Lakhotia College of Design

What Lakhotia College of Design does

Lakhotia College of Design is a private, family-controlled design education institution operating from three campuses in Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Banjara Hills, Abids, and Tarnaka). Founded in 1990 and operated by the A3G Lakhotia Educational Society, the college delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and short-term programs across 15+ design and media disciplines including Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Mass Communication & Journalism, Architecture, Textile Design, UI/UX, Game Design, Luxury Brand Management, and Footwear Design. Curriculum emphasizes a 75:25 practical-to-theory ratio, supported by purpose-built infrastructure: CAD centers, IT labs, and specialized studios (Wood, Metal, Model Making, Photography, Printing, Textile, Weaving, Dyeing, Apparel), plus an e-library.

Name

Lakhotia College of Design

Legal name

Lakhotia College of Design

Website

https://lakhotiaedu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lakhotia College of Design is a private family-run design education institution in Hyderabad, India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs across fashion, interior, graphic, photography, and journalism disciplines to Indian students and international learners.

Ownership category

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Product category

Design Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

akta.pro primary industry

Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior) (EDAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions) (EDAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Design education
• Fashion design courses
• Interior design programs
• Photography training
• Graphic design college

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate and short-term programs across fashion design, interior design, photography, graphic design, and other creative disciplines. Programs offered at various price points with EMI options available.
2. International Program Partnerships: Revenue from international degree programs through College De Paris (France) partnerships, allowing students to complete parts of their education internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lakhotia College of Design is a private design education institution that delivers multi-disciplinary design and media programs across 15+ disciplines including Fashion Design, Interior Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Mass Communication, Textile Design, Architecture, Fashion Styling, Luxury Brand Management, and Makeup Artistry. Programs are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and short-term levels, with international degree pathways available through partnerships with College De Paris (France) and IBSW Washington.

