Best Design colleges in Nagpur 2026
37 Design colleges in Nagpur charge between ₹14,458 and ₹11.16 L in the first year, and Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies - [IDEAS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Nagpur — at a glance
| Design colleges | 37 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹14,458 – ₹11.16 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 35 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 37 |
| Highest package reported | ₹9.6 L |
| Top rated | Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies - [IDEAS] |
Top 25 Design colleges in Nagpur
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Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies - [IDEAS]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2009
9.8 Fees from ₹5.5 L 3 courses -
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Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Architecture - [TGPCA]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2011
9.5 Fees from ₹7.15 L 3 courses -
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Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University - [RTMNU]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1923
8.6 Fees from ₹4.05 L NIRF #150 346 courses -
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Lady Amritbai Daga College
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1932
8.1 Fees from ₹14,458 18 courses -
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Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies- [PIADS]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1994
6.6 Fees from ₹6.9 L 4 courses -
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Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics - [MAAC] Laxmi Nagar
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2005
6.4 Fees from ₹48,000 19 courses -
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G H Raisoni SkillTech University - [GHRSTU]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2024
2.9 Fees from ₹3.3 L NIRF #151 91 courses -
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K.R. Pandav Mahavidyalaya
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1999
1.0 Fees from ₹43,500 25 courses -
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Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics - [MAAC] Dharampeth
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2001
Fees from ₹1.74 L 24 courses -
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Zee Institute of Creative Arts - [ZICA]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2019
Fees from ₹28,320 5 courses -
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International School of Trends - [ISOT]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2008
Fees from ₹2.7 L 4 courses -
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International Institute of Design Studies - [IIDS]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2008
Fees from ₹75,000 8 courses -
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Natraj Arts and Culture Centre (NACC)
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2010
Fees from ₹20,000 5 courses -
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Cosmos Creative Academy, Nagpur
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2021
Fees from ₹2.07 L 6 courses -
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Savvy College of Fashion Technology
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹36,000 2 courses -
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Institute of Innovative Designs and Technology - [IIDT]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2005
Fees from ₹1.65 L 6 courses -
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Aakar College of Management for Women -[ACMW]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2012
Fees from ₹2 L Highest ₹4 L 3 courses -
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Umang Geetai College of Women's Education
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2013
Fees from ₹1.09 L 3 courses -
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Inter National Institute of Fashion Design - [INIFD]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2000
Fees from ₹4.2 L 7 courses -
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Nagpur
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1988
Fees from ₹1.25 L Highest ₹5.4 L 20 courses -
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Showing 25 of 37. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 37 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Nagpur the published first-year fee runs from ₹14,458 to ₹11.16 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 35 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 Nagpur?
There are 37 Design colleges listed in Nagpur on this page, of which 2 are government and 35 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Nagpur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹14,458 to ₹11.16 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Nagpur for Design?
Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies - [IDEAS] has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Nagpur.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Nagpur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹9.6 L. Packages vary by course and year.