Design Colleges in Lucknow 2026

14 Colleges Found

Updated on Apr 15, 2026

Lucknow hosts 14 design colleges including IMS Design, Lucknow University (₹1,500/year), and UID (₹2.1 lakh/year). Admission follows entrance exams or merit-based criteria specific to each institute.

Annual fees range from ₹1,500 at Lucknow University to ₹3.59 lakh at UID. Government colleges use MHT CET scores; private ones accept CUET, TANCET, or institute-specific tests like UIDAT.

Lucknow University is government-run; 12 are private. IMS Design and UID show varied fee structures. NIRF and India Today rankings cover some colleges, with an average rating of 4.1/5.

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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University-image

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

4.3
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is a distinguished Central University established in 1996 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University offers a total of 139 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. BBAU Lucknow is renowned; the institute has 4634 students enrolled in diverse programs including Engineering, Management, and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University) operates through more than 40+ specialized departments with over 391 faculty members. BBAU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Further, the university has been ranked 50th by NIRF 2023 under the Pharmacy category, and also achieved a Band 101-125 for Management (2023) by NIRF, demonstrating its strong academic standing.

Ranking
IIRF
Accreditations
AICTE
+4
Courses
103
Session
2026
Fees₹ 12,300/year
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Amity University Lucknow

4.2
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh is a premier private university campus established in 2004. Spread across 40 acres, it offers over 100 diverse programs in engineering, management, law, and more, fostering academic excellence and strong career outcomes.

Ranking
IIRF
Accreditations
AICTE
+7
Courses
139
Session
2026
Fees₹ 1,10,000/year
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Integral University

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Integral University is a distinguished private university established in 2004 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The Integral University offers a total of 370+ courses across various disciplines, being recognized by UGC. IUL is renowned; the institute has 15000+ students enrolled in various programs, which include flagship courses like MBBS, B.Tech, and MBA, across its 25 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Integral University) has achieved notable recognition, for instance, securing the 8th position globally by WURI 2024 in Crisis Management. Further, the university was ranked 45th by NIRF 2024 in Pharmacy, and 27th by India Today 2024 for Architecture. Integral University (often referred to as a premier college) continues its commitment to academic excellence, with its campus sprawling over 126 acres.

Ranking
IIRF
Accreditations
AIU
+16
Courses
257
Session
2026
Fees₹ 85,000/year
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CIPET Institute Of Plastics Technology

4.2
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, Lucknow, a premier national institution established in 1986, is affiliated with the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh. It offers specialized diploma and PG diploma programs in plastics engineering and technology, preparing skilled professionals.

Ranking
IIRF
Accreditations
AICTE
+1
Courses
18
Session
2026
Fees₹ 61,250/year
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AP Sen Memorial Girls Degree College

3.9
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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A.P. Sen Memorial Girls' Degree College in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is a premier institution established in 1949. Affiliated with the University of Lucknow, it offers a robust academic environment with diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 22 departments in Arts, Science, and Commerce, dedicated to empowering women through education.

Ranking
N/A
Accreditations
AICTE
+7
Courses
51
Session
2026
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
10
Session
2026
Fees₹ 1,80,000/year
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Chabilakhor Sardar Basti

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
3
Session
2026
Fees₹ 30,150/year
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WLCI Fashion School

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Ranking
N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
2
Session
2026
Fees₹ 75,000/year
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Toonz Animation Academy

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Ranking
N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
6
Session
2026
Fees₹ 1,50,000/year
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Saroj Institute of Films and Fashion

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
28
Session
2026
Fees₹ 1,50,000/year
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Wisdom School of Management Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
111
Session
2026
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Sevdie Institute of Management and Technology

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
14
Session
2026
Fees₹ 30,150/year
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Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Ranking
N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
90
Session
2026
Fees₹ 66,500/year
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

3.8
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is a distinguished public university established in 2000 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University offers a total of 208 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. AKTU is renowned; the institute has 400000 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Architecture, and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University) operates through more than Multiple Schools and Faculties specialized departments. Notably, the university has been ranked 95th by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. Further, AKTU secured the 7th position by Outlook 2024 for Engineering and also 7th for Architecture. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), also holding an 86th rank in Overall India by EduRank 2025.

Ranking
N/A
Accreditations
AICTE
+5
Courses
212
Session
2026
Fees₹ 55,000/year
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