2027 Admissions Open

Design Your Future at Bonfire

Hyderabad's best fashion and interior design institute. Industry-led curriculum, JNAFAU-affiliated programmes, and 15+ years of shaping creative professionals.

B.A. HonoursAdvanced DiplomaDiploma
Fashion design student working on garment designs in a bright design studio
15+ Years
JNAFAU-Affiliated
SBTET-Affiliated
15+
Years of Experience
197+
Recruiting Companies
2
Campuses in Hyderabad
8
Courses
JNAFAU
Affiliated Programmes
Placements

Where our students work

197+ leading fashion and interior design companies recruit our graduates across India.

Fashion Design
Ajio
Arvind
Flipkart
Kalanjali
Legacy
Mandhir
Manisha
Myntra
Orgaan
Elahe
Good Earth
Muranali
Raamz
Raymond
Reliance
RS Brothers
Sachi
She Fashions
Shilpa
Shriya
Vasi
Ajio
Arvind
Flipkart
Kalanjali
Legacy
Mandhir
Manisha
Myntra
Orgaan
Elahe
Good Earth
Muranali
Raamz
Raymond
Reliance
RS Brothers
Sachi
She Fashions
Shilpa
Shriya
Vasi
Ajio
Arvind
Flipkart
Kalanjali
Legacy
Mandhir
Manisha
Myntra
Orgaan
Elahe
Good Earth
Muranali
Raamz
Raymond
Reliance
RS Brothers
Sachi
She Fashions
Shilpa
Shriya
Vasi
Interior Design
Acropolis
Bonito Designs
Brawn
Carafina
Dream Saace
Effervescent
Film Factory
HomeLane
Inch Design
Interia
Livspace
Acme
Monnaire
Space Matrix
Spacewood
TAG
Urban Ladder
Acropolis
Bonito Designs
Brawn
Carafina
Dream Saace
Effervescent
Film Factory
HomeLane
Inch Design
Interia
Livspace
Acme
Monnaire
Space Matrix
Spacewood
TAG
Urban Ladder
Acropolis
Bonito Designs
Brawn
Carafina
Dream Saace
Effervescent
Film Factory
HomeLane
Inch Design
Interia
Livspace
Acme
Monnaire
Space Matrix
Spacewood
TAG
Urban Ladder
Fashion design student sketching garment ideas beside a sewing machine and mannequin
Bonfire Institute of Design
About Us

We nurture the next generation of creative professionals

With 15+ years of experience, Bonfire Institute of Design has grown into one of Hyderabad's most respected design institutes across two campuses. Designed in collaboration with industry standards, our curriculum seamlessly connects classroom learning with real-world practice, ensuring every graduate is industry-ready, professionally skilled, and equipped with a strong portfolio from day one.

We offer specialised programmes across fashion and interior design, each designed to develop technical mastery, creative confidence, and professional networks.

  • Hands-on studios
  • Live industry projects
  • International exposure
  • Placement support through our Industry Relations Department
  • JNAFAU-affiliated B.A. Honours programmes
  • Safe, mentor-guided campus environment
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Bonfire Institute of Design

A Fashion and Interior Design College in Hyderabad Built for Real Careers

Picking a fashion and interior design college in Hyderabad is not just about a certificate on the wall. It is about who teaches you, what you build with your hands, and whether a real studio or fashion house will take your portfolio seriously afterward. Bonfire Institute of Design was built around that idea. We are a JNAFAU affiliated design college in Hyderabad, approved by TGCHE and recognised by UGC, and we have spent 15+ years turning first-year students into working designers.

Bonfire Institute of Design campus building in Hyderabad
Two Campuses

Two Campuses, One Standard of Teaching

Bonfire Institute of Design runs two campuses in Hyderabad, one at Kukatpally near the JNTU Metro Terminal and one at Basheerbagh on Basheerbagh Road. Both campuses share the same faculty standards, the same studio equipment, and the same connection to our 197+ recruiting partners. Students pick a campus based on where they live and how they commute, not because one location gets a better curriculum than the other. Kukatpally suits students travelling from Miyapur, Nizampet, and the IT corridor. Basheerbagh works well for students coming from the old city, Secunderabad, and central Hyderabad neighbourhoods connected by MMTS and city buses.

