Colleges offering Graphic Design Courses in Delhi NCR 2026: Fees, Admission, Courses, Placements

About 60+ Graphic Design colleges are there in Delhi NCR. Out of these, 55 are privately owned and 2 colleges are owned by public/government entities. Some of the top Design colleges in Delhi NCR for Graphic Design course include NIFT Delhi, Pearl Academy, World University of Design, Arena Animation, Galgotias University, LPU Admission Office, Indian Institute of Art and Design, Wisdom School of Management for Distance Education, and many others.

Students can secure admission on merit basis or through entrance exams like CUET, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, etc.

Yes, It is estimated that joining the top Graphic Design colleges in Delhi NCR can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIELIT Delhi YMCA, Institute for Fashion Technology and Technology	INR 35,000
Arena Animation, Noida	INR 42,000
NIELIT Delhi	INR 5,000 - INR 7,000
Sri Aurobindo Centre For Arts And Communication	INR 25,000 - INR 75,000
AND Academy, New Delhi	INR 84,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

To determine the worth of joining the top Graphic Designing colleges in Delhi NCR, you need to go through its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Lovely Professional University, Admission Office	INR 10 lakh	INR 7 LPA
UPES (Admission Office)	INR 13 lakh - INR 20 lakh	INR 4 LPA - INR 7 LPA
The Design Village	INR 13 lakh	INR 6 LPA
DIT University - Admission Office	INR 7 lakh	INR 8 LPA
ILAM - Jagannath University, Delhi	INR 3 lakh	INR 5 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi MFM fee is INR 5.86 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Apart from the tuition fee, candidates also need to pay a one-time fee of INR 21,300 which includes a refundable security deposit and registration fee. For a detailed NIFT Delhi MFM fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute. 

Below are the details regarding seat intake for Degree-Specialisation courses such as BDes. BVA, BBA, BDes, MBA, MSc, MVA, etc  at World University of Design:

Courses- Specialisations	Seat Intake
BDes - UX & Digital Product Design	40
BDes - Product Design	40
BDes - Transportation Design	40
BDes - Interior Architecture & Design	40
BDes - Film & Video	40
BDes - Graphic Communication Design	40
BDes - Animation & Game Design	40
BDes - Fashion Design	60
BDes - Fashion Communication	40
BDes - Textile Design	40
BVA - Creative Painting	40
BVA - Digital Drawing & Illustration	40
BBA - Design Strategy & Management	30
BArch - Architecture	40
BA(Hons.) - Built Environment & Habitat Studies	40
BPA - Dance / Music	40
MDes/ MSc - International Fashion Business	30
MDes/ MSc - User Experience & Interaction Design	30
MDes/ MSc - Transportation Design	30
MDes/ MSc - Industrial Design	30
MDes/ MSc - Interior & Retail Design	30
MDes/ MSc - Communication Design Majors: Visual  Communication, Game Development)	30
MDes/ MSc - Fashion Design	30
MVA - Contemporary Art Practices	30
MVA - Art Education	30
MVA - Curatorial Practices in Art	30
MBA - Design Strategy & Management	30
MPA - Dance / Music	30

Yes, NIFT Delhi does provide certificate course, BDes and MDes in Graphic Designing in Delhi NCR.

Course	Tuition Fees and Duration	Eligibility/Exam
BDes	Fee: INR 10.84 lakh Duration: 4 years	NIFT Entrance Exam
Certificate	Fee: INR 64,900 - INR 1.89 lakh Duration: 14 weeks - 1 year	Merit-Based
MDes	Fee: INR 5.86 lakh Duration: 2 years	NIFT Entrance Exam

 

Below mentioned are some of the best Graphic Design Colleges in Delhi NCR that provide UG and PG Diploma in Delhi/NCR:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
NIFT Delhi Course	INR 1.18 lakh	Merit-Based
World University of Design Course	INR 2 Lacs - INR 12.8 lakh	NIFT Entrance Exam and Merit-Based
Galgotias University Course	INR 3.6 lakh	Merit-Based
UPES (Admission Office)	INR 9.4 Lacs - INR 17.62 lakh	NIFT Entrance Exam, UCEED, NID Entrance Exam, UPES DAT, etc.
LPU, Admission Office Course	INR 9.6 lakh	NIFT Entrance Exam, UCEED, LPU Nest, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Given below are some of the best Graphic Design colleges in Delhi NCR that offers certificate courses:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
NIFT Delhi Course	INR 1.18 lakh	Merit-Based
Pearl Academy Rajouri Garden Course	INR 2.2 lakh	Merit-Based
New Delhi YMCA Course	INR 30,000	Merit-Based
Arena Animation, Noida Course	INR 42,480 - INR 1.14 lakh	Merit-Based
NIELIT Delhi Course	INR 5,400 - INR 7,300	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

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.

The lovely professional University admission office releases the cutoff list of the performance of the candidate in the relevant exam. Here are many exams and their related cutoff information:

CAT 2024 = last week of December the result is out 

XAT 2025 = The exam will be held on January 5, 2024

You can visit the Shiksha website to get more details.

