M.Des Colleges in Punjab 2026

12 Colleges Found

MDes colleges in Punjab include Government College of Art (₹3,100/year, government) and private institutes like Chandigarh University (₹1.5 lakh/year) and DAV Institute of Design (₹4 lakh/year). These 7 colleges offer MDes programs in various specializations.

Admission routes vary: MHT CET is accepted by Government College of Art. Chandigarh University and DAV Institute of Design accept CUET PG scores or their own entrance tests. Private institutes dominate with 6 out of 7 colleges offering MDes.

Fees range from ₹3,100/year at Government College of Art to ₹2.99 lakh/year at DAV Institute of Design. NAAC accreditation is held by Chandigarh University (A+ grade). Punjab’s MDes colleges are ranked by India Today and NIRF.

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Lovely Professional University

Jalandhar, Punjab
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Lovely Professional University is a distinguished university established in 2005 in Kapurthala, Punjab. The Lovely Professional University offers a total of 300+ courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. LPU is renowned; the institute has 34871 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Lovely Professional University) operates through more than 45 specialized departments with over 2065 faculty members. LPU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The university has been ranked 20th by NIRF University (2023) and also 1st by The Week Private Multi-Disciplinary University (2023). Popular courses at Lovely Professional University include B.Tech, MBA, and B.Com among others, with a 1:15 faculty-student ratio.

Ranking
31st by NIRF (Overall)
Accreditations
AIMA
+5
Courses
336
Exams
CAT
+9
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 1,70,000/year
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Chitkara University

4.2
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Patiala, Punjab
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Chitkara University is a distinguished institution established in 2010 in Patiala, Punjab. The Chitkara University offers a total of 35 courses across various disciplines, a leading private university. CU is renowned; the institute has 14000+ students enrolled in various programs including Engineering, Management, and Design and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Chitkara University) operates through more than 15 specialized departments with over 900+ faculty members. CU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Notably, Chitkara University was ranked 25th by NIRF 2023 in Law, and also secured 17th in Pharmacy, further, the university was placed in the Top 250 globally in THE Young University Rankings 2023. With 300+ global academic partners, Chitkara University focuses on holistic development.

Ranking
78th by NIRF (MBA)
Accreditations
AIU
+1
Courses
105
Exams
CAT
+8
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 1,50,000/year
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RIMT University

4.1
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Gobindgarh, Punjab
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RIMT University, a leading State Private University in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, was established in 1998. It offers diverse academic programs through 17 departments on a sprawling 70-acre green campus, fostering holistic development and strong career pathways for its 10,000+ students.

Ranking
169th by IIRF (Overall)
Accreditations
AIU
+3
Courses
202
Exams
NATA
+3
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 1,28,000/year
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Chitkara University Online

Patiala, Punjab
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Courses
7
Session
2026
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Innovative Centre for Biosciences Clinical Research

Mohali, Punjab
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Courses
5
Session
2026
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Chandigarh University Online

Mohali, Punjab
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Courses
30
Session
2026
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Lovely Professional University Online

Jalandhar, Punjab
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Courses
27
Session
2026
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Directorate of Open & Distance Learning, GNDU

Amritsar, Punjab
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Courses
13
Session
2026
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Lovely Faculty of Distance Education, Lovely Professional University

Jalandhar, Punjab
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Courses
48
Session
2026
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Indian School of Business Mohali

4.7
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Mohali, Punjab
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ISB Mohali stands as a premier autonomous institution in Mohali, Punjab, established in 2012. Renowned for its world-class management education and flagship Post Graduate Program (PGP), it boasts global faculty, an exceptional campus ecosystem, and strong career outcomes, attracting diverse talent.

Accreditations
AACSB
+4
Courses
14
Exams
GMAT
+1
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 10,20,000/year
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Apeejay College of Fine Arts

4.1
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Jalandhar, Punjab
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Apeejay College of Fine Arts is a distinguished multidisciplinary institution established in 1973 in Jalandhar, Punjab. This reputed Apeejay College of Fine Arts offers 28 courses across various disciplines, including Arts, Design, Management, and Computer Applications, and operates as a non-private college member. ACFA is renowned; the institute features over 17 specialized departments with 100+ faculty members. This top-ranked premium institute (Apeejay College of Fine Arts) achieved 62nd by Outlook 2024 for BBA and 108th for Computer Applications. Furthermore, Apeejay College was ranked 55th for BA and 33rd for BBA by India Today 2023, notably securing the 1st position in Punjab for Fashion Design by both India Today 2023 and Open Magazine 2023. ACFA, affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, is committed to academic excellence and recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Ranking
38th by India Today (Overall)
Accreditations
AICTE
+1
Courses
36
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 11,840/year
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Chitkara University, Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture

Patiala, Punjab
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Ranking
13th by IIRF (Architecture)
Courses
5
Exams
NATA
+1
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 2,10,000/year