Design Colleges in Karnataka 2026

51 colleges found

Updated on Feb 13, 2026

Design colleges in Karnataka deliver foundation and advanced academic programmes across specialized disciplines within the stream.

This page provides a structured directory of Design colleges in Karnataka covering in-depth coverage of available programmes, tuition structure, institutional category, admission tests, qualification norms, rankings, and reviews.

There are 51 Design colleges in Karnataka, including 4 government colleges and 47 private colleges. These education providers cater to students from diverse academic backgrounds.

The academic pricing span for Design colleges in Karnataka falls between ₹500 with upper limits around ₹3526000, depending on the institute profile and available resources.

Admissions are primarily determined by entrance exams such as MAT, CAT, KMAT, XAT, CMAT etc., required institutional eligibility criteria. Colleges are evaluated by ranking bodies including Outlook, IIRF, Indiatoday etc., with an average rating of 4.2.

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Karnataka

Design

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru-image
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru
Rating
4.3
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
Exams
NIFT
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Mount Carmel College-image
Mount Carmel College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Mount Carmel College
Rating
4.3
Accreditation
AICTE
+4
Exams
CAT
+7
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The Oxford College of Science-image
The Oxford College of Science-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
The Oxford College of Science
Accreditation
NAAC
+2
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Army Institute of Fashion and Design-image
Army Institute of Fashion and Design-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Army Institute of Fashion and Design
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AFFILIATION
+2
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BMS School of Architecture-image
BMS School of Architecture-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
BMS School of Architecture
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
Exams
GATE
+2
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T. John College-image
T. John College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
T. John College
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+6
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JAIN University-image
JAIN University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
JAIN University
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+10
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K.L.E. Society's S. Nijalingappa College-image
K.L.E. Society's S. Nijalingappa College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
K.L.E. Society's S. Nijalingappa College
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AFFILIATION
+4
Exams
KMAT
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PES University-image
PES University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
PES University
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+7
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KLE Technological University-image
KLE Technological University-image
location
Hubli, Karnataka
KLE Technological University
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
Exams
CAT
+7
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Garden City University-image
Garden City University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Garden City University
Accreditation
AICTE
+4
Exams
CAT
+7
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Indian Institute of Science-image
Indian Institute of Science-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Indian Institute of Science
Rating
4.8
Accreditation
NAAC
+1
Exams
CAT
+4
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REVA University-image
REVA University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
REVA University
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+7
Exams
CAT
+12
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Alliance University-image
Alliance University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Alliance University
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+14
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Presidency University-image
Presidency University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Presidency University
Rating
4
Exams
CAT
+12
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Bengaluru North University-image
Bengaluru North University-image
location
Kolar, Karnataka
Bengaluru North University
Rating
3.7
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
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Yenepoya University-image
Yenepoya University-image
location
Mangalore, Karnataka
Yenepoya University
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
AICTE
+7
Exams
CAT
+8
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Dayananda Sagar University-image
Dayananda Sagar University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Dayananda Sagar University
Rating
4
Accreditation
ACBSP
+4
Exams
CAT
+9
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Srinivas University-image
Srinivas University-image
location
Mangalore, Karnataka
Srinivas University
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
ACCA
+11
Exams
CAT
+8
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M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-image
M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AICTE
+11
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KLS Gogte Institute of Technology-image
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology-image
location
Belgaum, Karnataka
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
AICTE
+4
Exams
CAT
+9
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ECR Institute of Management Studies-image
ECR Institute of Management Studies-image
location
Udupi, Karnataka
ECR Institute of Management Studies
Rating
4.8
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
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Gopalan School of Architecture and Planning-image
Gopalan School of Architecture and Planning-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Gopalan School of Architecture and Planning
Rating
4.5
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
Exams
GATE
+2
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Aditya Academy of Architecture & Design - [AAAD]-image
Aditya Academy of Architecture & Design - [AAAD]-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Aditya Academy of Architecture & Design - [AAAD]
