Top Design Colleges and Institutes of India

The design colleges and institutes given here are not listed in any order and this information is just out of our personal observation of years.

Design courses are a tremendous way to help develop your career.

There are many academic institutions across India offering top-notch design courses with a diversity of program and schedule options.

Often, design courses can counterpart further degree courses or are offered as separate certificate or diploma programs.

Multiplicity of Courses in Various Design Industries

There is a multiplicity of courses in different design industries, such as fashion design, interior design, multimedia, industrial design, visual, sound, and graphic design, with individual discipline having specialized areas of study.

Training Modes: Design courses can be studied through various modes like online, through distance learning, or in a traditional classroom setting, permitting for flexibility in scheduling as courses range between few days to over a year.

Whether you are looking for innovative skills, professional development, or a switch in your career, there are design courses that can benefit you meet your goals. One such graphic design course is offered by our institute

Let’s come to main point.

If you are an aspiring design student, then you should be glad to know because there is a great demand in the Indian business scenario for talented designers.

If chasing design education in the most reputed design schools in India is your vision, then go through with the list of the “Top 10 Design Schools in India”.

These institutes are recognized for high standards of excellence providing excellent infrastructure and career placement facilities.

List of Top Design Colleges and Institutes of India

1. NID (National Institute of Design), Ahmedabad

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About National Institute of Design

The National Institute of Design (NID) is a design school in Ahmedabad, India. The institute functions as an autonomous body under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, government of India. NID is recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research under Ministry of Science and Technology, government of India, as a scientific and industrial design research organisation.

As a result of the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1953, the government of India invited the design team of Charles and Ray Eames to recommend a programme of design to serve as an aid to small industries in India.

On the basis of their document, ‘The India Report’, the government of India set up the National Institute of Design in 1961 as an autonomous national institution for research, service and training in industrial design and visual communication.

The Sarabhai family, especially Gautam Sarabhai and his sister Gira, played a major role in establishment of this institute.

Designer and sculptor Dashrath Patel was its founder secretary. He held the post till 1981.

Alumni of NID (National Institute of Design), Ahmedabad

Offered Courses by NID

Course Name: Graduate Degree Programme in Design (B. Des.)
Duration: 4 Year
Discipline Names: Product Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Ceramic and Glass Design, Animation Film Design, Film and Video Communication, Graphic Design, Exhibition Design, Textile and Apparel Design.
Admission Criteria: Open to 12 standard students, All India Examination, Studio Test and Interview.
Fees: Rs. 2, 70, 000 approx.

Course Name: Post-Graduate Degree Programme in Design (M. Des.)
Duration: 2 and 1/2 Year
Discipline Names: Animation Film Design, Apparel Design, Ceramic and Glass Design, Design for Retail Experience, Digital Game Design, Film and Video Communication, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Information Design, Interaction Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, New Media Design, Photography Design, Product Design, Strategic Design Management, Textile Design, Toy and Game Design, Transportation and Automobile Design, Universal Design.
Admission Criteria: Graduates, All India Examination, Studio Test, Interview.
Fees: Rs. 2, 70, 000 approx.

Website: www.nid.edu/

2. IDC, IIT Bombay

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About IITB IDC

In 1969, The Industrial Design Centre was set up at IIT— Bombay . It was established in 1969 by the Government of India at the campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

It offers Master of Design and Bachelor of Design degree programs in Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Animation, Interaction Design and Mobility & Vehicle Design, as well as a Ph.D program in Design. Master of Design – M,Des – a two year programme was started from the academic year starting July 1979.

It had been ranked Best Design Institute in India 2016 by ASSOCHAM, ranked No. 2 by India Today-Nielsen survey in 2015 and 2nd Best Design School (National) 2015 and 2nd Best Fashion School (National) 2014 by Edutainment Awards.

Alumni IDC, IIT

Offered Courses by IDC IIT Bombay

Course Name: Integrated B. Des. program in Design (specialization through selection of electives)
Duration:4 Year and 5-year dual degree B Des + M Des program is also offered.
Admission Criteria: open to 12 standard students based on only All India Examination scores (UCEED) with No Studio Test + No Interview
Fees: Rs. 1, 20,000 approx.