A Fashion Designing College Hyderabad Students Actually Recommend

Fashion at Bonfire Institute of Design starts with the fundamentals - draping, pattern making, garment construction, and textile science - before it moves into styling, collection development, and fashion business. Every fashion design course we run, from the one-year Diploma to the three-year B.A. Honours, spends real hours on sewing machines and cutting tables, not just lecture slides. Students sketch by hand first, then move to digital tools once the basics are solid. By the final semester, a student has sat through a live industry internship and built a portfolio that a hiring manager can actually judge on its own merit.

Fashion designer draping and trimming a dress on a mannequin in the studio
Fashion Design
Interior design students drafting a floor plan with a ruler, pencil and fabric swatches
Interior Design

An Interior Designing College Hyderabad Trusts for Studio Skills

Interior design students at Bonfire Institute of Design work through space planning, materials, lighting, and furniture design before they touch AutoCAD or 3D rendering software. That order matters. A student who understands why a room works will use software far better than one who only knows which buttons to press. Our interior design courses in Hyderabad include live, client-style projects from the second semester onward, so graduates leave with drawings and renders they can actually show, not just a transcript full of grades.

Why Families Call Bonfire the Best Design College in Hyderabad

Parents and students tend to ask the same three questions before they enrol anywhere: is the degree valid, will there be jobs at the end of it, and will their child be safe and well guided on campus. Our B.A. Honours programmes are affiliated to JNAFAU, so the degree is recognised for further study and for government-sector eligibility across India. TGCHE approval and UGC recognition back that up on paper. On the placement side, our Industry Relations Department works with 197+ recruiting companies across fashion houses, interior design firms, textile brands, and retail chains, and it has done so for more than 15 years. A real affiliation, a real placement network, and campuses built for hands-on learning - that combination is why students who have actually studied here keep calling Bonfire Institute of Design one of the best design colleges in Hyderabad.

Faculty member guiding a student through her coursework
Trusted by Families
Students discussing course options with a counsellor
Fashion or Interior?

Fashion or Interior Design - How to Choose

If you enjoy sketching, fabric, silhouettes, and the idea of dressing people or building your own label, fashion design is probably your path. If you are drawn to rooms, layouts, materials, and how a space feels to walk into, interior design will suit you better. Some students genuinely cannot decide at eighteen, and that is fine. Our counsellors sit down with every applicant, walk through both streams honestly, and help you pick a programme based on your interests rather than a guess. You are also welcome to sit in on a studio class at either campus before you commit to anything.

What a Week on Campus Actually Looks Like

A typical week at Bonfire Institute of Design mixes theory classes with long studio blocks, because design is not something you can learn only from a whiteboard. Fashion students spend afternoons at cutting tables and sewing machines, working through a brief the same way a studio would hand it to a junior designer. Interior design students spend that time at drafting tables and computer labs, moving between hand sketches and AutoCAD drawings for the same project. Faculty walk the studio floor during these sessions instead of standing at the front of a room, because most design problems get solved at the table, not on a slide. Guest sessions from practising designers, site visits to fashion houses and interior design firms, and small internal critiques happen through the semester, not just at the end of it.

Bonfire Institute of Design also treats a design college in Hyderabad as more than a classroom. Both campuses run an annual showcase where fashion students present a small collection and interior design students exhibit models, renders, or built-out room sets. Local press and recruiters are invited to both events, and it is often the first time a hiring manager sees a student's name attached to real work rather than a resume line. Students who join our fashion designing courses or interior designing courses in Hyderabad build toward this showcase from their very first year, which keeps the portfolio conversation alive well before placements begin.

Fashion design students sketching together in a design studio
Life on Campus
Graduate in cap and gown celebrating with her mother
After Graduation

What Happens After You Graduate

Design education only means something if it leads somewhere. Fashion graduates from Bonfire Institute of Design have gone on to work as fashion designers, textile designers, garment technologists, stylists, and visual merchandisers, and a number have started their own small labels within a couple of years of finishing the programme. Interior design graduates have joined architecture firms, interior design studios, retail fit-out companies, and have taken on independent residential projects. None of this happens by accident. Our Industry Relations Department stays in touch with 197+ recruiting companies throughout the year, not just during placement season, so recruiters already know what a Bonfire Institute of Design portfolio looks like before a student ever walks into an interview.

Accreditations You Can Verify Yourself

We would rather you check our affiliations than take our word for them. The B.A. Honours in Fashion Design and B.A. Honours in Interior Design are affiliated to JNAFAU, and our diploma-level programmes carry JNTE-CSD and SBTET affiliation. Bonfire Institute of Design is approved by TGCHE and recognised by UGC, which matters if you plan to apply for government exams, study loans, or further education after your degree. None of this is unusual for a proper design college in Hyderabad, but it is worth confirming before you pay a rupee anywhere, and we are happy to share our affiliation documents during your counselling session.

