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Design & Fashion Colleges
| # | Design School | Application Short Links | Last Apply Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Oct’26* |
| 2 | NID | Apply Now ↗ | 30th Nov’26 |
| 3 | NIFT | Apply Now ↗ | 16th Jan’27* |
| 4 | ISDI | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 5 | UID | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 6 | MIT-ID Pune | Not Yet Started | TBA |
| 7 | MIT-ID Indore (DST) | Apply Now ↗ | 30th Oct’26 |
| 8 | Anant University | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26 |
| 9 | ITM-IDM | Not Yet Started | TBA |
| 10 | Ecole Intuit | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 11 | Pearl | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 12 | PARUL SoD | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 13 | WWI | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 14 | STRATE SoD | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 15 | Srishti Manipal | Not Yet Started | TBA |
| 16 | UDIT | Apply Link ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 17 | GLS ID | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26* |
| 18 | Istituto Marangoni | Apply Now ↗ | 31st Dec’26 |
Detailed College Table: This table provides all important details like degree name, programs, fees for Top 25 design and fashion colleges in India. This list is for the B.Des programs at these colleges. Apply to Design Fashion Architecture college
P.S. Below this table, we have also given a list for Top Design Colleges by each Discipline and by each City / Region. This will help you shortlist and apply to colleges.
Design School Details & Application Links
1. IIT – Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Roorkee, Jabalpur, Indore
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | UGC Recognized
– Fees: 2-3 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: UCEED Application Link
– Last Date: 31st Oct’26
– Exam Date: UCEED = 17th Jan’27
– Exam Mode: UCEED: CBT + PBT
– Programs offered: General Design
2. NID – Ahmedabad, Vijaywada, Bhopal, Kurukshetra, Jorhat
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | UGC Recognized
– Fees: 4.50 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: NID Application Link
– Last Date: 30th Nov’26
– Exam Date: DAT Prelims = 20th Dec’26 | DAT Mains = Apr’26 (T)
– Exam Mode: Offline
– Programs offered: Film & Video Communication, Exhibition Design, Animation Film Design, Graphic Design, Ceramic & Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Product Design, Textile Design
3. NIFT – 20 Campuses Across India
– Degree: B.Des / B.F.Tech | 4 Years | UGC Recognized
– Fees: 3.0 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: NIFT Application Link
– Last Date: 16th Jan’26
– Exam Date: Phase 1 = 8th Feb’26 | Phase 2 = Apr’26
– Exam Mode: Phase 1 = GAT (CBT) + CAT (PBT) | Phase 2 = GD/PI (Offline)
– Programs offered: Apparel Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design
4. ISDI – Mumbai
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Atlas Skilltech University
– Fees: 7.3 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: ISDI Application Link
– Last Date: TBA (deadline for completing DAT & uploading Portfolio)
– Exam Mode: Online (Portfolio + DAT + PI)
– Programs offered: Accessory Design & Craft, Product Design, Communication Design & New Media, Strategic Design & Innovation Management, Fashion Design & Technology, Fashion Brand Management, Fashion Communication & Styling, Animation, VFX & Gaming, Health & Care Design, Interior Design & Built Environment, Luxury Brand Strategy, Service & Experience Design.
5. UID – Ahmedabad & Delhi NCR
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Karnavati University
– Fees: 6.5 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: UID Application Link
– Last Date: Dec’26 (T)
– Exam Date: DAT Tier I = 3rd/4th Jan’27 | Tier II = TBA
– Exam Mode: Online | Phase 2: Offline at Campus (DAT + PE + ST)
– Programs offered: Transportation & Mobility Design, Fashion Design & Styling, Fashion Design & Technology, Digital Design, Game Design & Programming, Animation & Game Design, Interaction Design, Interior & Furniture Design, Product & Service Design, Visual Communication, Game Art
6. MIT-ID – Pune
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | MIT-ADT University
– Fees: 4.75 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: CBT + Offline (DET + ST + PI)
– Programs offered:
a. Industrial Design: Product Design*, Transportation Design, Interior Space & Furniture Design*, Retail Design, User Experience Design*.
b. Communication Design: Graphic Design*, Animation Film Design*, Film & Video Design, Game Design, Interaction Design*.
c. Fashion Design: Fashion Design*, Fashion Communication.