Course Name: Doctoral program in Design as well as 2 year Master of Design (M.Des)
Duration: 2 Year
Discipline Names: Industrial Design, Visual communication, Interaction Design, Animation, Mobility and Vehicle Design
Admission Criteria: open to graduates (with minimum 60% passing marks) in Design, Architecture, Engineering and Masters in Science, Arts, Computer Applications + All India Examination scores (CEED) + Design Test + Interview
Fees: Rs. 1, 00,000 approx

Website: www.idc.iitb.ac.in

3. Pearl Academy, (Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur)

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About Pearl Academy

Pearl Academy of Fashion was set up in 1993 by the Little People Education Society and registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The academy was initially promoted by House of Pearl Fashions Ltd, an Indian export house. It was good then, but the thirst of money took over and it became a money making business.

Starting with a campus in Okhla in South Delhi, the academy later moved to a larger campus in Naraina, in the West of the city. New campuses being added in Jaipur (2005) and Mumbai (2014). In 2011 Pearl entered into a long term partnership with Laureate International Universities, and it is now part of the LIU global network which includes more than 80 institutions around the world.

Alumni of Pearl Academy

• Mandira Virk
• Nikhil and Shantanu Mehra

Offered Courses by Pearl Academy

Course Name: Undergraduate Courses
Duration: 4 Years
Discipline Names: Fashion Design, Fashion Styling & Image Design, Fashion Media Communication, Communication Design, Interior Architecture and Design, Product Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Fashion and Lifestyle Business Management, Global Luxury Brands Management.
Admission Criteria: 10+2 in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
Validation: Nottingham Trent University, UK

Course Name: Post Undergraduate Courses
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Fashion Design, Fashion Styling & Image Design, Fashion Communication, Communication Design, Interior Design & Styling, Product Design, Fashion Business –Marketing & Merchandising, Luxury Brands.
Admission Criteria: Graduate in any discipline
In the case of Communication Design: Candidates with valid CEED 2016 score are eligible for direct Personal Interview along with an evaluation of Portfolio. CEED 2016 Qualified Candidates are not required to appear for Pearl’s Written Exam. They will be called directly for Personal Interview (including Portfolio evaluation)
Selection Criteria: Pearl’s written exam and Personal Interview with Portfolio.
Validation: Domus Academy, Milan

Course Name: Diploma (Morning Session)
Duration: 1 Year
Discipline Fashion Media Makeup, Fashion Women’s Wear, Styling for Interiors, Professional Photography
Admission Criteria: 10 + 2 (Admission is based on interview to ascertain the student’s ability and commitment)
Selection Criteria: Admission is based on an interview to ascertain the student’s ability and commitment.
Validation: Pearl Academy

Course Name: Diploma (Evening Session)
Duration: 1 Year
Class Timings: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Discipline Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Advertising, Styling and Grooming, Interior Decoration
Admission Criteria: 10 + 2 (Admission is based on interview to ascertain the student’s ability and commitment)
Selection Criteria: Admission is based on an interview to ascertain the student’s ability and commitment.
Validation: Pearl Academy

Course Name: MA Degree
Duration: 2 Year
Discipline Fashion Marketing
Admission Criteria: Graduate Degree or Graduation in Fashion Management, Marketing, Retail, Merchandising, Manufacturing or Design or at least 3 years fashion business experience.
Validation: Nottingham Trent University, UK

Course Name: MA Design
Duration: 2 Year
Discipline Fashion and Textiles
Admission Criteria: Graduate Degree in Fashion design or Textile design Or, A graduate Diploma in Fashion design or Textile design with at least 2 years of work experience in fashion/textiles industry or any graduate with 3 years of work experience in fashion/textiles industry.
Validation: Nottingham Trent University, UK

Course Name: Professional Diploma
Duration: 1 Year
Discipline PR and Events
Admission Criteria: Graduate in any discipline
Validation: Domus Academy, Milan

Website: pearlacademy.com

4. NIFT, Delhi

About NIFT

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is a fashion institute in India. It was set up in 1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and is an institution of design, management and technology for the international fashion business.

