Best Design colleges in Mangalore 2026
10 Design colleges in Mangalore charge between ₹18,190 and ₹21.57 L in the first year, and Nitte University - [NITTE] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Mangalore — at a glance
| Design colleges | 10 |
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| Fee range (first year) | ₹18,190 – ₹21.57 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 8 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 10 |
| Highest package reported | ₹58.93 L |
| Top rated | Nitte University - [NITTE] |
Top 10 Design colleges in Mangalore
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Nitte University - [NITTE]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹17.55 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹58.93 L 159 courses -
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Yenepoya University
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹21.57 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹9 L 236 courses -
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Vijayalakshmi Institute of Hospitality Sciences - [VIHS]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2004
8.1 Fees from ₹1.27 L 2 courses -
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Mangalore Institute of Fashion Technology - [MIFT]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1996
7.3 Fees from ₹30,000 7 courses -
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Milagres College
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 2010
7.3 Fees from ₹21,190 Highest ₹6.6 L 7 courses -
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Shree Devi College of Interior Design - [SDCID]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Private · est. 1992
Fees from ₹3.9 L 1 courses
Showing 10 of 10. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 10 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Mangalore the published first-year fee runs from ₹18,190 to ₹21.57 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 8 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. 2 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 Mangalore?
There are 10 Design colleges listed in Mangalore on this page, of which 2 are government and 8 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Mangalore?
Published first-year fees range from ₹18,190 to ₹21.57 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Mangalore for Design?
Nitte University - [NITTE] has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Mangalore.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Mangalore?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹58.93 L. Packages vary by course and year.