Best Design colleges in Ahmedabad 2026
30 Design colleges in Ahmedabad charge between ₹3,000 and ₹58.72 L in the first year, and CEPT University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Ahmedabad — at a glance
| Design colleges | 30 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,000 – ₹58.72 L |
| Government / Private | 8 / 22 |
| NIRF-ranked | 6 of 30 |
| Highest package reported | ₹70 L |
| Top rated | CEPT University |
Top 25 Design colleges in Ahmedabad
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1
CEPT University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1962
10.0 Fees from ₹58.72 L NIRF #6 Highest ₹7.5 L 26 courses -
2
Indus University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2012
9.6 Fees from ₹2.08 L Highest ₹30 L 136 courses -
3
LJ University - [ LJU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1980
9.6 Fees from ₹5.15 L Highest ₹15 L 79 courses -
4
L.J. School of Architecture - [LJSA]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2013
9.4 Fees from ₹1.08 L 8 courses -
5
Rai University - [RU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2012
9.4 Fees from ₹1.37 L Highest ₹7.2 L 77 courses -
6
Nirma University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1994
9.3 Fees from ₹10.61 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹70 L 75 courses -
7
GLS University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2015
9.3 Fees from ₹2.64 L Highest ₹9 L 71 courses -
8
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University - [BAOU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1994
9.1 Fees from ₹40,000 NIRF #3 80 courses -
9
Silver Oak University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2009
8.7 Fees from ₹1.62 L Highest ₹13 L 195 courses -
10
Gujarat Technological University - [GTU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2007
8.3 Fees from ₹1.05 L NIRF #51100 Highest ₹3.45 L 205 courses -
11
JG University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2019
7.9 Fees from ₹3.4 L Highest ₹13 L 53 courses -
12
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 1949
7.4 Fees from ₹6,280 NIRF #101 275 courses -
13
Anant National University - [AnantU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2016
4.6 Fees from ₹25.2 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹12 L 14 courses -
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15
Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2015
Fees from ₹90,000 Highest ₹15 L 13 courses -
16
Kaushalya The Skill University - [KSU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2021
Fees from ₹3,000 13 courses -
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18
Kalapurnam Institute
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹45,000 Highest ₹24 L 5 courses -
19
International School of Design - [INSD]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2011
Fees from ₹7.21 L 17 courses -
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Institute of Clinical Research India - [ICRI]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 1940
Fees from ₹3.15 L 12 courses -
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VR Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹30,000 7 courses -
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Gandhi Institute of Fashion and Textile - [GIFT]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 1995
Fees from ₹52,000 3 courses -
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H.B. Institute of Communication and Management - [HBICM]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 1967
Fees from ₹10,150 3 courses -
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Gujarat Institute of Management - [GIM]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private · est. 2008
Fees from ₹90,000 19 courses
Showing 25 of 30. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 30 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Ahmedabad the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,000 to ₹58.72 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 8 of these are government-run and 22 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 6 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Design colleges are there in Ahmedabad?
There are 30 Design colleges listed in Ahmedabad on this page, of which 8 are government and 22 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Ahmedabad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,000 to ₹58.72 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Ahmedabad for Design?
CEPT University has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Ahmedabad.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Ahmedabad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹70 L. Packages vary by course and year.