With its head office in New Delhi, NIFT has centers at Mumbai, Kolkata, Kangra, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Raebareli, Patna, Shillong, Bhopal, Kannur, Bhubaneswar, Srinagar and Jodhpur.

NIFT was granted statutory status in 2006, empowering it to award degrees and other academic distinctions.

Alumni of NIFT

Offered Courses by NIFT

Course Name: B.Des, B.FTech.
Duration: 4 Year
Discipline Names: Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Apparel Production
Admission Criteria: open to 12 standard students + Written Test + Interview
Fees: Rs. 1, 30,000 approx.

Course Name: M.Des (Master of Design), M.FTech (Management of Fashion Technology), M.F.M (Master of Fashion Management)
Duration: 2 Year
Admission Criteria: open to 12 standard students + Written Test + Interview
Fees: Rs. 1, 30,000 approx.

Website: www.nift.ac.in

5. MAEER’S MIT Institute of Design, Pune

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About MAEER’s MIT Institute of Design

MIT Institute of Design is a design school situated in Pune, Maharashtra, India. MIT ID is established by MAEER’s (Maharashtra Academy of Engineering & Education Research) Group. MAEER’s MIT Institute of Design started its operations in

August 2006, guided by the days leading minds in the Indian design education, with a plan to develop its identity as a research & training institution of highest international quality. It is an autonomous Institute.

Alumni of MAEER’s MIT Institute of Design

Offered Courses by MAEER’s MIT Institute of Design

Course Name: B.Des
Duration: 4 Year

Specialization: 

• Industrial Design
• Product Design
• Transportation design
• Interior Space & Furniture Design
• Retail & Exhibition Design
• User Experience Design

The Institute offers following programs in Collaboration with University for the Creative Arts (UK)

• BA (Hons) Fashion Design
• BA (Hons) Fashion promotion & Imaging

Specialization: 

• Communication Design
• Graphic Design
• Animation Film Design
• Film & Video Design
• Fashion Design

Admission Criteria: The basic eligibility for admissions in the Bachelor of Design is 10+2 from any stream, (State BoardsAISSCE/ IB/ ISC) the students have to clear the admission process comprising of Design Aptitude test followed by studio test & personal interview.

Seats Available:
B. Des Programme : 200 seats
BA (Hons) Fashion programmes : 60 seats

Course Name: Master of Design
Duration: 2 Years

Specialization: 

• Communication Design
• Graphic Design
• Animation Film Design
• Film & Video Design

The learners have to select the specialization they are interested at the time of application. The selection of learners is based on whether they have the set of skills required for the specific discipline opted.

All learners at the MITID begin with Pre discipline (Foundation Program)depending upon the specialization opted ,where they get inputs related to industrial design & communication design followed by 3 semesters of specialized studies in any of the disciplines opted by the student.

Admission Criteria: The basic eligibility for admissions in the Master of Design Program is Graduate or its equivalent (10+2+3 minimum), the students have to clear the admission process comprising of Design Aptitude test followed by studio test & personal interview.

Seats Available: 120 Seats
Fees: around Rs. 3,15,000/- per year + around Rs 1,10,000/- as hostel and mess charges per year + 10% fees rise every year

Course Name: MBA Fashion Management & Marketing
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Criteria: The basic eligibility for admissions in the Master of Design Program is Graduate or its equivalent (10+2+3 minimum), the students have to clear the admission process comprising of Design Aptitude test followed by studio test & personal interview.
Seats Available: 15 Seats
Fees: around Rs. 3,15,000/- per year + around Rs 1,10,000/- as hostel and mess charges per year + 10% fees rise every year

Twinning Program

The twinning program is basically the exchange of students for a couple of years or semesters with the collaborated institution. In this the existing curricula may be supplemented by the additional curricula of the collaborated universities. The joint course structure can be worked out to suit and match the course structure of the corresponding semester.

