Best Fashion Design Colleges in Ahmedabad - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Ahmedabad has about 30 Fashion Design colleges. Top colleges are GLS University, Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University, Gujarat University, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Anant National University, Indus University, Kohinoor Technical Institute, and many others.

Of these, 14 colleges are privately owned and 4 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards.

As per popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are the top Fashion Design colleges in Ahmedabad with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
GLS University	INR 14.2 lakh
UID Karnavati University	INR 1.65 lakh – INR 25.1 lakh
Gujarat University	INR 6 lakh – INR 7.2 lakh
NID Ahmedabad	INR 12.22 lakh – INR 16.84 lakh
Anant National University	INR 25 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Given below are the top private Fashion Design colleges in Ahmedabad with their tuition fees -

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
UID University Admission	INR 14.2 lakh
UID Karnavati University Admission	INR 1.65 Lacs – INR 25.1 lakh
Anant National University Admission	INR 25 lakh
Indus University Admission	INR 2.1 Lacs – INR 11.88 lakh
Rai University Admission	INR 10 Lacs – INR 16 lakh

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

Given below are the top government Fashion Design colleges in Ahmedabad with admission based on Class 12 merit.

Public/Govt. Colleges	Tuition Fee
Gujarat University Admission	INR 6 Lacs – INR 7.2 lakh
NID Ahmedabad Admission	INR 12.22 Lacs – INR 16.84 lakh
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Admission	INR 8,000
Kaushalya The Skills University Admission	INR 3.3 lakh

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

The leading companies that visited the Unitedworld Institute of Design campus during the 2022 placement drive are mentioned below:

Unitedworld Institute of Design Top Recruiters
IBM	Masaba	Arvind
Cera	KPMG	Gini & Jony
FILA	Oppo	Lopez Design

Yes, there are about 10+ BDes in Fashion Design colleges in Ahmedabad. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
GLS University	INR 12.6 Lacs – INR 15.85 lakh
UID Karnavati University	INR 25.1 lakh
Gujarat University	INR 6 Lacs – INR 7.2 lakh
NID Ahmedabad	INR 16.84 lakh
Anant National University	INR 25.5 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Yes, joining the best Fashion Designing colleges in Ahmedabad can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Indus University Courses	INR 2.1 lakh – INR 11.88 lakh	INR 4.3 LPA – INR 5.75 LPA
Silver Oak Institute of Design Courses	INR 4.2 lakh – INR 12 lakh	INR 2.1 LPA
Rai University Courses	INR 10 lakh – INR 16 lakh	INR 4.4 LPA – INR 6 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Yes, listed below are the best affordable Fashion Designing institutes in Ahmedabad having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Parsons School of Design, Online Executive Programs	INR 65,000
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University	INR 8,000
INSD Ahmedabad	INR 50,850
National Institute of Retail and Management, Ahmedabad	INR 11,000 – INR 55,000
Indian Institute of Jewellery Design, Ahmedabad	INR 9,000 – INR 52,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

From being designers of jewellery to being manufacturers of jewellery, there is a lot of potential and scope in this domain. After completion of the jewellery design course, the scope of opportunities available are mentioned below in a list format -

• Part of the jewellery industry as a designer
• An analyst of jewellery trends
• Manager of all designs to be materialized
• Writing informational and useful blogs about jewellery
• Using social media to sell your jewellery designed and manufactured

The icing on the cake of professional jewellery designing would be well-equipped information about these aspects - CAD,
Matrix, CorelDraw.

Anant National University offers good placement opportunities to its students. The salary offers received by students vary greatly on their personal aptitude and hardwork. The average salary received by BDes graduates in the year 2023 was INR 4.5 Lakh. The highest package received for the same programme is INR 8.5 lakh.

Yes, listed below are the best Fashion Designing colleges in Ahmedabad that offer certificate courses to students along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Kohinoor Technical Institute	-
Kohinoor Technical Institute	INR 65,000
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University	INR 8,000
International School of Design, Ahmedabad	INR 50,850
Indian Institute of Jewellery Design, Ahmedabad	INR 9,000 – INR 12,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

Of course, you can become a Fashion Designer by pursuing an online Fashion Designing course. Digital Fashion Innovation Specialization, Diploma in Fashion Design, Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization, and Professional Certificate in Fashion Design and Creation are some of the top online Fashion Designing courses you can opt for.

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You can be one but formal education is a great way to discipline the mind. But if you really want to go ahead, there are tons of ways to do it:

• Learn from wherever and whoever you can. As much as you can.
• Get yourself talking to tailors, they are highly undervalued people with exceptional skills that will teach you a lot about garment construction.
• Try reading about history of fashion. Never forget that fashion is a cycle.
• Follow fashion blogs, maybe even start one.
• Know your fabrics inside out!
• Get subscribed to Fashion and Design Magazines.
• Don't be afraid to experiment, you should be the first person to try out your styles, wear what you create!

