Maharashtra is a leading hub for design education in India, boasting several institutions renowned for their quality programs and placement records.

According to OnlyEducation rankings, some of the top Design Colleges in Maharashtra include:

Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay: Highly regarded for advanced degrees like M.Des.
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai: Excellent for fashion design, textile design, and fashion communication.
Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune: Known for its strong industry connections and courses in communication, fashion, industrial, and film design.
MIT Institute of Design (MIT-ID), Pune: Offers a wide spectrum of programs including product design, graphic design, and transportation design.
Vogue Institute of Art and Design, Mumbai: Popular for specialized courses in fashion and luxury brand management.

Key Highlights of Design Education in Maharashtra:

Category	Details
Top Courses Offered	Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), Master of Design (M.Des.), BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), Fashion Technology.
Popular Entrance Exams	UCEED (for IITs), NIFT Entrance Exam, CEED (for Master's), NID DAT, and SEED (for Symbiosis).
Average Course Fee	Varies widely, generally ranging from INR 1.5 Lakh to INR 8 Lakh per annum, depending on whether the college is private or government.
Average Placement	Graduates from top institutes often secure packages ranging from INR 6 LPA to INR 15 LPA, with roles in UX/UI, product design, and creative direction.

Top Design Colleges in Maharashtra

Rank	College Name	City	Noteworthy Program Strength
1	Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay	Mumbai	M.Des. in Visual Communication, Industrial Design
2	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)	Mumbai	Fashion Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication
3	Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID)	Pune	Communication Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design
4	MIT Institute of Design (MIT-ID)	Pune	Product Design, Graphic Design, Transportation Design
5	School of Fashion Technology (SOFT)	Pune	Fashion Design and Technology
6	DYPDC School of Design	Pune	Automobile Design, Product Design
7	Pearl Academy	Mumbai	Fashion Styling, Interior Design, Communication Design
8	Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT)	Pune	Fashion Design, Garment Manufacturing
9	Woxsen School of Arts and Design	Mumbai	Interdisciplinary Design, Fashion Technology
10	Vogue Institute of Art and Design	Mumbai	Luxury Brand Management, Interior Design

Rank	College Name	City	Highest Degree Offered	Estimated Annual Fee (Range)
1	Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay	Mumbai	M.Des., Ph.D.	₹72,000 – ₹2,36,000
2	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)	Navi Mumbai	B.Des., M.Des.	₹3,35,000 – ₹3,42,000
3	COEP Technological University	Pune	PG Diploma in Design	₹1,50,000
4	University of Mumbai	Mumbai	B.Des., MFA	₹1,50,000
5	SNDT Women's University	Mumbai/Pune	B.Sc. / Design Diplomas	₹83,000
6	Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU)	Nagpur	B.Des.	₹12,830
7	Government Polytechnic	Pune	UG Diploma in Design	₹9,500 – ₹18,000
8	Government Polytechnic	Nashik	UG Diploma in Design	₹12,000 – ₹45,500
9	Gondwana University	Gadchiroli	B.Des.	₹12,560
10	Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya (SPM)	Chandrapur	B.Des.	₹10,960