7. MIT-ID – Avantika, Indore
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Avantika University
– Fees: 4.50 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: MIT Avantika Application Link
– Last Date: 30th Oct
– Exam Date: TBA | Mode: CBT + Online (DET + ST + PI)
– Programs offered:
a. Industrial Design: Product Design, Transportation Design
b. Experience Design: UX/UI Design, Immersive Media, Information Design
c. Spatial Design: Exhibition, Retail Space, Interior Space
d. Communication Design: Graphic Design, Animation Design, Game Design.
e. Fashion: Fashion Design, Fashion Communication.
8. Anant National University – Ahmedabad
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Anant University
– Fees: 6.70 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Anant Application Link
– Last Date: 15th Dec’26
– Exam Date: 27th Dec’26 / 3rd Jan’27 | Exam Mode: Online / Offline (ADEPT + ST + PI)
– Programs offered: Communication Design, Product Design, Space Design, Sustainable Fashion & Textile Design, Interaction Design, Transdisciplinary Design, Moving Images.
9. Pearl Academy – Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Jaipur
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Rajiv Gandhi National Inst. of Youth Dev.
– Fees: 5–7 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Pearl Application Link
– Last Date: 31st Dec’26 (T)
– Exam Date: 22nd – 24th Jan’27
– Exam Mode: Online / Offline (GPT + DAT + PI + PE)
– Programs offered: Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Communication, Interior Architectural Design, Communication Design.
10. ITM-IDM – Mumbai
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | ITM Skills University
– Fees: 4.90 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: Rolling Cycles | Exam Mode: Offline on Campus (DAT + DIT + PE + PI)
– Programs offered: Interior Design, Fashion Design, Animation Design, Visual Communication, UX Design.
11. Parul SoD – Baroda
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Parul University
– Fees: 4.10 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Parul Application Link
– Last Date: 31st Dec’26
– Exam Date: 23rd Jan / 26th Jan | Exam Mode: Online (DAT + PI)
– Programs offered: Interior & Furniture Design, Fashion Design & Technology, Product Design, Visual Communication.
12. BITS DES – Kalyan
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | BITS Pilani
– Fees: 7.35 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: BITS Application Link
– Last Date: 31st Jan’27
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (BITSDAT + PE + PI)
– Programs offered: Physical Product Design, Digital Product Design, Design Research & Insights, Experience Design, Visual Design.
13. Istituto Marangoni – Mumbai
– Certificate: BA (Hons) = 1+2 Years | Diploma = 2+1 Years | IM France
– Fees: 9.55 lacs p.a. (incl. GST)
– Application Link: Marangoni Registration Link
– Last Date: Nov’26
– Exam Date: Only Portfolio Evaluation & Interview
– Programs offered: Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Management, Interior Design, Product Design.
14. Ecole Intuit Lab – Mumbai
– Certificate: RNCP L7 (equivalent to European Degree) | 4 Years
– Fees: UG: 7.2 lacs p.a. | PG: 7.08 lacs for 18 months
– Application Link: ECOLE Application Link
– Last Date: Dec’26 (T)
– Exam Date: TBA
– Exam Mode: Online | Interview: Offline (CIT + PA + PI)
– Programs offered: Visual Comm. & Digital Design, Game Art & Design, Digital Product Design.
15. UPES SoD – Dehradun
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | UPES University
– Fees: 4.94 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date to Apply: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (UPESDAT + PE + PI)
– Programs offered: Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Animation and VFX, Interaction Design, Game Design, Interior and Retail Space Design, Fashion Design, UX/UI Design.
16. SOFT – Pune
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | SNDT Women’s University
– Fees: 1.64 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online / Offline (CET + PI)
– Programs offered: Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Jewellery Design, Interdisciplinary Design.
17. Strate SoD – Bengaluru
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years
– Certification: Strate School of Design (France) and Degree – Alliance University
– Fees: 6.50 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: STRATE Application Link
– Last Date: 31st Dec’26
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (DAT + PE + PI)
– Programs offered: Product Design, Transportation Design, Game Design, Visual Communication & Brand Equality, Interaction Design, Interior & Space.
