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BDes Admission 2025 is based on both the entrance and Class 12 scores. Candidates should pass Class 12 with 50% to be eligbile for the BDes course. Exams are UCEED, CUET, NIFT Entrance, NID DAT and FDDI AIST. Popular colleges are Top NIFTs, NIDs, Amity University, etc. The fee can range around approx. INR 4 Lakh to INR 6 Lakh. 

BDes Eligibility

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below: 

BDes Eligibiloty - Best Colleges

Candidates can see the table below: 

BDes Specializations Top Colleges Eligibility Criteria
BDes in Fashion Design NIFT Delhi
  • The candidate must have passed Class 12 from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Education.
Amity University Mumbai
  • The candidate must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
NIFT Bangalore
  • An A grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects.
  • Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a Class 12 system.
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).
Pearl Academy
  • The candidate must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
Symbiosis Institute of Design
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% from any stream, and Candidates appearing for the final examination of 10+2 grade may also apply, provided the results of the examination have been declared by June of the admission year or before be eligible for the program.
  • Candidates passed a 10+3 diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education with a minimum of 50% (SC/ST - 45%) are also eligible to apply.
BDes in Interior Design Lovely Professional University
  • The candidate must have passed with 90% aggregate score in Class 12 (with English) or equivalent from a recognized board. 
  • Or 50% aggregate score in Class 12 (with English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST* or UCEED or Undergraduate NID DAT (Prelims) or Undergraduate NIFT or NIFT B.FTech. 
  • 5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates or Defence Personnel and their Dependents or Wards of Kashmiri Migrants.
Amity University Noida
  • 50% minimum aggregate score in Class 12 from a recognized board.
Pearl Academy
  • 50% minimum aggregate score in Class 12 from a recognized board.
Symbiosis Institute of Design
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% from any stream, and Candidates appearing for the final examination of 10+2 grade may also apply, provided the results of the examination have been declared by June of the admission year or before be eligible for the program.
  • Candidates passed a 10+3 diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education with a minimum of 50% (SC/ST - 45%) are also eligible to apply.
IMS Design and Innovation Academy
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
BDes in Product Design Pearl Academy
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
Amity University Mumbai
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
World University of Design
  • 50% minimum aggregate score in Class 12 from a recognized board.
IMS Design and Innovation Academy
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
Parul University
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from any stream with the English subject from a recognized board.
BDes in Textile Design NIFT Delhi
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
Amity University Mumbai
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
NIFT Bangalore
  • An A grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects.
  • Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a Class 12 system.
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).
Pearl Academy
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
World University of Design
  • The candidate must have passed in 5 subjects in the Class 12 boards. 
  • The candidate should have been born on or after October 1, 1998, if belonging to the OPEN/EWS/OBC-NCL category and, on or after October 1, 1993, if belonging to the SC, ST, or PwD category.
BDes in Communication Design NIFT Delhi
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
  • The maximum age of the candidate must be 23 years.
Symbiosis Institute of Design
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from any stream.
  • Candidates passed a 10+3 diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education with a minimum of 50% (SC/ST - 45%) are also eligible to apply.
Pearl Academy
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
Amity University Mumbai
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
World University of Design
  • The candidate should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

BDes General Eligibility

Candidates can see the table below:

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BDes Academic Qualifications

The candidates should have completed Class 12 from any stream (Science, Arts, or Commerce) or equivalent qualification.

BDes Marks Criteria

They should have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 or an equivalent qualification.

BDes Appearing or Passed Criteria

Those students appearing for Class 12 board exams and those who have already passed Class 12 are eligible.

BDes Age Limit

Those who are not more than 24 years of age on 1st August of the year of BDes admission.

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

BDes Admission Process

Candidates can check a general overview of the admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

BDes Exams

Candidates can see the table below:

Entrance Exams Exam Dates Exam Schedule
UCEED Exam 2026 January 2026 (Tentative) UCEED Exam Date 2026
CUET Exam 2025 May 13 - June 3, 2025 (Result is out) CUET Exam Date 2025
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 February 2026 (Tentative) NIFT Entrance Exam Date 2026
NID DAT Exam 2026 January 2026 (Tentative) NID DAT Exam Date 2026
FDDI AIST Exam 2026 May 2026 (Tentative) FDDI AIST Exam Date 2026

BDes Exam Syllabus

Candidates can see the table below:

BDes Entrance Exams Exam Syllabus
UCEED Syllabus

The UCEED entrance exam syllabus is divided into 2 parts. Part A now has the following sections - Visualization and spatial reasoning, Practical and scientific knowledge, etc. Part B has drawing and Design Aptitude.

