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Total Tuition Fees 3.3L

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₹ 3.34 L
₹ 34.7 K
₹ 10 K
₹ 3.79 L
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The value for money rating of this course is 4.2/5 (6 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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Q:   What documents do I need to apply for Need-Based Scholarship at INSD Kolkata?
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Students who wish to apply for Need-Based scholarships at INSD Kolkata need to submit copies of their EWS certificate to prove their status. The EWS certificate is issued by the local government authority after providing your income statements, identity proof, and other related documents.

Q:   What percentage should I score in Class 12 board exams to be eligible for scholarship at INSD?
A: 

INSD Kolkata has set different percentage limits for each board that conducts Class 12 board exams. A detailed breakdown of the minimum percentages required to be eligible for scholarships is provided in the table below:

 

Board

Minimum Marks (in%)

CBSE

80 or above

WB Board

70 or above

ICSE

80 or above

Others

80 or above

Q:   How many categories of scholarship are available to students at INSD Kolkata?
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At INSD Kolkata, students have the option to receive scholarships under four categories which are academic, sports, art, and need-based categories. Each of these categories has its own eligibility criteria that students must meet with the right documents to receive scholarships at INSD Kolkata.  

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INSD Kolkata M.Des
Admission dates 2026

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31 Aug '23
M.Des Last Date for receiving applications with late fees
31 Jul '23
M.Des Last Date for receiving applications without late fees

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4.5/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.1
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.7
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course5
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
Money Review IconValue for Money4.3
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M.Des. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2023
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It is the best design college in Kolkata, and I am very happy for being a part of this college.
Placements: Since I am still pursuing my course (masters in fashion designing and technology), so I don't know proper information about placements. However, our institute provides 100% training and placement assistance from more than 30 training and placement partners and makes students industry-ready. So, I am sure if I give my 100% and work hard, then our institute definitely will provide me with good placement.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our institute is really good, and there are air-conditioned classrooms. Our institute is well maintained with modern technology and equipment. Students will get all the facilities which they would need. Right now, we are attending online classes. I am waiting for the situation to get better, so the institute will conduct offline classes as before.
Faculty: The teachers of our institute are very kind, friendly and helpful. They are also very much knowledgeable and would always clear the doubts of students which they have. Their teaching technique is very easy and modern. Although we are attending online classes right now, we never faced any problem or hesitation to learn about practical work.
Reviewed on 13 May 2021Read More
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M.Des. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2022
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It has very good infrastructure and facilities. Teachers are very good and helpful.
Placements: I am still pursuing a master's in design and technology, which is a two years course. There are many placement partners offered by the institution, such as Marks and Spencers, JJ Valaya, Fashion Land, AU Finja and many others.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure and facilities of the institution are good. Classrooms are well-equipped with all the materials which are needed for classes. There is no hostel or mess on the college campus. Now due to the covid situation, online classes are going on.
Faculty: Teachers are highly educated, very good and helpful. Whenever there is a problem or doubt to any student, they are always available to solve it. They make sure that every student understands what is taught in the class and also provide notes and other study materials. They make us ready for the industry to work.
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M.Des. in Interior Design - Batch of 2021
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3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
INSD Kolkata is the best institute with friendly faculty members.
Placements: International School of Designing Kolkata provide perfect internships, and placements are provided in top industries. They provide complete training on technical skill as well as soft skills. They maintain contact with industry and bring to the notice of students the industrial training and classroom projects.
Infrastructure: Our college offers a perfect environment and a perfect infrastructure. There are different classrooms for different courses. We have computer labs and air-conditioned classrooms. They also arrange some games and events.
Faculty: Faculty members of our college are helpful and friendly. They give us good knowledge. They frequently arrange industrial-visits and expand our market knowledge. They arranged practical projects and presentations which help us to widen expertise in the best way possible.
Other: It is the best design institute for a person who is looking for a career in the field of design. They arrange scholarships and many events like Durga Puja and fashion show.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2020Read More
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- Batch of 2021
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Really good infrastructure and facilities with the best teachers guidance.
Placements: Presently I am pursuing my course which is of 2years. They provide proper placements in big companies as said by our seniors. The college industry visit and various projects and activities are given to make students capable. I am not aware about the package.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college has modern approach. The campus is fully air conditioned with Wi-Fi facility and practical labs. Our college doesn't have a library but teachers provide different books to go through. Hostel facilities are not available but college guide us with the same.
Faculty: Teachers here are the best. The teachers are very helpful, friendly and guide us in the best way and provide the best knowledge. Teachers teach us in different ways to make students understand and capable. Communication classes are conducted by different teachers.
Other: The college celebrates all the festivals and take us to different events like recently we went to "the kids fashion show" and many more.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2020Read More
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- Batch of 2021
4.8
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Really good infrastructure and facilities with best teachers guidance.
Placements: Presently i am pursuing my course which is of 2years. They provide proper placements in big companies as told by our seniors.the college provides industry visit and various projects and activites are given to make students capable.I am not aware about the package.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure has a modern approach.the campus is fully air conditioned with wifi facility and practical labs. Our college doesn't have a library but teachers provide many different books to go through. Hostel facilities are not available bt the college guide us with the same
Faculty: Teachers here are the best.All the teachers are very helpful,friendly and guide us in the best way and give the best knowledge.Teachers teaches us is different way to make student understand. communication classes are conducted by different teachers.
Other: The college celebrates all the festival and take us to different events like recently we went to kids fashion show and more.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2020Read More
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M.Des. in Interior Design - Batch of 2019
3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
It's provided grt education and learning environment with vast knowledge.
Placements: Placement available in the international school of design. It's gives a students increase their knowledge. International school of design also provides internships. Many companies offered internships International school of design students. Internship helps growth ourselves forward.
Infrastructure: International School of Design provided different classroom for different courses. International school of design have one cad room or computer room. Pantry also available in this institute. AC attached with every clsss rooms. International school of design provides educational environment.
Faculty: Very good, helpful and friendly faculty members and they gives us vast knowledge. Frequently project, presentation and other important curriculum development ourselves perfectly. Market survey helps to know the material and their costing. We are also visit many interior events.
Other: Interior designer is my dream. Space management is the best part of this course. Which transformed simple things into a more beautiful and more affective. International school of design celebrate every festival.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2020Read More
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International School of Design, Kolkata M.Des FAQs

