Design Colleges other than NIFT, NID and IITs
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Want to study design, but unable to make it to NIFTs, NIDs, and IITs? Then don't worry. There are many reputed design colleges in India that offer UG and PG courses. They have good faculty, infrastructure, placement records, etc. Read on to know in detail.
Design Colleges other than NIFT, NID and IITs
Every design aspirant dreams of studying from NIFT, NID and IIT. But it is not possible for every student to get into these colleges because seats are limited and competition is very high. So, one should always have a backup plan. If not NIFT, NIDs or IITs, then a design college that offers a similar course can be a backup instead of taking a drop year. There are several private universities, state universities and other specialised institutes. These institutes have strong placement cells, good alumni networks, internship opportunities, international collaborations, etc.
- List of Design Colleges other than NIFT, NID and IITs
- IIRF 2026 Ranking of Design Colleges
- How to choose a Design College?
- Fees of Design Colleges
List of Design Colleges other than NIFT, NID and IITs
Check out the list of colleges for Design.
| College | Location | Popular Courses | Admission Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Academy | Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Bengaluru | Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Communication Design | Pearl Entrance Exam |
| Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | NMIMS - Mumbai Campus | B.Des in (Humanising Technology) | NMIMS DAT |
| MIT Institute of Design (MITID) | Pune | Industrial Design, UX Design, Fashion Design, Transportation Design | MITID DAT |
| IIAD | NCR | Communication Design Animation Film Design Interior Architecture & Design Product Design Fashion Design Fashion Communication Fashion Business Management |
IIAD DAT |
| Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts | Mumbai | Communication Design Animation Film Design Fashion Design |
WWI |
| Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) | Ahmedabad, NCR | Product Design, Visual Communication, Animation, Fashion Design | UID Design Aptitude Test |
| Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) | Pune | Communication Design, Fashion Communication, Industrial Design | SEED |
| ISDI School of Design and Innovation | Mumbai | Fashion Design, Product Design, Communication Design, Interior Design | ISDI Challenge |
| Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology | Bengaluru | Industrial Arts, Creative Education, Visual Communication | SMEAT / University Admission Process |
| World University of Design (WUD) | Sonipat | Fashion Design, Product Design, Interior Design, Animation | WUD DAT / Other Accepted Scores |
| Anant National University | Ahmedabad | Product Design, Space Design, Communication Design | ANU DAT / Accepted Scores |
| RV University | Bengaluru | Communication Design, Product Design, Interaction Design | University Admission Process |
| Chandigarh University | Mohali | Fashion Design, Interior Design, Animation | CUCET / Merit-Based |
| MAH CET B.Design | Maharashtra | B.Des | MAH CET B.Design |
IIRF 2026 Ranking of Design Colleges
Check out the IIRF Ranking Colleges for Design Colleges.
| AIR | Name of Institute | City | State | State Rank | OWI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TDV Noida - The Design Village | Noida | Uttar Pradesh | 1 | 79.06 |
| 2 | Pearl Academy | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 1 | 78.46 |
| 3 | BMS College of Architecture, Design & Planning | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 1 | 76.49 |
| 4 | School of Design, Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 2 | 74.65 |
| 5 | Apeejay Institute of Design | New Delhi | Delhi | 1 | 73.37 |
| 6 | Pearl Academy West Campus | New Delhi | Delhi | 2 | 72.02 |
| 7 | Pearl Academy | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 2 | 71.21 |
| 8 | IIFD Chandigarh - Indian Institute of Fashion and Design | Chandigarh | Punjab | 1 | 69.96 |
| 9 | ISDI School of Design and Innovation | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 3 | 69.32 |
| 10 | JIET Institute of Design and Technology | Jodhpur | Rajasthan | 1 | 68.63 |
How to choose a Design College?
Candidates must check the following points before choosing a colleges other than NIFT, NID and IITs.
- Course curriculum
- Faculty expertise
- Industry exposure
- Internship opportunities
- Placement record
- Infrastructure and design studios
- Alumni network
- Fees and scholarships
- Campus location
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Fees of Design Colleges
Check out the fees for Design Colleges.
| Best Private Colleges | B.Des Course Fees (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Kolkata | INR 3.88 Lakh - 5.72 Lakh |
| Amity University, Mumbai | INR 4.88 Lakh - 11.68 Lakh |
| Parul University | INR 5.4 Lakh - 14.16 Lakh |
| Amity University, Noida | INR 7.92 Lakh - 8.8 Lakh |
| Chandigarh University (CU) | INR 8.72 Lakh |
| DOT School of Design | INR 10 Lakh - 32 Lakh |
| Pearl Academy | INR 15.86 Lakh - 27.89 Lakh |
| MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University | INR 17.8 Lakh |
| Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University | INR 24 Lakh - 40 Lakh |
| FLAME University | INR 37.5 Lakh |
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