CUET Syllabus CUET syllabus is divided into 3 sections: Section 1A & 1B (Language), Section 2: Domain Specific, and Section 3: General Test.
NIFT Entrance Syllabus The NIFT entrance exam is conducted in TWO parts: Written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The written exams comprise the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). 
NID DAT Syllabus Design Outline for Beginners, Colour Terminology, Inspiration & Design Development, Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship, Design Theory, Elements & Principles Of Design, Natural & Geometrical Form, etc.
FDDI AIST Syllabus The syllabus for the FDDI AIST exam for the BDes course includes Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, General Awareness, General Knowledge, Visualization, and Colour and composition.

BDes Tips

Candidates can see the tips below:

  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from resources
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

Best BDes Colleges

Candidates can see popular government and private colleges below:

BDes at NIFTs

Candidates can see the table below:

NIFTs in India Tuition Fee
NIFT Kolkata Rs. 5.45 L - 12.34 L
NIFT Bangalore Rs. 5.63 L - 12.34 L
NIFT Hyderabad Rs. 6.07 L - 12.34 L
NIFT Gandhinagar Rs. 6.07 L - 12.34 L
NIFT Patna Rs. INR 12.34 L
NIFT Kannur Rs. INR 12.34 L

BDes Admission 2025: Best Government Colleges in India

Students can also get admission to government colleges offering BDes programmes. As the fees of government colleges are comparatively lower, interested candidates can read on to know the entrance exams accepted, tuition fees, and more.

Government Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
NSUT BDes Admission INR 3.95 Lakh
MSU Baroda BDes Admission INR 5.85 Lakh
Gujarat University BDes Admission INR 6 Lakh - 7.2 Lakh
Delhi Technological University BDes Admission INR 6.87 Lakh
IIT Delhi BDes Admission INR 8 Lakh
IIT Hyderabad BDes Admission INR 8 Lakh
IIT Guwahati BDes Admission INR 8 Lakh
GGSIPU BDes Admission INR 9.95 Lakh
NID Ahmedabad BDes Admission INR 16.84 Lakh

Note: The information is sourced from the official website/counselling body and may vary.

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Good Design Colleges Besides NID & NIFT

BDes Admission 2025: Best Private Colleges in India

Admission to BDes courses is generally based on a merit list, but some universities conduct entrance exams like NID DAT, SEED, CEED, NIFT entrance exam, and many more. Design courses are very diverse and come in various specialisations. Students can check the table below to know some of the top private colleges, along with the exams accepted and their application status.

Private Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
Pearl Academy, Mumbai BDes Admission INR 3.2 Lakh
JECRC University BDes Admission INR 3.4 Lakh - 4.3 Lakh
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Private Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
Amity University, Noida BDes Admission INR 7.92 Lakh - 8.8 Lakh
Hindustan University BDes Admission INR 5.5 Lakh
IMS Design and Innovation Academy BDes Admission INR 16 Lakh
ITM Institute of Design and Media BDes Admission INR 16.8 Lakh
JD Institute of Fashion Technology BDes Admission INR 5.25 Lakh
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design And Technology BDes Admission INR 5.61 Lakh
World University of Design BDes Admission INR 11 Lakh - 15.04 Lakh
MIT Institute of Design BDes Admission INR 17 Lakh

Note: The information is sourced from the official website/counselling body and may vary.

Relevant Links Related to Bachelor of Design Admission:

List of NIDs in India: Courses, Fee, Eligibility & Admission Process 2025

List of NIFTs in India 2025: Ranking, Admission Process, Courses, Fees & Seats Intake

BDes Admission 2025: Colleges Accepting Different Exam Scores

Admission to BDes schools typically requires specific entrance exams or standardized test scores, depending on the country and institution. Here are some common standardized tests and scores that are accepted for BDes admission.

