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UPES School of Design Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Can I get into UPES School of Design without JEE Main?
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Yes, JEE Main is only one of the accepted entrance exams for admission to the UPES School of Design. There are various other entrance exams accepted by the UPES School of Design which are  CUET,  NIFT Entrance Exam,  NID Entrance Exam,  UCEED,  UPES DAT, and others. Students can take admission through these entrance exams but if a student is applying through JEE Main, a valid score in JEE Main is necessary.

Q:   Why should any student join Design programmes at UPES? How is their School of Design?
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Design programmes such as BDes and MDes are taught in such a way at there is a hands-on practice done in sketching, drawing, illustrations, materials, and computer-aided design (CAD). In the end, the students will be able to learn to apply their creativity, knowledge, and skills to real-world projects and develop their  current skills. UPES Dehradun is  one of the top ranked universities present in India. It is ranked  52nd under the University category by NIRF 2023. Its School of Design is quite renowned The college has state-of-the-art infrastructure which is very much capable of supporting technology-enabled learning. There is an Mac lab, film and media lab, AR/VR lab, 3D printing, and others.

Q:   Can I get admission to UPES School of Design for B.Des with 60% in Class 12th?
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To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) course at UPES, candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in Classes X and XII in any stream. 

Other eligibility criteria for admission to UPES include:

Graduation from a recognised university in any stream

Relevant scores in the accepted entrance exams 

Some of the accepted entrance exams for B.Des courses are:

JEE Main

CUET

NIFT Entrance Exam

NID Entrance Exam

UCEED

UPES DAT

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UPES School of Design BDes Admission 2025

10 courses 4 years
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22.6L - 43.7L

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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: UPES DAT, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, NIFT Entrance Exam, CUET, JEE Main

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DatesUpcoming Events
1 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25
UCEED 2026 Application DATE Ongoing
1 Nov '25 - 7 Nov '25
UCEED 2026 Application DATE (Late Fees)
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
DatesPast Events
Oct '24-Sep '25
UPES DAT 2025 Application START Date (BDes)Tentative
Jun '25-Aug '25
UPES Application Last dateTentative
25 Jun '25 - 26 Jun '25
UPES DAT Exam
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On B.Des Admissions
Q:   Why BDes is the flagship course of UPES School Of Design?
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BDes is the flagship course of UPES School of Design as students will go through a step-by-step learning experience so as to develop a comprehensive and complete understanding of interior design. UPES School Of Design arranges creativity workshops and provides various opportunities that form a part of the learning experience. Also, BDes students receive placements in top companies.

Q:   How many specialisations are offered under BDes programme at School of Design, UPES?
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BDes programme is offered in nine specialisations, which include Industrial & Product, Game, Fashion, Interaction Design, Animation & VFX Design, Transportation & Mobility, Life Style & Accessory and Graphic.

Q:   What marks are necessary for BDes at School of Design, UPES?
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To get admission to BDes, candidates must have atleast 50% aggregate in Class 12. The accepted entrance exams are JEE Main,  CUET,  NIFT Entrance Exam,  NID Entrance Exam,  UCEED,  UPES DAT, and others. Hence, candidates must have relevant scores in the accepted entrance exams. There must be 50% marks in Class 10 as well. The selection will be based on the Portfolio Presentation and Interview round. 

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UPES School of Design Application Process 2025

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Q:   How can students apply for admission to various courses at UPES School of Design?
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Candidates willing to get admission to various courses must apply online on the official website of UPES School of Design. Candidates willing to get admission must first visit the official website of the college. Select the course and pay the application fee. Fill out and submit the application form with the required information. 

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Q:   What are the necessary documents required for admission to UPES School of Design?
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The following documents are required for admission to UPES School of Design:

  • Graduation degree and marksheet (for PG admissions)
  • Character certificate
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Recent passport-size photographs
  • Class 12 marksheet and certificate
  • Class 10 marksheet and certificate
  • Migration certificate

Do check the documents before submitting them for a timely admission.

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Q:   What is the fee for UPES School of Design?
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The UPES School of Design in Dehradun, Uttarakhand has a fee structure as follows:

B.Des: Tuition fee is Rs. 12.30 lakh, plus a one-time admission fee of Rs. 22,000 and a hostel fee of Rs. 6.70 lakh. The B.Des fee structure is Rs. 20,35,400.

M.Des: Fee structure is Rs. 12,52,000.

Academic service fee: Rs. 82,000 per semester.

