Best Design Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admission 2026

University of Calicut is a good university. Calicut University, also known as The University of Calicut, is a state-private university that was established in 1968 in Calicut. Calicut University has been ranked 69 under the University category by the NIRF in 2022. It is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE. It is accredited with an "A" Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Admissions are open for various courses for 2023 and the accepted entrance exams are KEAM, CMAT, CUCAT, and others. Candidates must go through the KEAM 2023 result, KEAM 2023 question paper, and KEAM 2023 syllabus before giving the exam. Talking about the placements, according to the NIRF report 2023, a total of 151 out of 824 UG and PG students were placed during University of Calicut placements 2022. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (1-year) students was INR 2.64 LPA and INR 3.96 LPA during placements 2022.

National Institute of Design Bangalore is a goverment institute that is part of a group of autonomous design institutes in India. The NID is a statutory institute under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. 

Unitedworld Institute of Design, GD Goenka University appoints experienced and trained faculty members. Unitedworld Institute of Design faculty are passionate and committed to helping the students in their career pathways. They engage the students with the latest activities and innovate teaching and quality research. 

The highest package offered during the 2023 placement drive at DY Patil University School of Management stood at INR 10.04 LPA. The following table showcases the highest package offered at DY Patil University School of Management placements 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest Package	INR 10.04 LPA

NIMS School of Business, NIMS University is great choice for students looking for the following facilities in a college:

• Globally aligned course curriculum
• Global opportunities & multiple career pathways
• Placements in top companies like EY, Google, Oracle, etc.
• Guaranteed internship opportunities for every student
• Hands-on industry projects with an application-based learning, etc.

School of Computer Science, UPES is one of the high ranked colleges present in India. UPES is ranked 42 in India under the Engineering category by NIRF 2024. Today, School of Computer Science, UPES BTech students are working as Mining Engineers, Lecturers/Professors, Computer Science Engineers, Construction Engineers, and others.

Yes, CGC Landran is ranked by NIRF in different sectors. According to the NIRF rankings 2025, Chandigarh Engineering College, a constituent college of CGC, was placed in the 151-200 rank band under the 'Overall' category. Further, CGC College of Engineering was placed in the 101-150 rank band under the 'Engineering' category.

Ecole Intuit Lab Kolkata offers BDes and PG Diploma at a cost of INR 7 Lakh - INR 12 Lakh. The course fees varies with the level and duration of the course. The Ecole Intuit Lab Kolkata consists of one time fees and recurring expenses that the candidates have the provision to pay semester-wise or annually. However, it may vary as per the Institutional norms and regulations.

Vellore Institute of Technology - Chennai Campus is a private university and is recognised by the UGC.

Below given are the reasons to choose VIT Chennai:

• Placements: According to the VIT Chennai placements 2025, the the highest package offered to the students stood at INR 1.06 Crore per annum (internship and full time offer).

• Infrastructure: The institute has facilities like a library, auditorium, seminar or conference halls, internet & Wi-Fi, hostels, and canteen, among others.

Government Polytechnic Pune has been rated 4.26 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

No, admission to MAKAUT is based on entrance exams for courses such as BTech. Candidates wanting to get admission to MAKAUT for BTech must qualify West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) exam and WBJEE Counselling. Those willing to get admission in the second year must appear for JELET (for Lateral Entry). MAKAUT also accepts JEE Main exam for BTech admission. 

B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce is not very costly. It is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It is also an ISO 9001:2015 certified college. The fee for BSc is around INR 14.7K - 85.3 K. For BCom, the fee is around INR 14.7K - 85.3 K.

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences provides the flagship Bachelor of Science (BSc) program, which provides a solid Scientific foundation to students. The course is available in various specializations, and is geared towards the Agricultural fields. The SHUATS BSc programme is available in various relevant specializations like Nursing, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Community Science, among others.

Parsons School of Design, Online Executive Programs (Talentedge) has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
Certificate	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.

NIF Global Borivali offers degree and certificates programs in  Fashion and Interior designing approved by National Skill Development Corporation. Candidates can take admission in BDes, BVoc, MVoc,   Certificate, Diploma and Advance Diploma programmes. The university has tie-ups with New York, London, Dubai and Lakme Fashion Week wherein incredible opportunities are given to students, including exposure to global fashion trends. 

In addition to that, at NIF Borivali, students are mentored by celebrity mentors, such as Twinkle Khanna, Manish Malhotra, Ashley Rebello, and others. Therefore if students are looking for a high-end programme with top-notch faculty they can apply for admission at the institute.

Navrachana University offers UG courses across various streams such as Engineering, Design, Science, Commerce, Architecture, Education, and others. The below-mentioned are Navrachana University undergraduate fees: 

Courses	Fees
BTech	INR 4.6 lakh
BSc	INR 3.5 lakh- 5.5 lakh
BDes	INR 5.6 lakh- 7 lakh
BArch	INR 8 lakh

The top recruiters at Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India are:

Allen Solly, Presto Couture, Bhansali Productions, Torani India, ABP News, TV9 Bharatvarsh, Aaj Tak

IISU has received an impressive review rating of 3.78 on Placements based on 183 feedback of verified Shiksha students.

The Oxford College of Science is a well-known institution for M.Sc, B.Sc, BCA, M.A, PG Diploma, MCA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, The Oxford College of Science has a rating of 3.87 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.87 on Campus Life, 3.58 on Placements, 4.07 on Faculty and 3.81 on Infrastructure.

To apply for admission to UG & PG courses at SRM Easwari Engineering College, candidates must register on the official website of the respective entrance exam/ counselling bodies as per the course choice. For admission to MTech, students are required to register either for GATE or CEETA. However, MBA and MCA admissions begin with TANCET registrations. For BTech, candidates must register for TNEA Counselling. Apart from this, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 for UG-level courses and graduation for PG-level courses. 

Institute of Design, Nirma University admission is done through UCEED followed by a personal interview. Candidates are required to register for the UCEED exam. The college admission process includes multiple steps including filling out the application form, fulfilling the course-wise eligibility criteria and paying the fee for final seat confirmation. Check below the Institute of Design, Nirma University admission process 2024:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of Nirma University (nirmauni.ac.in/).
• Step 2: Click the ‘Courses’ tab and select the desired one.
• Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click on ‘Apply Online’.
• Step 4: Fill out the Registration Form and create login credentials.
• Step 5: Log in with login Credentials and fill out the application form.
• Step 6: Upload all the required documents.
• Step 7: Go through the rules mentioned, carefully and submit the form.

Amity University Bengaluru has an Anti-Ragging Cell. Hence, the freshers will never meet with this problem while studying in this college. The college premises has strict laws against the student found guilty of any act such as abusing, assaulting, threatening, teasing and embarrassment to new students, among others.

Kalyani University has some of the famous alumni. Arijit Singh, one of the renowned singer of the company is one of the most famous alumni of Kalyani University.

LISAA School of Design has a placement cell which is managed by CREO Valley. LISAA School of Design offers good placement opportunities to its students. As per Shiksha verified reviews, LISAA School of Design has recieved 4 stars for placements. Candidates can refer to the table below to know more about the placement statistics:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Average package	INR 3 LPA to INR 3.50 LPA
Top recruiters	Wipro, Tommy Hilfiger, Uber

NOTE: The placement data mentioned here are gathered from Shiksha review. Hence, the stats may vary further.

The Padmabhooshan Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology offers degree courses including 6 UG and 5 PG courses. These programs are offerred in full time mode.

B.Tech Specilizations:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

M.E./M.Tech Specializations:

• Mechanical Engineering
• VLSI Design
• Computer Science Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Heat Power Engineering