PLANNING Colleges in India

8 design institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 7 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru Urban (2). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many design colleges are there in India?

8 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?

10,076 approved seats across 8 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?

Bengaluru Urban, with 2 of the 8 institutions listed here.

What courses do design colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are PLANNING (8), INTERIOR DESIGN (5), DESIGN (4), FACILITIES AND SERVICES PLANNING (2), MECHATRONICS (2), ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (2). 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 8 institutions listed: 5 private, 1 deemed university, 1 government, 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.