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BDes is a 4-year bachelor's degree. It focuses on the theoretical design process, furniture design, interior decorating, graphic design, and culinary design. This course intends to provide in-depth design knowledge in order to develop a reservoir of research personnel with design skills. BDes graduates can find a plethora of job options and work as fashion designer, graphic designer, Art Director, Design Manager, and so on. The BDes syllabus focuses on developing intellectual creativity as well as technical abilities among students who wish to enter the various design industries.

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BDes Overview

BDes Syllabus

General overview of B.Des Syllabus

Semester-1

Subject

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Design skills and concepts-1

In this subject, students are made aware about the various skills needed to become a designer.

Design and Sensitisation-1

Sensory design principles stress the interdependence of human perception and encourage designers to experiment with non-visual solutions.

Design and Contextual Building-1

It is a user-centered design process. The students are apprised about the same and its applications.

Computer skills-1

Students are provided deep understanding about the computer related skills.

Applied Science for Designers

The applied sciences are a broad category for the practical application of scientific knowledge and study.

Evolution of Design

In this, students are apprised about the phases of development in design industry.

 

Semester-2

Subject

Details

Design skills and concepts-2

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Design and Senitisation-2

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Design and Contextual Building-2

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Computer skills-2

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Design Studio

A design studio, sometimes known as a drawing office, is a workspace for designers and craftspeople who are involved in the conception, creation, and development of new goods or objects.

Fundamentals of Arts

The fundamentals of art are the basic building blocks of an artwork.

 

Semester-3

Subject

Details

Project Work

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Fashion Design Fundamentals

It provides knowledge about fashion design to aspirants for a better career.

Design Studio-2

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Creative Thinking Methods

Students are informed about how to develop techniques that develops creative thinking in them.

Environmental Studies

Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that investigates human interaction with the environment in depth.

Visual Studies

The Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS) emphasis develops skills in both the practise and critical study of the visual arts.

 

Semester-4

Subject

Details

History of Art and Design

It talks about the origin and history of art and design.

Design Studio-3

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Communication Theories

The body of knowledge concerned with the principles and methods of conveying information

Storytelling

Storytelling allows people to share and interpret their experiences.

Summer Project

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Semester-5

Subject

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Elective

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Elective

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Applied Ergonomics

Applied Ergonomics is a contract furnishing dealer that incorporates excellent design and ergonomic principles into all projects.

Design and Technology

It is related to planning and creation of things related to designing.

Collaborative Design Project

Collaborative design occurs when people from several areas are involved in the early stages of a project.

 

Semester-6

Subject

Details

Elective

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Elective

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Design Management

Design management outlines how firms use design elements to help them reach their goals, create products and services, and so on.

System Design Project

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Summer Internship

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Semester-7

Subject

Details

Studio Project

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Research Project

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Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property (IP) refers to mental creations such as inventions, literary and creative works, and designs.

 

Semester-8

Subject

Details

BDes Projects

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The below table includes the name of elective subjects in BDes:

Subject

Details

Furniture & Interior Design

Interior Designers use or create uselful and less space occupancy furniture in designing houses.

Aerospace Design

Aerospace Design is a subset of Aerospace Engineering, the science of developing aircraft, spaceship, and other projectiles.

Mobility and Vehicle Design

Auto companies are designing environment-friendly vehicles and this can be opted as an elective subject.

Design of Medical Equipment

It is related to designing of equipments used in surgeries and medical purposes.

Graphics and Animation

The movement on the screen of the display device caused by displaying a sequence of still images is referred to as animation.

Toy and Games Design

Learning of fundamentals on designing of toys and games for kids.

BDes Specialisations

Top BDes specializations are as follows 

Important Specialisations in BDes

Fashion Design

Leather Design

Fashion Communication

Exhibition Design

Textile Design

Accessory Design

Animation Film Design

Knitwear Design

Lifestyle and Accessory Design

Industrial Design

Furniture and Interior Design

Product Design

Visual Communication

Footwear Designs and Production

 BDes Books and Authors

Some of the popular books for BDes students are:

Name of Book

Author

Details

Ornamental Design

Kale James

This book talks about decorative designs meant for use by artists, designers, and craftspeople. It provides as a guide for them on various topics related to jewellery design.

