Best Communication Design Colleges in Mumbai (All) - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

NIFT Mumbai admissions are conducted on basis of NIFT Entrance Exam. Candidates must also clear the eligibility criteria of courses for admission. Interested candidates can apply directly through the official website. Candidates seeking admission in MDes programme must be graduated from a recognised institute or University.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

For admission to the Design courses, students may have to present their portfolios to the panel. Students can pick their preferred time slot.

• The exam pattern includes a General Proficiency Test and Design Aptitude Test  (only for design courses). The written exam is of 90 minutes and the personal interview is of 30 minutes.
• Portfolio showcase & discussion on the same is also part of the online interview.

Atlas School of Design and Innovation selection criteria is entrance-based mainly. Students have to clear all the selection stages to get admission. The selection process is as below:

• BDes - Merit in Class 12 + ISDI DAT + Portfolio + PI
• MDes - CEED/ NIFT Entrance Exam/ NID-DAT/ GATE/ ISDI DAT + Portfolio + PI
• MBA- CEED/ NIFT Entrance Exam/ NID-DAT/ GATE/ ISDI DAT + Portfolio + PI

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Students can apply for a course in Arena Animation Borivali as the institute accepts applications from those who have completed Class 10/Class 12 or any diploma/degree course. Students waiting for their results can also apply. Arena Animation admits student basis their interests in the field of Animation and related subjects. Students can visit the institute in person or submit an online enquiry. For complete detail, click here: Arena Animation Mumbai admission process.

No, there are no direct admissions in NMIMS School of Design. For admission in institute of NMIMS School of Design you need valid score and merit in NMIMS-DAT above 80 percentile and 60% aggregate in HSC are required to get selected. After passing studio test and interview round student get selected in NMIMS-SOD and also candidate have to performed well because college have very limited seats available for courses around 30 seats and college fees is around 17.8 lakh. Candidate can check admission, eligibility criteria and upcoming updates of course on shiksha.com or college official website (design.nmims.edu).

Thakur College of Engineering and Technology provides programmes including B.Voc, B.Des, M.E./M.Tech, B.E. / B.Tech in streams such as Animation, IT & Software, Design, Engineering, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Software Development, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Yes, the Industrial Design Centre can be considered the best college in Bombay. The IIT Bombay Industrial Design Centre School of Design is a design school affiliated with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The placement record of the college is 95%. The highest package of the college is 36.9 LPA and the lowest is 15 LPA. Some top recruiting companies include Google, Microsoft, Tata, Apple, etc.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty Kohinoor Technical Institute have rating of 5 It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Whistling Woods International is not a government college it is instead a private institute founded in 2006 by the celebrated Filmmaker Subhash Ghai. Students will find his unmissable mark upon the courses, curriculum and methodology adopted by the college throughout its lifetime. Interested students can learn more about the history of Whistling Woods International on its official website.

Ecole Intuit Lab, Mumbai is a well-known institution for PG Diploma, UG Diploma courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Ecole Intuit Lab, Mumbai has a rating of 4.45 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.61 on Campus Life, 4.31 on Placements, 4.51 on Faculty and 4.53 on Infrastructure.

Panache Academy, is a private academy for Air Hostess, Hospitality, and Travel & Tourism. Located in Ahmedabad, the academy is recognised by the UGC and certified by ISO 9001-2008 & the CIAC as well as by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG).The institute is affiliated with Gujarat University. There are more branches of Panache Academy, which are located in Goa, Vadodara and Indore.

The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certification programmes and the courses include Diploma in Airlines/ Hospitality/ Tourism, BBA-Airlines/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Certificate in Cabin Crew Training, Certificate in Airport Management& Airport Ground Staff, Certificate in Hotel Management, Finishing Course in English/ Personality Development / Groomimg, and MBA- Airlines / Tourism / Hospitality Management.

Particulars	Statistics
Recognised by	UGC
No. of courses	8
No. of the students placed	3,000+
Affiliating University	Gujrat University, Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar University, etc.
Top Recruiters	Emirates, Qatar Airways, Indigo, Spicejet, Vistara, Go Air, Taj Hotel, etc.
Students enrolled	8,500+
Certified Teachers	46

 

The Colleges have a good placement record of around 100% placement. Some of the major recruiting companies are: British Airways | Cox and Kings | Emirates | Etihad | Flamingo | hilton | IndiGo Airlines | Jet Airways | Kuoni Travels | Lufthansa | marriott hotels | oberoi | Qatar Airways | Radisson | Sheraton Hotels | Singapore Airlines | Spicejet | Taj Group of Hotels | Thomas Cook | Vistara

Faculty:8/10

Placement:7/10

Social Life:7/10

Course:8/10

Hostel:7/10

Campus Life:8/10

 

So it can be regarded as one of the best institutions in Mumbai.

 

Yes, Universal AI University is ranked by various ranking bodies. The below-mentioned are the UniversaL AI University Karjat rankings:

- 1st Private University in Mumbai by Times B School 2025

- Ranked Top 4 in Placements in Mumbai by Times B School 2025

- Ranked Top 5 B-Schools in Mumbai by Times B School 2025

- PIR Rating 2025 - Level 5 Pioneering School Positive Impact Rating

- Ranked Top 4 in Placements in Mumbai in 2025 Times B School

- Ranked Top 25 B-School in India in 2025 Times B School

- Ranked Top 4 Private Universities in West Zone in India 2024 Times B School

Yes, K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce is ranked by various ranking bodies. A few of the important K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce Rankings
The Week 2025 under the Humanities & Social Sciences category	27
The Week 2025 under the Accounting & Commerce category	77
India Today 2024 under the Accounting & Commerce category	20
India Today 2024 under the Humanities & Social Sciences category	23
The Week 2024 under the Accounting & Commerce category	87
India Today 2023 for BCom	18
India Today 2023 for BA	24
The Week 2023 for Arts	27
India Today 2022 for BCom	18
India Today 2022 for BA	25

It doesn't seem that TimesPro offers conventional undergraduate (UG) degrees, such as B.Com or B.Sc.

They emphasize professional and vocational training, frequently offering degrees or certificates.

The cost of these programs varies according to the particular course and length.

The cost of some courses, such as "Solidity and Ethereum Smart Contracts," is between 10,000 and 20,000 INR.

Programs in early career can be more expensive; for example, the Relationship Management in Banking programme costs INR 49,560.

Aimfill International has been rated 4.6 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. Aimfill International has also been rated 4.6 for Campuslife.

For those considering programs at the Arena Animation, Andheri West, the fees are approximately INR 45000 - INR 495600.

ITM Institute of Design & Media conducts the ITM IDM Entrance Test that a student must clear to secure admission. The test comprises of 3 rounds:

• Creative Intelligence Test (CIT)
• Design Impromptu Test (DIT)
• Personal Interview