Students studying together in a college library
JNAFAU · TGCHE · UGC

Getting in Touch

If you are still comparing colleges, the best next step is a conversation, not another brochure. Call either campus, message us on WhatsApp, or fill in the enquiry form on this page, and one of our counsellors will walk you through programme options, current fees, and the documents you will need for the 2027 intake. Whether you end up choosing fashion design, interior design, or one of our short-term certificate programmes, admissions at Bonfire Institute of Design are handled by people, not a call centre script.

Our Programs

Choose your path in design

Specialised programmes developed in consultation with industry leaders to make you job-ready from day one.

3 Years

B.A. Honours in Fashion Design

Comprehensive undergraduate programme covering fashion illustration, pattern making, textile science, draping, and portfolio development.

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3 Years

B.A. Honours in Interior Design

JNAFAU-affiliated undergraduate programme covering space planning, furniture design, AutoCAD, materials, and a final-year industry internship.

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2 Years

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design

Advanced programme covering couture techniques, collection development, CLO 3D and Adobe Illustrator, and industry placement.

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2 Years

Advanced Diploma in Interior Design

Advanced spatial design programme with AutoCAD, 3D rendering, furniture design, lighting, and sustainable materials.

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1 Year

Diploma in Fashion Design

Intensive foundation programme covering garment construction, draping techniques, fashion illustration, textile studies, and pattern making.

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1 Year

Diploma in Interior Design

Foundation diploma in interior design principles, space planning, material studies, colour theory, and basic AutoCAD.

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Affiliations

Recognition & affiliations

Bonfire Institute of Design's B.A. Honours programmes are affiliated to JNAFAU, and our Industry Relations Department keeps us connected to the design industry.

B.A. HonoursAffiliated to JNAFAUAdvanced DiplomaAffiliated to JNTEDiplomaAffiliated with SBTET/JNTE
Why Bonfire

What sets us apart

Everything we do is designed to give our students a genuine advantage in their creative careers.

Industry-Led Curriculum

Co-designed with leading designers and studios. You learn what the industry actually needs, updated every semester.

Mentor-Guided Learning

Students receive dedicated guidance and personalized mentorship from practicing designers, creating a supportive learning environment that nurtures creativity and career readiness.

Modern Studios & Labs

Fully equipped design studios, garment construction lab, AutoCAD suites, and a dedicated material library on campus.

Industry Relations Support

Our dedicated Industry Relations Department connects students with 197+ recruiting companies for internships and placements.

Foreign University Connect

Expand your horizons with international higher education opportunities through our global university network.

Flexible Learning

Full-time and part-time formats let working professionals and full-time students choose the path that suits them best.

Admissions 2027

How to apply

Six simple steps to join Bonfire Institute of Design. Our admissions team is here to guide you through every stage.

1
Choose Your Course

Select the program you're interested in — Fashion Design, Interior Design, a diploma, or a degree program.

2
Fill the Application Form

Complete the application with your personal and academic details.

3
Attend Counselling

Meet our admissions counsellor to discuss your career goals, course structure, eligibility, and fees, and get your questions answered.

4
Pay the Admission Fee

Complete the application/admission fee payment to confirm your admission.

5
Submit Documents

Provide your academic and any other required documents.

6
Admission Confirmation

Once your documents and payment are verified, we'll confirm your admission and share the next steps.

Success Stories

Where our alumni are today

From the studio at Bonfire to careers in modelling, film, and entrepreneurship.

