibility criteria for B.Des, which is one of the best courses for design in Bangalore is that candidates must have completed their class 12th from a recognised board. Also, the M.Des aspirants should pass a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university to get into the best colleges for design in Bangalore. The eligibility criteria differ from one college to another college and before applying to these top colleges for designing in Bangalore one must check their official website. 

Best Design Colleges in Bangalore with Admission 2024

Many admissions are done in top design colleges in Bangalore for these the candidates must have valid scores in qualifying examinations and entrance exams like NIFT Entrance Exam/ IIAD DAT/ UCEED/  SMEAT.  Get to know more about the best design courses in Bangalore admission process below. 

Top Design Colleges in Bangalore - Admission Process

These are the admission processes of the top design colleges in Bangalore

College Name

Admission Process

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology Admissions

Candidates need to appear for the SMEAT examination 

PES University, Bangalore Admissions

Students who are willing to join should write the PESSAT or UCEED and attend the interview 

Vogue Institute of Art and Design Admissions

Candidates should score 50% on the aptitude test conducted by VIAD 

Pearl Academy Admissions

Students must appear for the Pearl academy entrance exam and then be shortlisted for an interview 

Popular Entrance Exams For Top Design Colleges in Bangalore

These are the most popular entrance exams accepted in every top design college in Bangalore

  •  NID DAT - NID Design Aptitude Test is a national-level entrance exam to provide admission to UG and PG programmes in Design.The exam is conducted in two stages, i.e., DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Both stages must be cleared by the candidate for admission into the college.

  • NIFT Entrance Examination- The National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance exam is a national-level exam that provides admission for Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Master of Design (M.Des), Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech), Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech), and Master of Fashion Management (MFM) courses.

Best Private Design Colleges in Bangalore with Courses & Fees

These are the top private design colleges of Bangalore fee structures that are based on their popularity.

Best Government Design Colleges in Bangalore with Courses & Fees

Here is the list of top and only government design colleges in Bangalore which is owned by Public/Government

Top Design Colleges in Bangalore: Placement-wise

Here are some of the design colleges and their top recruiters

College Name

Top Recruiters

PES University Placements

Cisco, IBM, eBay, Amazon, Flipkart

Jain Deemed to be University Placements

Aircel, Capegemini, Dell, Accenture

MSRUAS Bangalore Placements

MindTree, Vedantu, Wipro, Bata

Pearl Academy Placements

Walt Disney, Moksha, H&M, Craftsvilla

NID Bangalore Placements

Design Factory India, Myntra, Nalli Textiles

Specialisations Offered by the Top Design Colleges in Bangalore

The best specialisations are offered to the students pursuing their design courses from the top design colleges in Bangalore. 


Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the top design colleges in Bangalore?

The top design colleges in Bangalore are IISc Bangalore, Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Polytechnic, Pearl Academy, Bengaluru,  Atria University, and EPCET Bangalore.

Q. How do I choose the best design college in Bangalore?

To choose the best design college in Bangalore, shortlist colleges with good faculty, choice of course, placements etc. 

Q. What types of design courses are offered in Bangalore?

Some specializations of design courses in Bangalore are 

  • Visual and 3D Arts Design

  • Multimedia

  • Computer aided apparel design

Q. What is the average fee for a design course in Bangalore?

The fee varies from Rs. 25K to Rs. 14 Lakhs for design course. 

Q. Are there undergraduate and postgraduate design courses in Bangalore?

Yes there are both undergraduate and postgraduate design courses. 

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Acharya Institute Graduate Studies, Bangalore

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Acharya School of Design, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
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Acharya School of Design, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Private
BVA Animation and Game Art
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    Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Bangalore

    Bangalore, Karnataka
    Private
    M.Tech VLSI and Embedded Systems
    • Fees : 4 Lakhs
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    Alliance School of Design, Bengaluru

    Bangalore, Karnataka
    Private

    Alliance School of Design, Bengaluru

    Bangalore, Karnataka Private
    Ph.D in Transdisciplinary Design
    • Fees : 3.50 Lakhs
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    ALT Training College, Bengaluru

    Bangalore, Karnataka
    Private

    ALT Training College, Bengaluru

    Bangalore, Karnataka Private
    Diploma in Apparel Production Management
    • Fees : 40 K
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    Amity University, Bengaluru

    Bangalore, Karnataka
    4.1/54 Reviews
    Private

    Amity University, Bengaluru

    Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.1/54 Reviews
    B.Des Fashion Design
    • Fees : 12 Lakhs
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    Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru

    Bangalore, Karnataka
    Private

    Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru

    Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.0/517 Reviews
    M.Tech VLSI Design
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      Animaster Academy, Bengaluru

      Bangalore, Karnataka
      Private

      Animaster Academy, Bengaluru

      Bangalore, Karnataka Private
      BVA Animation and Game Arts
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        AIFD Bangalore - Army Institute of Fashion and Design, Bangalore