Source: External site and may vary.

Why study a jewelry design course can be a subjective discussion. If you're interested in the fusion of wearable art with the study of metals, from gemstones to CAD, the course will give you knowledge of careers such as designers, manufacturers, gemologists, or entrepreneurs.

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Jewelry Design

 

Parsons School of Design, Online Executive Programs (Talentedge) has courses such as Certificate to offer. These courses are in the stream of Design.

The difference between BDes in Jewellery Design and BSc in Jewellery Design is as follows:

BDes in Jewellery Design	BSc in Jewellery Design
Course Duration: 4 years	Course Duration: 3 years
It is more oriented with the profession of Jewellery Design	It is more oriented with the scientific aspects of Jewellery Design
It is a Design degree.	It is a Science degree
BDes in Jewellery Design graduates can find career opportunities in the fashion sector.	BSc in Jewellery Design graduates can find more career opportunities in academia and scientific fields.

The insitute is considered good when it comes to placements. Check out the Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University placements 2023-2024:

The flagship course offered at Silver Oak Institute of Design is Bachelor of Design. SOID offers a 4-years (8 semesters) Bachelor in Design programme through in four specialisations, namely Fashion & Textile Design, Visual Communication Design, Interior & Furniture Design and Product Design. 

The International School of Design is a private institution and is one of the leading fashion institutes in India. It is located in Ahmedabad, which in itself is a plus-point for student due to its reputation in the textile industry. INSD Ahmedabad campus facilitates students to visit the law garden, street shops for handicrafts, and traditional jewellery shops, etc. Apart from this, the International School of Design offers UGC approved courses to students at UG and PG levels.

The University has a decent placement record. The table below depicts the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed over the past three years of Rai University placements:

Course	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3-year)	- Total students: 100 - Students placed: 35	- Total students: 101 - Students placed: 55	- Total students: 44 - Students placed: 20
UG (4-year)	- Total students: 155 - Students placed: 39	- Total students: 71 - Students placed: 30	- Total students: 43 - Students placed: 30
PG (2-year)	- Total students: 151 - Students placed: 80	- Total students: 145 - Students placed: 75	- Total students: 107 - Students placed: 80

NOTE: The above details are gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio (BRDS) has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Kaushalya The Skills University offers courses such as Certificate, UG Diploma, PG Diploma, B.A, BCA, B.Des, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, Ph.D, M.Sc, M.A. The courses are available in full-time mode. Kaushalya The Skills University has specializations such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Analytics, House Keeping, Hair Styling & Grooming, Tour Management, Medical Laboratory Technology, Dialysis Technology, Wealth Management, Actuarial Science, International Business, Operation Theatre Technology, Emergency Medicine, Sales & Marketing, Travel & Tourism Management, Income Tax, Jewellery Design, Transport & Logistics, Python, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Clinical Psychology, Furniture Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Counseling, Cyber Security, Fire & Safety Engineering, Labor & Employment Law.

National Institute of Retail and Management, Ahmedabad (NIRM, Ahmedabad) provides programmes including MBA/PGDM, BBA, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Executive MBA/PGDM in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Retail, Apparel Design, Supply Chain.

The various courses at Kalapurnam Institute are offered across 4 departments of Multimedia, Design, Cinematic, and Marketing. These courses offer the students with a solid foundation in the Media and Design sector. Below mentioned are the various specializations at Kalapurnam Institute in the Multimedia domain:

Multimedia

Animation

Visual Effects

Graphic Design

Compositing & Editing

Web Design

Motion Graphics

UI/UX Design

Amor Design Institute provides programmes including UG Diploma in streams such as Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Fashion Design, Jewellery Design.

Gandhi Institute of Fashion and Textile has courses such as UG Diploma, Certificate which are primarily in the stream of Design. Gandhi Institute of Fashion and Textile has specializations such as UG Diploma specializations in Apparel Design, Textile Design, Certificate specializations in Jewellery Design.

Khyati Foundation provides programmes including B.Sc, M.Sc, PG Diploma, MBA/PGDM, B.Des, BVA, UG Diploma, BBA, BCA in streams such as Nursing, Law, Business & Management Studies, Design, Science, Mass Communication & Media, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Hospitality & Travel, Accounting & Commerce, IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Real Estate / Infrastructure Law, Project Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Apparel Design, Lifestyle Accesory Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Import & Export.

Design Development Academy has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Des	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.