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Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design Course Admission 2025: Eligibility, Selection, Application Process

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Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Are admissions to various courses at Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design entrance-based or merit-based?
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Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores.  The college offers BDes and BSc courses at the UG level. Students can check the table below to know detailed eligibility and selection criteria:

Course Name

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

BDes

Class 12 with a 45% aggregate (40% aggregate)

DPU Design Aptitude Test + Studio Test and Personal Interview Performance on Campus + Past Academic Records

BSc with Honors

Class 12 with a 45% aggregate (40% aggregate)

DPU Design Aptitude Test + Studio Test and Personal Interview Performance on Campus + Past Academic Records

Q:   What is the last date to apply for B.Des at Dr. DY Patil School of Design?
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DPU School of Design BDes 2025 registrations are open. The eligible students can visit the official website to register and apply. Details to be entered in the registration form are name, email address, mobile number, etc. The application deadline is not mentioned. However, the entrance exam shall be conducted on Apr 13, 2025.

Q:   When will Dr. DY Patil School of Design conduct the AIDAT exam?
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Dr. DY Patil School of Design conducts All India Design Aptitute Test (AIDAT) for admission to its courses. Candidates can register for the entrance exam on the official website of the design school. The DPU AIDAT 2025 exam will be held on Apr 13, 2025.

Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design BDes Admission 2025

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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: DPU AIDAT, UCEED, NID Entrance Exam

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DatesUpcoming Events
11 Sep '25 - 1 Dec '25
NID DAT 2026 Registration DateOngoing
11 Dec '25
NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
21 Dec '25
NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des
2 Jan '26
UCEED 2026 Issue of Admit Cards
Nov '25-Jan '26
NIFT 2026 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative
DatesPast Events
6 Nov '25 - 10 Nov '25
UCEED 2026 Application DATE (Late Fees)
1 Oct '25 - 5 Nov '25
UCEED 2026 Application DATE (Regular Fee)
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Q:   What is the selection process for BDes course admissions at Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design?
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The selection process for BDes course admissions at Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design is mentioned below:

  • Class 12 marks
  • Online and Proctored based DPU All India Design Aptitude Test for School of Design (DPUSOD-DAT)
  • Portfolio Submission and Personal Interview on campus
Q:   What is the fee for B.Des in DY Patil School of Design?
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Dr. DY Patil School of Design BDes tuition fee for all the specialisations is INR 12 lakh. Additionally, the hostel fee is INR 8 lakh. Students have to pay the first semester fee or admission fee (As per the school) to confirm their seats after final selection. The total fee may include one-time components, such as security deposit. Further, it must be taken into account that the fee mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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Dr D. Y. Patil School of Design Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the application fee for B.Sc at Dr. DY Patil School of Design?
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Candidates have to pay the application fee amount in order to submit their application successfully. DY Patil School of Design application fee is INR 1,000. The fee payment can be accepted via credit card/debit card/net banking. Aspirants must keep the fee payment receipt safe for future references. 

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Q:   What is the selection criteria for B.Des at Dr. DY Patil School of Design?
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Dr. DY Patil School of Design offers admission based on merit in entrance exam and performance in the selection rounds. Candidates seeking admission need to take the DPU All India Design Aptitude Test (DPU AIDAT). Students with UCEED/NID scores are preferred. Candidates shortlisted based on exam scores are called for the studio test and personal interview. The applications are evaluated based on portfolio submissions as well. Apart from this, the aspirants muts meet the course-specific eligibility criteria.

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Q:   How can I get admission for B.Des at Dr. DY Patil School of Design?
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The admission criteria for BDes at Dr. DY Patil School of Design is entrance-based. Candidates who are Class 12 pass with at least 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories) can apply. The application form can be filled out via the official website. After this, the applicants need to take the DPU AIDAT exam. The applicants with UCEED/NID scores can be given preference by the design school. 

Further, the shortlisted students have to submit a portfolio and participate in the studio test and personal interview. A final merit list can be released after conclusion of all the selection rounds. These students can submit documents and pay admission fee to confirm their seats.

