Best Design colleges in Varanasi 2026
6 Design colleges in Varanasi charge between ₹9,570 and ₹14.09 L in the first year, and Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith - [MGKVP] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Design colleges in Varanasi — at a glance
| Design colleges | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,570 – ₹14.09 L |
| Government / Private | 0 / 6 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 6 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.2 Cr |
| Top rated | Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith - [MGKVP] |
Which design college in Varanasi 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 Varanasi compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGKVP Varanasi | 7.5 | — | ₹9,570 | — | Private |
| BHU Varanasi | 5.7 | #4 | ₹3 L | ₹1.2 Cr | Private |
| NIFT Extension Centre Varanasi Varanasi | 5.4 | — | ₹14.09 L | — | Private |
| Ambition Institute of Technology Varanasi Varanasi | — | — | ₹1.01 L | — | Private |
| Government Girls Polytechnic Varanasi Varanasi | — | — | ₹25,340 | — | Private |
| Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Varanasi Varanasi | — | — | ₹1.1 L | ₹3.6 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 6 Design colleges in Varanasi
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1
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith - [MGKVP]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1921
7.5 Fees from ₹9,570 135 courses -
2
Banaras Hindu University - [BHU]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1916
5.7 Fees from ₹3 L NIRF #4 Highest ₹1.2 Cr 567 courses -
3
NIFT Extension Centre Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2016
5.4 Fees from ₹14.09 L 10 courses -
4
Ambition Institute of Technology -[AIT]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.01 L 4 courses -
5
Government Girls Polytechnic
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
Fees from ₹25,340 4 courses -
6
Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery - [IIGJ]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2017
Fees from ₹1.1 L Highest ₹3.6 L 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 Varanasi the published first-year fee runs from ₹9,570 to ₹14.09 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 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 Varanasi?
There are 6 Design colleges listed in Varanasi on this page, of which 0 are government and 6 are private.
What is the fee for Design colleges in Varanasi?
Published first-year fees range from ₹9,570 to ₹14.09 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Varanasi for Design?
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith - [MGKVP] has the highest student rating among the Design colleges listed here, in Varanasi.
What is the highest package from Design colleges in Varanasi?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.2 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.