Is BITSDAT compulsory for BITS Design School BDes (hons) course?

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. However, candidates must appear for one of the three entrance exam mandatorily to qualify for BITS Design School admissions.

What are the courses offered at BITS Design School?

BITS Design School offers a four-year BDes (Hons) programme at the UG level. The school offers BDes in five specialisations such as Physical Product Design, Experience Design, Visual Design, Digital Product Design (UI/ UX), etc. Aspirants must complete Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate to apply for BDes (Hons).

Is direct admission possible in BDes (hons) at BITS Design School?

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.

What is the application fees for BITS Design School?

BITS Design School charges INR 2,500 as an application fees. The amount has to be paid while submitting the form for admission. Students can pay the fees through accepted payment gateway.

Are admissions open at BITS Design School?

BITS Design School admissions are currently open. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for admission. The selection for BDes (Hons) is based on NID-DAT, UCEED or BITS-DAT scores. Selected candidates are further called for a portfolio interview.

What are the exams accepted by BITS Design School?

BITS Design School accepts several national-level design test scores. The institute also has an in-house aptitude test for admission. Students need to have valid scores in any one of the following exams - NID DAT UCEED by IIT Bombay BITSDAT

Are admissions open at BITS Design School?

BITS Design School applications have closed. However, the institute's selection rounds are still ongoing. Students can check the official site of BITS Design School to know the timeline of the selection stages.

What is the eligibility for BDes (Hons) at BITS Design School?

Candidates must complete Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate to apply for BITS Design School BDes (Hons) programme. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, aspirants must also pass UCEED, NID-DAT or BITS-DAT for admission.

Does BITS Design School offer scholarships to the BDes (hons) students?

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. Each of these scholarships have a different eligibility and selection criteria.

What documents do I need in order to complete the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admission process?

Candidates have to provide the copies of the following documents in digital form to complete the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admission process: Class 10 marksheet Class 12 marksheet Entrance exam scorecard Transfer certificate Migration certificate Scanned images of the signature Aadhaar Card

Can a student get admission in BITS Design School with 60% in Class 12?

Yes, students may get admission in BITS Design School with 60% in Class 12. The minimum marks required in Class 12 is 45%. So, 60% does make you eligible to apply. However, selection is based on entrance + portfolio review + interview basis. Students can contact the admission team to know about the admission chances.

Can I get direct admission at BITS Design School for BDes?

No, BITS Design School does not offer direct admissions. The selection to BDes (Hons) course is based on UCEED, BITS-DAT or NID-DAT scores. Selected candidates are further called for portfolio interview. The school informs the aspirants about their selection. Once selected, aspirants need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the institute.

What is the course fees for four years BDes (hons) at BITS Design School?

BITS Design School BDes (hons) fees is INR 39.8 lakh for the academic year 2026. The above mentioned fees is a combination of the BDes (hons) tuition fees and hostel fees charged by the institute. The other fee components of BDes (hons) are currently unknown. This fees is also subject to an increase of 8% per annum throughout the duration of the course.

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The NID DAT 2026 online application process have been opened for admission to BDes/MDes courses.

Candidates who wish to receive admissions must apply before the last date application.

The NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) exam result for admission to the BDes course has been announced, and the BDes main 2026 result will be announced in May 2026. Additionally, the MDes DAT Mains exam 2026 has been concluded, and the results will be announced soon.

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BITS Design School Courses & Fees 2025

There are multiple courses offered by BITS Design School. These courses are offered at the UG level in course field, such as Design, etc., among others. Admission to these BITS Design School courses is subject to the fulfilment of the preset eligibility and selection criteria. Candidates aspiring to take admission in BITS Design School can refer to the following table presenting the course-wise eligibility and fee details:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Des(1 course)	29.4 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 45 % Exams : BITSAT NID Entrance Exam

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Q: Can I join BITS Design School with 60% in qualifying exam?

For admission to BITS Design School, candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12. Aspirants with a minimum of 45% in Class 12 can apply for admission. Hence, aspirants with 60% in Class 12 can apply provided they also qualify any of the accepted entrance exams. The school considers UCEED, BITS-DAT or NID-DAT scores for admission.

Q: Can I join BITS Design School directly?

BITS Design School generally does not offer direct admission. Students have to clear the selection rounds to get a seat. This includes submitting entrance scores + uploading portfolio and appearing for interview. However, students can contact the BITS Design School team to know more.

Q: Are BITS Design School admissions merit-based?

No, BITS Design School admissions are not merit-based. The institute selects students through an entrance basis only. Students need to submit scores of any of the following exams - NID DAT/ UCEED/ BITSDAT. This is followed by interview round for final selection.

Q: How expensive is BDes at BITS Design School?

The total tuition fee for BITS Design School BDes (Hons) is INR 29.4 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the institute. In case an aspirant fails to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission then stands cancelled.

BITS Design School Fee Structure

BITS Design School fees vary based on the selected course. The course fee is INR 29,40,000. It is as per the official website/ sanctioning. But, is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. There are multiple components included in the fee structure. Candidates taking admission at BITS Design School can check below the course-wise fee details:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
B.Des	INR 40,000	INR 29,40,000	INR 12,60,000

BITS Design School Admission Dates 2025

The following table presents the important dates and events relating to BITS Design School admission:

B.Des Admissions 2026

1 Course4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: BITSAT, NID Entrance Exam

Important dates

Dates	Events
May '26	B.Des DAT Mains Studio TestTentative
May '26	NID DAT 2026 (Mains) Exam Result for M.DesTentative
May '26	NID DAT 2026 (Mains) Exam Result for B.DesTentative