BITS Design School BDes (hons) Courses & Fees 2026: Fees, Eligibility, Seats, How to Apply?

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. 

To get admission in BITS Design School, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The application has to be submitted before deadline. The institute selects students on an entrance + portfolio review + interview basis. Selected students need to pay the admission fees to complete the process.

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).

BITS Design School shortlisted candidates based on entrance exam scores. The school considers NID-DAT, UCEED or BITS-DAT scores for admission to BDes (Hons) programme. Shortlisted aspirants are further called for a portfolio interview for a seat in BDes (Hons) course.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

It is difficult to get admission at BITS Design School. The institute accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams. The institute accepts NID-DAT Prelims, UCEED or BITS Design Aptitude Test for admission. Aspiring candidates must qualify for the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course. BITS Design School course admission begins with the online application. 

Students have to submit some documents for BITS Design School admissions and applications. The general list is as below:

1. Class 10 marksheet/ Certificate
2. Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
3. Entrance exam scorecard
4. Portfolio
5. Passport-size photograph
6. Aadhaar Card/ Identity Proof
7. Transfer Certificate
8. Migration Certificate - if applicable

BITS Design School applications are currently open. Aspirants fulfiling the eligibility requirements can apply online for admission. Candidates need to fill out the application form to get the authentication email. Aspirants also need to pay an application fee to register for a course.

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.

BITS Design School admissions are ongoing. The institute is not accepting fresh applications currently as the last date for application is already over. However, some key dates are as below:

• BITSDAT Exam is schedule from Mar 31 - Apr 5, 2026
• Uploading of BITSDAT/ UCEED/ NIT DAT prelims score is from Apr 8 - Apr 12, 2026
• Announcement of Shortlist students is scheduled for Apr 16, 2026
• Portfolio Upload is scheduled from Apr 16 - Apr 20, 2026

BITS Design School offers four-years full-time BDes (Hons) course at the UG level. Candidates who have completed Class 12 can apply for any of the below specialisations:

• Physical Product Design
• Digital Product Design (UI/UX)
• Design Research & Insights
• Experience Design
• Visual Design