FASHION.AND.APPAREL.DESIGN Colleges in India

15 applied arts institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 12 districts, with the largest concentration in Alwar (2). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many applied arts colleges are there in India?

15 applied arts institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved applied arts colleges in India?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from AICTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do applied arts colleges in India have?

9,101 approved seats across 15 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

Which district in India has the most applied arts colleges?

Alwar, with 2 of the 15 institutions listed here.

What courses do applied arts colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are FASHION AND APPAREL DESIGN (15), COSTUME DESIGN AND DRESS MAKING (5), INTERIOR DECORATION (5), TEXTILE DESIGN (5), FINE ARTS (4), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (3). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many applied arts colleges in India are government and how many are private?

Of the 15 institutions listed: 9 government, 4 private, 1 deemed university, 1 government aided. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

Where does this list come from?

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.