        Bangalore, Karnataka
        4.1/53 Reviews
        Private

        AIFD Bangalore - Army Institute of Fashion and Design, Bangalore

        Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.1/53 Reviews
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        B.Sc Fashion and Apparel Design
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          AID Bangalore - Asian Institute of Design, Bengaluru

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          Atria University, Bengaluru

          Bangalore, Karnataka
          Private

          Atria University, Bengaluru

          Bangalore, Karnataka Private
          B.Des
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            Baldwin Women's Methodist College, Bangalore

            Bangalore, Karnataka
            Private
            B.Sc Fashion and Apparel Designing
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              BCC Bangalore - Bangalore City College, Bangalore

              Bangalore, Karnataka
              Private
              B.Sc Fashion and Apparel Design
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                BSD Bangalore - Bangalore School of Design, Bengaluru

                Bangalore, Karnataka
                Private
                B.Sc Interior Design
                • Fees : 5.50 Lakhs
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                Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru

                Bangalore, Karnataka
                4.2/51 Reviews
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                Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru

                Bangalore, Karnataka Public/Govt 4.2/51 Reviews
                B.Des Fashion Design
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                Cavalier Animation and Media College, Bengaluru

                Bangalore, Karnataka
                Private
                B.Sc Graphics and Animation
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                  Center for Creative Arts and Design, Jain University, Bengaluru

                  Bangalore, Karnataka
                  Private
                  BA UI UX Design Hons
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                  CES Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru

                  Bangalore, Karnataka
                  Private
                  B.Sc Fashion and Apparel Design
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                    Cindrebay School of Design, Bengaluru

                    Bangalore, Karnataka
                    Private

                    Cindrebay School of Design, Bengaluru

                    Bangalore, Karnataka Private
                    B.Sc Costume and Fashion Design
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                      CMR University, Bangalore

                      Bangalore, Karnataka
                      Private

                      CMR University, Bangalore

                      Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.1/521 Reviews
                      B.Des Communication Design
                      • Fees : 10 Lakhs
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                      CMR University School of Science Studies, Bengaluru

                      Bangalore, Karnataka
                      4.0/51 Reviews
                      Private
                      B.Sc Game Art and Design
                      • Fees : 4.80 Lakhs
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                      CREO Valley School of Film and Television, Bangalore

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                      Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture, Bengaluru

                      Bangalore, Karnataka
                      Private
                      M.Arch Interior Design
                      • Fees : 1.20 Lakhs
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                      DSU Bangalore - Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore

                      Bangalore, Karnataka
                      Private
                      B.Des
                      • Fees : 9.16 Lakhs
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                      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Don Bosco College, Bengaluru

                      Bangalore, Karnataka
                      Private

                      Don Bosco College, Bengaluru

                      Bangalore, Karnataka Private
                      BVA
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                        Don Bosco School of Management, Bengaluru

                        Bangalore, Karnataka
                        Private

                        Don Bosco School of Management, Bengaluru

                        Bangalore, Karnataka Private
                        MBA Fashion Management
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                          East West College of Management, Bangalore

                          Bangalore, Karnataka
                          Private

                          East West College of Management, Bangalore

                          Bangalore, Karnataka Private 3.7/514 Reviews
                          BVA
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                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Faculty of Art and Design, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru

                            Bangalore, Karnataka
                            Private
                            B.Des Fashion Design
                            • Fees : 6.39 Lakhs
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                            Garden City College of Science and Management Studies, Bangalore

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                            Garden City University, Bangalore

                            Bangalore, Karnataka
                            Private

                            Garden City University, Bangalore

                            Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.5/511 Reviews
                            Ph.D Fashion and Apparel Design
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                            Gopalan College of Commerce, Bangalore

                            Bangalore, Karnataka
                            Private

                            Gopalan College of Commerce, Bangalore

                            Bangalore, Karnataka Private
                            BVA Spatial and Interior Design
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                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Government Polytechnic College, Immadihalli

                              Bangalore, Karnataka
                              4.0/51 Reviews
                              Public/Govt

                              Government Polytechnic College, Immadihalli

                              Bangalore, Karnataka Public/Govt 4.0/51 Reviews
                              Diploma in Gaming and Animation
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                              Gupta College, Bangalore

                              Bangalore, Karnataka
                              Private

                              Gupta College, Bangalore

                              Bangalore, Karnataka Private
                              B.Sc Interior Design and Decoration
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                                ICAT Design and Media College, Bangalore

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                                IIFA Lancaster Degree College, Bengaluru

                                Bangalore, Karnataka
                                Private

                                IIFA Lancaster Degree College, Bengaluru

                                Bangalore, Karnataka Private
                                B.Sc Animation and Multimedia
                                • Fees : 4.50 Lakhs
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