Design Colleges in Karnataka
11 design institutions in Karnataka hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 6 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru Urban (6). Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 44,091 seats. The largest by intake are Yenepoya Deemed to Be University (16,840), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (11,010), Presidency University (6,132).
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
Top 6 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Private: 5
- Deemed University: 4
- State University: 2
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 7
- DESIGN: 6
- ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS: 4
- Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning): 4
- COMPUTER SCIENCE (CYBER SECURITY): 4
- BBA: 4
- MECHANICAL: 3
- PLANNING: 3
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning, Bengaluru
UG·B.Arch
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Address Po Box 1908, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore District Bengaluru Urban State Karnataka Ownership Private Affiliation Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi Approved by AICTE AISHE code C-57952 AICTE ID 1-46269999718 Official siteCourses & intake (2)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Architecture & Town Planning B.Arch Planning 40 AICTE approved Design UG Interior Design 30 AICTE approved Total intake 70 Jain Deemed to Be University Faculty of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·PG·B.E /B.Tech·UG
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Address Jain Global Campus, Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District District Bengaluru South State Karnataka Ownership Deemed University Institution type Deemed to be University(Pvt) Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46215298511 Courses & intake (29)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Design PG Design 30 AICTE approved Design UG Design 90 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Aero Dynamic Engineering 9 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Aerospace Proplusion Technology 9 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Artificial Intelligence 36 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Civil Engineering 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Cyber Security 36 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Data Sciences 36 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Energy and Environmental Management 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Electric Vehicle Technology 12 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Food Technology 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Structures and Design 9 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Vlsi and Embedded Systems Design 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Aerospace Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Civil Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Engineering(Software Engineering) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 1,080 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Iot) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engg 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Information Science and Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 60 AICTE approved Total intake 2,247 K.L.S. Gogte Institute of Technology
Integrated·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·UG
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Address "jnana Ganga", Udyambag, District Belagavi State Karnataka Ownership Private Affiliation Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46287102195 Courses & intake (18)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Computer Applications MCA Masters in Computer Applications 180 AICTE approved Design UG Communication Design 30 AICTE approved Design UG Fashion Design 30 AICTE approved Design UG Industrial Design 30 AICTE approved Design UG Life Style and Accessory Design 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Digital Communications and Networking 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Machine Design 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Structural Engineering 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Civil Engineering 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 300 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engg 180 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 120 AICTE approved Management Integrated BBA/MBA 60 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM MBA 180 AICTE approved Total intake 1,512 Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bangaluru Campus
M.E /M.Tech·PG·MBA /PGDM·UG·BBA·B.E /B.Tech
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Address Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, (off-campus Centre At Bengaluru), Address: Govindpura Village, Bsf Campus, Yelahanka, Bengaluru North-560064, Karnataka District Bengaluru Urban State Karnataka Ownership Private Affiliation Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Approved by AICTE AISHE code C-65882 AICTE ID 1-46209092267 Official siteCourses & intake (29)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Applied Arts & Crafts UG Fine Arts Contemporary Arts Practice 30 AICTE approved Applied Arts & Crafts UG Fine Arts Digital Media 30 AICTE approved Applied Arts & Crafts UG Fine Arts Film 30 AICTE approved Design PG Design Led Innovation 30 AICTE approved Design PG Human Centered Design 30 AICTE approved Design PG Industrial Arts and Design Practices 30 AICTE approved Design PG Information Arts & Information Design Practice 15 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Business Services and System Design) 30 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Creative and Applied Computation) 30 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Creative Education) 30 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Human Centered Design) 60 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Industrial Arts and Design Practices) 120 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Information Arts and Information Design Practices) 30 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Visual Communication and Strategic Branding) 120 AICTE approved Design UG Spatial Design 30 AICTE approved Design UG Textile Futures 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Data Sciences 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Vlsi Design 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 1,020 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Financial Technology 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electronics Engineering 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electronics Engineering (Vlsi Design and Technology) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Mathematics and Computing 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 60 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM MBA (Technology Management) 30 AICTE approved Management BBA BBA 300 AICTE approved Total intake 2,625 Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
M.E /M.Tech·PG·MCA·MBA /PGDM·UG·BBA
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Address Madhava Nagar, Manipal District Udupi State Karnataka Ownership Deemed University Institution type Deemed to be University(Pvt) Affiliation Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Approved by AICTE AISHE code U-0234 AICTE ID 1-46208989657 Official siteCourses & intake (22)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Computer Applications MCA Master of Computer Application (MCA) 1,000 AICTE approved Design PG Design Computation 15 AICTE approved Design PG M.des. Interior Design 15 AICTE approved Design PG M.des. Sustainable Design 15 AICTE approved Design PG Product Design 15 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Fashion Design) 60 AICTE approved Design UG Bachelor of Design(Interior Design) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Big Data Analytics) 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cloud Computing) 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Embedded Systems) 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering(Cyber Security) 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Electronics Engineering (Micro Electronics and Vlsi Technology) 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Electronics Engineering (Vlsi Design) 30 AICTE approved Hotel Management & Catering Technology PG Master of Hotel Management 30 AICTE approved Hotel Management & Catering Technology UG Bachelor of Hotel Management 60 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM Masters in Business Administration 7,000 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM Masters in Business Administration - Banking and Financial Services 200 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM Post Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1,000 AICTE approved Management BBA BBA 300 AICTE approved Management BBA BBA (Hons) 1,000 AICTE approved Total intake 11,010 Nitte School of Architecture Planning and Design
