Best Design colleges in Dehradun 2026
19 Design colleges in Dehradun charge between ₹16,380 and ₹23.83 L in the first year, and Graphic Era Hill University - [GEHU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Dehradun — at a glance
| Design colleges | 19 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹16,380 – ₹23.83 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 17 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 19 |
| Highest package reported | ₹66.01 L |
| Top rated | Graphic Era Hill University - [GEHU] |
Top 19 Design colleges in Dehradun
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Graphic Era Hill University - [GEHU]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Government · est. 2011
9.3 Fees from ₹18.51 L Highest ₹66.01 L 140 courses -
2
UPES
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Government · est. 2003
9.1 Fees from ₹20.95 L NIRF #36 Highest ₹33 L 150 courses -
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Graphic Era University - [GEU]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1993
8.6 Fees from ₹18.59 L NIRF #72 Highest ₹61.99 L 147 courses -
4
Kukreja Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology - [KIHMCT]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2005
8.5 Fees from ₹3 L Highest ₹12 L 11 courses -
5
DIT University - [DIT]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1998
8.4 Fees from ₹15.73 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹58 L 109 courses -
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Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University - [DBUU]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2005
8.4 Fees from ₹8.47 L Highest ₹43 L 211 courses -
7
Maa Gange Institute of Hotel Management and Professional Studies-[MGIHM]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2016
8.2 Fees from ₹60,000 11 courses -
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BFIT Group of Institutions - [BFIT]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2002
5.4 Fees from ₹3.8 L 102 courses -
10
Jigyasa University (Formerly Himgiri Zee University)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2003
3.4 Fees from ₹4.21 L 78 courses -
11
Ras Bihari Bose Subharti University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2016
1.7 Fees from ₹23.83 L 59 courses -
12
Greenway Institute of Management Studies - [GIMS]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1993
Fees from ₹19,000 13 courses -
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Kukreja Institute of Management and Technology - [KIMT]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2005
Fees from ₹65,000 2 courses -
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Minerva Institute of Management and Technology - [MIMT]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹60,000 13 courses -
15
Government Girls Polytechnic Suddhowala-[GGPS]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1987
Fees from ₹43,700 1 courses -
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Dehradun
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1988
Fees from ₹6.3 L Highest ₹5.4 L 10 courses -
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Himalayan Institute of Design & Technology -[HDIT]
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2022
Fees from ₹1.77 L 2 courses -
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B S Negi Mahila Pravidhik Prashikshan College
Dehradun, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1987
Fees from ₹16,380 5 courses
Showing 19 of 19. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 19 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Dehradun the published first-year fee runs from ₹16,380 to ₹23.83 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 17 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. 3 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 Dehradun?
There are 19 Design colleges listed in Dehradun on this page, of which 2 are government and 17 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Dehradun?
Published first-year fees range from ₹16,380 to ₹23.83 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Dehradun for Design?
Graphic Era Hill University - [GEHU] has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Dehradun.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Dehradun?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹66.01 L. Packages vary by course and year.