Top Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR 2026: Fees, Admissions, Placements, Rankings, Cutoff

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The top Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR are the National Institute of Fashion Technology - NIFT Delhi, FDDI New Delhi, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, etc. There are a total of 151 Designing colleges in Delhi NCR which include around 94 Fashion Design colleges. Top Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR offer different courses like BDes, MDes, M.Phil/ Ph.D in Fashion Designing, etc. through full-time, part-time, and Online modes. NIFT Delhi is ranked #1 by various popular Ranking agencies such as India Today, Outlook Icare, The Times, etc. There are a total of 94 Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR which include 85 private and 8 government colleges. Lovely Professional University - LPU Jalandhar and Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology are some of the top private Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR. They have a total seat intake of 248+ and 60+ respectively for BDes courses. Admissions to the top Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR are based on entrance exams such as NIFT, SUAT, UCEED, etc. Amity University Noida, Pearl Academy Delhi, and Galgotias University are among the top 10 Fashion Designing colleges in Delhi. Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR fees range between INR 40,000 - INR 5,80,000 annually. NIFT Delhi and FDDI Noida are the Best govt Colleges for Fashion Designing in Delhi. Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR offer average CTC package ranges between INR 5 LPA - 11 LPA. 

Top Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR: Highlights 

The table below shows some of the key features of the Top Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR:

Parameters Statistics
No. of Colleges 167
Fees INR 40,000 - INR 5,80,000 annually
Specializations Fashion DesignTextile Design, Apparel Design, Jewellery DesignVisual Merchandising
Admission Process Entrance Based (NIFT Entrance exam/ UCEED, CEED, etc.) + personal interview round

Top 10 Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR

Check out the list of some of the top 10 Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR with their seat intake for BDes courses.

College/ University Name BDes Seats Intake
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi 228+
JD Institute of Fashion Technology Hauz Khas 75+
Lovely Professional University - LPU Jalandhar 248+
World University of Design - Sonepat 460+
Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) New Delhi 200+
Unitedworld Institute of Design, Delhi-NCR Campus (UID–NCR) 30+
Netaji Subhas University of Technology - NSIT Delhi 120+
Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology - [PIET], Panipat 60+
State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak 105+
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University - SGT University Gurugram 40+

Government Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR

There are around 18 public Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR. These colleges offer quality education at affordable fees with high ROI (Return on Investment) and better placement opportunities post-course completion. Check out some of the best government design colleges in Delhi NCR in the table below along with their fee structure.

College/ University Name Total Course Fees (INR)
National Institute Of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], New Delhi 11,09,000
Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU], New Delhi 5,000
Footwear Design & Development Institute - [FDDI], Noida 9,42,000
Footwear Design And Development Institute - [FDDI], Rohtak 6,74,000
International College Of Fashion - [ICF], New Delhi 7,90,000
Government Polytechnic For Women, Faridabad 1,35,000
Pandit Lakshmi Chand State University Of Performing And Visual Arts, Rohtak 2,46,000
Delhi Skill And Entrepreneurship University (DSEU), New Delhi 51,750
The Design Institute Of India - [TDII], New Delhi 4,60,000
GD Goenka University - [GDGU], Gurgaon 1,29,000

Private Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR

There are 83 Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR. Pearl Academy and Amity School of Fashion Technology are some of the best Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR. They have a seat intake of 75+ and 200+ for BDes courses. The following table lists some of the top Private Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR with fee structures. 

College/ University Name Total Course Fees (INR)
Pearl Academy West Campus, Delhi 2,34,000
Amity School Of Fashion Technology - [ASFT], Noida 6,08,000
Vidya Institute Of Fashion Technology - [VIFT], Meerut 4,86,000
IMS Design And Innovation Academy - [DIA], Noida 6,37,000
Amity University, Noida 6,40,000
Apeejay Stya University - [ASU], Gurgaon 10,40,000
KR Mangalam University, Gurgaon 4,05,000
Sharda University - [SU], Greater Noida 10,45,907
Inter National Institute Of Fashion Design - [INIFD], New Delhi 4,68,000
Noida International University - [NIU], Noida 40,000

Top Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR: Admission Process

Designing courses are not so common in India compared to Engineering and Management courses. India is home to around 863 Fashion Design colleges, amongst them 161 are situated in Delhi NCR. There are 93 private and 18 government Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR. The following infographic represents the ratio between the government and private Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR: 

Top Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR: Admission Process

Admissions into Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR requires passing NIFT/UCEED entrance exams, as well as a possible group discussion or personal interview.

NIFT 2023 Result NIFT 2023 Cutoff
NIFT 2023 College Predictor NIFT 2023 Counselling Process

Top Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR: Placements

The top Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR offer an average CTC package ranging between INR 5 LPA - INR 11 LPA. The infographic below highlights the average and highest CTC package of Top Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR. 

Top Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR: Placements

Top Fashion Design Colleges in Delhi NCR: FAQs

Ques. Which is the No. 1 Fashion Design college in India?

Ans. NIFT Delhi - National Institute of Fashion Technology is the top-ranked and the No. 1 Fashion Design college in India.

Ques. Which campus is best for Fashion Designing?

Ans. NIFT Delhi NCR, NIFT Navi Mumbai, NIFT Bangalore, and NIFT Chennai have the best campus for Fashion Design in India. 

Ques. What is the fee for a Fashion Design course in Delhi?

Ans. Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR are generally offered between fee structure of INR 40,000 - INR 5,80,000 annually.

Ques. Which stream is best for Fashion Design?