M.Arch·UG·B.Arch
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Address Govindapura, Gollahalli, Yelahanka, Bangalore-64 District Bengaluru Urban State Karnataka Ownership Private Affiliation Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi Approved by AICTE AISHE code C-58004 AICTE ID 1-46215679525 Official siteCourses & intake (3)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Architecture & Town Planning M.Arch Planning 15 AICTE approved Architecture & Town Planning B.Arch Planning 20 AICTE approved Design UG Design 30 AICTE approved Total intake 65 Presidency University
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·LL.B·UG
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Address Itgalpura, Rajanukunte, Yelahanka, Bengaluru - 560 064 PIN 560064 District Bengaluru Urban State Karnataka Ownership State University Affiliation PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA (18TH OCT., 2015) 2015 Approved by AICTE, BCI AICTE ID 1-46211162049 Courses & intake (35)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Computer Applications MCA MCA 480 AICTE approved Design UG Design 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Artificial Intelligence 48 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Automotive Technology 12 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Building and Construction Technology 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 48 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Data Science 48 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Embedded System and Vlsi 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Aero Space Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 300 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Civil Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 1,380 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) 480 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) 240 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Iot) 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering(Block Chain) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering(Data Science) 240 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Technology (Devops) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Technology(Big Data) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering 240 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Information Science and Engineering 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Information Science and Technology 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Petroleum Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Vlsi 60 AICTE approved Law LL.B B.a. Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons) 120 BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27 Law LL.B B.com Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons) 60 BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2025-26 Law LL.B BBA Ll.b (5 Year) (Hons) 120 BCI approvedsource records approval upto Approved upto 2026-27 Management MBA /PGDM MBA 660 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM MBA (Banking and Finance Management) 120 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM MBA (Marketing and Finance) 120 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM MBA(Business Analytics) 120 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM MBA(Digital Marketing) 60 AICTE approved Total intake 6,132 S-Vyasa Deemed to Be University(School of Advanced Studies)
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
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Address Sattva Global City Technology Park , Mysore Road, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560059 PIN 560059 District Bengaluru Urban State Karnataka Ownership Deemed University Institution type Deemed to be University(Pvt) Affiliation Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46216227914 Courses & intake (21)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Computer Applications MCA MCA 300 AICTE approved Computer Applications BCA BCA 120 AICTE approved Design UG Design 240 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Industrial Automation and Robotics 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering 480 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) 840 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) 300 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Techno 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Robotics and Automation 60 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM MBA(General Management) 240 AICTE approved Management BBA BBA 120 AICTE approved Total intake 3,390 Sir M V School of Architecture, BANGALORE
Integrated·UG·B.Arch
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Address International Airport Road, Krishnadeveraya Nagar, Yelahanka, Hunasamaranahalli District Bengaluru Rural State Karnataka Ownership Private Affiliation Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi Approved by AICTE AISHE code C-60251 AICTE ID 1-46284943752 Official siteCourses & intake (3)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Architecture & Town Planning Integrated Master of Planning 40 AICTE approved Architecture & Town Planning B.Arch Planning 40 AICTE approved Design UG Design 30 AICTE approved Total intake 110 SJB School of Architecture and Planning
UG
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Address #67 Bgs Health And Education Dr Vishnuvardhana Road Kengeri District Bengaluru Urban State Karnataka Ownership State University Affiliation Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46223044070 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Design UG Design 30 AICTE approved Yenepoya Deemed to Be University
MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
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Address University Road Deralakatte District Dakshina Kannada State Karnataka Ownership Deemed University Affiliation Yenepoya University, Mangalore Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46215229798 Courses & intake (12)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Computer Applications MCA MCA 1,000 AICTE approved Computer Applications BCA BCA 2,500 AICTE approved Design UG Communication Design 30 AICTE approved Design UG Fashion Design 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Engineering (Software Engineering) 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) 120 AICTE approved Hotel Management & Catering Technology UG Hotel Management 60 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM MBA 360 AICTE approved Management MBA /PGDM Management 10,000 AICTE approved Management BBA BBA 2,500 AICTE approved Total intake 16,840
Frequently asked questions
How many design colleges are there in Karnataka?
11 design institutions in Karnataka hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 September 2026.
Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved design colleges in Karnataka?
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 Karnataka have?
44,091 approved seats across 11 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Karnataka has the most design colleges?
Bengaluru Urban, with 6 of the 11 institutions listed here.
What courses do design colleges in Karnataka offer?
The most widely approved are COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7), DESIGN (6), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (4), Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (4), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CYBER SECURITY) (4), BBA (4). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many design colleges in Karnataka are government and how many are private?
Of the 11 institutions listed: 5 private, 4 deemed university, 2 state university. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
Where does this list come from?
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 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.