Best Fashion Design Colleges in Kerala: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements

There are about 33 Fashion Design colleges in Kerala. Of these,  18 colleges are privately owned, 4 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 7 colleges. Students can secure admission after passing their Class 12 boards or entrance exams like NIFT Exam, and CUET.

Top colleges are NIFT Kannur, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi, St Teresa's College, MGU Kerala, University of Calicut, etc.

The table below shows the top BSc in Fashion Design colleges in Kerala along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
MGU Kerala	INR 9,000
M.E.S Arts and Science College	INR 1 lakh
Vimala College	INR 69,000
Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology	INR 1 lakh
Nirmala College of Arts and Science	INR 3,000

Scholarships and financial assistance schemes are available at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur.

Main NIFT Scholarship Schemes

• SARTHAK Financial Assistance Scheme: This scheme helps students from low-income families. It waives 25%, 50%, 75% or even 100% of the tuition fee. The waiver depends on your family's yearly income. The income limits differ by slab, from about Rs 2 Lacs to Rs 8 lakh.
• UDAAN Scholarship Scheme: This scheme supports bright students from low-income families. It helps them join foreign study programmes with NIFT's partner institutes.

The table below shows the top 10 Fashion Designing Colleges in India with their tuition fees and accepted entrance exam and eligibility criteria:

Top Colleges	Cost	Exams
NIFT Delhi	INR 70,000 - INR 12.3 lakh	NIFT Exam
NIFT Mumbai	INR 5.6 lakh - INR 11.7 lakh	NIFT Exam
NIFT Bangalore	INR 74,300 - INR 12.3 lakh	NIFT Exam
NIFT Chennai	INR 5.9 lakh - INR 12.3 lakh	NIFT Exam
NIFT Patna	INR 5 lakh - INR 12.3 lakh	NIFT Exam
NIFT Gandhinagar	INR 10 lakh	NIFT Exam
NIFT Hyderabad	INR 5.9 lakh - INR 12.3 lakh	NIFT Exam
NIFT Kolkata	INR 5.5 lakh - INR 12.3 lakh	NIFT Exam
Pearl Academy	INR 2.2 lakh - INR 21.8 lakh	Pearl Academy Exam
SID Pune	INR 17.6 lakh	SEED

 

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kannur was established in 2008. It is ranked 9th amongst the 16 NIRF institutes across India. It is a government institute and is equipped with top class infrastructure great facilities, well-equipped design studios, a well-stocked library, computer labs, and specialised workshops etc. It offers various courses under the UG and PG program.

NIFT Kannur is the top government Fashion Design college. Here is the table below showng some of the top government colleges in Kerala.

Govt Fashion Designing Colleges in Kerala	Tuition Fee
NIFT Kannur	INR 6.16 lakh - INR 12.96 lakh
University of Calicut	-
KTU - APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University	-
Institute of Fashion Technology	-

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

Given below are the top private Fashion design colleges in Kerala with fees -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
St Teresa's College Admission	INR 42,000
Vimala College Admission	INR 69,000
Holy Cross Institute of Management and Technology Admission	INR 1.17 lakh
St3 College of Arts and Science Admission	INR 3,150
Oriental School of Hotel Management Admission	INR 3,150

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

NIFT Kannur offers UG and PG programs in design, fashion technology, and management. The B.Des courses are in Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Textile6 Design and Fashion Communication. There is also a B.F.Tech in Apparel Production. All are 4-year courses.

It is estimated that joining the best Fashion Design colleges in India is affordable. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIFT Delhi Fees	INR 71,000 - INR 94,000
NIFT Bangalore Fees	INR 74,000 - INR 97,000
NIFT Patna Fees	INR 90,000
NIFT Shillong Fees	INR 71,000 - INR 89,000
BHU Fees	INR 2,400 - INR 25,000

Disclaimer: This Info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

At JD Institute of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), there isn't just one "best" course to take because the greatest option varies depending on your personal interests, abilities, and professional goals. How to choose the programme that's right for you is as follows:

Design Focus: Programs with a design-oriented focus are where JDIFT excels. Investigate your passion for particular design disciplines:

• Fashion Design
• Interior Design
• Jewellery Design
• Textile Design
• Event Management (might involve design elements).

Joining Fashion Design College in Kerala can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Given below are the top colleges -

Affordable Fashion Design Colleges in Kerala	Tuition Fee
Oriental School of Hotel Management	INR 3,100
Nirmala College of Arts and Science	INR 36,000
St. Aloysius College	INR 36,000
Carmel College, Mala	INR 36,000
Vimala College	INR 69,000

NOTE: Official site and may vary.

Given below are the top BFTech colleges in Fashion design colleges in Kerala -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIFT Kannur	INR 12.96 lakh
Yeldo Mar Baselios College	-
C.E.T. College of Management, Science and Technology	-
St. Antony's College, Peerumade	-

Source: Official site and may vary.

The eligibility criteria for the Fashion Design course in India do vary from college to college, but the basic eligibility criteria followed by them have been mentioned below:

• Aspirants who have cleared their Class 12 from any stream (Science/ Commerce/ Arts) can pursue a Fashion Design course at the graduate level. 
• For PG level, aspirants who have completed a similar course at the graduate level are preferred for admission.
• Students are advised to appear for popular common entrance exams to increase their chances of getting accepted into best Fashion Designing Colleges in India.

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.

The seats availability for offered courses at St. Aloysius College goes up to 956.

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.

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.

The fees structure for programs offerred by the M.E.S Ponnani College is INR 3150 - INR 9450.

Providence Womens College have rating of 4.29 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

St.Michael's College, Cherthala is a reputed institute for UG Diploma, B.A, B.Sc, B.Voc, B.Com, BBA, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com Courses. Students can opt for these programs to pursue their career in Beauty & Fitness, Design, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, IT & Software, Hospitality & Travel, Accounting & Commerce. The Institute has trained and experienced faculty members who deliver these programs. St.Michael's College, Cherthala has a review rating of 3.8 on the basis of Shiksha reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 3 on Campus Life, 3 on Placements, 4.67 on Faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

The seats availability for offered courses at K.M.M. College of Arts and Science goes up to 887. Courses offerred by K.M.M. College of Arts and Science are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

Parumala Mar Gregorious College is a distinguished institution offering B.Des, M.Com, B.A, BBA, B.Com, BCA. Students can choose these programs to launch their careers in the Design, Accounting & Commerce, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software field. Parumala Mar Gregorious College is known for its dedicated and experienced faculty members committed to delivering these courses. Parumala Mar Gregorious College has received an impressive review rating of 4 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has earned ratings of 4 for Campus Life, 4 for Placements, 4 for Faculty, and 4 for Infrastructure.

Mentor Academy for Design Entrepreneurship Innovation and Technology offers Degree courses including 6 UG and 4 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Mentor Academy for Design Entrepreneurship Innovation and Technology has specializations such as M.E./M.Tech specializations in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Structural Engineering, VLSI Design, B.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Courses offerred by Institute of Fashion Technology are approved by eminent Government bodies like AICTE. The combined seats available for courses offered at Institute of Fashion Technology goes up to 120.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the C.E.T. College of Management, Science and Technology is approximately INR 75000.

Alphonsa College has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Alphonsa College offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Alphonsa College has also been rated 5 for Campuslife.

Yeldo Mar Baselios College has a rating of 3.5 for the Faculty by students. This shows that the institute has qualified, and experienced faculty members.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Oriental School of Hotel Management is around INR 3150 - INR 293150.