M.Des
Master of Design
Top Ranked M.Des Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Master of Design (M.Des) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for M.Des in India. The list includes 5 government and 1 private institution. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹57,000 to ₹4.00 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka |
Government | ₹57,000 | View |
| #3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Government | ₹400,000 | View |
| #7 |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
Government | ₹200,000 | View |
| #13 |
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹200,000 | View |
| #14 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka |
Deemed | ₹368,000 | View |
| #72 |
Graphic Era Deemed to be University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
Deemed | - | View |
| #98 |
Manipal University Jaipur
Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Private | ₹162,000 | View |
| # |
Tezpur University
Tezpur, Assam |
Government | - | 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 M.Des Colleges (9)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering M.Des
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
IISc Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
|
- |
| 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 |
| 72 |
GEU
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
|
- |
| 98 |
MUJ
Jaipur, Rajasthan
|
₹7.60 LPA |
| - |
TU
Tezpur, Assam
|
- |
| - |
SU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
QS India M.Des College Rankings 2025
8 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 1 |
IISc Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
|
| 2 |
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
| 3 |
IIT Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
| 5 |
IIT Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
|
| 7 |
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
|
| 8 |
IIT Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam
|
| 10 |
IIT Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
|
| 30 |
LPU
Jalandhar, Punjab
|
QS World University Rankings 2026 - M.Des Colleges
1 M.Des college featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2026
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #219 |
IISc Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
|
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 - M.Des College Rankings
IIT Bombay (IDC), IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, NID Ahmedabad, and NIFT are among the top M.Des institutions. The "best" depends heavily on your desired design specialisation - interaction design, product design, textile, etc.
Assess faculty practitioner and research backgrounds, studio and lab facilities, industry project opportunities, specialisation depth, thesis quality of past students, and alumni career outcomes in your target design domain.
M.Des from top Indian institutions (IITs, NID) is well-recognised internationally. Alumni work at leading global design firms and tech companies. International recognition also depends on individual portfolio quality and research output.