Top M.Design Colleges - India

The School of Planning and Architecture had a modest beginning in 1941 as a Department of Architecture of Delhi Polytechnic. It was later affiliated to the University of Delhi and integrated with the School of Town and Country Planning which was established in 1955 by the Government of India to provide facilities for rural, urban and regional planning. On integration, the School was renamed as School of Planning and Architecture in 1959.

To be a premier academic institution, recognized internationally for its contribution to industry and society through excellence in teaching, learning, research, internationalization, entrepreneurship and leadership.

NIFT was set up at Delhi in 1986 and had only one programme of Fashion Design in its first year. The campus initially started functioning from a temporary two room set up in its formative years and shifted to a full-fledged campus in 1994. The building designed by Dr. B.V. Doshi is based on the concept of a central step-well to conserve rainwater, a traditional Indian Baoli and is listed as one of the modern Iconic architecture of Delhi.

Established in the year 1995 in “Fashion Capital of India”, today NIFT Mumbai is spread over 10 acres in Navi Mumbai, boasts of  state of the art hostel facilities for girls and boys students, world class infrastructure, highly equipped labs and machine rooms. Campus possesses latest sports infrastructure and well monitored well equipped canteen facility. The institute has highly trained faculty members with strong industry connect. NIFT Mumbai offers employment opportunities to aspirants across all NIFT centers.

NIFT has been a pioneer in fashion education in India, bringing together knowledge, creative thinking and critical independence. Over the past 30 years, the institute has stood as a beacon for inclusive thinking, bringing forth competent individuals who specialize in Design, Technology and Management. NIFT Bengaluru is located in a prime area with all facilities and infrastructure in and around the campus

NIFT Chennai was established in the year 1995. Completing a wonderful journey of more than two decades, the center has set up a remarkable and ideal platform for the aspiring and creative young generation in the field of Fashion with Design, technology and Management

The NIFT Hyderabad campus sits between India’s IT hub - Hi-tech city and the state craft village, Shilparamam; appropriately epitomizing one of its core mottos, tradition meets modernity. With such close proximity to the IT industries and a vibrant city sphere, the campus boasts of modern amenities while still closely rooted to its cultural diversity. The permanent campus was established in 1999 and the main building is noted for its architectural grandeur and versatility. The campus facilities provide an ideal environment for an all rounded learning experience and holistic growth.

Army Institute of Fashion & Design (AIFD), Bangalore

NIFT Kannur started functioning from a temporary campus in 2008 and moved to its current permanent campus in 2012. It is a serene campus located away from busy towns but active within. The sprawling campus of 10 acres houses the academic block which is an architectural master piece raises like a spiral from 2 floors to 8 floors. The infrastructure was given by the State Government of Kerala. This allows a reservation of 20% supernumerary seats for the students of the state domicile.

Sushant University (Erstwhile Ansal University) was established in 2012 under the Haryana Private Universities Act 2006. Located in the heart of Gurugram, India’s largest hub of National and Fortune 500 companies. We have eight schools offering programmes in Architecture, Design, Law, Management, Hospitality, Engineering, Health Sciences and Planning & Development. Sushant University has been awarded the National Education Excellence award “Best Private University in Northern India 2017” along with “CSR Excellence in Education” award for two consecutive years i.e. 2017 and 2018. Sushant School of Art and Architecture at Sushant University is the flagship school which started in 1989 and has been consistently ranked No. 1 Private Architecture School in India by Outlook Magazine.

