Best B.Des Colleges accepting NIFT Entrance Exam Score in India

LPU does not offer direct admission. However, admission to few courses is merit-based.  Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.

NIFT entrance examination is Institutional based examination which will only help you to get into NIFT whereas UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. So if you plan to get into only NIFT then you do have to give NIFT Entrance Exam but if you plan to apply in many universities then UCEED is a better option as you'll have many university choices and you can get admission on the basis of UCEED score.

The World University of Design offers Bachelor of Design in different 11 specializations including B.Des. in Computer Science and Design, B.Des. in Animation and Game Design, B.Des. in Transportation Design, B.Des. in Product Design, B.Des. in Fashion Design, B.Des. in Graphic Communication Design, B.Des. in Film and Video, B.Des in UX and Digital Product Design, B.Des. in Fashion Communication, B.Des. in Interior Architecture and Design, and B.Des. in Textile Design.
However, the best BDes branches offered by World University of Design are Animation and Game Design, UX and Digital Product Design, and Interior Architecture and Design.

School of Design, MIT WPU has a total seat intake of 270 for its BDes programme. These seats are allocated across six design specialisations such as Product Design, UX Design, and Animation & VFX Design. Students must meet eligibility criteria and present valid entrance exam scores to qualify for admission.

UPES School of Design BDes seats are distributed among different specialisations offered by the university. Under all the specialisations, the university provides an equal number of seats, i.e., 240. Upon computing all the seats, the university boasts a total of 960 seats for its BDes programme.

No, Woxsen University is not very costly. The below is the Woxsen University fee details for some courses:

Yes, while pursuing a BDes from NIFT Bangalore, students can pursue various skill-based courses. In the time of increasing competition in the job market, having only theoretical knowledge might not be enough to get the dream job. Thus, students who wish to get a dream job are encouraged to develop vital skills. Mentioned below are some of the skills demanded in today's corporate world:

• GIS Software Proficiency
• Environmental Awareness
• Data Interpretation
• CAD (Computer Aided Design) Proficiency
• Spatial Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Design Thinking

Yes, ITM Institute of Design and Media offers four-year BDes programme. The course is divided into eight semesters. Candidates after completing Class 12 can apply for any of the BDes specialisations. Below are BDes specialisations offered by ITM IDM:

• Fashion Design
• Interior Design
• Visual Communication
• Animation and VFX
• UX Design

NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2024 was released for different categories under the All India quota. At 400 rank, it is possible to get admission into a few courses for candidates belonging to any category. For instance, the last-round closing cutoff for the General All India category candidates closed at a range of 65 and 654. 

Students can refer to the table below to have an idea of the courses available at the mentioned rank. The table consists the cutoff for the General All India category:

Course	2024
B.Des. in Accessory Design	299
B.Des. in Textile Design	437
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	654
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	65
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	218
Master of Design (M.Des.)	71
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	47
B.Des. in Fashion Design	208

 

PCU has been providing great placements to its students. Check out the key highlights recorded during PCU placements 2026 which are given in the table below:

Particulars	Statistics (2026)
the highest Salary	INR 61 LPA
Average Salary	INR 5.3 LPA
Placement Percentage	65.60%
Offers Made	1550
Companies Visited	95

Yes, Jindal School of Design and Architecture does offer BDes courses for the duration of four to five years. Further, the course is offered in full-time mode. The names of the BDes courses offered at Jindal School of Design and Architecture are as follows: 

• BDes
• BDes in Immersive Digital Environments Jindal Pathways 
• BDes in Interior Environment Westminster Pathway 
• BDes in Interior Environment Jindal Pathway

 

 

 

 

To join NIFT Chennai, candidates need to appear for the Creative Ability Test and the General Ability Test. 

Candidates who manage to clear the entrance tests will be called for a GD and PI round. 

Candidates who perform well in these rounds will be alloted seats in their preferred courses offered by NIFT Chennai.

The total seat intake of BDes course at NIFT Hyderabad is 210. To secure a seat at the BDes course at NIFT Hyderabad candidates must crack the NIFT entrance exam successfully to be considered. To apply, students must visit the official website of NIFT and apply online. Check out the total seat intake for the BDes Lateral Entry Course at NIFT Hyderabad: 

The college has not released the salary package for the year 2022.  According to Shiksha review, the highest package offered for BDes Fashion Design was INR 6 LPA during the recent placement drive. NIFT Chennai students were offered various roles such as Associate Designer, Assistant Designer, Fashion Stylist and many more. This is to note that, the highest package and roles offered are gathered from Shiksha review page. Hence, the stats and roles offered mentioned here may vary further.

Bennett University has been rated 4.1/5 in the Shiksha's rating. Here are some of the verified reviews of the students: 

The placements are decent and depnds on students skills and around 70-80% students get placed (Suhani Singh, BTech in CSE Batch 2028).

Gym are there on the campus, 2 libraries and malls are around the campus and cafes. (Nishant Sindhu, BTech in CSE Batch 2027).

As per the reviews the university offers best facilities to the students with decent placements. 

 

NIFT entrance examination is Institutional based examination which will only help you to get into NIFT whereas UCEED is a common Entrance Examination which is accepted by many design colleges and universities. So if you plan to get into only NIFT then you do have to give NIFT Entrance Exam but if you plan to apply in many universities then UCEED is a better option as you'll have many university choices and you can get admission on the basis of UCEED score.

Students who wish to take admission into the Somaiya School of Design BDes course must fill out an application form. Once the form is filled out, they must pay the below-mentioned application fees:

Course	Application Fees
BDes	INR 500

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

The placement details of DOT School of Design are yet to be released on the official website of DOT School of Design. However, the institute offers various assistance programmes to help students choose their path into the future, which are presented below:

• Industry Connect (INC): It connects industrial experts and students.
• D - SPARC - Design Incubation & Research Initiation: In this program students receive many forms of support to help them develop original ideas or initiatives and launch their own businesses.
• Fablab: In this program DOT provides a designer with real workspace and resources to complete their creations.