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

There are about 30 best Fashion Design colleges in Kerala. Of these,  17 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 CUET.

Top colleges are NIFT Kannur, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi, St Teresa's College, MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University, University of Calicut,   M.E.S Arts and Science College, etc.

Joining Fashion Design colleges in Kerala can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
NIFT Kannur	INR 6.16 lakh - INR 12.96 lakh	INR 4.11 LPA - INR 6.1 LPA
Vimala College	INR 69,000	INR 3 LPA
St. Teresa's College	INR 42,000	INR 3 LPA - INR 3.36 LPA
St. Aloysius College	INR 36,000	INR 3.2 LPA
Carmel College, Mala	INR 36,000	INR 4 LPA

NOTE: Official site and may vary.

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 -

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
St Teresa's College Fees	INR 42,000
St. Aloysius College Fees	INR 36,000
Parsons School of Design, Online Executive Programs Fees	INR 65,000
Oriental School of Hotel Management Fees	INR 3,150
Vimala College Fees	INR 69,000

NOTE: Official site and may vary.

The table below shows the top Fashion Design colleges in Kerala along with their average placement package and its prominent recruiters:

College Name	Annual Average Package	Top Recruiters
NIFT Kannur Placements	INR 4 LPA - INR 6 LPA	Adidas, Aditya Birla Group, Span India, Shopper's Stop, etc.
Vimala College Placements	INR 3 LPA	South Indian Bank, Deloitte, TCS, Wipro, Zifo, etc.
MGU Kerala Placements	INR 1 LPA	IndiGo Airlines, Travel Que, Kerala Holidays, etc.

The general eligibility criteria to get admission to the best Fashion design colleges in Kerala are mentioned below -

• UG level: Candidates from any stream must have completed their Class 12. The course duration ranges from three to four years depending on the course.
• PG level: They should have completed their graduation with passing marks. The courses duration is of two years.

Source: official site 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.

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.

There are many courses offered by Fashion design colleges in Kerala. Some of them are mentioned below -

Top Courses	No. of Colleges
BSc	11
UG Diploma	6
BVoc	5
BFTech	4
BDes	3

Source: Official site and may vary.

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 Central Training and Placement Cell (CTPC) is in charge of AKTU placements. It collaborated with Gainsight Software Pvt Ltd. to host a female-only on-campus placement drive. Out of the 22 female students who were shortlisted, 14 were given the opportunity to accept a pay package worth Rs 15 Lakhs annually. So far, the university has conducted more than 26 placement drives, some of which were held on campus. The placement cell and team at AKTU successfully placed over 10,984 students in prominent businesses like Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture, Cognizant, and many more. Not exactly a number but many companies are participated in placements2023.

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, admissions 2026 are open at Calicut University. Students can apply directly through the official website for UG and PG programmes. Students check the eligibility criteria set by the university. 

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).

The fees range for courses offerred by the St Teresa's College is around INR 24000 - INR 1900000.