Design Colleges in Maharashtra
16 design institutions in Maharashtra hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 10 districts, with the largest concentration in Pune (5). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- Pune: 5
- Mumbai Suburban: 2
- Sangli: 2
- Aurangabad: 1
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 1
- Hingoli: 1
- Nagpur: 1
- Nashik: 1
- Solapur: 1
- Thane: 1
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Private: 10
- Deemed University: 3
- State University: 2
- Government Aided: 1
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- DESIGN: 10
- BBA: 7
- BCA: 7
- MBA: 6
- FASHION DESIGN: 4
- ELECTRICAL: 4
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING: 4
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: 4
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·PG·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·BBA·BCA·B.E /B.Tech·UG
MAEER's MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi (Devachi), Dehu Phata
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
Mangaldeep College of Engineering, Nipani
Diploma·B.E /B.Tech·BCA·UG
Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
MBA /PGDM·PG·UG·BBA·BCA
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli
Diploma·Integrated B.Tech·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Frequently asked questions
How many design colleges are there in Maharashtra?
16 design institutions in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra?
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 Maharashtra have?
90,731 approved seats across 16 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Maharashtra has the most design colleges?
Pune, with 5 of the 16 institutions listed here.
What courses do design colleges in Maharashtra offer?
The most widely approved are DESIGN (10), BBA (7), BCA (7), MBA (6), FASHION DESIGN (4), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (4). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many design colleges in Maharashtra are government and how many are private?
Of the 16 institutions listed: 10 private, 3 deemed university, 2 state 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.