ITM IDM - Institute Of Design & Media Andheri West Mumbai Answered Questions

As per details available on ITM Institute of Design and Media's official website, below is the approximate course fee structure (in INR) across few popular programs offered at their Andheri West campus:B.Des (Bachelor of Design)- Duration - 4 years- Total Fee - 15,40,000 M.Des (Master of Design)- Duration - 2 years- Total Fee - 4,60,000PG Diploma in Visual Communication - Duration - 1 year- Total Fee - 1,85,000PG Certificate Course in UI/UX- Duration - 1 year - Total Fee - 1,10,000The fee structure mentioned above indicates total programme fees only. Additional costs for hostel, food, security deposits, examinations etc. may apply.I hope this gives you an idea of the fee range for various design-focused programs across under-graduate, post-graduate and diploma/certfication levels offered at ITM IDM Andheri West campus.

Based on the details provided on ITM Institute of Design and Media's (ITM-IDM) website, below are some of the major scholarships offered for the B.Des programme and the application process for them:1. Merit Scholarship - 25% tuition waiver based on marks scored in qualifying design entrance exams. 2. Means Scholarship - Up to 50% fees off depending on annual family income. Need valid income proofs.3. Portfolio Excellence Award - 50% waiver for first year for outstanding portfolio submitted.4. ITM Student Aid Scholarship - Need cum merit based scholarship with variable fees waiver.  Application Process:- Visit ITM IDM scholarship section and download application forms- Attach necessary documents - test scores/portfolio images/income proofs- Submit before last date to Scholarship department- Selected students informed through award letterThe discounted fee amount is generally adjusted in the first semester's total fees payable at time of admission confirmation. 

Many BDes courses are available at ITM Institute of Design and Media, including ones in knitwear design, visual communications, fashion design, interior design, VFX and animation, and visual communications. The best course among these is thought to be the BDes in Fashion Design. Its main objectives are the creation, development, and manufacturing of apparel and accessories. It teaches students how to create patterns, illustrate, and create three-dimensional designs using digital tools. Strong industry connections and placement record in this programme.Students can select to specialise in womenswear, menswear, sportswear, or sustainable fashion. Electives provide the opportunity to delve deeper into particular areas of interest. Consistent projects offer hands-on experience in the design, development, and construction of clothing, culminating in a final collection at the end of the academic year.

Yes, based on the tuition fees, ITM Institute of Design and Media (IDM), Andheri West does seem to be more expensive compared to Pearl Academy Mumbai:ITM-IDM Fees: - B.Des program: Rs. 15,40,000 over 4 years - B.Sc Design program: Between Rs. 4,35,000 to Rs. 5,25,000 over 3 yearsPearl Academy Fees:- B.Des program: Rs. 6,65,000 over 4 years (Approx. Rs. 1.6 Lacs per year)- B.Sc Design program: Rs. 15,75,000 over 3 years (Approx. Rs. 2.2 Lacs per year)The tuition fees at ITM-IDM is almost 2.5x for B.Des programme and 1.5x for B.Sc Design, in comparison to Pearl Academy.This comparison suggests that the total course fees at ITM-IDM is significantly costlier versus that of Pearl Academy in Mumbai for similar UG level design programs on core tuition costs alone. Additional expenses on hostel, food etc. would still apply.So yes, ITM-IDM Andheri can be considered quite more expensive than other similar design colleges. One would have to evaluate programme merits, placement opportunities etc. as well for taking the final decision.

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% aggregate3. Portfolio Review Round- Qualifying cutoff - 60% (General); 55% (Reserved)4. Interview Rounds- Based on composite score across portfolio, entrance and academicsThe 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. 

It is difficult to objectively state that ITM Institute of Design and Media (IDM), Andheri West is the 'best' design institute in Mumbai. However, here is an evaluation of ITM-IDM based on certain parameters:1. Programs Offered: ITM-IDM offers a diverse set of UG and PG level design programs including B.Des, M.Des, Integrated Program in Design, Design Specialisation courses etc. This provides students a good range of study options.2. Faculty and Facilities: The institute has credentialed faculty from leading design schools. The campus is equipped with design studios, labs, auditoriums and other amenities. However, it is relatively smaller compared to bigger design institutes.  3. Industry Exposure: ITM-IDM has extensive industry collaborations which offers good internship and placement opportunities to students during and after the program.4. ROI and Cost: In terms of fees and placements, ITM-IDM offers a reasonably good return-on-investment compared to education quality. But fees are higher compared to government design institutes.In summary - While ITM-IDM is considered amongst the leading private design schools in Mumbai and offers quality design education, it faces tough competition from the likes of DSK Supinfocom, Rachana Sansad and more established government institutes like IDC IIT Bombay, DJSCE in certain parameters. An objective comparison across all such institutes is difficult to benchmark it as 'the best'.

According to the information available on the ITM Institute of Design and Media (ITM-IDM) website, the total intake capacity for the B.Sc programs across specializations at their Andheri West campus is approximately 100 students per batch.Some more details regarding B.Sc student intake at ITM IDM:- B.Sc Interior Design Course - 40 seats- B.Sc Fashion Design Course - 40 seats  - B.Sc other specializations - 20 seats- In addition to regular category seats, there are a few supernumerary quota seatsSo in total around 100 students are admitted every year across the various B.Sc design-focused specializations like Interior Design, Fashion, Jewelry Design, Textile Design etc. at ITM Mumbai.The small batch sizes for each of these specializations allows for good faculties-student engagement and opportunities for individual guidance as well during the program. 

 The admission criteria detailed on ITM Institute of Design and Media's (ITM-IDM) website, the selection process and minimum score required in their entrance exam for B.Des admission is as follows:Selection Process:1. Candidates have to appear for ITM-IDM's own Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Portfolio Review Round3. Final Selection is done via WAT/Interview RoundsMinimum Cutoff - Entrance Exam:- General Category: 50 percentile score in ITM-IDM DAT exam- Reserved Category: 45 percentile score in ITM-IDM DAT exam  Additional Cutoffs:> Minimum 60% aggregate in 12th boards> Portfolio shortlisting cutoff >50% > Qualifying cutoff in Interview roundsSo in summary, clearing the 50/45 percentile score cut-off marks in the ITM-IDM Design Aptitude Test is mandatory for being considered for B.Des admission at ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri West. 

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!

It is difficult to definitively state whether the B.Sc programme at ITM Institute of Design and Media (ITM-IDM), Andheri West is better than the one offered at Amity University Mumbai. However, we can compare some key parameters:1. Faculty and Specializations Offered: ITM-IDM seems to have a more extensive range of focused design domain specializations like Fashion, Interior, Jewelry, Textile etc. The faculty is also specifically from design backgrounds. Amity faculty details are not clearly available.2. Practical Exposure and Employability: ITM-IDM has extensive industry collaborations that allow good practical exposure through projects/internships during the B.Sc programme itself. This results in better employability. Less clarity of the same for Amity.  3. Infrastructure: ITM-IDM has a dedicated design-focused infrastructure including studios, labs, etc. on its campus. Amity has a larger multi-discipline campus.4. Cost and ROI: ITM-IDM is likely to be much more expensive in terms of course fees. But potential return on investment may be higher.In summary - While Amity University has the advantage of being a full scale university, ITM-IDM specializes specifically in design domain and offers a focused practical oriented curriculum in that respect with industry exposures. This may give it an edge for a B.Sc in design.