Best fashion designing colleges in chennai

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Rating	4.5 (260 reviews)
Admissions by	Merit-based (65%+ cutoff) + Portfolio + Interview for B.Des; Entrance exam for M.Des
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Ownership	Private (Deemed University)
About college	Amity is a leading private university with fashion design program. Located in South Chennai. Good infrastructure, industry partnerships. Strong placements with fashion brands & e-commerce. Known for creative approach, industry-aligned curriculum.

Amity University, Kanathur, Chennai 600112, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	4.4 (240 reviews)
Admissions by	NEET Cutoff (TN Board) / Merit-based for B.Des; GATE for M.Des
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Ownership	Government (State University)
About college	Anna University is Tamil Nadu's premier engineering university with fashion design program. Located at Guindy (tech hub). Good faculty, decent infrastructure. Partnerships with Tanishq, Raymond. Strong placement. Known for affordability, academic excellence.

Anna University, Guindy, Chennai 600025, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	4.0 (100 reviews)
Admissions by	Merit-based (40%+ cutoff) + Portfolio for Diploma
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Ownership	Private
About college	Easwari Institute of Fashion Technology is a private fashion college. Located in Ramapuram (25 km from Chennai). Basic infrastructure, limited faculty. Placements with small fashion brands. Entry-level fashion education. Most accessible location near Chennai.

Easwari Institute of Fashion Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai 600089, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	4.3 (200 reviews)
Admissions by	Merit-based (60%+ cutoff) + Portfolio + Interview for B.Des; Merit-based for Diploma
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Ownership	Private (Affiliated with Loyola)
About college	LIFT is an advanced fashion technology institute affiliated with Loyola. Located at Nungambakkam (premium central Chennai). Good infrastructure, experienced faculty. Decent placements with fashion brands. Known for technical skills, practical approach.

LIFT, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	4.9 (480 reviews)
Admissions by	NIFT Entrance Exam (CAT + Counseling) for B.Des/M.Des; Merit-based for Diploma
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Ownership	Government (Autonomous)
About college	NIFT is India's premier fashion design institute under Ministry of Textiles. Located in Guindy (central Chennai). World-class faculty with international experience. Strong industry partnerships with brands like Tanishq, Fabindia, Reliance Brands. Research cen…

NIFT Chennai, Guindy, Chennai 600025, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	4.8 (420 reviews)
Admissions by	Pearl entrance exam + Portfolio + Interview for B.Des/M.Des; Merit-based for Diploma
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Ownership	Private (Autonomous)
About college	Pearl Academy is India's premier private fashion school. Located at Nungambakkam (premium central Chennai). World-class infrastructure, industry partnerships with top brands. Strong international exposure. Known for design excellence, creative thinking, indus…

Pearl Academy, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	4.6 (300 reviews)
Admissions by	Merit-based (70%+ cutoff) + Portfolio + Interview for B.Des; GATE for M.Des
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Ownership	Private (Deemed University)
About college	Sathyabama is a leading deemed university with strong fashion design program. Located in South Chennai. Good infrastructure, experienced faculty. Strong partnerships with Tanishq, Raymond, Reliance Brands. Good placements with fashion brands & e-commerce. Kno…

Sathyabama Institute, Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	4.2 (160 reviews)
Admissions by	Merit-based (55%+ cutoff) + Portfolio + Interview for B.Des; Merit-based for Diploma
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Ownership	Private (Deemed University)
About college	SRIHER School of Design is part of a leading medical university. Located in Porur (West Chennai). Basic infrastructure, moderate faculty. Decent placements with fashion brands. More affordable option.

SRIHER, Porur, Chennai 600116, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	3.8 (70 reviews)
Admissions by	Merit-based (35%+ cutoff) + Portfolio
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About college	Sri Sai Institute is a basic private fashion institute. Located in North Chennai (Avadi). Minimal infrastructure, basic teaching. Very limited placements with small tailoring shops. Entry-level diploma education. Lowest quality option.

Sri Sai Institute of Fashion Design, Avadi, Chennai 600062, Tamil Nadu

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Rating	4.1 (130 reviews)
Admissions by	Merit-based (50%+ cutoff) + Portfolio + Interview for B.Des; Merit-based for Diploma
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Ownership	Private (Deemed University)
About college	VIT School of Fashion Design is part of VIT deemed university. Located in Vellore (140 km from Chennai). Basic infrastructure, moderate faculty. Placements with regional fashion brands. More accessible option.

VIT University, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu

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