Top Design Colleges in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a hub of cuture and fashion. Students can pursue degree, diploma as well as certificate courses in design stream at various colleges in Rajasthan.

Design Colleges in Rajasthan - Spread across an area of 850 kilometres, Rajasthan is always known as the crowning glory of India. Some of the popular cities of Rajasthan are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Chittorgarh etc.

Rich in cultural and natural heritage, Rajasthan is known to be a hub for fabrics, textiles accessories and the likes. Thus, for anyone wanting to pursue design as a profession, there would be no better place to take up a course in the same other than Rajasthan. Aspirants can pursue degree, diploma as well as certificate courses in design stream at various colleges in Rajasthan.

Note: The article shows a list of the best design colleges in Rajasthan based on the most viewed Institutes / Colleges on Shiksha. The institutes are not listed in any particular order or hierarchy.

PEARL ACADEMY

Location: Jaipur

Established around 12 years ago, Pearl Academy, Jaipur is a very popular design college in Rajasthan for aspirants who want to pursue a design course at Jaipur. At Pearl Academy, Jaipur aspirants are offered courses in disciplines such as fashion design, jewellery design, interior and spatial design. In these courses “subjects like heritage and architecture are taught to make Jaipur the epicenter of knowledge in these domains where the students can learn from the local rich cultural treasures and crafts, combine it with their innovative ideas and give them a whole new meaning and form”, informs the official website of Pearl Academy, Jaipur.

Admission Process: In order to secure admission in design courses offered at Pearl Academy, Jaipur candidates need to appear for Pearl Academy Entrance Exam. The admission process laid down by Pearl Academy, Jaipur comprises of a General Proficiency Test (GPT) followed by Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Personal Interview Round.

POORNIMA UNIVERSITY

Location: Sitapura, Jaipur

Established in 2012, Poornima University is spread across an area of 32.67 acres. Another popular design college in Rajasthan, Poornima University offers UGC approved courses in streams such as Design, Engineering, Architecture, Management, Applied Science, Commerce and Arts.

Admission Process: Aspirants can secure admission in UG courses on the basis of their marks in their Class 12 exams. On the other hand, admission in PG courses is offered on the basis of candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria and possessing a relevant graduation degree.

ELLEN SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

Location: Jaipur

A part of Divine Group of Institutions, Ellen School of Art and Design was established in 2012. Divine Group of Institutions were set up in 2001 and educational institutes that fall under their ambit offer vocational training and job oriented educational programmes.

Admission Process: Candidates are offered admission in UG level programmes offered at Ellen School of Art and Design on the basis of their marks in their Class 12 exams. However, in order to pursue a PG level course candidates should have completed their graduation degree from a reputed college/ institute.

ARCH COLLEGE OF DESIGN & BUSINESS

Location: Jaipur

Established in 2000 under the aegis of the ARCH Educational Society, Arch College of Design & Business is affiliated to University of Rajasthan. Considered to be one of the best design colleges in Rajasthan, ARCH Jaipur’s campus is spread across an area of 60,000 sq ft.

Admission Process: In order to shortlist aspirants for admission in UG as well as PG courses, Arch College of Design & Business conducts AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design). Thus, the selection criteria laid down by this college is such that candidates need to first fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria. Aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria need to appear for AIEED exam and thereafter take part in the interview and portfolio round.

AMITY UNIVERSITY

Location: Jaipur

Established by Amity University Rajasthan Act 2008, Amity University Jaipur is spread across an area of 152 acres. Amity University, Jaipur has over 225 faculty members and 12 institutes. “Amity University, Rajasthan, has signed MoUs with international institutions such as York University, Florida and Centre for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University etc. Among national institutions of great repute, Amity University, Rajasthan, has tie-ups with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Indian Meteorological Department and Institute of Indian Interior Designers”, informs the official website.

Admission Process: In order to secure admission in design courses offered at Amity University, Jaipur candidates need to appear for a Creative Test followed by a personal interview round.

VIVEKANANDA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Location: Jaipur

Vivekananda Global University offers design courses to aspirants at its Centre for Design Excellence (CODE). Vivekananda Global University’s CODE is an international college that offers degrees in Interior Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Visual Communication Design and Architecture.

Admission Process: The selection process for design programmes offered at Centre for Design Excellence, Vivekananda Global University is such that all candidates need to appear for Design Aptitude Test of Centre for Design Excellence (De-CODE).

JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Location: Jaipur

Established in 2007, Jaipur National University is a private self-financed university. Jaipur National University offers UG, PG and PhD programmes to aspirants in streams such as Engineering, Life and Basic Sciences, Pharmacy, Education, Law, Business and Management, Computer and System Sciences, Language, Mass Media, Hotel Management, Social Sciences, Medical, Nursing and Para-Medical Courses.

Admission Process: Candidates are offered admission in design programmes offered at Jaipur National University on the basis of merit.

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

Location: Kota

Established in 2009, International Academy for Certification and Training offers online courses, government courses, distance courses and virtual courses to candidates. Disciplines in which courses are offered at International Academy for Certification and Training include Project/ Service Management, Technology, Operations, Finance, General Management and Human Resources.

Admission Process: Aspirants can secure admission in Diploma in Interior Design and Decoration course offered at International Academy for Certification and Training on the basis of merit.

KOHINOOR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Location: Ajmer

Kohinoor Technical Institute (KTI) was established in 1967. KTI offers courses to aspirants in disciplines such as Paramedical, Electricals, Automobiles, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Software, AC & Refrigeration, Fashion Designing, Animation, Computer Hardware & Networking and Mobile Repairing.

Admission Process: Candidates who want to secure admission in design courses offered at Kohinoor Technical Institute can apply for admission in the specific course directly.

BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH

Location: Jaipur

A fully residential women's higher education institute, Banasthali Vidyapith was established in 1935. Banasthali Vidyapith offers courses to aspirants in streams such as Design, Accounting & Commerce, Arts, Business & Management Studies, Engineering, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, IT & Software, Law, Mass Communication & Media, Medicine & Health Sciences as well as Teaching & Education.

Admission Process: Aspirants are offered admission in BA Textile Design and MDesign course on the basis of merit. On the hand in other design courses offered at Banasthali Vidyapith admission is offered on merit-cum-aptitude test basis.

NEEWARA ACADEMY OF DESIGN

Location: Jaipur

Established in 2016, Neewara Academy of Design is a Design college affiliated to Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU). The college offers degree and diploma courses in various fields of design such as Fashion Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Design, and Product Design. 

Admission Process: The college offers admission in UG and PG courses offered by it on the basis of candidates’ performance in the written test, group discussion and personal interview.