Colleges offering Game Design Courses in India 2026: Admissions, Courses, Fees, Placements

Hi, listed below are the top Game Design colleges in India based on their popularity:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Pearl Academy	INR 11.85 Lacs - INR 27.88 lakh	Pearl Academy Entrance Exam
WUD	INR 8.05 Lacs - INR 16.1 lakh	NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, CEED, WUD Aptitude Test
JECRC University	INR 4.56 lakh	Merit-Based
LPU	INR 7.2 lakh	NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, CUET, UCEED, LPU NEST
School of Design UPES	INR 22.65 lakh	CUET

Hope this solved your query!

Hi, Indian colleges do offer Bachelors degree like BDes, BSc, BA, BE, BTech, BVoc, BCA, etc. in Game Design courses:

College Name	Courses Offered	Tuition Fee
Pearl Academy	BDes in Communication Design (Game Design)	INR 27.88 lakh
WUD	BDes in Animation and Game Design	INR 16.1 lakh
JECRC University	BDes in Game Art and Animation	INR 4.56 lakh
LPU	BSc in Gaming Design BDes in Gaming	INR 7.2 lakh
School of Design UPES	BDes in Game Design	INR 22.65 lakh

Hope this helps!

Hi, Game Design colleges in India do offer Diploma programs and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
ICAT Design and Media College	INR 1.6 lakh	Merit-Based
Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation	INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based
Asian Institute of Design	INR 1.99 Lacs - INR 3.99 lakh	Merit-Based
Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology	INR 2.25 lakh	Merit-Based
School of Mass Communication, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies	INR 2.1 lakh	Merit-Baseed

Hi, you can definitely go for certification Gamd Design and Development courses in India and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Courses Offered
Arena Animation	INR 3.2 lakh	Post style="color: #000000;">Certificate in Game Development in Mobile, AR and VR (Unity) Certificate in Game Design Program (Powered by Unity) Certificate in Game Art Program (Powered by Unity)
ICAT Design and Media College, Chennai	INR 1.6 lakh	PG Professional Program in Game Design PG Professional Program in Game Programming
Pearl Academy Bangalore	INR 2.46 lakh	PG2 style="color: #000000;">Professional Certificate in Game Design and Virtual Production (With Unreal Engine)
SAM Global University	INR 3,000	Certificate in Graphic Designer
ICAT Design and Media College, Hyderabad	INR 1.6 lakh	Post Graduate Professional Program in Game Design

There are 92 faculty members available in the college. They provide quality education to students across the fields of Fashion, Design, and Media. Tabulated below are some of the faculty members at Pearl Academy:

Faculty Name	Designation
Arun Kumar Bhardwaj	Associate Dean
Tapan K Chakravarty	Consultant
Bhagyashri Sharma	Department Leader
Niketa Chakrabarti	Associate Professor

Looking at the details above, one can say that the Pearl Academy New Delhi faculty is good. 

Hi, you can refer below for the top Game Designing colleges in India that offer PG programs like MDes, MSc, MA, MFA, ME, MTech, etc.:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Courses Offered
Pearl Academy	INR 11.85 lakh	M.Des. in Communication Design
WUD	INR 8.05 lakh	M.Des. in Communication Design
Amity University Noida	INR 2.88 lakh	M.A. in Game Design & Development
SGT University Gurgaon	INR 83,000	M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Networking)
Jain Deemed-to-be University	INR 6.5 lakh	M.A. in Interactive Game Art Design and Development

Hi, the top entrance exams for admission to Game Designing colleges in India are NID Entrance Exam, NIFT Entrance Exam, CEED, Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, etc.

 

Hi, the eligibility criteria for best colleges for Game Design courses in India can vary depending on the specific programme and institution. However, here are some common requirements:

UG:

• Students must have completed Class 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board. Some institutions may also prefer candidates with a background in Science,  Mathematics, or computers.

PG:

• Students must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline, although a degree in Computer Science,  Animation, or a related field is often preferred.
• Some institutions conduct entrance exams to assess candidates' aptitude, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates may be required to submit a portfolio showcasing their creative work, such as game prototypes, sketches, or concept art.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Hi, the top courses offered by best Game Designing colleges are given below:

Courses Offered	No. of Colleges
Certificate	240+
UG Diploma	50+
BDes	30+
BSc	20+
BA	10+
After 10th Diploma	10+
MDes	9
PG Diploma	8
MSc	7
B.E. / BTech	4
MA	4

Hope this helps!

Yes, JECRC University is good in terms of placements. The key highlights of JECRC University placements for the overall Class of 2026 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 33 LPA
Average package	INR 6.67 LPA
Total offers	1030
Companies visited	80+

To become a game designer, you can:

Get a degree: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, video game design, or video game development, can help you become a game designer. You can also consider a certificate or boot camp, which may take less time than a degree. 

Build a portfolio: You can build your portfolio by working as a graphic designer, animator, or software developer. You can also gain experience through an internship at a game development company. 

Learn to code: Knowing how to code can help you implement assets and build tools. You can learn a language like JavaScript or C+. 

Improve your skills: You can improve your math and physics skills, and develop your storytelling skills. 

Learn about game engines: Video game developers use game engines like Unity and Unreal to run games. 

Be creative: Video game designers need to have an active imagination. 

Be collaborative: Collaboration and teamwork are essential skills for game designers. 

