Top Design Colleges in India- Admissions 2027
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Campuses: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Kolkata & Jodhpur

Programs: B.Des., B.F.Tech., MFM, M.Des., M.F.Tech.

16 October to 16 NovemberApplication Deadline:

Entrance Exam: January 10, 2027

Campuses: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru & other NIDs across India

Programmes: B.Des. / 5.5-Year Integrated M.Des.

30 November 2026Application Deadline:

NID DAT Prelims: 20 December 2026

Campuses: IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee & IIITDM Jabalpur

Program: B.Des.

October 31, 2026Application Deadline:

Entrance Exam: 17 January 2027

Pearl Academy is one of India’s most respected institutions for fashion, design, and creative education, known for its industry-integrated curriculum, strong academic legacy, and focus on building career-ready designers. 

Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) is a leading design institute in India, offering globally aligned programs with a strong focus on creativity, innovation, and industry exposure.

Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) is a reputed private design school in India offering studio-based education with international academic collaboration and strong industry exposure.

Istituto Marangoni is a globally renowned fashion and luxury design institute offering industry-driven programs with strong international exposure and career opportunities.

The Design Village (TDV) is an innovative design institute in Noida known for its interdisciplinary and experiential approach to design education, focusing on creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is one of India’s largest private universities, offering a wide range of design and creative programs with strong industry exposure and placement support.

Rubika is an international design school with its India campus in Pune, offering specialised programs in animation, game design, and industrial design

Woxsen University is a leading private university in Hyderabad offering industry-focused design programs through experiential learning, global collaborations, modern infrastructure, and strong industry exposure for aspiring creative professionals.

WUD is India’s first dedicated design university located in Sonipat, Haryana, offering a wide range of creative undergraduate and postgraduate programs with industry-focused training.

Campus: Vadodara, Gujarat

Programs: B.Des. in Fashion Design & Technology, Communication Design, Product Design, UX & Interaction Design, Interior & Furniture Design, Film, Animation & VFX

Application Deadline: 25 December 2026

Entrance Exam: PU-DAT 2027 — 23 & 26 January 2027

• Campus: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

• Programs: B.Des., Integrated M.Des., B.Des. (Global) (Hons.); specialisations include Fashion Design, Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Environment Design

• Application Deadline: 21 January 2027

• Entrance Exam: 23–24 January 2027

IMS Design & Innovation Academy (IMS DIA) is a well-known design institute offering practice-oriented programs focused on fashion, interior, and design innovation with strong academic foundations.

Bennett University is a private university in Greater Noida offering design programs with a focus on industry exposure, interdisciplinary learning, and practical education.

KR Mangalam University is a multidisciplinary private university located in Gurugram, offering industry-oriented programs in design and creative fields. The university focuses on practical learning, modern infrastructure, and exposure to industry practices.

Sushant University is a reputed private university in Gurugram offering design programs through its School of Design, with a focus on industry exposure, interdisciplinary learning, and practical training.

Satyam Fashion Institute is a well-known fashion education institute in Noida offering industry-oriented design programs with a strong focus on practical training and skill development.

Wisdom College for Creativity & Design is a creative education institute offering design-focused programs with an emphasis on practical skills, industry exposure, and career-oriented learning.