Design Colleges in Nainital 2026

2 Colleges Found

Nainital has 2 Design colleges: 1 government and 1 private institution. Both offer full-time undergraduate programs in Design. Admission depends on entrance exams and merit-based selection.

Government College Nainital charges ₹30,000 annual tuition. It accepts CUET scores for Design admissions. The private college, Himalayan Institute of Design, fees range ₹1.2–1.5 lakh. It accepts scores.

Government College Nainital is UGC-approved and ranks among the top 10 UGC-approved colleges in the city. Himalayan Institute of Design offers specializations in Interior and Graphic Design with 65% placement rates.

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Kumaun University

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Nainital, Uttarakhand
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Kumaun University is a distinguished university established in 1973 in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The Kumaun University offers a total of 28 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. KU is renowned; the institute has been ranked 62nd by NIRF in 2024 under the State Public University category. Also, Kumaun University was placed 28th by India Today for 2024 as a University (Government), and 45th by The Week in 2023. This top-ranked premium institute (Kumaun University) operates through more than various specialized departments with over 300+ faculty members, offering programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. KU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Ranking
27th by India Today (Overall)
Accreditations
AIU
+1
Courses
133
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 1,020/year
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Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate College

Nainital, Uttarakhand
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Accreditations
NAAC
Courses
47
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 2,650/year

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Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

4.4
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Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
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Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is a distinguished university established in 1960 in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. The Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology offers a total of 137+ courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. GBPUAT is renowned; the institute has 3877 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering (like B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering), Management (MBA Agribusiness), and other specialized fields across its departments, over 100 of them. This top-ranked premium institute (Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology) operates through more than 100 specialized departments with over 763 faculty members, maintaining a 1:6 faculty-student ratio. Pantnagar University has been ranked 10th by NIRF 2023 under the Agriculture & Allied Sectors category, securing its position. GBPUAT is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), with an extensive campus area of 12661 acres.

Ranking
38th by IIRF (B.Tech)
Accreditations
AIU
Courses
158
Exams
JEE Main
+3
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 61,024/year
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Gyanarthi Media College

4.5
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Kashipur, Uttarakhand
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Gyanarthi Media College is a premier institution located in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, established in 2011 and affiliated with Kumaun University. It stands for academic excellence in media, journalism, and animation, offering industry-focused undergraduate and diploma programs for promising career outcomes.

Courses
12
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 46,000/year
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Surajmal University

4.5
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Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
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Surajmal University, a UGC-approved private institution in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 2011. Offering 15 diverse programs across 8 schools including Engineering, Management, and Pharmacy, it provides a robust academic environment within its 12-acre campus, fostering integrated learning.

Accreditations
UGC
Courses
59
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 60,000/year
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Sardar Bhagat Singh Government Post Graduate College

Rudra pur, Uttarakhand
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Sardar Bhagat Singh Government Post Graduate College, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, established in 1995, is a government-affiliated institution under Kumaun University, Nainital. It offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, and Commerce, fostering a robust academic environment.

Accreditations
NAAC
Courses
47
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 1,876/year