Axis Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), Axis Colleges, Kanpur
Private (AICTE accredited; India Today rank #22)Axis Institute of Fashion Technology is the strongest private option, AICTE accredited, with a B.Des at about Rs 99,650 and a design diploma at about Rs 40,000 (a 2024 listing). Axis Colleges is rated 3.9 and ranked #22 by India Today.