Ans. There is no certain stream offered in Fashion Designing. One can opt for any course after 10+2 like Diploma, Certificate, or degree courses in Fashion Designing. 

Ques. Can I do a Fashion Design course at DU?

Ans. Yes, one can do Fashion Designing at DU. There are a variety of Diploma and Certification courses in Fashion Designing courses offered by Delhi University. 

Ques. What is the admission process into Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR?

Ans. Admission is done based on different entrance exam scores like the UCEED/ NIFT Entrance Exam, etc. One may also need to face the GD/ PI round after qualifying for the entrance exam.

Ques. What is the monthly income of a Fashion Designer?

Ans. The average salary of a Fashion designer depends upon several factors. However, the average salary ranges between INR 40,000 - INR 80,000 monthly. 

Ques. Which are the top private Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR?

Ans. There are around 93 private Fashion Design colleges in Delhi NCR. Pearl Academy West Campus Delhi, Amity School Of Fashion Technology Noida, and Vidya Institute Of Fashion Technology Meerut are some of the top private Fashion design colleges in Delhi NCR.

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CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#1
CD Score: 1821/2000
14,09,400B.Des Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 423 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#4th/76 in India for Design 2025
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#2
CD Score: 1139/2000
32,36,200B.Des Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees
₹ 20,27,000Highest Package99% PlacementCompare Placement
3.8 / 5 Based on 74 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#32th/76 in India for Design 2025
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#3
CD Score: 1513/2000
32,36,200B.Des Fashion Design- Total Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 9 User
Reviews
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#15th/76 in India for Design 2025
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#4

Apeejay Institute of Design - [AID], New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 1425/2000
10,50,000B.Des Fashion Design- Total Fees-- 3.2 / 5 Based on 4 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#19th/76 in India for Design 2025
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#9
CD Score: 941/2000
27,30,000B.Des Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.3 / 5 Based on 29 User
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#41th/76 in India for Design 2025
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#10

Netaji Subhas University of Technology - [NSUT], New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
11,29,000B.Des Fashion Design & Technology- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 975 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#19th/30 in India for Design 2025
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#11

Amity University, Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |AICTE, RCI, COA, PCI, INC Approved
NAAC A
6,56,000B.Des Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 122 User
Reviews
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#12
NAAC A++
13,62,200B.Des Fashion Design- Total Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 463 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#19th/70 in India for Design 2025
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#13

SGT University, Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |NCTE, DCI, RCI, PCI, INC Approved
NAAC A+
6,12,500B.Des {Hons.} Fashion Design- Total Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 179 User
Reviews
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#14

K.R. Mangalam University, Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |NCTE, COA, PCI, BCI, UGC Approved
NAAC A
9,20,000B.Des {Hons.} Fashion Design- Total Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 364 User
Reviews
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#15

Amity University, Noida

Noida, Uttar Pradesh |NCTE, AICTE, RCI, COA, PCI Approved
NAAC A+
9,36,000B.Des Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 3059 User
Reviews
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#16

Galgotias University - [GU], Greater Noida

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |NCTE, AICTE, COA, PCI, INC Approved
NAAC A+
6,25,600B.Des Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 1691 User
Reviews
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#17

Chaudhary Charan Singh University - [CCSU], Meerut

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh |UGC, MHRD Approved
NAAC A++
78,000BFD- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 1836 User
Reviews
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#18

Sushant University, Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |COA, PCI, BCI, UGC, AIU Approved
16,31,000B.Des Fashion Design- Total Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 71 User
Reviews
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#19

Sharda University, Greater Noida

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |NCTE, DCI, COA, PCI, INC Approved
NAAC A+
13,16,834B.Des Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 772 User
Reviews
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#20

Bennett University, Greater Noida

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |BCI, UGC, AIU Approved
NAAC A+
24,43,000B.Des {Hons.} Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.3 / 5 Based on 379 User
Reviews
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#21

GD Goenka University - [GDGU], Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |NCTE, PCI, BCI, ICAR, UGC Approved
NAAC A+
24,00,000B.Des {Hons.} Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 99 User
Reviews
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#22

IILM University, Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |AICTE, UGC, NBA, AIU Approved
16,00,000B.Des Fashion Design- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 91 User
Reviews
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#23

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University - [SVSU], Meerut

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh |NCTE, DCI, AICTE, PCI, INC Approved
NAAC A
2,18,000B.Des Fashion Communication- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 261 User
Reviews
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#24

Apeejay Stya University - [ASU], Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |NCTE, PCI, BCI, UGC, AIU Approved
NAAC A
7,82,000B.Des Fashion Design- Total Fees 3.5 / 5 Based on 109 User
Reviews
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#25

IIMT University - [IIMTU], Meerut

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh |NCTE, PCI, INC, BCI, UGC Approved
NAAC A
2,17,000BFD- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 136 User
Reviews
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#26

Vidya University, Meerut

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh |AICTE, PCI, BCI Approved
5,34,000B.Des Fashion Design- Total Fees 4 / 5 Based on 64 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#27

Sanskar Educational Group - [SEG], Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |AICTE, COA, PCI Approved
2,80,660BFD- Total Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 105 User
Reviews
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#28
8,82,800B.Des Fashion Design- Total Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 41 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#41th/70 in India for Design 2025
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#29

Monad University, Hapur

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh |NCTE, COA, PCI, BCI, UGC Approved
--B.Sc Fashion Design-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 33 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#30

SunRise University - [SRU], Alwar

Alwar, Rajasthan |AICTE, RCI, PCI, BCI, UGC Approved
58,200B.Sc Fashion Design- Total Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 82 User
Reviews
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