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Top Design & Fashion Colleges in India 2026: NIFTs, NIDs, Fees & Cutoffs

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🏆 Rank #17 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2017

World University of Design

Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Haryana | Affiliated: UGC Recognized State Private University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹340,000
Median Package
₹10.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
280 Seats
4.5 (131)
🏆 Rank #18 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2006

Whistling Woods International School of Design

Film City, Maharashtra | Affiliated: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Partner
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹480,000
Median Package
₹11.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
180 Seats
4.6 (127)
🏆 Rank #22 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2005

School of Design, Lovely Professional University

Phagwara, Punjab | Affiliated: Lovely Professional University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹210,000
Median Package
₹8.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
360 Seats
4.4 (52)
🏆 Rank #25 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 1993

Pearl Academy, Rajouri Garden / South Campus

New Delhi, Delhi NCR | Affiliated: Autonomous (Global Certification linkages)
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹560,000
Median Package
₹12.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
480 Seats
4.6 (148)
🏆 Rank #25 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2018

Chitkara Design School, Chitkara University

Rajpura, Punjab | Affiliated: Chitkara University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹240,000
Median Package
₹9.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
240 Seats
4.4 (57)
🏆 Rank #32 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 1996

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology

Yelahanka, Karnataka | Affiliated: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Deemed University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹525,000
Median Package
₹12.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
380 Seats
4.7 (124)
🏆 Rank #33 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2018

Strate School of Design Bengaluru

Yelahanka, Karnataka | Affiliated: Strate Ecole de Design France
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹650,000
Median Package
₹14.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
120 Seats
4.7 (140)
🏆 Rank #34 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2013

School of Design, UPES

Bidholi, Uttarakhand | Affiliated: UPES Dehradun
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹390,000
Median Package
₹11.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
320 Seats
4.6 (163)
🏆 Rank #35 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2012

Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University

Uvarsad, Gujarat | Affiliated: Karnavati University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹490,000
Median Package
₹11.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
450 Seats
4.6 (61)
🏆 Rank #39 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2014

Pearl Academy, Andheri East

Mumbai, Maharashtra | Affiliated: Autonomous
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹560,000
Median Package
₹11.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
360 Seats
4.5 (169)
🏆 Rank #43 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2006

MIT Institute of Design, MIT ADT University

Loni Kalbhor, Maharashtra | Affiliated: MIT Art, Design and Technology University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹480,000
Median Package
₹13.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
420 Seats
4.8 (82)
🏆 Rank #45 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2000

ARCH College of Design & Business

Malviya Nagar, Rajasthan | Affiliated: Affiliated to University of Rajasthan
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹320,000
Median Package
₹9.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
200 Seats
4.4 (76)
🏆 Rank #49 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2015

Faculty of Science & Humanities (Design), SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu | Affiliated: SRM University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹180,000
Median Package
₹8.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
180 Seats
4.4 (67)
🏆 Rank #52 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2006

Symbiosis Institute of Design, Viman Nagar

Viman Nagar, Maharashtra | Affiliated: Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹440,000
Median Package
₹12.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
300 Seats
4.7 (58)
🏆 Rank #58 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2004

Army Institute of Fashion & Design

Kothanur, Karnataka | Affiliated: Bengaluru North University / AWES
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹195,000
Median Package
₹8.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
120 Seats
4.5 (75)
🏆 Rank #58 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2015

GLS Institute of Design, GLS University

Ellisbridge, Gujarat | Affiliated: GLS University Ahmedabad
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹320,000
Median Package
₹9.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
240 Seats
4.4 (97)
🏆 Rank #64 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 1988

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Hauz Khas

New Delhi, Delhi NCR | Affiliated: Singhania University / UGC Partner
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹220,000
Median Package
₹8.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
300 Seats
4.3 (68)
🏆 Rank #66 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2018

School of Design, Presidency University

Yelahanka, Karnataka | Affiliated: Presidency University Bengaluru
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹240,000
Median Package
₹8.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
180 Seats
4.3 (139)
NIFT Campus 🏆 Rank #67 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 1997

NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion

TIRUPUR, Tamil Nadu | Affiliated: Bharathiar University Coimbatore / TEA
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹95,000
Median Package
₹7.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
240 Seats
4.4 (69)
🏆 Rank #67 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2021

School of Design and Innovation, RV University

Mysore Road, Karnataka | Affiliated: RV University Bengaluru
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹380,000
Median Package
₹11.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
140 Seats
4.6 (95)
🏆 Rank #75 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 1996

Vogue Institute of Art and Design

Apparel Park, Karnataka | Affiliated: Bangalore University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹260,000
Median Package
₹8.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
280 Seats
4.3 (147)
🏆 Rank #75 Private University / Deemed Institute Estd 2014

School of Building and Environment (Interior & Design), Sathyabama Institute

Jeppiaar Nagar, Tamil Nadu | Affiliated: Sathyabama Deemed University
🎓 B.Des (UI/UX, Product, Fashion, Interior, Animation, Graphic), M.Des, B.Sc (Fashion Design), Ph.D. 📝 Exam: UCEED / NID DAT / University Design Aptitude Test (SEED / MIT-DAT / SMEAT)
Annual Tuition
₹165,000
Median Package
₹7.0 LPA
Seat Capacity
160 Seats
4.3 (169)
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