Shreya Shetty
“Bonfire Institute of Design provided me with the knowledge, practical experience, and industry exposure that laid the foundation for my career as a professional model. The institute's emphasis on fashion design, styling, garment construction, and presentation skills enabled me to approach every opportunity with confidence and professionalism. I am grateful for the mentorship and learning environment that continue to shape my journey in the fashion industry.”
Shreya ShettyB.A. Honours – Fashion Design
Mahalakshmi
“Studying at Bonfire Institute of Design has been a defining chapter in my journey. The institute's industry-oriented curriculum, practical training, and expert faculty helped me build a strong foundation in interior design, space planning, and creative problem-solving. Every project enhanced my technical skills and professional confidence, equipping me to pursue a successful career in the interior design industry with creativity and purpose.”
MahalakshmiB.A. Honours – Interior Design
Sreevardhan
“My experience at Bonfire Institute of Design was truly transformative. The institute strengthened my skills in fashion design, creative thinking, styling, and entrepreneurship through practical learning and industry exposure. The guidance of experienced faculty gave me the confidence to innovate and establish my styling firm. Bonfire provided the foundation for my professional growth and continues to inspire my journey in the fashion and design industry.”
SreevardhanB.A. Honours – Fashion Design
Madhuri Baddigari
“My journey at Bonfire Institute of Design gave me the confidence to pursue a career in one of the most dynamic areas of fashion—the film industry. The institute encouraged me to explore creativity without limits while helping me understand the importance of precision, collaboration, and storytelling through design. Today, as a Costume Designer, I draw upon the knowledge, discipline, and creative mindset I developed at Bonfire every day. I am proud to be an alumnus of an institution that inspired me to transform my passion into a profession.”
Madhuri BaddigariB.A. Honours – Fashion Design
Yash Patel
“Looking back, my time at Bonfire Institute of Design was a defining chapter in my professional journey. My passion for creating functional and inspiring spaces found the right direction at Bonfire Institute of Design. It shaped the way I approach design, strengthened my creative thinking, and inspired me to pursue entrepreneurship. Today, as the Co-Founder of a Design Studio, I continue to apply the values and perspective I developed during my years at Bonfire.”
Yash PatelB.A. Honours – Interior Design
Manjula Reddy
“Bonfire Institute of Design transformed my passion for fashion into a successful entrepreneurial journey. Through practical learning, fashion and textile design, garment development, styling, and industry exposure, I gained the confidence to launch my own brand. The institute nurtured my creativity, innovation, and business mindset, providing a strong foundation that continues to support my growth in the fashion design and apparel industry.”
Manjula ReddyB.A. Honours – Fashion Design
Nitish Kumar
“Choosing Bonfire Institute of Design was a great choice in my creative journey. The experience encouraged me to explore new ideas, refine my design approach, and develop the confidence to express my creativity. Every stage of the program helped me grow both personally and professionally, giving me the motivation to pursue my passion for interior design with clarity and purpose.”
Nitish KumarDiploma – Interior Design
Kishan Patel
“I believe great design begins with the ability to see possibilities where others see empty spaces. Bonfire Institute of Design nurtured that perspective, encouraging me to think with purpose, innovate with confidence, and approach every project with curiosity. Those early experiences continue to shape my work today as the Co-Founder of a Design Studio. Bonfire didn't just prepare me for a profession—it instilled the mindset to create meaningful spaces and build a design practice driven by passion and excellence.”
Kishan PatelB.A. Honours – Interior Design
Sreeja Rayala
“My journey at Bonfire Institute of Design was a transformative experience that strengthened my creativity, design thinking, and confidence. Through practical learning in fashion and textile design, styling, and industry exposure, I developed a strong creative identity and professional skills. The institute inspired innovation, excellence, and lifelong learning, providing a solid foundation for my growth in the fashion and creative design industry.”
Sreeja RayalaB.A. Honours – Fashion Design
Harshil Patel
“Bonfire Institute of Design inspired me to approach every space with creativity, purpose, and confidence. The learning experience encouraged me to think independently, embrace challenges, and develop my own design philosophy. Those experiences gave me the motivation to establish my own design studio, where I continue to create spaces that reflect functionality, innovation, and individuality. I am grateful to Bonfire for helping me build the confidence and vision to turn my aspirations into a successful professional journey.”
Harshil PatelB.A. Honours – Interior Design
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about studying at Bonfire Institute of Design.

We offer a comprehensive range: a 3-year B.A. Honours in Fashion Design, a 2-year Advanced Diploma in Interior Design, a 1-year Diploma in Fashion Design, a 1-year Diploma in Interior Design, plus Certificate programmes. Our B.A. Honours programmes are affiliated to JNAFAU.
For B.A. Honours: 10+2 or equivalent. For Diploma programmes: a pass in 10th standard or equivalent. A creative portfolio is preferred but not mandatory.
Yes. Our Industry Relations Department works with 197+ recruiting companies to support student placements.
Yes. Separate hostel facilities for male and female students within walking distance of campus. Twin-sharing rooms with meals included.
Absolutely. Our Diploma and Certificate programmes start from basics and are designed for students with no prior design experience.
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Kukatpally Campus

Fortune Signature, 2nd Floor, Near JNTU Metro Terminal,
Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 085

9030 750 990Get Directions →
Basheerbagh Campus

MOR Chambers, 2nd Floor, Basheerbagh Rd, Hill Fort,
Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500004

9490 750 990Get Directions →

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