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B.Des. in Product Design - Batch of 2028
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My experience at Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design.
Placements: There are 30 students in my batch. The average package offered in my course ranges between 6-12 LPA. Top roles offered in interior designing are interior designer, set designer, interior decorator, theatre designer, interior stylist, and light and ambience designer.
Infrastructure: Various labs like the CAD lab, drawing studio, illustration and graphic design studio, photography studio, model making studio, furniture working studio, lighting studio, and many other labs and studios are there to help students learn better and earn real industry experience.
Faculty: Teachers are field and industry experts with knowledge and advanced training that provide students with ample information regarding their fields and careers. They guide them forward with the right motivation and ideas to do better than before.
Other: The campus has a joyous and vibrant environment suitable for a creative mindset.
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It is shaping the future of students for creative excellence.
Placements: 100% of placement assistance is offered. The college provides internships as well as placements in companies like Myntra, Lenskart, and Wipro. There are many fields like graphic design, product design, and fashion design studios for different departments like fashion design.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is modern and enhances the learning experience for students. The hostel provides food, laundry, a TV room, a study room, cleaning staff members, and thoughtful design to support academic, creative, and extracurricular needs for students who are doing the design course.
Faculty: Teachers are really helpful and kind. They are very passionate as well as experienced in the courses and design. Professors are approachable and always ready to guide us. Faculty members use different methods to teach research projects and design exhibitions.
Other: I chose visual communication course as my major course because of its various fields like graphic design, UI/UX, etc.
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I am absolutely fully satisfied with the faculty members.
Placements: The lowest package is 4.5 LPA and the highest package is 12 LPA. Companies that visit our colleges for placements are Deluxe, MIT Media Lab, etc. The percentage of students who get placements in our course is 70-80%. Every student gets internship offers.
Infrastructure: Facilities in our college are the best. We have got the best infrastructure that I haven't seen before. We have the best PCs in our labs and the best Wi-Fi. I don't live in a hostel but I can say that there is good hygiene and better food too. There are different clubs for sports.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful in every aspect of our education. The teaching quality of our teachers is the best. I understand all the things very easily. The course curriculum is so relevant and it makes students ready for the real world and industries.
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It provides empowering minds and an inspiring future.
Placements: This college provides valuable real-world experience and leadership skills ultimately enhancing career preparedness and solidifying career goals. There are 30 students in the interior design course, which is a perfect ratio for learning. Top recruiting companies for our course are Myntra, Deluxe,  Lenskart, etc.
Infrastructure: The hostel is decent with a hygienic environment. There are maids who clean our rooms every day. There are guards on every floor for safety or to provide help whenever needed. The hostel has games to pass our time but sometimes there are water issues.
Faculty: Faculty members are very experienced and knowledgeable about the course. The teaching quality is also very interactive and helpful. Professors provide support whenever needed to the students by encouraging them. They also give constructive feedback when needed.
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It provides the best experience. It has the best faculty members, friends, etc.
Placements: I am studying in the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Interior Design course. There are 60 students in the batch. I am in my first year. I heard from my seniors that there are the best opportunities and they are the best in the Pune location. It invites top companies for placements.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is best in the college. Every floor has a good interior and comfortable nature. It provides the hostel facilities with good faculty members. The hostel has full infrastructure in it. I stay in the hostel. I had the best experience.
Faculty: Teachers, staff members, and maids are the best here. They are good at interacting with students and are a little bit strict here. But they all are helpful. The course curriculum is relevant. They all make us very strong at the industry level.
Other: The other information about the college is that they take so many activities to sharpen our minds. It also conducts cultural activities to be creative.
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It is the best college with the best staff and faculty members.
Placements: Basically, I am studying in the 1st year of interior design course. Our class strength is 60. Our seniors got internships. I have heard from our seniors that there are many opportunities related to my field through the college.
Infrastructure: There are two girls' hostels on the college campus with great security. The infrastructure of both hostels is good. The atmosphere around is also good. The meal is provided on time. Good quality water is provided. The electricity is good too. It is very neat and clean.
Faculty: Teachers are supportive and experienced. They are very strict when it comes to assignments. Both practical and theory exams are taken based on subjects. The course curriculum is relevant. They make us very strong in the industry. Teaching staff members are great.
Other: The other information about my college is that they take many activities to sharpen our brains.
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Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design Admission FAQs 2025

Q:   What are the top courses offered at Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design?
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The college offers BDes and BSc courses at the UG level. DPU-SOD offers three full-time BSc courses that are three years duration. Students can get into this course based on a valid entrance exam score. DPU-SOD BDes provides ample research opportunities to students and exposure to the corporate world. To pursue a career in a BDes course from Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design is a good option. To gain admission to the BDes courses, the Dr D. Y. Patil School of Design accepts based on a three-stage, i.e., DPU Design Aptitude Test + Studio Test and Personal Interview Performance on Campus + Past Academic Records.

Q:   Does DPU-SOD offer scholarships?
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Yes, Dr. D.Y. Patil SOD offers scholarship to deserving and meritorious students. The college offers 30% schoalarship. The college offers BDes and BSc courses at the UG level. To be admitted to the Dr. D.Y. Patil SOD, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Students can also check detailed Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design scholarship stats here.

Q:   What are the various courses offered at Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design?
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The college offers BDes and BSc courses at the UG level. To be admitted to the Dr. D.Y. Patil SOD, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Dr. D.Y. Patil SOD courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores + merit-based. Students can check the list of some of the course specialisations below:

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For Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design admissions, candidates can apply online by visiting the official website. Moreover, the application fee is INR 1,000. Below are the steps to apply:

Step 1: Register by visiting the official website
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Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design offers four years long BSc (Hons) course in three specialisations. The UG course is offered in fashion design, interior design, graphics, animation, and VFX design. These programmes are offered in a full-time mode of study. Aspirants who are Class 12 pass with 45% agg

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Answered 10 months ago

There are a total of 150 seats for the BDes programmes at DY Patil School of Design. Candidates are admitted as per the sanctioned seat intake and performance in selection round. The mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is i

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Answered 10 months ago

The design school is a constitutent unit of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune. This university has been ranked among the top 50 universities across India. Hence, students can pursue BSc design courses from DY Patil School of Design. Some of the ranks and other details relate

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Yes, Dr. DY Patil School of Design has association with various organisations/authorities. It is to ensure students get more exposure and knowledge. Mentioned below are the names of organisations that the school associate for design excellence:

  • Media and Entertainment Skills Council
  • MHRD's Innovation

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