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
Exams
JEE Main
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Vidyashilp University-image
Vidyashilp University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Vidyashilp University
Rating
4.5
Accreditation
AIU
+3
Exams
CLAT
+2
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RV University-image
RV University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
RV University
Rating
3.8
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+13
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Bengaluru City University-image
Bengaluru City University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bengaluru City University
Rating
3.8
Accreditation
AICTE
+1
Exams
Karnataka PGCET
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Karnataka Samskrit University-image
Karnataka Samskrit University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Karnataka Samskrit University
Accreditation
NAAC
+1
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Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women''s University-image
Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women''s University-image
location
Bijapur, Karnataka
Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women''s University
Rating
4
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
Exams
CAT
+3
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Rathinam College of Liberal Arts and Science-image
Rathinam College of Liberal Arts and Science-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Rathinam College of Liberal Arts and Science
Rating
5
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
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Cornerstone College-image
Cornerstone College-image
location
Chennai, Karnataka
Cornerstone College
Rating
5
Accreditation
AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY
+2
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Cindrebay School of Design-image
Cindrebay School of Design-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Cindrebay School of Design
Rating
4.6
Accreditation
IIID
+5
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ICAT Design and Media College-image
ICAT Design and Media College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
ICAT Design and Media College
Rating
3.6
Accreditation
AFFILIATION UNIVERSITY
+2
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Impact Institute of Management Studies-image
Impact Institute of Management Studies-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Impact Institute of Management Studies
Rating
3.8
Accreditation
AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY
+4
Exams
CAT
+4
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CREO Valley College-image
CREO Valley College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
CREO Valley College
Rating
3.7
Accreditation
AICTE
+7
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LISAA School of Design-image
LISAA School of Design-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
LISAA School of Design
Rating
4.3
Accreditation
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY AFFILIATION
+1
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Animaster Design College-image
Animaster Design College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Animaster Design College
Rating
4.2
Accreditation
BANGALORE CITY UNIVERSITY AFFILIATION
+3
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Nitte School of Fashion Technology and Interior Design-image
Nitte School of Fashion Technology and Interior Design-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Nitte School of Fashion Technology and Interior Design
Rating
4.3
Accreditation
AICTE
+1
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Gupta College-image
Gupta College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Gupta College
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
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VET First Grade College-image
VET First Grade College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
VET First Grade College
Rating
4.3
Accreditation
BENGALURU CITY UNIVERSITY
+3
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BMS College of Architecture Design and Planning-image
BMS College of Architecture Design and Planning-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
BMS College of Architecture Design and Planning
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
COA
Exams
COMEDK UGET
+3
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Amity University-image
Amity University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Amity University
Rating
4
Accreditation
AICTE
+6
Exams
CAT
+7
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St. Francis College-image
St. Francis College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
St. Francis College
Rating
4.1
Accreditation
AFFILIATION
+4
Exams
KMAT
+1
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Indian Institute of Fashion Technology-image
Indian Institute of Fashion Technology-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Indian Institute of Fashion Technology
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
AICTE
+2
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Bangalore University-image
Bangalore University-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore University
Rating
3.6
Accreditation
AICTE
+3
Exams
CAT
+5
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Acharya School of Design-image
Acharya School of Design-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Acharya School of Design
Rating
3.9
Accreditation
AFFILIATION
+3
Exams
NIFT
+1
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T John Institute of Management and Science-image
T John Institute of Management and Science-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
T John Institute of Management and Science
Rating
3.6
Accreditation
AFFILIATION
+3
Exams
CMAT
+3
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Bangalore City College-image
Bangalore City College-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore City College
Rating
3.1
Accreditation
AICTE
+5
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Alva's College-image
Alva's College-image
location
Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka
Alva's College
Accreditation
NAAC
+1
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Vogue Institute of Art and Design-image
Vogue Institute of Art and Design-image
location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Vogue Institute of Art and Design
Rating
4.4
Accreditation
AICTE
+4
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