Amity University is a private research university in Noida, India. It was established in 2005 by an Act of the State Legislature of Uttar Pradesh. Its location in the heart of the Greater Delhi region makes it convenient for students to commute to the capital. Amity is a member of the  Indian Universities Association and the Commonwealth Universities Association. With affiliations from UGC, NAAC, and Amity law programs are recognized by the Bar Council of India. The university has obtained international accreditation from the EIT for six of its engineering programs. Amity University, Noida courses are offered at various levels like Diploma Degrees (i.e Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electronic, Electrical, Automobile, etc.), Undergraduate Degrees (i.e BBA, B.Arch., B.Com, B.Sc., etc.), Postgraduate Degree (i.e MBA, M.com, M.Sc., etc.), Law Degree (i.e. BBA-LLB, LLB, LLM, B. Com, etc.), Pharmacy Degree (i.e. B.Pharm) and Doctoral levels 

BBK Dav college for Women is situated in Amritsar in Punjab state of India. Established in 1967, it is accredited from NAAC and it is affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU). BBKDAVCW, Amritsar offers 33 courses across 11 streams namely Design, Performing Arts, Media and Mass Communication, Vocational, IT, Science, Medical, Commerce and Banking, Management, Arts, Hotel Management and across 14 degrees like BSc, BA, B.Des, BJMC, BBA.Hostel facility is not available for its students. Additional campus facilities such as Academic Zone, Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Canteen, Computer Lab, Counselling, Gym, Library, Medical Facilities, Cls. Room are also there.

Poornima University (PU) is a UGC approved Leading Private University in Rajasthan. The university is situated in Sitapura, the educational hub of Jaipur in 32 Acres sprawling, lush green campus. State – of – the – art building area of university with independent academic & administration block, hostels, laboratories, sports ground, observatory etc. provide scholarly ambience for learning & liberty. It creates a warm and protective environment with a professional atmosphere to bring out best in the student to face the cut-throat global competition. Poornima University brings together a community of wide-ranging interests, competencies & aspirations from Engineering, Architecture, Management, Commerce, Design, Science, Public Health, Computer applications and Hotel Management. Poornima University has been awarded as the best upcoming University of the India by ASSOCHAM, New Delhi. Poornima University has been awarded as the Top Private University of Rajasthan -2018.

CEPT University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats. Its teaching programs aim to build thoughtful professionals and its research programs deepen understanding of human settlements. CEPT University also undertakes advisory projects to further the goal of making habitats more liveable. Through its education, research and advisory activities, CEPT strives to improve the impact of habitat professions in enriching the lives of people in India's villages, towns and cities.

WUD is India's first and only university dedicated to education in the creative domain, The university is established by the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006 with the right to confer degrees under Section 2(f) and 22(I) of the UGC Act. All degrees of WUD are UGC approved.

Ajeenkya DY Patil University is a private University located in Lohegaon, Pune, Maharashtra, India and belongs to the DY Patil group, a network of educational institutions in India.

AAFT University of Media and Arts is established in 2018 under the aegis of Marwah Studios and managed to become known as a leading provider of entertainment and media conglomerate. AAFT group of institutions was established in 1993 at the prominent location of Film City, Noida as the education and training arm of Marwah Studios. With 25 years of proficiency and expertise in the field of film technology, it has imparted revolutionary media education to more than 17000 students and has achieved great compliments and honor over the course of time. The establishment of new university in the state of Chhattisgarh is meant for building equity across media education in the field of Film Making, Journalism, Performing Arts, Advertising, Acting, Interior Design, Dance, Digital Marketing, Animation and Fashion Design. Our vision is to light the fire of learning and foster technical advancements, creative ideas & inspiration to create impact on Media and Arts community as a whole.

Established in 2006, the Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT), Noida gives expert training withinside the discipline of Design, Technology & Management of the fashion, fabric, and garb industry. Amity School of Fashion Technology is approved by the All India Council of Technical Education. It is affiliated with Amity University, Noida. ASFT is ranked 7th among the top ten fashion colleges in India, as per the rankings published by Outlook magazine in June 2013. Similarly, it is also ranked 7th among the top ten fashion colleges in India according to the rankings published by India Today in 2013. These rankings highlight the recognition and reputation of ASFT as one of the leading institutions in the field of fashion education in India. Amity School of Fashion Technology courses are offered at various levels like Undergraduate Degrees i.e Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) Fashion Design, Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) in Communication Design, etc., Postgraduate Degree i.e MBA (Fashion Management).