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

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

 

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.

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.

Pearl Academy Mumbai popular programmes are MBA & MDes. Pearl Academy provides wide range of undergraduate (BDes), postgraduate (MDes) & certificate programmes in Fashion Design, Communication Design, Product Design, Interior Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Styling, Film, Gaming and more.

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.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

The percentage of students placed is not disclosed on the official website of SID Pune. However, the students have revealed that a 100% placement rate is achieved in the recent placements. The table below mentions the Symbiosis Institute of Design placement rate for reference:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Placement rate	100%

NOTE: The above details are collated from Shiksha students' reviews.

Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha's School of Fashion Technology offers Degree and Diploma courses including 7 UG and 2 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha's School of Fashion Technology has specializations such as PG Diploma specializations in Fashion Design, B.Des specializations in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Jewellery Design, UG Diploma specializations in Fashion Design.

Whistling Woods International declares BDes entrance results within a week after the completion of tests and interviews. Selected candidates receive an automated 'Selection Intimation' email directly to their registered address with all the details needed to proceed with enrollment.  

Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur has been rated 4.1 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The Dr DY Patil Arts, Commerce, and Science College placement report for 2024 is not out yet. However the NIRF report for 2025 has been released.Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about Dr DY Patil Arts, Commerce, and Science College placement 2025:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026

The National Institute of Fashion Andheri is a private Fashion Designing Institute and is one of the centres of the world’s largest network of Design Institute’s, National Institute of Fashion (NIF). The Institute was established in 2003 in Andheri West, Mumbai. Over the years, NIF Global Andheri students showcased their skills on global platforms such as Lakme Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week, and others.

MIT Institute in Design does not provide direct admisison to their flagship courses. The candidates are required to appear for the MIT DAT (Design Aptitude Test), an entrance test conducted by the MIT Institute of Design (Pune), MIT University of Design Alandi Pune, Avantika University (Ujjain), and MIT University Meghalaya for admission Design Programmes. Once the candidates qualifies the test they are called for the studio test and personal interview.

ITM Institute of Design & Media conducts the ITM IDM Entrance Test that a student must clear to secure admission. The test comprises of 3 rounds:

• Creative Intelligence Test (CIT)
• Design Impromptu Test (DIT)
• Personal Interview

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University is highly ranked in pharmacy & general categories featuring 54th rank in Pharmacy & 151-200 range in  University category according to NIRF 2025. Institution holds NAAC 'A' grade & is recognised by UGC.

According to the data gathered from multiple online sources, Business Development domain has placed the most no. of MU students. The domain-wise Mumbai University alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Yes, CSMU does provide scholarship schemes for its students in different categories such as merit scholarships, defence personnel scholarships, etc. It even provides scholarships to reserved categories. Please find the following table for reference.

The mess food at SNDT Women's University is overally good and top-notch in terms of quality and quantity.

 Different varieties of food are served for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner throughout the week. The food will not be served in rooms, and residents are not allowed to take food to their rooms.

Atlas School of Design and Innovation application fees is different for UG and PG courses. Students have to pay the fees to submit the application. The fees is as below:

Course	Application Fees
BDes	INR 3,500
MBA/ MDes	INR 1,500

Note: This amount is from official sources and can change.

Yes, the Sandip University degree is valid. The University holds UGC approval which makes it prestigious enough to own a degree from. Apart from being a member of AIU, Sandip University also owns a solid grip on global exposure via various collaborations with companies and organizations present nationally and internationally such as Giggle Galaxy Pvt Ltd, (ImaginXP) Pune, University of Putra, Malaysia, and many more.

For a better holistic approach, the University makes sure to provide it all through various programs and beneficial schemes at the student’s disposal. The Sandip Group of Institutions grades an ‘A’ as per the NAAC with the highest scoring of 3.11.

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Yes, SASMIRA's Institute of Design and Textiles admission 2025 is open for all courses. The college offers Fashion Designing,  Textile Designing,  Merchandising at UG, Diploma and Certificate levels. Admission to all the courses are based on merit in the last qualifying exam.  Students should apply early to secure their seats.

Panache Academy, is a private academy for Air Hostess, Hospitality, and Travel & Tourism. Located in Ahmedabad, the academy is recognised by the UGC and certified by ISO 9001-2008 & the CIAC as well as by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG).The institute is affiliated with Gujarat University. There are more branches of Panache Academy, which are located in Goa, Vadodara and Indore.

The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certification programmes and the courses include Diploma in Airlines/ Hospitality/ Tourism, BBA-Airlines/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Certificate in Cabin Crew Training, Certificate in Airport Management& Airport Ground Staff, Certificate in Hotel Management, Finishing Course in English/ Personality Development / Groomimg, and MBA- Airlines / Tourism / Hospitality Management.

Particulars	Statistics
Recognised by	UGC
No. of courses	8
No. of the students placed	3,000+
Affiliating University	Gujrat University, Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar University, etc.
Top Recruiters	Emirates, Qatar Airways, Indigo, Spicejet, Vistara, Go Air, Taj Hotel, etc.
Students enrolled	8,500+
Certified Teachers	46

 

The Colleges have a good placement record of around 100% placement. Some of the major recruiting companies are: British Airways | Cox and Kings | Emirates | Etihad | Flamingo | hilton | IndiGo Airlines | Jet Airways | Kuoni Travels | Lufthansa | marriott hotels | oberoi | Qatar Airways | Radisson | Sheraton Hotels | Singapore Airlines | Spicejet | Taj Group of Hotels | Thomas Cook | Vistara

Faculty:8/10

Placement:7/10

Social Life:7/10

Course:8/10

Hostel:7/10

Campus Life:8/10

 

So it can be regarded as one of the best institutions in Mumbai.