Yes, There are about 10+ Graphic Design colleges in Delhi NCR offer BDes courses. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Pearl Academy BDes	INR 28 lakh
World University of Design BDes	INR 15 lakh
Galgotias University BDes	INR 4 lakh
Indian Institute of Art and Design BDes	INR 22 lakh
Apeejay Institute of Design BDes	INR 9 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top Graphic Design colleges in Delhi NCR:

College Names	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
Lovely Professional University, Admission Office	INR 7 LPA	Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Cognizant, Infosys, etc.
UPES (Admission Office)	INR 4 LPA - INR 7 LPA	HUL, Microsoft, Adobe, Genpact, PwC, etc.
The Design Village	INR 6 LPA	Jio, Deloitte, Vihara, Masque, etc.
DIT University - Admission Office	INR 8 LPA	Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, KPMG, IBM, Optum, Commvault, etc.
ILAM - Jagannath University, Delhi	INR 5 LPA	Air India, Tata, Indigo Airlines, ITC, DLF, Deloitte, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

UPES (Admission Office) accepts various entrance exam scores for admission to different courses. For B.Tech. admissions, the university accepts UPESEAT, JEE, Board Merit, SAT, and CUET scores. For MBA admissions, the university accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, and UPESMET scores. Admission to M.Des. and B.Des. courses is based on the valid score of CEED or UPES DAT followed by a presentation and interview. BBA admission is done through UPESMET-UG and through National Level Tests. Admission for LLB courses is based on the score of ULSAT or CLAT/LSAT scores. The eligibility criteria and minimum marks required for different courses can be found on the UPES website

There are many different courses offered in Apeejay institute of design.

• B.Des
• MA
• UG Diploma
• PG Diploma

are the different courses offered in the institute.

• B.Des is offered with 9 different streams including animation and multimedia, graphic design, interior design, etc.,

DIT University Dehradun placement highlights over the past three years are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2024	Placement Statistics 2025	Placement Statistics 2026
Total offers	1450	1550	1565
Highest package	INR 58 LPA	NA	INR 58 LPA

Students achieving 85% scoring in their Higher Secondary/10+2 exams can confidently apply for the CUET exam for college admission. Mahraja Agrasen College accepts admissions via the CUET entrance exam performance only. However, students can visit the official website of the college to learn of exceptions such as Sports/ECA quota, etc.

Comparing the quality of educational institutions such as FET MRIIRS (Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies) and Manav Rachna University can be subjective and depends on various factors that might influence an individual's preferences and requirements. But from my perspective FET MRIIRS is equally good as Manav Rachna University because the University rank and placement record are also good in FET MRIIRS (Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies). FET MRIIRS provides almost all the facilities that Manav Rachna University is providing including infrastructure, knowledgeable qualified teachers, trainings and all other. Also MRIIRS ranked Private University in Haryana in Outlook-ICare India University Rankings 2021. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies ranked No.13 among India’s Best Private Universities in India Today-MDRA Best Universities Survey 2021.

It cannot be clearly said that which Institute provides better placement. The highest package which was offered at ILAM-JIMS is not mentioned, but the average package ranges between 3-6 lpa. The packages which are offered at Maharaja agrasen Institute Technology in 2023 placement drive were between 3-51 lpa. So the minimum packages of both the Institutes are almost same. Also, ILAM-JIMS is a better ranked university. The top recruiters at ILAM-JIMS were Tcs, air india, air Asia, ashok Leyland etc. Although both the institutes are of seperate feild so the actual comparison cannot be done. At last, it can be said that both the institutes are good at their respective feilds and offer good placements to students. 

The cost of pursuing courses at NIELIT Delhi varies depending on the specific programme and the level of study. For certificate courses, the fees typically range from INR 1.18K to 19K, offering a budget-friendly option for those seeking specialised skills. For the DOEACC O Level program, which includes 2 courses and spans one year, the fees generally fall between INR 20.8K to 25K. Additionally, for UG Diploma courses, comprising 2 options, the fees range from INR 18.05K to 22K. These fee structures make NIELIT Delhi a relatively affordable choice for students looking to enhance their technical and computer-related skills, with various options to suit their budget and career goals.

Arena Animation, Noida is a good institution for Certificate courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialization at Arena Animation, Noida are Digital Marketing, UI / UX.

The following scholarships categories (upto 10% on first year fee) are available to the students of B. Design & P G Diploma Courses at Satyam Fashion Institute:

• Merit Scholarship – for those candidates having 80% and above in qualifying exam.
• Sister Concession – applied if two real sisters are studying, then either of the two would get the concession.
• Satyam Staff – for the daughter/ real sister of the Satyam staff.
• Defence/ Army/ Paramilitary/ Indian Navy/ Police personnel's ward.
• Doctors in Government hospitals/ Para medical staff of Government hospitals' ward.

*Special seats for physically challenged candidates (only with locomotor disability) or differently abled - Limited to a maximum of 5 seats in the given academic year.

South Asian University is not a Tier 1 or Tier 2 university in the same way that Indian engineering and general education institutions are; instead, it is a unique, intergovernmental international university for SAARC countries that provides specialised postgraduate and doctoral programs. SAU is established and funded by the eight SAARC member countries, making it an international institution for students from these nations rather than a solely Indian college. 

The fees range for courses offerred by the LISAA School of Design, Delhi is around INR 30000 - INR 540000.