Students will have the opportunity either to complete their studies in India or Abroad. Twinning program for Bachelors Degree can be of 2+2 or 3+1 nature and for Post Graduate it can be of 1 + 1 or 1 + 1 ½ nature.

Undergraduate Programmes (2+2 years)

• BA (Hons) Design for Industry (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
• BA (Hons) 3D Design (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
• BA (Hons) Animation (In collaboration with Northumbria University UK)
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design ( In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
• BA (Hons) Product Design (In collaboration with Middlesex University UK)
• BSc (Hons) Product Design and Technology ( In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
• BSc (Hons) Design Engineering ( In collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
• Advance Diploma in Game Development (In collaboration with George Brown College, Canada)

Website: www.mitid.edu.in

6. Srishti School of Art Design and Technology, (Bengaluru, Pune, Trivandrum)

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About Srishti School of Art Design and Technology

Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology (Srishti) is a private design school set up in 1996 by the Ujwal Trust in Bangalore, India.

The Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology is a visionary, experimental and curatorial institute of media arts and sciences,

that offers art and design education at the undergraduate, post-graduate and PhD levels. Srishti, as an institute, seeks to pull together the latest art, craft, and design ideas and practices from around the world and contextualize them in the emerging Indian context.

Alumni of Srishti School of Art Design and Technology

• Claire Boutroux
• Benjamin Armel
• Chloé Macé
• Mukta Sinha

Offered Courses of Srishti School of Art Design and Technology

Course Name: Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.)
Duration: 3 Years
Discipline Names: Creative Coding, Design and Build – STEM Learning

Course Name: Bachelor of Design, B.Des.
Duration: 4 Years
Discipline Names: Business Services and System Design, Creative Education, Human Centered Design, Industrial Arts and Design Practices, Information Arts and Information Design Practices, Public Space Design, Visual Communication and Strategic Branding

Course Name: Bachelor of Creative Arts, B.Cr.A.
Duration: 3 Years
Discipline Names: Contemporary Art Practice, Creative Writing, Digital Media Arts, Experimental Media Arts, Film, Film from Srishti Films

Course Name: Postgraduate Diploma, PGDP
Duration: 1 Year
Discipline Names: Bridge, Finish, Apprenticeship

Course Name: Master of Design, M.Des.
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Design-led Innovation, Earth Education and Communication, Heritage Design, Planning and Management, Human Centered Design, Industrial Arts and Design Practices, Information Arts and Information Design Practices, Public Space Design, Strategic Design and Brand Leadership

Course Name: Master of Creative Arts, M.Cr.A.
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Contemporary Art Practice, Creative Documentary, Digital Media Arts, Experimental Media Art Practices

Course Name: Master of Planning, M.Plan.
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Urban Design, Sustainability and Conservation

Course Name: Master of Arts, M.A.
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Aesthetics and Visual Cultures, Digital Humanities, Knowledge Systems and Practice, Land and Livelihood Studies, Public History and Heritage Interpretation, Screen Studies

Course Name: Master of Arts – Professional Practice, M.A.
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Design in Education, Experience Design, Impact Entrepreneurship, Oral History

Course Name: Doctoral Program, PhD
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Doctoral Program in Art and Design

Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Courses: open to 12 standard or equivalent students + Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test (SEAT) + Interview+ Review of personal portfolio of art and design-related works

Admission Criteria for Graduate Courses: open to any graduate students + Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test (SEAT) + Interview+ Review of personal portfolio of art and design-related works.

Fees: around Rs. 3,30,000/- + a non-refundable registration fees of Rs 10,000/-. Srishti does not provide hostel facilities as of now.