Q:   What is the average package offered at INSD Kolkata?
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The INSD Kolkata average package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 5.40 LPA. The same is presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Average package

INR 5.40 LPA

Q:   How many advanced Diploma courses are offered by INSD Kolkata?
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INSD Kolkata offers advance diploma across three specialisations:

  1. Fashion Designing
  2. Graphic Designing
  3. Interior Designing

Candidates seeking to take admission to the advance diploma programme must apply through the INSD Kolkata’s official website by The application fee for admission to the courses offered at INSD Kolkata is INR 1,000. INSD Kolkata inducts candidates based on their marks in class 10. Selected candidates will be required to report to the admission cell at INSD Kolkata for document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

Q:   Is INSD Kolkata recognised?
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Yes, INSD Kolkata is approved by UGC. The postgraduate courses at INSD Kolkata are approved by Himalayan Garhwal University. The institute was established in 2011. INSD offers Short-Term, Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate courses in various specialisations. INSD Kolkata has collaborated with various companies and organisations such as The Times Fashion Week, Asian Designer Week, and Couture Runway Week as their educational partners.

Q:   Where can a candidate find International School of Design, Kolkata cut off?
A: 

INSD Kolkata admission to any of the courses offered by INSD is based on candidates' merit scores in the qualifying examination .Candidates seeking admission to the BDes course at INSD Kolkata must apply through the official website of INSD Kolkata and can find the data there also by paying the required registration fee they can enroll.Candidate can apply offline and online both .INSD offered for types of scholarship.

1.Academic Scholarship: For students with meritorious performance in academics:

Board Minimum Eligibility Criterion

CBSE 80% and above

ICSE 80% and above

WB Board 70% and above

Any other recognised board/ university 80% and above

2.Sports Scholarship: For students who have shown great performance in National and International Sports events.

3.Arts Scholarship: For students with outstanding achievements in arts at National/International levels.

4.Need Scholarship: For students of Lower-Income groups.

Q:   What entrance exam scores are accepted by International School of Design, Kolkata for admission?
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The front examination general by International School of Design (ISD), Kolkata for admissions relies upon on the application you are inquisitive about:

For Undergraduate Design Programs (B.Des):

ISD Aptitude Test (IAT): This is the number one entrance examination conducted through ISD itself. It objectives to assess your aptitude for layout questioning, visible communication, and creative trouble-solving.
10+2 with good percent: Your marks in excessive faculty (Class 12) also are considered in the selection technique.

For Postgraduate Design Programs (M.Des):

ISD Aptitude Test (IAT): While nevertheless the primary examination, the M.Des IAT differs barely from the B.Des version and makes a speciality of your design know-how and talents precise to the selected application.
Bachelor's Degree with desirable percentage: Your rating to your undergraduate degree is also factored into the choice process.