The Design of Everyday Things

Don Norman

The book seeks to educate readers on the inherent aspects of user-friendly design as well as the process of building from the ground up.

Interior Design

Chris Grimley

Examines interior design elements that contribute to the creation of a given mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound, and fragrance.

Design As Art

Bruno Munari

This insightful and entertaining book lays out the author's thoughts on visual, graphic, and industrial design, as well as the function it plays in the products we use every day.

Non-Designer’s Design Book

Robin Williams

This book includes four basic principles of design and provides understanding about the design as per colour and type.

 

BDes Distance Programme

A distant B.Des programme is provided by numerous Indian colleges. This four-year distance education programme has been approved by the UGC/AICTE. It has the same status as a full-time B.Des programme. The distance programme in BDes can be completed at a fees ranging from INR 1.5 lakhs - INR 5 lakhs. Some of the colleges which offer a BDes Fashion Design in remote education method are:

  • Pearl Academy Delhi
  • NIFT Ahmedabad
  • NIFT Chennai
  • JD Institute Mumbai
  • Tamil Nadu Open University
  • IGNOU

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh provides scholarships of up to 100% for the B.Des (Fashion Design) programme through the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET).

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates need to complete Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BDes at S.S. Jain Subodh Girls College. Hence, aspirants with 65% in Class 12 can apply.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 3 weeks ago

Students need to pay INR 50,000 to apply for BDes at Amor Design Institute. Total tuition fee for the programme is INR 3.10 Lacs for 3 years. The programme is offered in Interior Desgn as well as Fashion Design.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Tabulated below is LPUIST scholarship details for UG level courses which includes BDes at LPU University:

Scholarship CriteriaScholarship Percentage
LPUIST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off
Or
Students scoring 90% or above marks in qualifying exam
60% Scholarship
LPUIST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off
Or
Students scoring between 75% to 89.99% marks in qualifying exam
50% Scholarship
LPUIST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off
Or
Students scoring between 60% to 74.99% marks in qualifying exam
40% Scholarship

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, candidates can apply for all courses of LPU University including BDes course while awaiting Class 12 board exam results.

Such candidates will be allotted provisional admission into BDes if they are selection during LPU selection process. 

They will be given a deadline after their result is declar

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Nift Daman cutoff 2026 closing rank for B.Des in Textile Design course was 3914 for the General AL category and 7254 for the OBC category in round 4.

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Riya Jeet

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

NIFT Kannur cut-off 2026 was announced for Round 4 where cut off rank was between 733 to 3462 for General AI category students.

Students need to have at least a rank of 3462 to get admission into NIFT Kannur.

See the table below for more details about cut off ranks on the basis of categories:

CategoryThe NIFT Kannur round 4 closing rank 2026
General3462
OBC5193 
SC9881
EWS8163

 

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Riya Jeet

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2026 has been released upto round 4. The admissions for General AI were closed in Round 3 with the closing rank of 1135.

To know the cutoff ranks in round 4 for other categories refer to the table below.

Category NIFT Kangra Round 4 cutoff 2026
OBC5351
SC6296

 

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Riya Jeet

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

MIT-WPU, Pune offers scholarships to BDes students based on their UCEED rank. Below is the UCEED score requirement to get the scholarship:

Scholarship for AY 2026-27

UCEED Rank

Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%)

Upto 800 All India Rank

MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%)

801-2000 All India Rank

MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%)

2001 to 2500 All India Rank

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

The NIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 held a closing rank of 365 for B.Des. in Fashion Communication under General AI category.

Category- wise cutoff ranks are provided below :

CategoryNIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 round 4
General365 (2)
OBC1684 
SC3779 
EWS2989 
ST8429

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Riya Jeet

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Admission to BDes at Amity Mumbai is done basis Merit and marks obtained in Class 12 exam.

