Best Fashion Design Colleges in Hyderabad: Fees, Courses, Admission 2026, Salary

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, candidates can check the table below for the top Fashion Design colleges in Hyderabad with their tuition fees -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIFT Hyderabad	INR 6.07 Lacs - INR 12.96 lakh
HAMSTECH College of Creative Education	INR 65,000 - INR 4.95 lakh
Woxsen University	INR 13.45 lakh
Osmania University	INR 75,000
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University	INR 42,680

Source: Official site and may vary.

Please refer below for some of the best fashion design colleges in Hyderabad that provides certificate courses:

1. NIFT Hyderabad
2. Kohinoor Technical Institute
3. Hamstech Institute of Creative Education
4. Parsons School of Design Online Executive Programs
5. International School of Design

Joining the top fashion Design colleges in Hyderabad can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Candidates can check below for the top cheap colleges in Hyderabad -

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Woxsen University Fees	INR 50,000
Hamstech Institute of Creative Education Fees	INR 10,000
Parsons School of Design, Online Executive Programs Fees	INR 65,000
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Fees	INR 35,000
Indian School of Technology and Management Fees	INR 15,000

Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.

Yes, top colleges such as NIFT Hyderabad definitely require an entrance, i.e., NIFT entrance exam, that checks design aptitude and creativity. Many private colleges have their own entrance tests and interviews. Smaller institutes and Diploma colleges may offer admission based only on Class 10 or 12 marks.

The top course at NIFT Hyderabad is random and is determined by each student's interests and professional objectives. But these are some of the most well-liked and respected programs that the institute offers, Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech), which comes in five concentrations. design for clothing, accessories, leather goods, textiles, and fashion. provide a thorough understanding of every step of the fashion design process, from conception to execution.The Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) programme gives students the abilities and know-how to oversee every facet of a fashion company. includes sections on branding, financing, marketing, and retail management. Perfect for students who want to study the business of fashion and have a creative bent.

However, they provide other best courses as well, so the choice is based on our requirement and interest.

Given below are the colleges that provide Diploma in Fashion Design at UG and PG level:

1. Indian Technical Institute
2. International School of Deisgn
3. Aimfill International
4. Indian School of Business Management and Administration
5. Trendz Institute of Fashion Technology

Given below are the best Fashion Designing colleges in Hyderabad:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
NIFT	INR 5.86 Lacs - INR 12.34 lakh	NIFT Entrance Exam and Merit-Based
Woxsen University	INR 50,000 - INR 13 lakh	GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET, etc.
Guru Nanak University	INR 2.4 lakh	Merit-Based
Hamstech Institute of Creative Education	INR 10,000	Merit-Based
Parsons School of Design, Online Executive Program	INR 65,000	Merit-Based
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University	INR 35,200	ICAR AIEEA
Dhruva College of Fashion Technology	INR 1.25 Lacs - INR 6.3 lakh	Merit-Based
Indian School of Business Management and Administration	INR 14,900	Merit-Based
Trendz Institute of Fashion Technology	INR 60,000 - INR 4.8 lakh	Merit-Based
Footwear Design and Development Institute	INR 4.85 Lacs - INR 7.8 lakh	UCEED, FDDI AIST, MAT

Yes. This is an excellent opportunity for those students who want to start their creative journey early. Diplomas at Hamstech, Trendz and Dhruva start after 10th. Normally, these Diploma courses span over 1–2 years and teach basic garment construction principles, fashion illustration and other basics that would help the student if he/she does wish to enroll for the degree programme at a later stage.

The selection criteria for Jewellery Designing courses are most of the times based on both the entrance and merit.

While most colleges provide admission based on the merit score, some also conduct entrance exams such as CUET and MAH CET.

Yes, the university gives various financial help to candidates who are good at studies and suffer financial problems due to family low income. Malla Reddy University offers Merit Scholarships for Meritorious Students in all courses.

The table below shows the top private Fashion Designing colleges in Hyderabad along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria/entrance exams:

Top Private Fashion Design Colleges in Hyderabad	Tuition Fee
Woxsen University Fashion Design Courses	INR 14.4 lakh
Hamstech College of Creative Education Fashion Design Courses	INR 65,000 - INR 4.95 lakh
Indian School of Business Management and Administration Fashion Design Courses	INR 14,900
NIF Global, Himayat Nagar Fashion Design Courses	INR 75,250
Trendz Institute of Fashion Technology Fashion Design Courses	INR 60,000 - INR 4.8 lakh
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research Fashion Design Courses	INR 1 lakh - INR 7 lakh

Students can pursue Fashion Designing in Hyderabad in these courses:

Courses	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
Certificate	22	NIFT, Kohinoor Technical Institute, Hamstech Institute of Creative Education, etc.
UG Diploma	17	Kohinoor Technical Institute, International School of Design, Indian School of Business Management and Administration, etc.
After 10th Diploma	11	JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Hamstech Institute of Creative Education, Dhruva College of Fashion Technology, etc.
BDes	10	NIFT, Woxsen University, International School of Design, Symbiosis International University, etc.
BSc	7	Malla Reddy University, Guru Nanak University, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, etc.
MSc	7	JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, INIFD, etc.
PG Diploma	6	Aimfill International, SnGem, Trendz Institute of Fashion Technology, etc.
BA	4	Hamstech Institute of Creative Education, Bonfire Institute of Design, Roots College of Film and Media, etc.
MDes	4	International School of Design, Aimfill International, Vasyaa International School of Design, etc.
BFTech	3	NIFT, Dhruva College of Fashion Technology, Citi Square Institute of Interior and Fashion Design, etc.
MBA/PGDM	3	International School of Design, Footwear Design and Development Institute, Vasyaa International School of Design, etc.
BBA	2	Dhruva College of Fashion Technology and Footwear Design and Development Institute
BVoc	1	Cadency Academy
PhD	1	Woxsen University
MFM	1	NIFT

