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

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 -

Top Private Fashion Design Colleges in Pune	Tuition Fee
Symbiosis Institute of Design Fashion Design Courses	INR 7.7 lakh - INR 20 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College Fashion Design Courses	INR 1.61 lakh
MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University Fashion Design Courses	INR 9.5 lakh - INR 19 lakh
NIF Global, Pune Fashion Design Courses	INR 1.62 lakh - INR 4.86 lakh
MKSSS' School of Fashion Technology Fashion Design Courses	INR 2.25 lakh - INR 6.75 lakh
Vishwakarma University Fashion Design Courses	INR 3.3 lakh - INR 4.3 lakh
ADYPU School of Design, Ajeenkya DY Patil University Fashion Design Courses	INR 14 lakh
School of Design, MIT WPU Fashion Design Courses	INR 17.8 lakh
International School of Design, Pune Fashion Design Courses	INR 99,000 - INR 6.81 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design Fashion Design Courses	INR 14 lakh

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

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.

Pune has many top colleges and institutes that offer degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses in fashion designing. Check the table below for the top 10 fashion designing colleges.

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Symbiosis Institute of Design	INR 20 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College	INR 1.61 lakh
MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University	INR 9.5 Lacs - INR 19 lakh
NIF Global, Pune	INR 1.62 Lacs - INR 4.86 lakh
MKSSS' School of Fashion Technology	INR 2.25 Lacs - INR 6.75 lakh
Vishwakarma University	INR 3.3 Lacs - INR 4.3 lakh
ADYPU School of Design, Ajeenkya DY Patil University	INR 14 lakh
School of Design, MIT WPU	INR 17.8 lakh
International School of Design, Pune	INR 99,000 - INR 6.81 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design	INR 14 lakh

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.

No, that's a myth! Most private Pune colleges have their own entrance tests or accept portfolio-based admissions. NIFT is just one route, mainly for the government institute. So even if you don't crack NIFT, you still have solid options in Pune.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Not even close. Courses cover textile science, garment construction, costing, marketing, and even sustainability in fashion. There's a lot of technical and business knowledge involved. Many students are surprised by how much math and planning is actually required.

Government Polytechnic Pune has been rated 4.26 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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

Students of International School of Design at Pune can gain admission to courses at the UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma levels. While these courses are offered in a range of specialisations such as Design and related disciplines. Interested students can check the base courses and number of specialisations at INSD Pune:

• UG: BSc (7+ specialisation), BDes (10+ specialisations), BVoc (6+ specialisations)
• PG: MBA (5+ specialisations), MDes (7+ specialisation), MSc (6+ specialisation), MVoc (6+ specialisation), PGDM. 
• 29+ Diploma courses
• 16+ Certificate courses

DYPDC School of Design at Ajeenkya DY Patil University has a good placement record. The school offers programs in B.Des, M.Des, PG Diploma, and more. 

Some say that the faculty at Ajeenkya DY Patil University are highly qualified and mentor students. Others say that the school is renowned and approved by the government of Maharashtra and the University Grants Commission (UGC). 

According to the review, more than 80% of students at DYPDC School of Design get placements and internships in companies like TCS, Tata Steel, Wipro, and Kotak Mahindra. The packages can range from INR 1.5 to 15 LPA. 

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.

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.

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.

The SNDT college in Pune is famous for its excellence in education, social work as well as home science.

The education department of SNDT college offers programs like B.ED, M.ED and diploma courses which help in preparing the students for careers in teaching, educational leadership and also the curriculum development.

In Social work the college provides  BSW, MSW, and Diploma programs. The home science department offers B.Sc and M.Sc programs.

Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design is a private institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. DPUSOD Pune is known to be the flagship institute of Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth. BSc & BDes are the flagship courses of the institute. The admissions to the institute are based on entrance test. The institute conducts its own entrance test called DPU All India Design Aptitude Test ( DPU AIDAT). Overall, it is a very good college for 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.

Baburaoji Gholap Mahavidyalaya offers courses such as Ph.D, M.Com, M.A, M.Sc, MCA, UG Diploma, B.A, B.Sc, B.Voc, BCA. The courses are available in full-time mode. Baburaoji Gholap Mahavidyalaya has specializations such as Chemistry, Physics, English, Computer Science.