BDes Admission 2025: Placements in the Best Colleges

Most BDes colleges in India, along with providing advanced learning opportunities, offer great placement opportunities to graduates, helping them kickstart their career journey. Here are some top BDes college options in India offering the highest placements:

BDes Colleges in India Average Package Offered
IIT Guwahati Placements INR 21.6 LPA
IIT Delhi Placements INR 20.5 LPA
IIT Hyderabad Placements INR 20 LPA
Symbiosis SPAD Nagpur Placements INR 20 LPA
IDC School of Design Placements INR 19.63 LPA
NSUT Placements INR 16 LPA
IIITDM Jabalpur Placements INR 15 LPA
Vijaybhoomi School of Design, Vijaybhoomi University Placements INR 13.3 LPA
Delhi Technological University Placements INR 13 LPA
ITM University, Gwalior Placements INR 10.7 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Relevant Links Related to BDes Course Admission:

NID Placement 2025: Highest/Average Salary, Participating Companies & Job Roles

Top 10 Fashion Design Colleges with the Best Placement Record

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Answered 22 hours ago

NID Ahmedabad BDes fees is INR 18.1 lakh. This total fee does include hostel charges. The given fee is as per an official fee structure for 2026-27. Hence, is indicative. Students need to pay the first semester fee or admission fee to confirm seats. 

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Answered 22 hours ago

NID Ahmedabad BDes students can opt for hostel facilities. The total hostel charges are INR 1.05 lakh. It is INR 15,000, per semester for the facility. This fee is as per the 2026-27 fee structure. Hence, is indicative. The mess charges are informed in the starting of each academic year. 

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Answered 22 hours ago

NID Ahmedabad BDes fee is cumulative of various components. It includes tuition fee, film club, alumni fee, students refundable deposit, etc. The per semester tuition fee amount is INR 2.26 lakh. NID Ahmedabad BDes security deposit is of INR 10,000. This fee amount is as per official sources. It is

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Piyush Anand

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No, candidates are not offered ay concessions during the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions. All candidates are required to follow the same eligibility criteria and pay the same admission fees as each other for BDes (hons) at BITS Design School.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, BDes (hons) students of BITS Design School have access to scholarship schemes which are offered by the institute itself. There are three major scholarships that candidates can apply for which are merit and mean-based scholarship, academic merit scholarsip and the chancellor's scholarship.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 3 days ago

No, candidates cannot complete the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admission process in offline mode. The admission forms for the aforementioned course are only accepted on the admission portal of BITS Design School.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 3 days ago

To complete the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admission process, candidates need to provide the copies of the following documents in digital form:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate 
  • Entrance exam scorecard
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  • Migration certificate
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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, candidates can receive refunds for the course fees paid by them if they cancel their admission to the BITS Design School BDes (hons) course. However, the amount of refund received by the candidate will depend on how early a candidate cancels their admission.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture offers a four-year BDes in Interior Design programme at the UG level. Candidates must pass Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BDes. Aspirants are selected for BDes based on UCEED scores followed by performance in the PI round.

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BITS Design School BDes (hons) fees for four years is INR 39.88 Lacs for the academic year 2026. The aforementioned fees is the combined total of the tuition fees and hostel fees and is subject to increase of 8% per annum throughout the duration of the course.

 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

The BITSDAT 2026 has been scheduled to be conducted between Mar 31st - Apr 5th 2026 for BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions. Candidates will need to wait until Apr 8th - Apr 12th in order to get there scores for the BITSDAT 2026.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

The BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions have been closed for the academic year 2026 at this point. The last date to apply for the BDes (hons) course was scheduled on February 1st 2026. Candidates who have applied for BITS Design School BDes (hons) course are required to wait until the month of

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Aspirants must pass Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BDes course at Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture. Aspirants must also have UCEED score for admission.

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Nishtha Shukla

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No, the BITSDAT is not a mandatory entrance exam for BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions. Candidates can also appear for the UCEED or NID DAT in order to be eligible to apply for the BDes (hons) course at BITS Design School. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

No, the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions do not accept candidates directly after completion of Class 12 board exams. Candidates who wish to get admission into BDes (hons) at BITS Design School are required to appear for the BITSDAT, UCEED or NITDAT before applying for admissions.

