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Best Fashion Designing Colleges in Mumbai

#1
₹1.75 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Technology fees

Amity School of Fashion Technology, Mumbai

Private

410, Bhiwandi - Wada Road, Bhiwandi, Thane - 421302, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Bhiwandi
  • Thane
  • Kalyan

CUET / ASAT / Merit / Portfolio

290 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Technology — Merit Based
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Technology
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#2
₹1.72 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Fashion Technology (Bachelor of Design) fees

Amity University Mumbai

Private

Bhiwandi, Thane - 421302, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Bhiwandi
  • Thane
  • Kalyan

Amity JEE / CUET / Merit

420 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Fashion Technology (Bachelor of Design) — Merit Based
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Fashion Technology (Bachelor of Design)

Amity University Mumbai is a reputed NAAC A+ accredited private university offering B.Des in Fashion Design and Fashion Technology near Mumbai. Ranked 25th in India for Fashion Design by India Today 2025. Known for strong pan - India placement network, indust…

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#3
₹85,000 approx B.Des / Diploma Fashion Design (Fashion & Textile Design) fees

Garware Institute of Career Education & Development, Mumbai

Government Aided

University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400098, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Santacruz
  • Vile Parle
  • Andheri

UCEED / Merit / Portfolio

260 reviews

B.Des / Diploma Fashion Design (Fashion & Textile Design) — Merit Based
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des / Diploma Fashion Design (Fashion & Textile Design)
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#4
₹1.8 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design / Diploma in Fashion Design / Advanced Diploma Fashion Design fees

INIFD Mumbai (International Institute of Fashion Design)

Private

Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400703, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Vashi
  • Belapur
  • Kharghar

INIFD Entrance Test / Merit

290 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / Diploma in Fashion Design / Advanced Diploma Fashion Design — Merit Based
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / Diploma in Fashion Design / Advanced Diploma Fashion Design

INIFD (International Institute of Fashion Design) Mumbai is a popular fashion designing institute in Navi Mumbai, proudly partnered with Femina Miss India and Lakme Fashion Week - giving students direct backstage exposure to India's biggest fashion events. Of…

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#5
₹7.16 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Communication & Styling / Fashion Design fees

ISDI School of Design and Innovation, Mumbai

Private

One Indiabulls Centre, Tower 2B, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Lower Parel
  • Elphinstone Road
  • Worli

ISDI Entrance / Portfolio / Merit

380 reviews

B.Des Fashion Communication & Styling / Fashion Design — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Communication & Styling / Fashion Design
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#6
₹9.55 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Styling & Creative Direction fees

Istituto Marangoni Mumbai

Private

One Indiabulls Centre, 841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Lower Parel
  • Worli
  • Elphinstone Road

Portfolio / Interview / Merit

320 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Styling & Creative Direction — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Styling & Creative Direction
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#7
₹4.2 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Textile Design (Bachelor of Design) fees

ITM Institute of Design & Media (ITM IDM), Mumbai

Private

Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400053, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Andheri
  • Goregaon
  • Jogeshwari

ITM Entrance Test / Merit

380 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Textile Design (Bachelor of Design) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Textile Design (Bachelor of Design)

ITM Institute of Design & Media (ITM IDM) Mumbai is a top AICTE and NBA approved fashion designing college in Mumbai with over 30 years of academic legacy. Offers B.Des in Fashion Design and Textile Design with an industry - linked curriculum updated with inp…

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#8
₹2 lakh approx B.Sc / Diploma Fashion Design (Fashion Design & Interior Design) fees

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai

Private

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Colaba, Mumbai - 400005, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Colaba
  • CST
  • Churchgate

JD Entrance / Portfolio / Merit

420 reviews

B.Sc / Diploma Fashion Design (Fashion Design & Interior Design) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Sc / Diploma Fashion Design (Fashion Design & Interior Design)
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#9
₹1.74 lakh approx B.Des / BFTech (Bachelor of Design / Fashion Technology) fees

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai

Government

Plot No. 15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Kharghar
  • Belapur
  • Panvel

NIFT Entrance Exam (CAT + GAT + Situation Test)

620 reviews

B.Des / BFTech (Bachelor of Design / Fashion Technology) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 100%
Course rating 100%
B.Des / BFTech (Bachelor of Design / Fashion Technology)