Online classes for game design can be challenging when you expect interaction like in the real classroom environment. But nowadays, platforms like Coursera provide ample networking opportunities and interactions virtually through the LMS. The assignments are peer-reviewed as well. Another challenge is the motivation and self-direction with the online courses. You have to be self-motivated and learn at your own pace, taking out time from your daily schedule and then practice. 

It entirely depends on your learning and career goals. Game design is that kind of field where experience and networking will matter more. It is good to have a degree ie going through the conventional route where you learn the basics.

The Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 61.75 LPA during 2023. 

 

A game designer here earns between INR 1 and 17 LPA. The average annual salary is INR 11 LPA according to AmbitionBox.com. A less experienced game designer with three to four years of experience will earn less than 10 LPA.

Yes, Game Designer as a career can be a really good option as Indian Gaming industry is rapidly growing, that offer promising opportunities to those with the right skills and passion which makes it a good career path with increasing demand in the market. 

Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Accessory Designer, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Game Designer, and Furniture Designer are some of the job profiles available after studying design courses. Designer pay may vary depending on a number of factors, including cities or demand. Your degree's worth may differ between cities. There are more offices and enterprises in big cities, which increases your chances of finding work.

Graduates in design have a wide range of employment possibilities.

Job Profiles	Average Salary (INR)
Fashion Designer	INR 3.5 LPA
Textile Designer	INR 4.2 LPA
Graphic Designer	INR 3.0 LPA
Interior Designer	INR 3.1 LPA
UI/UX Designer	INR 5.5 LPA

Arena Animation Mumbai offers VFX courses to students. The institute offers VFX Prime, VFX Film Making and VFX Compositing & Editing courses to students. The total fee for the VFX Prime course is between INR 2 lakh and INR 3 lakh. The fee varies depending on the course and the centre location. The fee indicated here are exclusive of various applicable taxes.

No, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2027 registrations have not commenced yet. The registration window will be active at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2027 notification in first week of January. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2027 process will commence online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2027 exam must complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

SGT University has well-experienced and recognised faculty members. SGT University faculty has won various awards and have many research papers published in their name. SGT University faculty motivates students to complete their education with good grades. 

UPES School of Design considers entrance based eligibility to provide admission to any of the UG and PG level course. The school offers courses such as BDes on the basis of minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 10 and Class 12. Whereas, for MDes, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 10 and Class 12 and graduation from any of the courses such as BTech/ BArch/ BFA Interior Design/ BDes or other with a minimum aggregate of 50%. In addition to this, candidates must secure valid scores in entrance exams of NID/ NIFT or secure valid scores in UCEED/ JEE Main/ UPES DAT/ CUET or other equivalent national-level examination. 

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

Unitedworld Institute of Design is a private college and was established in 2012. It is recognised by the UGC as private institute and is a constituent unit of Karnavati University. The college strives to provide world-class education to students in the field of Design. 

The fee is same for regular and direct admission. LPU fees changes for every course. The top LPU courses along with fee details are mentioned below:

Course Name	Total Fee
BTech	INR 4.5 lakh - INR 16 lakh
MBA	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 10 lakh
BBA	INR 3.2 lakh - 9.6 lakh
BCA	INR 1.5 lakh - 7.2 lakh
MCA	INR 1.2 lakh - 4.8 lakh

Note: This information is gathered from official website and is subject to change. 

Dayananda Sagar University offers courses within the range of INR 1.3 Lacs to INR 18.9 Lakh. DSU fee structure involves components such as tuition fees, hostel fees and various one-time fees which totals to be the course fees. Candidates have the provision to pay this fees annually or semester-wise. To conclude, the University offers these courses within a decent range.

The mode of application at Graphic Era Deemed to be University is online with students given admission as long as they get through the selection process after they apply online through the university page for its various courses. Students must complete the eligibility requirements before they apply.

Yes, MIT Institute of Design (MITID) offers UG, PG, and PG Diploma courses in the field of design. At the UG level, the institute offers a three-year full-time Bachelor of Design (BDes) which is the flagship course of MITID. The BDes programme is offered across twelve specialisations. Also, the institute offers a Masters of Design (MDes) programme. MDes programme being a PG level programme is offered across fourteen specialisations.

Candidates seeking admission to the courses offered at MIT Institute of Design must take the Design Aptitude Test conducted by the institute based on which candidates will be shortlisted for the Studio test and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The qualification of these aforementioned rounds will decide the final seat allotment.

Jain Bangalore is an excellent choice for students who are interested in a number of domains as the deemed to be university extends a wide range of UGC-recognised courses through its many schools and departments.

These institutes under Jain Bangalore are approved by the respective approving body such as the Bar Council of India for Law, Nursing Council of India for Allied Health Sciences & Nursing courses.

Further the university is mainly known for BTech and MBA with it having excellent placements due to its strong industry connections and student training.

The college has a dedicated placement criteria. All the students fulfilling the criteria to be eligible for college placement/internships get placed. the highest salary offered for internships is INR 80,000 per month. Starting salary for final placement ranges from INR 3LPA to 12 LPA.

ICAT Design And Media College has been rated 2.9 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Cafeteria, Design Studio, Labs, Library. ICAT Design And Media College has also been rated 3.1 for Campuslife.

KR Mangalam University is recognised by the UGC. It is one of the renowned universities in Gurgaon to offer quality education to students in the Engineering field. It is accredited by NAAC with an A grade and is approved by several approving bodies like BCI, PCI, NCTE, and CoA.