 

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Answered 4 days ago

The registrations are open for admission in the academy. Pearl Bangalore BDes written exam will be conducted on Apr 25 and Apr 26, 2026. The personal interview round is scheduled to be held from Apr 28 to May 1, 2026.

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Virajita Madavi

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Answered 4 days ago

Pearl Academy Bangalore is currently accepting applications for admission in BDes courses. Eligible students can visit the website to apply. The last date to submit the application form is Apr 22, 2026. Aspirants should ensure that the form is submitted on or before the end date.

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Raushan Piplani

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Answered 4 days ago

Candidates applying for BDes at IMS Design and Innovation Academy can apply for its scholarship schemes. The academy offers merit-based, need-based, and talent scholarship for supporting students. It helps students for career growth in creative and design industries. Students wanting to avail schola

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Aishwarya Kumari

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IMS Design and Innovation Academy BDes students can apply for the Special Talent Scholarship. It is provided to candidates who shows exceptional creative abilities in Art, Design, or related fields. The aim of this scheme is to support students pursuing professional design courses.

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Manori Sahni

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Answered 4 days ago

IMS Design and Innovation Academy has a total of 60 seats for BDes in Interior Design course. Students are admitted as per sanctioned intake and performance in selection rounds. The academy or sanctioning body has the right to revise the sanctioned seat count. This seat intake is as per information

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Virajita Madavi

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Answered 4 days ago

IMS DIA, Noida, has a seat intake of 240 for the BDes programmes. Candidates are admitted as per sanctioned intake and performance in selection rounds. There are 60 seats in each specialisation. This seat intake is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. The information is still subject to re

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Answered 4 days ago

IMS Design and Innovation Academy BDes aspirants need to be Class 12 or equivalent exam pass. The eligible candidates can visit the website to register and apply. It is advised to keep the important documents handy for verification purposes. The process of admission for BDes Luxury Product Design is

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Mohit Sharma

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Answered 4 days ago

IMS Design and Innovation Academy is accepting registrations for the 2026 admissions. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility requirements can apply now. The registration and application process is carried out in online mode. Eligible students can visit its website to apply. It should be noted that ad

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Ranjeeta Karan

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Answered 4 days ago

IMS DIA Noida BDes fee includes tuition charges, laboratory fee, studio access, etc. The students get access to CAD labs, workshops and academic learnings, etc. IMS DIA BDes fee is INR 16 lakh. It is as per the official website/ sanctioning body, but, is still subject to revision. Hence, is indicati

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Aayush Bhatnagar

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Answered 4 days ago

IMS DIA Noida BDes total tuition fee amount is INR 16 lakh. Candidates can pay the course fee amount in an online mode. The accepted mode of payments are credit card/ debit card/ UPI, etc. It should be noted that the mentioned fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject

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Piyush Anand

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Answered 4 days ago

IMS Design and Innovation Academy BDes fee payment can be done in an online mode. The payment can be done via credit card, debit card, net banking and UPI. Candidates have to pay the required fee amount to confirm seats. The total BDes fee is INR 16 lakh. This fee is as per the data collected from t

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Saumya Shukla

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Answered 4 days ago

IMS Design and Innovation Academy BDes in Interior Design course is of four-year duration. It is further divided into semester pattern. Students wanting to take admission need to be Class 12 or equivalent exam pass. The seat confirmation is done based on performance as per the selection criteria. 

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Virajita Mehra

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Answered 4 days ago

No, the Board Merit Scholarship offered to Pearl Academy, Mumbai BDes students is only applicable for the first year of the curriculum. Candidates who wish to avail the Board Merit Scholarship are not required to apply separately for this scholarship scheme.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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In order to secure the NIFT Rank scholarship at Pearl Academy, Mumbai, candidates need to secure a rank between 1 and 1000 in the NIFT entrance exam. Aside from this, candidates are also required to qualify and appear for the Creative Arts Education Society Entrance Examination.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, Pearl Academy, Mumbai does not accept NIFT scores to decide the admissions to the BDes course. Thus, candidates who have a valid NIFT score must appear for the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam to qualify for BDes admissions.

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