NIFT Mumbai is the best fashion designing college in Mumbai and one of India's premier government fashion institutes. NIRF ranked and NAAC accredited, offering B.Des in Fashion Design, Leather Design, Fashion Communication, and Accessory Design; and BFTech in…

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#10
₹1.5 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design / Textile Design / Fashion Communication / Knitwear Design / Accessory Design (Bachelor of Design) fees

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai

Government

Plot No. 15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Kharghar
  • Belapur
  • Panvel

NIFT Entrance Exam

620 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / Textile Design / Fashion Communication / Knitwear Design / Accessory Design (Bachelor of Design) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 100%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / Textile Design / Fashion Communication / Knitwear Design / Accessory Design (Bachelor of Design)

NIFT Mumbai (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is the best government fashion designing college in Mumbai and one of the top 3 fashion institutes in India, ranked 3rd by India Today 2025. Established in 1995 under an Act of Parliament, NIFT Mumbai off…

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#11
₹1.5 lakh approx B.Sc / Diploma Fashion Design (National Institute of Fashion Design) fees

NIFD Global, South Mumbai

Private

Kalaghoda, Fort, Mumbai - 400001, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • CST
  • Fort
  • Churchgate

NIFD Entrance / Portfolio / Merit

360 reviews

B.Sc / Diploma Fashion Design (National Institute of Fashion Design) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Sc / Diploma Fashion Design (National Institute of Fashion Design)
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#12
₹7.17 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Business Management fees

Pearl Academy, Mumbai

Private

J.B. Nagar, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Andheri
  • Marol
  • Chakala

Pearl Entrance Test / UCEED / Merit

490 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Business Management — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 100%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / Fashion Business Management
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#13
₹7.7 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Fashion Styling / B.Des Fashion Communication (Bachelor of Design) fees

Pearl Academy, Mumbai

Private

Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400069, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Andheri
  • Kurla
  • Ghatkopar

Pearl Academy Entrance Test / NIFT Score

530 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Fashion Styling / B.Des Fashion Communication (Bachelor of Design) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / B.Des Fashion Styling / B.Des Fashion Communication (Bachelor of Design)

Pearl Academy Mumbai is the best private fashion designing college in Mumbai, ranked 7th by The Week 2025 for Design and 20th for Fashion Design. Established in 2014, UGC and AICTE recognised. Offers B.Des in Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, and Fashion Commu…

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#14
₹90,000 approx B.Des Fashion Design / Textile Design fees

Sasmira's Institute of Design and Textiles, Mumbai

Private

Sasmira Marg, Worli, Mumbai - 400030, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Worli
  • Lower Parel
  • Prabhadevi

UCEED / Merit / Portfolio

280 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design / Textile Design — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design / Textile Design
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#15
₹85,000 approx B.Des Textile Design / Diploma in Fashion Design / Diploma in Textile Design fees

SASMIRA's Institute of Design and Textiles, Mumbai

Private

Worli, Mumbai - 400030, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Worli
  • Lower Parel
  • Prabhadevi

Merit / CUET

210 reviews

B.Des Textile Design / Diploma in Fashion Design / Diploma in Textile Design — Merit Based
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Textile Design / Diploma in Fashion Design / Diploma in Textile Design

SASMIRA's Institute of Design and Textiles is a specialised textile and fashion design institute in Worli, Mumbai, with decades of legacy in India's textile industry. Offers B.Des Textile Design and Diploma in Fashion Design and Textile Design. Unique focus o…

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#16
₹30,000 approx B.F.A. Applied Art / Diploma in Textile & Surface Design (Government Art Foundation) fees

Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai

Government

Dr. D.N. Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400001, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Fort
  • CST
  • Churchgate

Maharashtra State CET / Merit

350 reviews

B.F.A. Applied Art / Diploma in Textile & Surface Design (Government Art Foundation) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.F.A. Applied Art / Diploma in Textile & Surface Design (Government Art Foundation)

Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai is the oldest and most prestigious government art and design institute in Maharashtra, established in 1857. While not a dedicated fashion design college, J.J. Institute is the best government option in Mumbai for text…

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#17
₹45,000 approx B.Voc Fashion Design / B.Sc Fashion Design (Bachelor of Vocation / Science) fees

SNDT Women's University, Mumbai

Government

Santacruz (West), Mumbai - 400049, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Santacruz
  • Vile Parle
  • Bandra

CUET / Merit

280 reviews

B.Voc Fashion Design / B.Sc Fashion Design (Bachelor of Vocation / Science) — Merit Based
Placement rate 97%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Voc Fashion Design / B.Sc Fashion Design (Bachelor of Vocation / Science)