For MBA Program:

ISD Aptitude Test (IAT): The MBA IAT assesses your commercial enterprise acumen, analytical abilties, and verbal exchange abilties.
No external exams: ISD would not rely upon outside checks like CAT or MAT for MBA admissions.

Q:   How good are the placements at INSD Kolkata?
A: 

In the year 2023 International School of Design Kolkata BSc average package stood at around INR 5.4 LPA. The placement programme of INSD Kolkata also had around 200 organisations participating in it to give placements to students. Notable participants among this group include Benetton, Vogue, Tissot, Marshall, and several others.

The data for placements at International School of Design Kolkata in the year 2024 is currently unavailable.

Q:   What is the fee for various courses at International School of Design, Kolkata?
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Hello Nishar Ahmed, International School of Design at Kolkata began its operations from the year 2011. This institution specializes in giving education in design of three streams namely fashion design graphic design and interior design. To help students it offers various courses with various criterias. For example, from certificate courses, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduation to post graduation courses in design. The duration of these courses also vary from 6 months to 4 years. Obviously the fees for each of these courses also varies depending on the duration as well as what the contents of the course. The fees for different courses in this Institute vary from about rupees 50000 to about rupees 4 lakhs. Institution also offers scholarships based on the needs of the students. This institution also offers the facility of paying tuition fees in installments to help students. 

Best wishes to you.

Q:   What is the fee for PG courses at International School of Design, Kolkata?
A: 

Fees for the PG programme is 9 Lacs approximately .there is scholarship is Course Fees Action

M Des -INR 82,836 (1st Yr Fees)

Advanced Diploma -Rs.1.43 Lakhs (Total Fees)

M.Des -Rs.84,960 (1st Yr Fees)

MLBM- Rs.3 Lakhs (Total Fees)

Q:   Does INSD Kolkata have UGC accreditation?
A: 

Yes, INSD Kolkata has been approved by the UGC as a legitimate institute to issue certificates to students who pursue BSc courses at INSD Kolkata. You can check all the credentials in possession of INSD Kolkata on the official website.

Q:   Does the INSD Kolkata Curriculum include internship assessment?
A: 

Yes, INSD Kolkata curriculum does include internship assessment of students if semester eight. Internships and on the job training is meant to help students get a better understanding of the industry where they will be putting their talents to work.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for UG courses at INSD Kolkata?
A: 

International School of Design (INSD) Kolkata offers UG programmes across three specialisations:

  1. Graphic Design
  2. Fashion Design
  3. Interior Design

Candidates willing to take admission to the UG programme at INSD Kolkata must have passed class 12 and are required to apply for the UG programmes through INSD Kolkata's official website by paying the required application fee. Candidates based on their class 12 marks will be selected for the final seat allotment.

Q:   Who are the top recruiters who offer placements to students of INSD Kolkata?
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The most prominent recruiters who participate in placement programs of INSD Kolkata include large businesses like Vogue, Marshall, Tissot, and several others that offer high-package placements to students. Apart from these, there were over 200 recruiters who had participated in the placement programs of INSD Kolkata.

Q:   Can I join MDes directly at INSD Kolkata?
A: 

Candidates willing to take admission to the MDes programme must apply through the INSD Kolkata’s official website. INSD Kolkata inducts candidates for the MDes programme based on the candidate’s marks in graduation. Selected candidates are required to report to the admission cell at INSD Kolkata for document verification and fee payment.

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Answered 8 months ago

Yes, candidates who fail to submit applications during the 2025 admission timeline for MBA courses at INSD Kolkata will still have an opportunity to apply for admissions for 1 additional month. However, such applications will only be considered after the candidate submits the late application fee.

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Answered 8 months ago

The data on placements at the International School of Design Kolkata in 2024 is not available yet. In 2023, the International School of Design Kolkata MBA the highest package was around INR 12 LPA while the International School of Design Kolkata MBA average package was INR 5.4 LPA.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 8 months ago

No, the curriculum for MBA courses at INSD Kolkata is comprised of both practical and theoretical learning experiences. Students will get the opportunity to make market visits and site visits to get practical experiences for using their skills. They will also get the opportunity for attending produc

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Answered 8 months ago

INSD Kolkata is a good institute for pursuing an MBA course with a lot of placement support for students as well as scholarship opportunities. At INSD Kolkata students can get placements at top businesses such as Skyler, Tissot, and Benetton. The average media salary of placed students stood at INR

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 8 months ago

Usually, INSD Kolkata releases its registration forms in the month of May. To remain updated on when the registration forms will become available for the MBA course 2025, regularly visit the official website of INSD Kolkata.

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