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Last updated on 18 Dec '25BITS Design SchoolWhat's new?
The NID DAT 2026 online application process have been opened for admission to BDes/MDes courses. The last date to apply is Dec 1, 2025. While, the NID DAT 2026 exam is to be held on Dec 21, 2025.
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 will be released on Apr 7, 2026.
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 : BITSATNID Entrance Exam |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Commonly asked questions On Fees Breakdown
BITS Design School BDes (hons) fees for four years is INR 39.88 Lacs for the academic year 2026. The aforementioned fees is the combined total of the tuition fees and hostel fees and is subject to increase of 8% per annum throughout the duration of the course.
Yes, candidates can receive refunds for the course fees paid by them if they cancel their admission to the BITS Design School BDes (hons) course. However, the amount of refund received by the candidate will depend on how early a candidate cancels their admission.
To get ay refunds, candidates must cancel their admissions within 30 days of the commencement of the course.
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
Eligibility- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: BITSAT, NID Entrance Exam
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
21 Mar '26 - 1 Apr '26 | NID Mains Exam: M.Des Interview |
7 Apr '26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des |
7 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for B.Des |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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 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.
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.
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.
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Commonly asked questions On All Programs
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 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
BITS Design School provides merit or need-based scholarships to students pursuing a course. Students can apply online for the preferred scholarship. Below are the scholarship offered at BITS:
- Chancellor's Scholarship
- Merit & Means Based Scholarship
- Merit Based Scholarship
BITS Design School All courses
Commonly asked questions On All Courses
BITS Design School offers merit and need-based scholarships to students. A maximum of 100% scholarship is offered to students. Below is the scholarship % offered at BITS Design School:
| Scholarship | Scholarship % |
|---|---|
| Chancellor's Scholarship | 100% |
| Merit & Means Based Scholarships | Up to 75% |
| Merit Based Scholarship | Up to 75% |
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.
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
No, candidates are not offered ay concessions during the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions. All candidates are required to follow the same eligibility criteria and pay the same admission fees as each other for BDes (hons) at BITS Design School.
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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.
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To complete the BITS Design School BDes (hons) admission process, candidates need to provide the copies of the following documents in digital form:
- Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Transfer certificate
- Migration certificate
- Scanned images of the candida
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The BITSDAT 2026 has been scheduled to be conducted between Mar 31st - Apr 5th 2026 for BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions. Candidates will need to wait until Apr 8th - Apr 12th in order to get there scores for the BITSDAT 2026.
The interview rounds will be conducted between the months of May
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The BITS Design School BDes (hons) admissions have been closed for the academic year 2026 at this point. The last date to apply for the BDes (hons) course was scheduled on February 1st 2026. Candidates who have applied for BITS Design School BDes (hons) course are required to wait until the month of
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