SNDT Women's University Mumbai is the most affordable government university for fashion designing in Mumbai, offering B.Voc and B.Sc in Fashion Design at just ₹45,000/year. A women's university with a strong tradition of applied arts and design education, S…

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#18
₹95,000 approx Diploma in Fashion Design / Diploma in Fashion Merchandising fees

Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai

Private

Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai - 400026, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Breach Candy
  • Kemps Corner
  • Mahalaxmi

Sophia Entrance Test / Merit

240 reviews

Diploma in Fashion Design / Diploma in Fashion Merchandising — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
Diploma in Fashion Design / Diploma in Fashion Merchandising

Sophia Polytechnic Mumbai is one of the oldest and most respected fashion designing institutes in South Mumbai, established by the Sophia Society. Offers Diploma in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising with a practical, skill - focused curriculum. Located…

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#19
₹5.5 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Styling / Media & Communication (Design Programmes) fees

Whistling Woods International, Mumbai

Private

Film City Complex, Goregaon (East), Mumbai - 400065, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Goregaon
  • Film City
  • Malad

WWI Entrance / Portfolio / Merit

310 reviews

B.Des Fashion Styling / Media & Communication (Design Programmes) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Styling / Media & Communication (Design Programmes)
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#20
₹7.16 lakh approx B.Des Fashion Design (Bachelor of Design) fees

Whistling Woods International, Mumbai

Private

Film City Complex, Goregaon (East), Mumbai - 400065, Maharashtra

Nearby:

  • Goregaon
  • Malad
  • Andheri

WWI Entrance Test / Merit

310 reviews

B.Des Fashion Design (Bachelor of Design) — Merit Based
Placement rate 98%
Avg package 99%
Course rating 100%
B.Des Fashion Design (Bachelor of Design)

Whistling Woods International (WWI) Mumbai is a prestigious private fashion designing and creative arts college, founded by Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai. India's first fashion institute headed by a fashion designer, WWI offers B.Des in Fashion Design with…

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Mumbai, India's fashion and glamour capital, is the best city in the country to pursue Fashion Design. Home to Bollywood, India's largest textile and garment industry, iconic fashion weeks (Lakme Fashion Week, India Fashion Week), top designer studios, and global luxury brands, Mumbai offers fashion design students unmatched industry exposure, internship opportunities, and career growth in India's most vibrant creative economy. With 100+ fashion design colleges across Mumbai Metropolitan Region, there is an option for every budget and career goal.

The best fashion designing colleges in Mumbai include NIFT Mumbai - National Institute of Fashion Technology (India's premier government fashion institute, NIRF ranked), Pearl Academy Mumbai (The Week Rank #7 for Design 2025, #20 for Fashion Design), Istituto Marangoni Mumbai (Italian luxury fashion school, international curriculum), ISDI School of Design and Innovation (NAAC A, CD Rank #61 in India for Design), NIFD Global Mumbai, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Whistling Woods International, Garware Institute of Career Education & Development, Sasmira's Institute of Design & Textiles, and Amity School of Fashion Technology - all offering B.Des / B.Sc / BFTech Fashion Design with strong industry connections to the Indian and global fashion industry.

Admission to fashion design colleges in Mumbai is through NIFT Entrance Exam (for NIFT Mumbai - CAT + GAT + Situation Test), UCEED (for design colleges), MAH CET, or merit in Class 12 for private institutes. Minimum eligibility is Class 12 in any stream with 50% aggregate. Fashion Design programmes include B.Des Fashion Design (4 years), B.Sc Fashion Design (3 years), BFTech (4 years), and Diploma in Fashion Design (1 - 2 years). Annual fees range from ₹1.74 lakh (NIFT Mumbai - government) to ₹9.55 lakh (Istituto Marangoni) per year.

Fashion Design graduates from top Mumbai colleges pursue careers as Fashion Designers, Costume Designers, Textile Designers, Merchandisers, Fashion Stylists, Visual Merchandisers, Fashion Journalists, and Brand Managers. Top recruiters include Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi, Reliance Retail, Shoppers Stop, Myntra, Nykaa Fashion, Mango, Zara, H&M, and leading Bollywood production houses. Average starting salaries range from ₹3 LPA to ₹8 LPA, with experienced designers earning ₹15 - ₹30 LPA or more at top fashion houses.