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Best Government Design Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The state of Tamil Nadu is home to a wide variety of design colleges, with over thirty government institutions providing a variety of design degrees. These colleges are highly regarded for their exhaustive curriculum, exceptional faculty, and robust industry connections, all of which contribute to their impressive placement records. Graduates of these colleges can earn attractive starting salaries ranging from three to six lakhs of Indian rupees per year, depending on the course of study and the institution. National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, and Periyar University, Salem are among the best government design colleges in Tamil Nadu. Some of the most popular courses are the B.Des in Fashion Design and B.Sc in Textile and Fashion Designing. For admission, students must have completed 10+2 or equivalent, depending on the subject and institution.

Top Government Design Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Top Courses in Government Design Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Degree Level

Course Name and Specialization

Course Description

UG

B.Des Fashion Design

Offered by NIFT Chennai, this course covers various aspects of fashion design and production.

UG

B.Sc Textile and Fashion Designing

This course is available under the stream of textile science and design at Periyar University.

Diploma

Diploma in Apparel Technology

Offered by PSG Polytechnic College, focusing on garment manufacturing technologies.

UG

BVA Animation and Visual Effects

Available at MGR Government Film and Television Training Institute, specializing in animation techniques.

PG

M.Des in Design

Offered by IIITDM Kancheepuram, with an emphasis on modern design techniques and technology.

Admission Process for Government Design Colleges in Tamil Nadu

An entrance examination is typically followed by a counselling session for admission to the best government design colleges in Tamil Nadu. For example, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) administers an entrance exam that is followed by a personal interview or situation test. The candidates are required to fulfill certain eligibility conditions for being considered for admission into the programmes, usually a relevant Bachelor's degree and qualifying entrance examinations.

Different Entrance Exams for Admission to Government Design Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Exam Name

Conducting Body

Details

NIFT Entrance Exam

National Testing Agency (NTA)

For admission to various design programs at NIFT, including B.Des and M.Des courses.

CEED

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

For M.Des and Ph.D. programs in design at IITs and other institutes.

FDDI AIST

Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI)

For courses in footwear design and management at FDDI Chennai.

FAQs

Q1. Which are the top Government Design Colleges in Tamil Nadu? 

Ans: NIFT Chennai, Alagappa University, and Periyar University are some of the recognized colleges. 

Q2. What are the entrance exams for design courses in Tamil Nadu? 

Ans: Some of the main exams are NIFT Entrance Exam and CEED course-wise and college-wise.

Q3. What is the initial pay package offered to pass-outs of the best design colleges in Tamil Nadu? 

Ans: The initial pay scale normally falls between a package of INR 3 to 6 lakhs per annum according to the course one is studying and the college completed.

Q4. What is the admission criteria?

Ans: The admission criteria for this government college are 10+2 or equivalent in the case of undergraduate courses, whereas for postgraduate courses it requires a graduate degree course along with the relevant entrance test.

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Alagappa University - Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
4.2/54 Reviews
Public/Govt
B.Sc Fashion Design
  • Fees : 2.70 Lakhs
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

Top Institutes Accepting Applications

CFTI Chennai - Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Public/Govt
Diploma in Footwear Manufacture and Design
  • Fees : 4.77 Lakhs
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Chikkanna Government Arts College, Tirupur

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Public/Govt

Chikkanna Government Arts College, Tirupur

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
B.Sc Costume Design and Fashion
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

College of Engineering, Guindy

300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
2.0/51 Reviews
Public/Govt

Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 2.0/51 Reviews
M.Sc Textiles and Fashion Design
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Government Arts College, Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Public/Govt

Government Arts College, Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
B.Sc Fashion Technology
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Government College of Architecture and Sculpture, Mahabalipuram

    Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
    Public/Govt
    BFA Traditional Drawing and Painting
    • Fees : 13.64 K
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Public/Govt

    Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
    BFA Painting
    • Fees : 9.77 K
    Brochures downloaded so far
    Brochures downloaded so far

    Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam

    Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
    Public/Govt

    Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam

    Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
    BFA Painting
    • Fees : 7.66 K
    Brochures downloaded so far
    Brochures downloaded so far

    IIT Madras (IITM) - Indian Institute of Technology Madras

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Public/Govt
    M.Tech Microelectronics and VLSI Design
    • Exams : GATE
    • Fees : 30.45 K
    1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli

    Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
    Public/Govt

    Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli

    Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.5/539 Reviews
    B.Sc Fashion Technology and Costume Designing Unaided for Women
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      JKK Nattraja College of Arts and Science, Komarapalayam

      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      MGR Government Film and Television Training Institute, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Public/Govt
      BVA Animation and Visual Effects
      • Fees : 9.43 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      NIFT Chennai - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      3.3/53 Reviews
      Public/Govt
      B.Des Fashion Communication
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

      Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
      Public/Govt
      M.Tech VLSI System
      • Exams : GATE
      • Fees : 2.18 Lakhs
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

      PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore

      Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
      4.6/51 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore

      Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.6/51 Reviews
      Diploma in Mechanical Engineering CAD
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Puratchi Thalaivi Amma Government Arts and Science College, Palladam

        Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
        Public/Govt
        B.Sc Costume Design and Fashion
        • Fees : 9.91 K
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Sakthikailash Women's College, Dharmapuri

        Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
        Public/Govt

        Sakthikailash Women's College, Dharmapuri

        Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
        B.Sc Textile and Fashion Designing
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Sivagamiammal College of Arts and Science, Krishnagiri

          Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
          Public/Govt

          Sivagamiammal College of Arts and Science, Krishnagiri

          Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
          B.Sc Textiles and Fashion Design
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Sri Bharathi Arts and Science College for Women, Pudukkottai

            Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
            Public/Govt
            B.Sc Fashion Technology
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai

              Chennai, Tamil Nadu
              Public/Govt

              Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai

              Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
              B.Sc Apparel and Fashion Designing
              • Fees : 19.10 K
              300+ Brochures downloaded so far
              300+ Brochures downloaded so far

              The Tamil Nadu Dr J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University, Chennai

              Chennai, Tamil Nadu
              Public/Govt
              BVA Animation and Visual Effects
              • Fees : 9.43 Lakhs
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Thiru Vi Ka Government Arts College, Thiruvarur

              Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
              Public/Govt

              Thiru Vi Ka Government Arts College, Thiruvarur

              Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
              Ph.D Visual Communication
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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              Upcoming Animation and Design Exams

              Application Date - Phase 5 - Last date to apply

              Online Mode

              24 May'25 - 24 May'25

              Application Date - Phase-4: Last date to apply (extended)

              Online Mode

              30 Apr'25 - 29 May'25

              Application Date - Round 3 for UG (B.Voc, B.Des & BFA)

              Online Mode

              27 Apr'25 - 29 May'25
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