Srishti is also offering following part-time courses:

Course Name: Developing an Art Practice – Part-Time Course
Duration: 10 weeks
Admission Criteria: Bachelors or equivalent
Seats: 10 Students
Course Fee: Rs. 30,000

Course Name: Continuing Art Practice – Part-Time
Duration: 10 weeks
Admission Criteria: Bachelors or equivalent
Seats: 10 Students
Course Fee: Rs. 30,000

Website: srishti.ac.in

7. Indian School of Design and Innovation, (Mumbai)

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About Indian School of Design and Innovation

Indian School Of Design And Innovation Private Limited is a Private incorporated on 09 September 2011. It is classified as Non-govt company.The Indian School of Design and Innovation ISDI (iss-dee), inaugurated its founding batch of under- and post- graduate studies in July 2013, committing to a new educational

model, inspired by the idea of design and innovation as transformative forces in society.

Located in the dynamic coastal city of Mumbai, ISDI offers a series of globally benchmarked Undergraduate Programs (UGP), four year intensive programs (foundation year plus three year specialisation) for students across the disciplines of fashion, interior, product and communication design. Opportunities to engage in design education for graduates and young professionals started in September 2013, with thelaunch of ISDI’s one year Post Graduate Program (PGP). The admissions for 2016 are now open.

ISDI is in collaboration with Parsons The New School for Design, a global leader in design education. This partnership enables ISDI to benefit from Parsons’ rigorous curriculum, prominent visiting faculty, well established student exchanges and global relationships.

Offered Courses by Indian School of Design and Innovation

Course Name: Undergraduate Diploma
Duration: 4 Years
Discipline Names: Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design

Admission Criteria: Candidates who have appeared for a 10 + 2 examination (e.g. A levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc), or its educational equivalent in any discipline (e.g: Science, Commerce, Arts) with an interest in Design & Innovation. Although, successful completion of the 10 + 2 examination is necessary to confirm the admission, our institution does accept predicted or preliminary grade indications until final results are declared.

The upper age limit for undergraduate program is 21 years.

• Online Portfolio Submission (Choose any two concepts: theme or object or urban space or natural form or activity within the daily surroundings.)
• Creative Aptitude Test
• Interview

Course Fee: Registration & Admission Fee of 45,000 and Security Deposit of 25,000 are payable within 20 days of receiving the confirmation of successfully clearing the ISDI Challenge.

Course Name: Graduate Diploma
Duration: 11 months
Discipline Names: Design + Innovation, Fashion Business Management

Admission Criteria: Candidates currently studying in final year of graduation or who have completed an undergraduate degree/diploma (or 15 years of equivalent total education) in any discipline are eligible to apply.

Course Fee: Registration & Admission Fee of 15,000 and a refundable Security Deposit of 25,000 are payable within 20 days of receiving the confirmation of successfully clearing the ISDI Challenge.

Course Name: Professional Programs
Duration: 11 months
Discipline Names: 3D Visual Effects Diploma, Compositing for Films and Television Essentials, Fashion Design Essentials, Game Development Essentials, Graphic Design Essentials.

Admission Criteria: Candidates who have appeared for a 10 + 2 examination (e.g. A levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc), or its educational equivalent in any discipline (e.g: Science, Commerce, Arts) with an interest in Design & Innovation. Although, successful completion of the 10 + 2 examination is necessary to confirm the admission

Course Fee: Registration & Admission Fee of 15,000 and a refundable Security Deposit of 25,000 are payable within 20 days of receiving the confirmation of successfully clearing the ISDI Challenge.

Course Name: Short Programs
Duration: 11 months
Discipline Names: Pre-College Academy and Fashion Styling.

Admission Criteria: Pre-College Academy – Candidates studying in any grade between 9th to 12th grade are eligible to apply.

Course Fee: Registration & Admission Fee of 15,000 and a refundable Security Deposit of 25,000 are payable within 20 days of receiving the confirmation of successfully clearing the ISDI Challenge.

Course Name: Short Programs
Duration: 15 months
Discipline Names: Fashion Styling

Admission Criteria: Candidates who have appeared for a 10 + 2 examination (e.g. A levels, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC etc), or its educational equivalent in any discipline (e.g: Science, Commerce, Arts) with an interest in Design & Innovation. Although, successful completion of the 10 + 2 examination is necessary to confirm the admission, our institution does accept predicted or preliminary grade indications until final results are declared.

