Best Design colleges in Salem 2026
6 Design colleges in Salem charge between ₹38,000 and ₹1.21 L in the first year, and Periyar University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Salem — at a glance
| Design colleges | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹38,000 – ₹1.21 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 5 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 6 |
| Highest package reported | ₹3.3 L |
| Top rated | Periyar University |
Top 6 Design colleges in Salem
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1
Periyar University
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.1 Fees from ₹67,110 NIRF #151 208 courses -
2
Kailash Women's College
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1995
Fees from ₹56,800 Highest ₹3.3 L 9 courses -
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4
Salem Sowdeswari College - [SSC]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1975
Fees from ₹60,000 13 courses -
5
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College - [TPT]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1958
Fees from ₹38,000 NIRF #151 3 courses -
6
Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women (VIAAS)
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
Fees from ₹87,000 4 courses
Showing 6 of 6. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 6 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Salem the published first-year fee runs from ₹38,000 to ₹1.21 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 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 Salem?
There are 6 Design colleges listed in Salem on this page, of which 1 are government and 5 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Salem?
Published first-year fees range from ₹38,000 to ₹1.21 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Salem for Design?
Periyar University has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Salem.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Salem?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹3.3 L. Packages vary by course and year.