B.Des
Bachelor of Design
Top Ranked B.Des Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Bachelor of Design (B.Des) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for B.Des in India. The list includes 3 government and 1 private institution. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹8.00 Lakh to ₹8.72 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Government | ₹800,000 | View |
| #7 |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
Government | ₹800,000 | View |
| #13 |
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | - | View |
| #14 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka |
Deemed | - | View |
| #27 |
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Deemed | - | View |
| #32 |
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab |
Private | ₹872,000 | View |
| #46 |
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
Deemed | - | View |
| #72 |
Graphic Era Deemed to be University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
Deemed | - | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
All NIRF Ranked B.Des Colleges (13)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering B.Des
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
₹26.45 LPA |
| 7 |
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
|
₹24.96 LPA |
| 13 |
JMI
New Delhi, Delhi
|
- |
| 14 |
MAHE
Manipal, Karnataka
|
₹12.31 LPA |
| 27 |
KIIT
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹8.50 LPA |
| 32 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
₹9.54 LPA |
| 46 |
KL University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
|
₹11.00 LPA |
| 72 |
GEU
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
|
- |
| 85 |
SNU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
₹9.88 LPA |
| 89 |
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
|
₹8.00 LPA |
| 98 |
MUJ
Jaipur, Rajasthan
|
₹7.60 LPA |
| - |
TU
Tezpur, Assam
|
- |
| - |
SU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
QS India B.Des College Rankings 2025
8 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 2 |
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
| 3 |
IIT Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
| 7 |
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
|
| 8 |
IIT Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam
|
| 10 |
IIT Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
|
| 15 |
IIT Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
|
| 20 |
VIT Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
|
| 30 |
LPU
Jalandhar, Punjab
|
QS World University Rankings 2026 - B.Des Colleges
2 B.Des colleges featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2026
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #503 |
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
|
| #575 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
QS World University Rankings are released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranks shown are overall global positions for the latest available edition.
Frequently Asked Questions - B.Des College Rankings
NID Ahmedabad, IIT Bombay (IDC), IIT Delhi, NIFT, and Srishti Institute are among the top B.Des institutions. NID and IIT design departments are particularly well-regarded for product and industrial design.
NIRF does not have a separate Design category. IITs with design departments appear in Engineering rankings. NID and NIFT's quality is widely recognised through industry reputation and alumni career outcomes rather than formal rankings.
Look at studio facilities, faculty practitioner backgrounds, industry partnerships, portfolio quality of graduates, placement records in design roles, alumni network in the design industry, and the design specialisations offered.