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

Private Fashion design colleges in Pune have modern infrastructure, experienced faculty with good placement records. Private colleges have higher tuition fees. Listed below are the top colleges with tuition fees -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune Admission	INR 18.68 lakh
MKSSS’ School of Fashion Technology Admission	INR 2.25 lakh- INR 6.75 lakh
School of Design, MIT-WPU Admisison	INR 14 lakh - INR 16 lakh
MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University Admission	INR 8.9 lakh - INR 17.8 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College Admission	INR 1.61 lakh

NOTE: The above data has been taken from the official site and may vary.

For admission, the general eligibility criteria of the best Fashion Design colleges in Pune include:

• UG level: Candidates from any stream (Science/ Commerce/ Humanities) are eligible to pursue a Fashion Design course offered at the UG level, provided they have completed their Class 12 from a recognised institute and board.
• PG level: To pursue a Fashion Design course at PG level, aspirants should have completed their graduation with passing marks from a recognised institute in a related field. The courses duration is of two years.

 

About 50+ best Fashion Designing colleges are there in Pune. Of these, 38 colleges are privately owned, 3 colleges are owned by government and public-private entities own 2 colleges. Students can secure admission on merit basis or entrance tests like NIFT/NID Entrance, UCEED, etc.

Some of the top Fashion Design colleges in Pune are SID, Symbiosis International, ISD Pune, MKSSS, UNIPUNE, etc.

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 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.

Candidates can see table showing a list highest paying job options in Fashion Design industry for a fresher below -

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Stylist	INR 3.5 LPA
Fashion Designer	INR 4.3 LPA
Public Relations Manager	INR 5.9 LPA
Brand Manager	INR 18.4 LPA
Merchandising Manager	INR 13 LPA

Note: The salary information is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Hope this helps your doubt! All the best!

There are several specialisations offered by fashion design colleges in Pune are Fashion Design, Jewellery Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Footwear Design, Retail, Visual Merchandising,  etc.. The below table shows specialisations offered by the number of colleges:

Top Specialisations	Top Colleges
Fashion Design	36 (Symbiosis Institute of Design, Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha's School of Fashion Technology, MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University, etc.)
Jewellery Design	15 (Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha's School of Fashion Technology, UNIPUNE, Fergusson College, etc.)
Apparel Design	13 (Vishwakarma University, School of Design, MIT WPU, Jagannath Rathi Vocational Guidance and Training Institute, etc.)
Textile Design	10 (Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha's School of Fashion Technology, MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University, MKSSS' School of Fashion Technology, etc.)
Lifestyle Accessory Design	6 (Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design, Times and Trends Academy, Deccan, Times and Trends Academy, Wakad, etc.)

Joining the Fashion Designing colleges in Pune can be worthwhile for you. Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College have lower tuition fees with high average salary. Listed below are the top colleges with fees and average salary -

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Salary Package
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College Courses	INR 1.61 lakh	INR 4.5 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

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.

For admission to the UG level programme, i.e. BDes, candidates must have passed class 12. Also, candidates are required to appear for the MITID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) based on which candidates will be selected for further admission rounds which include the Studio test and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The final selection list is made on cumulative assessment of all rounds and for final seat allotment, candidates will be required to report to the admission cell at MITID for document verification and fee payment.

It is estimated that studying top 10 Fashion Designing colleges in Pune is affordable, some of them are INSD Pune, Government Polytechnic College, Parsons School of Design, Samskara Academy, INIFD, National School of Skills Foundation, etc.

Check the table below for top colleges -

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIFD Global, Pimpri Chinchwad Fees	INR 96,000
PAI Institute of Fashion Design Fees	INR 25,000 - INR 60,000
Jagannath Rathi Vocational Guidance and Training Institute Fees	INR 54,560 - INR 57,000
National School of Skills Foundation Fees	INR 79,000
Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Deccan Fees	INR 99,000

Disclaimer: Above info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Vishwakarma University offered the highest placement package of INR 6 LPA. Listed below are the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top Fashion Designing in Pune colleges:

College Names	Avg. Placement Package	Top Recruiters
Vishwakarma University Placement	INR 6 LPA	IBM, Master Card, HSBC Technology, BNY Mellon, etc.
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College Placement	INR 5 LPA	Apex International Media, Affinity Express, TCS, Wipro, etc.
Vishwakarma University Placement	INR 6 LPA	HDFC Bank, Accenture, HP, Bosch, Edvantech Solutions, etc.

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest data.

Yes, there are about Fashion Designing colleges in Pune that offer certificate courses to their students. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
MKSSS' School of Fashion Technology	INR 4.5 Lacs - INR 6.75 lakh
NIF Global, Pune	INR 1.62 lakh
International School of Design, Pune	INR 1.16 lakh
Parsons School of Design, Online Executive Programs (Talentedge)	INR 65,000
Jagannath Rathi Vocational Guidance and Training Institute	INR 54,560 - INR 57,000

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

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 top recruiters at Vishwakarma University Pune include Bosch, Calvin Klein, Berger Paints, JP Morgan, IBM, Athenahealth,  Bekaert,  Accenture, IBM, Master Card, HSBC Technology, BNY Mellon, Tommy Hilfiger, Ubisoft, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Siemens, and Shoppers Stop.

School of Design, MIT WPU Pune the highest package for 2025 is INR 20 LPA. The institute has decent placements and invites companies from different sectors to conduct the placement process at the Campus premises. 

No, Candidates who want to pursue their higher studies or any programme offered at International School of Design, Baner, must apply for the same beforehand. Candidates can apply directly through the official website of the institute. They accept online applications of students and also offer admission based on the same.

Shri Balaji Institute Pune (SBIP) offers various courses like M.Sc, B.Lib.I.Sc, MSW, M.Lib.Sc, PG Diploma, Certificate, M.A, B.Sc, BSW, B.A, After 10th Diploma in Beauty & Fitness, Design, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Medicine & Health Sciences, Animation, Hospitality & Travel, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Engineering, Mass Communication & Media stream. Shri Balaji Institute Pune (SBIP) has specializations such as Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Electronics, Jewellery Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Biochemistry, Telecom, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, Diabetology, Energy & Environment, Food Production, Bioinformatics, Perfusion Technology, GeoInformatics, Statistics, Ayurved, Disaster Management, Footwear Design, Toxicology, Dairy Technology, Print Media.

Jagannath Rathi Vocational Guidance and Training Institute is a private college and was established in 1987. The college is mainly concerned with streams such as Arts (Fine/Visual/Performing), Design, Hospitality & Travel, and Beauty & Fitness. Further, JRVGTI has also been accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade.

FAD International is a good institution for After 10th Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate, B.A. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at FAD International are Makeup & Beautician, Fashion Design.

Some of the top recruiters that have visited the Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Deccan campus for placements include Manglani & Associates, Stampede Communication, Shakti Hormann Pvtltd, Siddharth Technocrats, Shanbhag Engineering Company, Istudio Technologies Lecturer In Sv Junior College, Sharth Engineers Pvt Ltdchakan Pune, Sap Se, Jaysons Global Soultion Pvt Ltd, Rsandeep Reddy.

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