Bachelors in Design (B.Des) 

at ISDI Mumbai, Kurla West

ISDI - School of Design and Innovation doesn't have a minimum cutoff for B.Des. However, in the past, candidates who have secured admission for B.Des programs have had the following: 

••Class 12 percentage above 80%

••DAT score above 75%

••Good portfolio/project work

••Strong interview performance

ISDI considers the combined score from the ISDI Challenge to grant admission. The cutoff marks required for B.Des are: 

Step A: Upload your Portfolio or Complete the Design Project (100 marks, 40% weightage)

Step B: Online Design Aptitude Test (100 marks, 40%)

To be eligible to apply to ISDI, candidates must: 

Be currently in the 12th grade

Be appearing for a 10 + 2 examination

Have an interest in Design & Innovation

The total tuition fees for the B.Des programme at ISDI Mumbai is INR 24.28 Lakh. The duration of the programme is 4 years. 

ISDI - School of Design and Innovation accepts the combined score from the ISDI Challenge for admission to its B.Des program. The ISDI Challenge comprises three components: Class 12 percentage, Design Aptitude Test (DAT) score, and Portfolio/Project work, each carrying a specific weightage. There is no minimum cutoff disclosed, but in previous years, candidates with a Class 12 percentage above 80%, DAT score above 75%, good portfolio/project work, and a strong interview performance have secured admission for the B.Des programs.

For BDes admissions in ISDI

Total graduating students 230

Total students placed 65%

Students engaged in entrepreneurship 17%

Students pursuing Masters 10%

Total students opted-out 8%

Placement success rate 92%

Total recruiters 1,800+

the highest international package INR 1.20 crore per annum

Average package INR 11 LPA

Popular recruiters Infosys, Faquih And Associates, Nykaa

The 2023 ISDI average package is not released officially. Earlier, the average package offered during 2022 placements was INR 11 LPA. Refer to the below table to know the Atlas SkillTech University, School of Design and Innovation average package details:

Particulars Placement Statistics

Average package INR 11 LPA

The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) in Mumbai offers 360 seats for admission based on performance in the ISDI Challenge. The total number of seats for Bachelor of Design at Indian School of Design and Innovation is 600. 

However, the institution offers a B.Des program in Communication Design, which is a full-time four-year undergraduate course. The fee for B.Des at INSD is INR 82,836 per year, and the institution provides 100% placement assistance.

Choosing between B. Des, INIFD andheri or ISDI is mainly depends upon various factors such as faculty, curriculum, facilities, and your personal preferences. In my opinion, both INIFD Andheri and ISDI - School of Design and Innovation, considering factors like faculty expertise, alumni success, and the specific design focus of each college. So no need to compare. Both are good colleges.

ISDI scholarships are students so that they can pursue their education without any hurdles. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university to avail of the ISDI scholarships. More details regarding the ISDI School of Design & Innovation scholarships are mentioned below.

Merit Scholarships 90% or above in all subjects in class IX, X, XI and XII from a recognised board (CBSE, ICSE, CIE or State Government Board) 90% or equivalent in class XII from a recognised board + 75% in Graduation + ISDI Challenge (Entrance Exam) scores A letter of recommendation from the School Counsellor or principal + Proof of extra-curricular activities

Need-based Scholarships- The maximum annual gross income of the household is INR 18 LPA or less.

ATLAS Skill University, ISDI Mumbai BDes registration and admission fee amounts to INR 50,000. Yes, it is a one-time fee component that needs to be paid at the time of admission. This fee information is as per the official website. Hence, is indicative. 

The programme at ATLAS SkillTech University, School of Design and Innovation are well-known for their hands-on learning, links with the industry and focus on innovation so students can succeed in modern design fields.

Yes, admission is now ongoing for the 26' batch. Almost, each year, the admission dates and schedules can change as per the rules of the institute. Go to the concerned website and complete the necessities. 

Students wanting to take admission in a BDes course of ISDI can apply for education loan. The institute has partnership with top banks. Apart from this, ISDI also offer scholarships. It is offered based on merit or to defence forces, students from low income background, etc.