18. Whistling Woods International – Mumbai
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | In association with TISS
– Fees: 5.00 – 7.00 lacs p.a. (varies course wise)
– Application Link: WWI Application Link
– Last Date: 31st Dec’26
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online / Offline (CAT + SOP + PI)
– Programs offered: Visual Communication, Fashion Design, Animation Design, Game Design, Film & Video Communication, BBA Media and Communication.
19. University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT) – Gurugram
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | UDIT
– Fees: 7.29 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: UDIT Application Link
– Last Date: 31st Dec’26
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (TEST + PI)
– Programs offered: Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Communication Design, Animation Film Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Product Design.
20. Srishti Manipal IoAD – Bengaluru
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Manipal University
– Fees: 7.30 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date to Apply: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Offline (SMEAT + PI)
– Programs offered: Business Service & Systems Design, Creative & Applied Computation, Creative Education, Human Centred Design, Industrial Arts & Design Practices, Information Arts & Information Design Practices, Public Space Design, Visual Communication & Strategic Branding.
21. GLS ID – Ahmedabad
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | GLS University
– Fees: 3.17 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: GLS Application Link
– Last Date: 30th Nov’26
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online / Offline (TEST + PI)
– Programs offered: Fashion Design, Communication Design, Environment & Space Design, Product Design.
22. Ajeenkya D Y Patil SoD – Pune
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | ADYPU University
– Fees: 3.75 LPA (Transportation Design – 10 LPA)
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (Entrance + Interview)
– Programs offered: Interior Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Visual Communication Design, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design.
23. WUD – Haryana
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | World University of Design
– Fees: 3.50 – 4.25 lacs p.a. (varies course wise)
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date to Apply: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (GAT + PI)
– Programs offered: Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Interior Architecture & Design, UX & Digital Product Design, Graphics Communication Design, Animation & Game Design, Film & Video Design.
24. Vishwakarma University SoD – Pune
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Vishwakarma University
– Fees: 3.75 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (TEST + PI)
– Programs offered: Product Design, Visual Communication, UI/UX Design, Fashion Design & Technology.
25. SSIFS – Bengaluru
– Degree: B.Sc | 3 Years | Sri Sri University
– Fees: 2.52 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online
– Programs offered: B.Sc in Fashion & Apparel Design.
26. Somaiya SoD – Mumbai
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Somaiya Vidyavihar University
– Fees: 5.00 lacs p.a. (expected)
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online
– Programs offered: Product Design.
27. Flame University – Pune
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Flame University
– Fees: 10.45 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA (Rolling Cycles)
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (Entrance + Interview)
– Programs offered: Experience Design.
28. FDDI – 12 Campuses
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | FDDI
– Fees: 2.52 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (CET)
– Programs offered: Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Leather & Accessory Design, Retail and Fashion Merchandise.
29. Ratan Tata Skills University – Navi Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nagpur
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | M.Des
– Fees: 2.87 lacs p.a.
– Application Link: Not Yet Started
– Last Date: TBA
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (CET)
– Programs offered: Transportation & Mobility Design, Game Design, 3D Animation & Movie Making, Product Design, Game Art.
30. SID – Pune
– Degree: B.Des | 4 Years | Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
– Fees: 5.20 lacs p.a. (varies course wise)
– Application Link: SID Application Link
– Last Date to Apply: 31st Dec’26
– Exam Date: TBA | Exam Mode: Online (DAT + PI)
– Programs offered: Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Product Design, Interior & Space Design, UX & Design, Graphic Design, Animation & Film Design.