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Satyendra Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates who have passed Class 12 exam from a recognised board are eligible to apply for BDes at Amity University Mumbai.

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Chandra Thakur

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

MIT-WPU, Pune offers admission in BDes course based on scores of candidates in UCEED, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID or NATA. Aspirants can also appear for MIT-WPU CET conducted by the university. Selected candidates need to pass personal interaction and portfolio review rounds for final admission in BDes.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Candidates need to pass Class 12/ HSc or its equivalent examination in any stream with English subject with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) to apply for BDes course at MIT-WPU, Pune.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

MIT-WPU, Pune offers BDes for four-years at the UG level. This full-time programme is offered in six specialisations, including:

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

The total tuition fees for BDes is INR 17 lakh at MIT-WPU, Pune. Selected candidates have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees. For students who find the fee expensive can apply for scholarships. The university offers up to 100% waiver in tuition fee based on MIT-WPU CET score or UCEED ra

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

MIT-WPU Pune allots seats in BDes course based on scores of candidates in NIFT Entrance Exam, UCEED, NID, NATA or MIT-WPU CET. The university also considers performance of aspirants in PI and portfolio review rounds for final selection.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

 IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026 was 16 for the General AI category in the last round. Hence, this category of students need a rank of at least 16 or lower to be qualified for admission. To know the IIT Bombay branch-wise cutoff 2026, students can check the table below. 

CategoryIIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026
General16
OBC16
SC8
ST5
EWS5
OBC Non-Creamy PWD1

 

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

MIT ADT University does increase its annual fees for BDes courses every subsequent year. However, there is no fixed amount by which the BDes fees is increased annually.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates who are still awaiting Class 12 board exam results can apply for BDes admissions at MIT ADT. Candidates can participate in all selection rounds before receiving Class 12 board exam score. Such candidates will be required to show proof of their passing from Class 12th to apply for BDe

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There is no mention of MIT ADT University accepting UCEED scores for BDes admissions. Only selection procedure mentioned for BDes courses includes DAT+Studio Test+PI which are all conducted by MIT Institute of Design.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, MIT ADT University does not admit candidates directly into its BDes courses. Every candidate who applies for BDes courses are admitted after they undergo a Design Aptitude Test, Studio Test and a Personal interview.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, 20 might be an excellent rank for gaining admission to the IIT Delhi BDes course if you belong to the General or OBC AI category. For both these categories, the last round closing ranks were 28 and 32, respectively.

Students can check the table below to know the highest rank accepted by differe

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes. Galgotias University offers scholarships that can apply to B.Des students, subject to the particular programme's eligibility criteria. The university's current scholarship scheme includes merit-based tuition-fee waivers, including 25% for students scoring 95% or above in Class 12 and 15% for 90

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Jitendra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The programme requires two compulsory onsite summer industrial training and six months internship. These interactions give students a great exposure to the industry and hands-on learning experiences.

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Learners become skilled in industry-specific tools and technology, like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Tukatech and CLO 3D. AI-powered education for 3D visualisation of apparel & its digital analysis is also part of syllabus.

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

B.Des (Fashion Design) Candidates desirous of admission to the B.Des (Fashion Design) programme should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. Prospective students should consult the university's most recent admission criteria for complete eligibility information.

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The B.Des (Fashion Design) programme is also industry exposed with tie-ups with popular organisations and brands like Raymond, Zara, Vero Moda, Reliance, Tommy Hilfiger, which provide students with practical insights of the fashion and retail industry.

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Total fees of the 4-Year BDes (Fashion Design) programme at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is INR 6.80 lakh. However, students can cut their academic costs by taking opportunity to apply for university scholarships. Eligible candidates can get scholarships up to 100% through CUCET, provided the

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The programme key highlights are 20% AI Integration, 25-30% Experiential Learning, Collaboration with Brands like Raymond, Zara, Vero Moda, Reliance, Tommy Hilfiger Specialised Design Labs. Practical training on tools like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Tukatech and CLO 3D. The programme is al

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Bipasha Jha

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