ITM Institute of Design and Media BDes Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Curriculum, Scholarship

Yes, ITM Institute of Design and Media offers four-year BDes programme. The course is divided into eight semesters. Candidates after completing Class 12 can apply for any of the BDes specialisations. Below are BDes specialisations offered by ITM IDM:

• Fashion Design
• Interior Design
• Visual Communication
• Animation and VFX
• UX Design

Yes, ITM Institute of Design and Media admissions are currently open for 2026 session. Candidates can apply online for any of the BDes courses. Aspirants need to fill out the application form on the official website of the institute and pay an application fee of INR 1,500 to apply for admission.

According to unofficial online sources, the majority of ITM Institute of Design and Media alumni are placed in the Arts and Design sector. The second most preferred sector among the alumni is Education. Alongside this, the alumni are working in leading companies across various sectors, and are skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Fashion Design, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Illustrator, MS Excel, Digital Illustration, etc.

 ITM Institute of Design and Media's (ITM IDM) placement reports and student testimonials, the placements for B.Des programme at their Andheri West campus seem quite decent:

• 80%+ overall placement record for the past 3 graduating batches.

• Top recruiters include companies like DLF Brands, Reliance Brands, IBM, Tata Elxsi, L&T Ecc, Raymond, Decathlon, Asian Paints etc.

• Average salary packages offered range between Rs 3.5 - Rs 4.5 LPA. the highest package has been Rs 8 LPA.

• Major roles like Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition Designer, Spatial Designer, Furniture Designer, Product Designer etc. are offered.  

Additionally students also get opportunities for paid national and international internships during their course duration.

In summary, ITM IDM Mumbai seems to have built good industry linkages and their career placements cell ensures students get placed across reputed companies at decent compensation packages.

Yes, the institute has a dedicated placement cell which works closely with the students and create both internship as well as placement oportunities for the students. Also, the curriculum of the institute is built in such a way that it sharpens the skills and prepare the students to face any of the challenges in the world of Fashion and Interior Design.

As per the latest admission notification published on the ITM Institute of Design and Media's (ITM IDM) website, below are the key cutoff criteria for admission to B.Des programme at their Andheri West campus:

1. Entrance Exam Cutoff
- ITM-IDM DAT - General Category: 50 Percentile
- ITM-IDM DAT - Reserved Category: 45 Percentile  

2. 12th Boards Cutoff
- General Category: 60% aggregate
- Reserved Category: 55% aggregate

3. Portfolio Review Round
- Qualifying cutoff - 60% (General); 55% (Reserved)

4. Interview Rounds
- Based on composite score across portfolio, entrance and academics

The final cutoffs do tend to vary slightly year-on-year based on application numbers and selections by the admission committee. But the above cutoff benchmarks should give you a good indication of score requirements at ITM IDM Mumbai.

Yes, with an 88% score in the ITM-IDM Design Aptitude Test (DAT), your chances of getting admission into the B.Des programme at ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri West look very good.

As per previous admission trends, a score of over 85+ percentile in the ITM-IDM DAT is considered excellent and generally secures admission, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria.

To recap, the key criteria for B.Des admission are:

> Minimum 50% marks (GEN category) / 45% marks (reserved) in ITM-IDM DAT
> Minimum 60% aggregate in 12th boards
> Qualifying cut-off in Portfolio review and Interview rounds 

Since you have scored a 88% in the entrance exam which is well above the 50% cutoff and assuming you meet the 12th percentage and other criteria as well - your chances for getting shortlisted for B.Des look very strong at ITM IDM, Mumbai.

I would advise you to prepare a good creative portfolio showcasing relevant art/design work along with preparing well for the interview rounds now.

In summary, yes an 88% entrance score makes your application very competitive for ITM IDM B.Des admission. Congratulations and best wishes!

Very limited data is currently available for ITM-IDM Mumbai BDes placements. According to the report, ITM-IDM Mumbai BDes average package stood at INR 4 LPA - INR 4.5 LPA. Around 30 recuriters participated in the placements for BDes students with 60 students receiving placements.