Best Design colleges in Mohali 2026
7 Design colleges in Mohali charge between ₹95,000 and ₹43.73 L in the first year, and Chandigarh University - [CU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Mohali — at a glance
| Design colleges | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹95,000 – ₹43.73 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 5 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 7 |
| Highest package reported | ₹2 Cr |
| Top rated | Chandigarh University - [CU] |
Which design college in Mohali is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 7 Design colleges in Mohali compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh University Mohali | 10 | #14 | ₹11.73 L | — | Government |
| CGC University Mohali | 9.4 | #201 | ₹8.4 L | ₹1 Cr | Government |
| Amity University Mohali Mohali | 8.7 | — | ₹16.73 L | ₹2 Cr | Private |
| Plaksha University Mohali Mohali | 5.5 | — | ₹43.73 L | ₹60 L | Private |
| Rayat Bahra University Mohali Mohali | 5.4 | — | ₹5.6 L | ₹1.25 Cr | Private |
| Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology Mohali Mohali | — | — | ₹3.47 L | — | Private |
| Indian Institute of Fashion and Design Mohali Mohali | — | — | ₹95,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 7 Design colleges in Mohali
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1
Chandigarh University - [CU]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2012
10.0 Fees from ₹11.73 L NIRF #14 219 courses -
2
CGC University
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2025
9.4 Fees from ₹8.4 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹1 Cr 93 courses -
3
Amity University
Mohali, Punjab · Private · est. 2011
8.7 Fees from ₹16.73 L Highest ₹2 Cr 200 courses -
4
Plaksha University
Mohali, Punjab · Private · est. 2021
5.5 Fees from ₹43.73 L Highest ₹60 L 33 courses -
5
Rayat Bahra University
Mohali, Punjab · Private · est. 2014
5.4 Fees from ₹5.6 L Highest ₹1.25 Cr 306 courses -
6
Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIIFT]
Mohali, Punjab · Private · est. 1995
Fees from ₹3.47 L 3 courses -
7
Indian Institute of Fashion and Design - [IIFD]
Mohali, Punjab · Private · est. 2004
Fees from ₹95,000 12 courses
Showing 7 of 7. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 7 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Mohali the published first-year fee runs from ₹95,000 to ₹43.73 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 5 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 Mohali?
There are 7 Design colleges listed in Mohali on this page, of which 2 are government and 5 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Mohali?
Published first-year fees range from ₹95,000 to ₹43.73 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Mohali for Design?
Chandigarh University - [CU] has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Mohali.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Mohali?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹2 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.