Best Design colleges in Shillong 2026
6 Design colleges in Shillong charge between ₹3,000 and ₹15.65 L in the first year, and National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Shillong — at a glance
| Design colleges | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,000 – ₹15.65 L |
| Government / Private | 0 / 6 |
| Highest package reported | ₹22 L |
| Top rated | National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] |
Which design college in Shillong is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 6 Design colleges in Shillong compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIFT Shillong Shillong | 5.8 | — | ₹14.09 L | ₹5 L | Private |
| William Carey University Shillong Shillong | 4.3 | — | ₹1.95 L | — | Private |
| Lady Keane College Shillong Shillong | — | — | ₹32,670 | — | Private |
| MIT University Shillong Shillong | — | — | ₹15.65 L | ₹22 L | Private |
| Umshyrpi College Shillong Shillong | — | — | ₹3,000 | — | Private |
| K L Bajoria College Shillong Shillong | — | — | ₹12,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 6 Design colleges in Shillong
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National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2008
5.8 Fees from ₹14.09 L Highest ₹5 L 11 courses -
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William Carey University - [WCU]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2005
4.3 Fees from ₹1.95 L 147 courses -
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MIT University
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2011
Fees from ₹15.65 L Highest ₹22 L 17 courses -
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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 Shillong the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,000 to ₹15.65 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
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 Shillong?
There are 6 Design colleges listed in Shillong on this page, of which 0 are government and 6 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Shillong?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,000 to ₹15.65 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Shillong for Design?
National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Shillong.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Shillong?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹22 L. Packages vary by course and year.