 

Below mentioned are some of the best Fashion Design colleges to pursue a Masters in:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
NIFT	INR 5.86 lakh	NIFT Entrance Exam
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University	INR 35,200	ICAR AIEEA
Trendz Institute of Fashion Technology	INR 3.2 lakh	Merit-Based
Footwear Design and Development Institute	INR 4.85 lakh	MAT, FDDI AIST
Ramoji Krian Universe	INR 3 Lacs - INR 3.5 lakh	Merit-Based

 

Sure you can pursue a BDes in Jewellery Design course abroad, but the number of colleges that are offering this programme abroad is very much limited. However, among them, the University of Dundee, Scotland, UK is one of the best choices. It is a full-time 3-year UG degree course costing around INR 21.46 lakh. The eligibility requirements to get a seat in this university are to pass Class 12 from a recognised board and clear the PTE and IELTS exams.

There are many best courses in JD Institute of fashion technology Hyderabad like fashion designing UG & PG course are available: one year Diploma course and B.Sc in fashion and apparel desingning,M.Sc. fashion and textile desinging, M.Sc in fashion desinging and management, and there is a interior designing for interiors, also there is a one year course, B.Sc in interior desinging and decoration and M.Sc interior desinging and there is a diploma courses: advanced diploma in fashion and interior also.

NIFT remains the main government-backed option in the city for fashion design. Government colleges usually come with lower fees but tougher admission competition. Below mentioned are some of the other government colleges other than NIFT Hyderabad.

Government Colleges	Tuition Fee
Osmania University Fashion Design Courses	INR 75,000
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Fashion Design Courses	INR 42,680
Footwear Design and Development Institute Fashion Design Courses	INR 5.19 Lacs - INR 8.34 lakh

No, NIFT follows a national entrance exam plus situation test and interview process. This is different from most private colleges in the city, which rely on direct merit admission. The NIFT exam is competitive and needs real preparation. If you skip the exam route, private institutes remain open to you. So plan your path based on how much exam prep you are ready to do.

The table below draws comparison between the highlights of both the courses. Students can see to know the major differences between BDes in Jewellery Design and Diploma in Jewellery Design:

Points of Difference	B.Des in Jewelry Design	Diploma in Jewelry Design
Duration	3-4 Years	Varies from a few months to year
Level	Undergraduate degree	Diploma or certificate
Focus	Comprehensive, covers theory and practical aspects of jewellery design	Focus on skills and theory
Syllabus	Design principles, gemology, metalwork, CAD design, and business aspects.	Concentrated on hands-on skills and basic jewellery design techniques
Admission Requirements	10+2 (high school) with specific subjects or entrance exams	Typically open to candidates with 10+2 (high school) qualifications without entrance exams.
Job Profiles	Jewellery designer, Design Consultant, Gemologist, or Entrepreneurship in the jewellery industry	Jewellery design roles, or working in jewellery workshops.

SinGem provides programmes including PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate, M.Sc, B.Sc. in streams such as Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Jewellery Design, Lifestyle Accesory Design.

International School of Design, Hyderabad has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.Des	Candidate must have completed graduation from a recognized college/ university.
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have completed graduation from a recognized college/ university.
B.Des	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
After 10th Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10th standard from a recognized board.
PG Diploma	Candidate must have completed graduation from a recognized college/ university.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
Certificate	Candidate must have completed 10th standard from a recognized board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.

Bonfire Institute of Design provides various courses at UG, PG, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Certification levels. The courses offered by the institute are mentioned below:

• BA (Hons)- Interior Design

• BA (Hons)- Fashion Design

• Advanced Diploma in Interior Design

• Diploma in Cabin Crew Management

• Diploma in Fashion Design

• Advanced Diploma in Interior Design

• Diploma in Animation & VFX

• Diploma in Multimedia, & Animation

• Certification in Graphic Design

• Diploma in International Airline & Travel Management

• Diploma in Cargo Management

• Diploma in Domestic Airline and Travel Management

• Diploma in Airport Grund Staff Training

• Diploma in Airport Management

• Certification in Garment Collection & Pattern Making

• Certification in Interior Design

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

Lakhotia College of Design provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Amity University, Hyderabad, is considered to be expensive due to its private ownership, high-quality infrastructure, and career-focused education with placement opportunities. The university offers UG and PG programmes across various streams such as Engineering, Management, Computer Application, and others. The fee structure of the programme ranges between INR 2.88 lakh- INR 15.28 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, security fee, caution fee, and others. 

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Himayat Nagar have rating of 4 It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Some of the top recruiters that have visited the Roots College of Design Film and Media campus for placements include The Hindu, Tech IQ solutions, Payism technologies, and Quantum leap, among others.

Yes, Roots Collegium in Hyderabad accepts TSBIE scores. For example, a score of 75% in TSBIE is considered acceptable for admission to B.Sc courses at Roots Collegium. Students must register for ROOTS Collegium BSc counseling based on their TSBIE results. 

 

International Institute of Fashion Design, Madhapur offers Degree and Certificate courses including 2 UG and 2 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time and Part Time mode. International Institute of Fashion Design, Madhapur has specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Fashion Design, Certificate specializations in Fashion Design.

Yes, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research is a good institute as it has been accredited by NBA and NAAC with an A+ grade. The university has ranked 72 by NIRF 2024 in the 'University' category. Further, the college has a panel of guest lecturers to inspire students in their respective careers and to give them tips and invaluable insights in every course.