Design Colleges by City / Region
| Mumbai | Pune / Nashik | Gujarat / Rajasthan |
| 1. ISDI | 1. MIT-ID (Pune) | 1. UID (Ahm) |
| 2. Istituto Marangoni | 2. SOFT | 2. Anant SoD (Ahm) |
| 3. WWI | 3. Flame University | 3. Parul SoD (Baroda) |
| 4. ITM-IDM | 4. SID | 4. GLS ID (Ahm) |
| 5. Ecole Intuit | 5. MIT-WPU | 5. CEPT University (Ahm) |
| 6. Pearl Academy | 6. ADYPU SoD | 6. Pearl Academy (Jaipur) |
| 7. Vishwakarma University |
| North & Central India | Bengaluru |
| 1. MIT-ID (Indore) | 1. Strate SoD |
| 2. Pearl Academy (Delhi) | 2. Srishti Manipal |
| 3. UID (Delhi) | 3. Pearl Academy |
| 4. UPES (Dehradun) | 4. SSIFS |
| 5. UDIT (Gurugram) | 5. RV University |
| 6. WUD (Haryana) | 6. Alliance University |
Design Colleges by Specialization
1. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DISCIPLINES
| Product Design | Interior & Furniture Design | UX/UI Design |
|---|---|---|
| 1. MIT-ID (Pune, Indore) | 1. ISDI | 1. ISDI |
| 2. ISDI | 2. UID (Ahm, Delhi) | 2. UID (Ahm, Delhi) |
| 3. UID (Ahm, Delhi) | 3. MIT-ID (Indore, Pune) | 3. MIT-ID (Pune, Indore) |
| 4. Anant SoD | 4. Anant SoD | 4. Anant SoD |
| 5. Strate SoD | 5. ITM-IDM | 5. Ecole Intuit |
| 6. BITS SoD | 6. Parul SoD | 6. Strate SoD |
| 7. UPES | 7. Istituto Marangoni | 7. WWI |
| 8. Parul SoD | 8. Pearl Academy (Delhi) | 8. Parul SoD |
| 9. Srishti Manipal | 9. GLS ID | 9. GLS ID |
| 10. GLS ID | 10. UPES | 10. Srishti Manipal |
| 11. WUD | 11. Vishwakarma | |
| Transportation Design | Game Design | Strategic / Exper. Design |
| 1. MIT-ID (Indore, Pune) | 1. UID (Ahm, Delhi) | 1. ISDI |
| 2. UID (Ahm, Delhi) | 2. WWI | 2. Flame University |
| 3. Strate SoD | 3. Ecole Intuit | 3. MIT-ID (Pune, Indore) |
| 4. UPES | 4. MIT-ID (Indore, Pune) | 4. Anant SoD |
| 5. WUD | 5. Pearl Academy | 5. Srishti Manipal |
| 6. ADYPU | 6. Strate | 6. BITS SoD |
2. COMMUNICATION DESIGN DISCIPLINES
| Graphic Design / Visual Communication | Film & Video Design | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. ISDI | 11. Strate SoD | 1. WWI |
| 2. UID (Ahm, Delhi) | 12. GLS ID | 2. MIT-ID (Indore, Pune) |
| 3. MIT-ID (Pune, Indore) | 13. Pearl Academy | 3. Anant SoD |
| 4. Ecole Intuit Lab | 14. Srishti Manipal | 4. WUD |
| 5. Anant SoD | 15. UPES | 5. Srishti Manipal |
| 6. Parul SoD | Animation & VFX | |
| 7. WWI | 1. WWI | 5. ITM-IDM |
| 8. ITM-IDM | 2. UID (Ahm, Delhi) | 6. Parul SoD |
| 9. Istituto Marangoni | 3. ISDI | 7. UPES |
| 10. BITS SoD | 4. MIT-ID (Indore, Pune) | 8. WUD |
3. FASHION DESIGN DISCIPLINES
| Fashion Apparel Design | Fashion Comm. / Styling | Fashion Accessory Design |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pearl Academy | 1. Pearl Academy | 1. Pearl Academy |
| 2. ISDI | 2. ISDI | 2. Istituto Marangoni |
| 4. Istituto Marangoni | 3. Istituto Marangoni | 3. FDDI |
| 5. UID (Ahm, Delhi) | 4. UID (Ahm, Delhi) | 4. SOFT |
| 6. ITM-IDM | 5. SOFT | Fashion Mgt + Luxury Brd |
| 7. Anant SoD | 6. UDIT | 1. Pearl Academy |
| 8. Parul SoD | 7. MIT-ID (Indore, Pune) | 2. ISDI |
| 9. MIT-ID (Indore, Pune) | 8. WUD | 3. Istituto Marangoni |
| 10. WWI | ||
| 11. SOFT | ||
| 12. SSIFS |
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