Course Fee: Registration & Admission Fee of 15,000 and a refundable Security Deposit of 25,000 are payable within 20 days of receiving the confirmation of successfully clearing the ISDI Challenge.

Course Name: Short Programs
Duration: 16 weeks
Discipline Names: Essentials of 3D Animation & Post Production

Admission Criteria: Anyone studying in or have completed Class 10.
Course Fee: To secure your seat for the program, you may submit your enrolment fee of Rs. 85,000/- plus service tax.

Website: www.isdi.in

8. GD Goenka School of Fashion & Design, (Mumbai)

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About GD Goenka School of Fashion & Design

GD Goenka University Sohna Road, Gurgaon (Delhi-NCR Region), India, has been established vide Haryana Act No. 10 (2010) of Government of Haryana and is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC). G D Goenka University is approved under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.

GD Goenka School of Fashion & Design (SOFD) has been established in academic collaboration with the famous

Politecnico Di Milano School of Italy, the school brings the edgy Italian design education to Indian students.

The School of Fashion & Design is promoted by the GD Goenka Group. The objective of the School is to offer high quality education in selected areas of Fashion and Design businesses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels with a view to build a generation of creative professional designers.

Alumni of GD Goenka School of Fashion & Design

• Krishna Maniyar
• Rahul-Biswash
• Nasir-Khan
• Upasana-Sharma

Offered Courses by GD Goenka School of Fashion & Design

Course Name: BSc / BDes
Duration: 3 Years and 4 years
Discipline Names: Fashion Design, Communication Design, Interior Design, Product Design
Admission Criteria: Candidates who have completed their 10+2 level or equivalent exams like AISSCE/IB/ICSE/State Board, etc. (in any stream) are eligible. Admission will be based on performance in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by a personal interview. NEED scores will be accepted in lieu of DAT.
Seats Available : 60 per batch
Course Fee: Semester Fee 1,22,500 + PDM fee

Course Name: Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Design
Duration: 3 Years and 4 years
Discipline Names: Gemology, Jewellery Design
Admission Criteria: Candidates who have completed their 10+2 level or equivalent exams like AISSCE/IB/ICSE/State Board, etc. (in any stream) are eligible. Admission will be based on performance in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by a personal interview. NEED scores will be accepted in lieu of DAT.
Seats Available: 60 per batch
Course Fee: Semester Fee 60,000 + PDM fee

Course Name: Master of Science (MSc) – 2 Years
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Interior Design, Fashion Design and Product Design
Admission Criteria: Admission is open to students who have completed their graduation or are going to appear in the qualifying exam of at least a 3-year full-time program in engineering/ architecture/ design/ art OR a professional diploma in Design (from NID, CEPT or equivalent). Admission will be based on performance in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by a personal interview. CEED scores will be accepted in lieu of DAT.
Seats Available: 60 per batch
Course Fee: Semester Fee 1, 22,500 + PDM fee

Course Name: Bachelor of Science + Master of Science (BSc + MSc, Dual Degree)
Duration:5 Years
Discipline Names: Interior Design, Fashion Design, Communication Design, Product Design
Admission Criteria: Candidates who have completed their 10+2 level or equivalent exams like AISSCE/IB/ICSE/State Board, etc. (in any stream) are eligible. Admission will be based on performance in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by a personal interview. NEED scores will be accepted in lieu of DAT.
Seats Available: 60 per batch
Course Fee: Semester Fee 1, 22,500 + PDM fee

Course Name: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Admission Criteria: Candidates who have completed their 10+2 level or equivalent exams like AISSCE/IB/ICSE/State Board, etc. (in any stream) are eligible. Admission will be based on performance in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by a personal interview. NEED scores will be accepted in lieu of DAT.
Seats Available: 60 per batch
Course Fee: Semester Fee 30,000

Course Name: Post Graduate Diploma
Admission Criteria: Candidates who have completed their 10+2 level or equivalent exams like AISSCE/IB/ICSE/State Board, etc. (in any stream) are eligible. Admission will be based on performance in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by a personal interview. NEED scores will be accepted in lieu of DAT.
Seats Available: 60 per batch
Course Fee: Semester Fee 37,500

9. Sir J J Institute of Applied Art, (Mumbai)

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About Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art

Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art is an Indian applied art institution based in Mumbai. It is a state government college that was created through its sister school, the Sir J. J. School of Art. The “Sir J. J.” in the name stands for Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy,

a Parsi philanthropist whose name is linked to numerous historical institutions of Mumbai, such as the Sir J. J. Hospital. In 1958, Sir J. J. School of Art was divided, with the Departments of Architecture and Applied Art becoming the Sir J. J. College of Architecture and Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art respectively.

