Best Design colleges in Jharkhand 2026
13 Design colleges in Jharkhand charge between ₹9,420 and ₹6.12 L in the first year, and Arka Jain University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Jharkhand — at a glance
| Design colleges | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,420 – ₹6.12 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 11 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 13 |
| Highest package reported | ₹82 L |
| Top rated | Arka Jain University |
Top 13 Design colleges in Jharkhand
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Arka Jain University
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2017
9.4 Fees from ₹6.12 L Highest ₹23 L 68 courses -
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Vinoba Bhave University - [VBU]
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1992
7.5 Fees from ₹1.7 L Highest ₹8 L 60 courses -
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Radha Govind University - [RGU]
Ramgarh, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2018
5.0 Fees from ₹1.42 L 116 courses -
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National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1960
4.4 Fees from ₹2.1 L NIRF #82 Highest ₹82 L 64 courses -
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Netaji Subhas University - [NSU]
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2018
0.9 Fees from ₹5 L Highest ₹10 L 104 courses -
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International School for Applied Technology - [ISAT]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1856
Fees from ₹45,000 8 courses -
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Pragyan International University
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2016
Fees from ₹9,500 10 courses -
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Orissa Institute of Interior & Fashion Technology - [OIIFT]
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.2 L 9 courses -
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International Institute of Fashion Technology - [IIFT]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1990
Fees from ₹1.35 L 4 courses
Showing 13 of 13. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 13 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Jharkhand the published first-year fee runs from ₹9,420 to ₹6.12 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 11 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. 1 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 Jharkhand?
There are 13 Design colleges listed in Jharkhand on this page, of which 2 are government and 11 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Jharkhand?
Published first-year fees range from ₹9,420 to ₹6.12 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Jharkhand for Design?
Arka Jain University has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Jamshedpur.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Jharkhand?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹82 L. Packages vary by course and year.