ELECTRONICS.COMMUNICATION.ENGG Colleges in India
15 design institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 15 districts, with the largest concentration in Belagavi (1). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
CARE College of Engineering (Formerly CARE Group of Institutions)
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·PG·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal(Sonepat)
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
Graphic Era Deemed to Be University
M.E /M.Tech·PG·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
Jain Deemed to Be University Faculty of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·PG·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Jodhpur Institute of Engineering & Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·UG·BBA·BCA·B.E /B.Tech
K.L.S. Gogte Institute of Technology
Integrated·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·UG
KMCT Institute of Emerging Technology and Management
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·PG·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
Mohamed Sathak A.J. College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to Be University)
D.Pharm·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·B.Pharm·BBA·BCA·UG
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu
Integrated·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Technology, Indore - Ujjain
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Frequently asked questions
How many design colleges are there in India?
15 design 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 design 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 design colleges in India have?
26,751 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 design colleges?
Belagavi, with 1 of the 15 institutions listed here.
What courses do design colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (15), CIVIL ENGINEERING (12), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (12), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (12), DESIGN (10), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many design colleges in India are government and how many are private?
Of the 15 institutions listed: 6 private, 5 deemed university, 2 government, 1 government aided, 1 unknown. 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.