Product overview

Lakhotia College of Design is a multi-disciplinary design education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across 15+ design and media disciplines. The institution operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture with core program categories (Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Mass Communication & Journalism) as the primary offerings, supplemented by specialized programs (Luxury Brand Management, Fashion Styling, Fashion Makeup, Architecture, Pattern Making, Textile Design, UI/UX, Game Design, Product Design, Footwear Design). Programs are delivered at multiple credential levels including Master's, Bachelor's degrees, PG Diplomas, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Certificates, and Short-term courses. The institution also offers international program pathways through partnerships with College De Paris (France) and other global universities, allowing students to earn international credentials. The college serves as an educational institution rather than a technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fashion Design Programs Comprehensive fashion design education covering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and short-term courses including Fashion Design, Fashion Technology, and Fashion Business Management for students pursuing fashion industry careers.
• Interior Design Programs Interior design education including MS, MSc, PG Diploma, BA (Hons), BSc, B.Design, diploma, certificate, and short-term courses in Interior Design and Space Planning for students pursuing interior design and architecture careers.
• Graphic Design and Multimedia Programs Graphic design and multimedia education including MSc, BSc in Animation and Multimedia, diplomas in Graphic Design and UI/UX, certificates, and specialized courses in Motion Graphics, Branding, Packaging, and Social Media Design.
• Photography Programs Professional photography education including BSc in Photography, Advanced Diploma in Photography and Visual Communication, diplomas in Professional Photography and Fashion Photography, and certificate courses for students pursuing photography careers.
• Mass Communication and Journalism Programs Media and journalism education including MA, BA, PG Diploma, diplomas, and certificates in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Fashion Journalism for students pursuing media careers.
• Fashion Styling and Grooming Programs Fashion styling education including diplomas and certificates in Fashion Styling for students pursuing fashion styling careers.
• Luxury Brand Management Programs Luxury brand management education including MS-Fashion & Luxury Management, diplomas, and certificates in Luxury Brand Management for students targeting fashion and luxury industry careers.
• Fashion Media Makeup Programs Fashion makeup artistry education including diplomas in Fashion Media Makeup and Professional Makeup Artistry, and certificates in Makeup Artistry and Image Makeover for students pursuing makeup artistry careers.
• Architecture Programs Architecture education including B.Design in Architecture and Diploma in Architectural Assistantship for students pursuing architecture careers.
• Fashion Pattern Making and Garment Construction Programs Technical fashion education including diplomas and certificates in Pattern Making and Garment Construction, and short-term courses in Pattern Drafting, Draping, and Fine Dress Making.
• Textile Design Programs Textile design education including BSc in Textile Design, and diplomas/certificates in Textile Design and Print Development for students pursuing textile design careers.
• UI/UX Design Programs Digital design education including diploma in UI/UX Design for students pursuing user interface and user experience design careers.
• Game Design Programs Game design education including diploma and advanced diploma in Game Design for students pursuing game design and development careers.
• Product Design Programs Product design education including diploma in Product Design for students pursuing product design careers.
• Footwear Design Programs Footwear design education including diplomas and certificates in Footwear Design for students pursuing footwear design careers.
• International Programs International degree programs offered in partnership with College De Paris (France) and IBSW for Fashion Design, Interior Design, Architecture, and Luxury Brand Management, providing students with international credentials and mobility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% placement rate achieved in 2018-2019
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College De Paris (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with leading French-based university for fashion, interior design, photography and makeup artistry courses. Offers Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and Short term programs with international degree recognition. Student mobility programs to Paris and Montpellier.
• International Business School Washington (IBSW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for international education and student mobility to Washington D.C.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with JNAFAU for degree programs including B.A. (Hons) Fashion Design, B.A. (Hons) Interior Design, and Diploma programs. JNAFAU is an AICTE approved and UGC certified university.
• Sikkim Professional University (SPU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding body for M.A in Mass Communication and Journalism degree program.
• Punjab Technical University (PTU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PTU for technical education programs and certifications.
• State Board of Technical Education and TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation by State Board of Technical Education and Training for diploma and technical programs.
• Indian ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedia house placement partner for journalism and mass communication graduates.
• Red FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio media placement partner for mass communication graduates.
• London Fashion WeekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational internship opportunities at London Fashion Week for fashion and photography students.
• Paris Fashion WeekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational internship opportunities at Paris Couture Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week for fashion and photography students.
• New York Fashion WeekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational internship opportunities at New York Fashion Week for fashion and photography students.
• Dubai Fashion WeekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational internship opportunities at Dubai Fashion Week for fashion and photography students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Arena Animation: National network of private training centers focused on graphic design, animation, VFX, and multimedia — overlaps with Lakhotia's graphic design, UI/UX, and animation courses but operates as shorter-duration skill training rather than degree-granting.

Emerging players

• World University of Design: Haryana-based design university offering fashion, interior, visual communication, and architecture programs — newer entrant building scale comparable to Lakhotia's discipline breadth with stronger degree-granting authority.

Direct peers

• Arch College of Design and Business: Jaipur-based private design college offering fashion, interior, jewelry, and media programs — comparable regional private institution with similar fee positioning and student demographic.
• Symbiosis Institute of Design: Pune-based private design school under Symbiosis International University offering fashion, interior, graphic, product, and UI/UX design programs — comparable multi-disciplinary private design institution competing for the same Indian student pool.
• Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology: Bengaluru-based Manipal-affiliated design school offering fashion, interior, graphic, animation, and product design programs — comparable private institution targeting the same upper-tier design students with similar tuition positioning.
• Pearl Academy: Pan-India private design college offering fashion, interior, graphic, photography, and media programs across multiple campuses — a direct competitor with stronger brand recognition and broader geographic reach than Lakhotia.
• JD Institute of Fashion Technology: India's largest network of private fashion and design colleges with 40+ centers — directly competes with Lakhotia on fashion design, interior, photography, and makeup artistry programs at similar tuition tiers.
• Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD): New Delhi-based design school offering fashion, interior, graphic, and product design degrees with international partnerships — comparable private multi-disciplinary institution targeting similar fee-paying urban Indian students.
• MIT Institute of Design, Pune: MIT-ADT University constituent offering undergraduate and postgraduate design programs in fashion, interior, product, and communication design — comparable private design institution with stronger university affiliation and pan-India brand pull.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT): Government of India-backed premier fashion and design institution with 16+ campuses nationally offering the same fashion, textile, interior, and accessory design disciplines as Lakhotia — the dominant scale competitor in the same student segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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