Alumni of Sir J J Institute of Applied Art

Offered Courses by Sir J J Institute of Applied Art

Course Name: Degree Course of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Arts)
Duration: 4 Years
Seats Available: 20
Course Fee: Rs. 8000 approx.

Course Name: Post Graduate Course in Master of Fine Arts
Duration: 4 Years
Discipline Names: Illustration, Typography, Photography, Computer Graphic, Exhibition – Design, Display and Stage Craft
Seats Available: 20
Course Fee: Rs. 10,500 approx.

Course Name: Apprentice Training Course
Duration: 1 Year
Discipline Names: Photography, Interior Decoration
Admission Criteria:
Seats Available: 20
Course Fee: Rs. 4500 approx.

Website: jjiaa.org

10. Delhi College of Art, Delhi

About Delhi College of Art

College of Art, Delhi, established in 1942 under the arts department of the Delhi College of Engineering now the Delhi Technological University (DTU), is a premier art college for advanced training in Visual Art i.e. Creative andApplied Art, under the Faculty of Music & Fine Art, University of Delhi, and run by Government of NCT Delhi. It is situated on Tilak Marg, New Delhi.

Alumni of Delhi College of Art

Offered Courses by Delhi College of Art

Course Name: Professional Diploma Courses
Duration: 1– 4 Years
Discipline Names: Painting, Applied Art, Sculpture
Seats Available: 30
Course Fee: Rs. 8,500 approx. (Morning Batch)
Rs. 5,500 approx. (Alternate Batch)
Rs. 2,500 approx. (Sunday Batch)

Course Name: Master of Fine Arts
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Applied Art, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Communication and Bachelor of Fine Art
Seats Available: 10
Course Fee: Rs. 85,000 approx.

Course Name: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Duration: 4 Years
Discipline Names: Applied Art, Art History, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Communication
Seats Available: 25
Course Fee: Rs. 75,000 approx.

Website: dcac.du.ac.in/

We have compiled and come up with the list of best Colleges/Institutes in India from various sources for different design streams and courses at one place for your convenience. This list is not  based on any particular rankings. We feel rankings should not be the only benchmark to judge a college or an institute.

There might be factors that are not taken into consideration in a certain ranking, and then there might be cases where a less protuberant college might suit your needs more than a reputed college, in terms of fees, course structure, distance etc.

Some Additional Top Design Colleges

11. DOD(Department of Design), IIT Guwahati

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About DOD (Department of Design), IIT

The Department of Design(DoD), one of the thirteen departments at IIT Guwahati, was set up with a vision to enkindle some of the brightest technical minds of the country a passion for innovation in technology driven by a firm understanding, appreciation and celebration of design.

The department offers an M.Des. degree, a B.Des. degree (the only undergraduate level degree of its kind in an Indian Institute of Technology) and a PhD degree in Design.

The focus of the program is on the study, invention, and creative use of technologies to create effective, usable, enjoyable experiences with technology through interdisciplinary research in engineering, design, behavioural and social sciences, and to understand the impact of technology on individuals, groups, and organizations.

Offered Courses by DOD(Department of Design), IIT

Course Name: Bachelors in Design
Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 1,29,000 approx.

Course Name: Master in Design
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 63,000 approx.

Course Name: Ph.D
Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: No Info Available

Website: www.iitg.ac.in/design

12. DJ Academy of Design, Tamil Nadu

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About DJ Academy of Design

The D J Academy of Design belongs to the illustrious GKD Charity Trust, set up in 1983 by the industrialist par excellence, (Late) Cavalier Dr. G. K. Devarajulu. His pioneering efforts saw the emergence of Coimbatore on the global industrial map and the LMW Group as a major force to reckon with.

The Group now comprises a staggering 20 companies with LMW being the flagship brand. DJAD started with a joint certification programme with National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. DJAD is also a founder member of the Indian Design Institutes Alliance (IDIAI which has formed NEED (National Entrance Examination in Design).

Offered Courses by DJ Academy of Design

Course Name: Bachelors in Design
Duration: 4 Years
Discipline Names: Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation Film Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Film and Video
Course Fee: Rs. 10,60,000 approx

Course Name: Integrated Postgraduate Programme
Duration: 5 Years
Discipline Names: Interaction Design, Product Design, Furniture and Interior, Accessory, Typography and Publication, Packaging and Graphics, Universal Design

Course Name: Master in Design
Duration: 2-3 Years
Discipline Names: Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Product Design, Film and Video, Animation and Film, Packaging and Graphics, Universal Design
Course Fee: Rs. 5,70,000 approx.

Website: www.djad.in

13. Amity School of Fine Arts, Noida

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About Amity School of Fine Arts

Amity School of Fine Arts (ASFA) was established in September, 2004 under the aegis of Amity University, Amity School of Fine arts conducts a four year of BFA Applied Arts, Painting & Animation, Visual Communication programme, 2 years of MFA Applied Arts, Painting and Visual Communication programme and PhD in Fine Arts (full time and part time).

ASFA aims on quality art education with the objectives of providing knowledge of creative expression. It focuses at providing complete academic training suited to the needs and aspirations of the students giving a platform to students for pursuing talent in their particular field and interest.

It ensures individual nurturing and guidance for achieving professional endeavors.

Offered Courses by Amity School of Fine Arts

Course Name: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Duration: 4 Years
Discipline Names: Visual Communication, Animation
Course Fee: Rs. 2,90,000 – 3,50,000 approx.

Course Name: Master of Fine Arts
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Applied Arts, Painting, Visual Communication
Course Fee: Rs. 80,000 approx.

Course Name: Master in Design
Duration: 3-4.5 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 1,00,000 – 1,25,0000 approx.

Website: www.amity.edu/asfa

14. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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About Banaras Hindu University

The Faculty of Visual Arts is one of the leading institutions in Fine Arts. It offers Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts Courses and research programme in different specialized areas. It has various branches of specialization, viz. Applied Arts, Plastic Arts, Painting.

It attracts an appreciable number of foreign students. The Faculty stresses on optimum interaction with standard art activities all over the country, organizes Art

Fairs and Art Exhibitions quite frequently. Many alumnae of the Faculty are holding top positions as Designers, Painters, Sculptors, Textile Designers, etc. The Faculty endeavours to produce professionals with creative thinking who can play a positive role in society.

Offered Program by Venkateshwara College of Fine Arts

Course Name: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Duration: 3 Years
Discipline Names: Painting, Animation, Applied Arts, Pottery & Ceramics, Textile Design
Course Fee: Rs. 4,000 approx.

Course Name: Master of Fine Arts
Duration: 2 Years
Discipline Names: Applied Arts, Painting, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics, Textile Design
Course Fee: Rs. 4,500 approx.

Website: www.bhu.ac.in/visualarts

15. Shri Venkateshwara College of Fine Arts, Hyderabad

About Venkateshwara College of Fine Arts

With the Blessings of Sri P. V. Narsimha Rao, Late Prime Minister and Father of Indian Economic Reforms, Sri Venkateshwara College of Fine Arts was established in the year 1991 under the Banner of Surabhi Educational Society.

The college is located in an independent campus at Madhapur, Hyderabad.rt

Offered Program by Venkateshwara College of Fine Arts

Course Name: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Duration: 3 Years
Discipline Names: Applied Arts, Painting, Photography
Course Fee: Rs. 80,000 approx.

Website: www.srivenkateshwaracollegeoffinearts.com

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