Hostel fees: Rs. 1,74,000 for a triple-sharing hostel room with a common washroom, Rs. 2,21,000 for a double-sharing hostel room with an attached washroom, Rs. 2,31,000 for a double-sharing hostel room with an attached washroom and air conditioning, and Rs. 1,99,500 for a double-sharing hostel room with a common washroom. 

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UPES School of Design Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Does UPES School of Design offer scholarships to students?
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Yes, UPES School of Design offer scholarships to students as financial assistance. The below-mentioned are scholarships provided by UPES Dehradun:

UPES Scholarships
Alumni ScholarshipsSports ScholarshipsScholarship Based on Academic Performance

Academic Scholarships

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Academic Scholarships at UPES School of Design?
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Among the various scholarships the college provides, Academic Scholarships are offered to the undergraduate course students who have taken the 12th CBSE board / ICSE board or any other state-level board examination. Some of the other scholarships provided to students are Alumni Scholarships, Scholarship Based on Academic Performance, Sports Scholarships, Academic Scholarships, Bonafide Uttarakhand Student Scholarships, and others.

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Q:   Is studying at School of Design, UPES expensive?
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UPES School of Design offers courses such as BDes and MDes in various specialisations on the basis of entrance. The school offers respective courses for the durations varying from 2 years to 4 years. Furthermore, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to secure a seat at UPES School of Design. The school offers respective courses at whopping range of INR 13.15 Lacs to INR 43.74 Lacs of tuition fees, which can be considerably expensive for the students. 

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UPES School of Design
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.8
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B.Des. in Graphics and Communication Design - Batch of 2027
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Great campus, creative vibe.
Placements: I've just completed my second year in BDes in UPES, so I'm not completely aware of the placements yet. However, according to what I've heard, around 80% get placed, and the remaining ones are given a minimum salary just so that the college can claim 100% placements.
Infrastructure: There are many facilities, classrooms with projectors, design labs, a library, a sports ground, a hostel, a gym, WiFi, an infirmary, a multipurpose hall, cafeterias, and a lot of scenic and creative spaces. I haven't lived in the in-campus hostels, but I've heard they're okay, just overpriced.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful and experienced, and the teaching quality is good with a practical focus. The course is industry relevant and updated. Exams are moderate in difficulty, and most students pass with consistent efforts. Specifically for design, we don't have written exams, rather interaction-based ones, called the jury.
Other: I chose this course for its creative focus and industry exposure. The best part is the hands-on projects. I wish there was more interdepartmental collaboration. The campus vibe, events, crowd, and the surroundings are lively and inspiring.
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025Read More
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Dhruvit Shah Verified Icon
B.Des. in Animation and VFX - Batch of 2027
4.2
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Creative campus with supportive faculty and growing opportunities in animation.
Placements: I’m doing a B.Des. in Animation and VFX at UPES. Around 88–90% of students in our course secure placements. The highest package is 10 LPA, the average is 6.5 LPA, and the lowest is 2 LPA. Companies like Dell, TCS, and MPL hire from our course. Approximately 80% of students secure internships, often at companies like Dell and Accenture. Most roles are 2D/3D animator, VFX artist, storyboard artist, or concept artist. Placements depend a lot on how good your portfolio is. If you work hard and build skills, you get good opportunities. UPES does help, but you have to try too.
Infrastructure: Our Animation and VFX course has good labs with drawing tables, powerful PCs, Wi-Fi, and projectors. The library has useful books and is peaceful. Classrooms are clean and have AC. The hostel rooms are decent, Wi-Fi is pretty bad, not going to lie, and the washrooms are clean if maintained. Food in the mess is average, but the canteen has better options. Medical help is available 24/7 on campus. There is a sports ground, a basketball court, and indoor games too. Overall, if you stay involved and take care of things, it is a good place to learn and stay.
Faculty: Most teachers are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, especially in animation and design subjects. Some teach well, while a few are just okay. The curriculum is mostly good and covers both basic and advanced topics, including industry software. It could be updated a bit more for real-world trends, but it helps make you job-ready if you put in effort. Semester exams are not too hard if you attend classes and complete assignments. The pass percentage is high, around 90% or more. If you work regularly, it is easy to manage.
Other: The best part is learning cool stuff like 2D/3D animation, VFX, and working on real projects. Teachers support creativity. I wish the software access and class schedules were better managed. The campus is beautiful and has lots of greenery. There are fun events like Uurja and Ignite, and the crowd is chill and creative. There is Wi-Fi, sports, clubs, and decent scholarships. It is peaceful here, but far from the main city, so travel takes time.
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Ananya yadav Verified Icon
B.Des. in Graphics and Communication Design - Batch of 2028
3.6
3Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Good infrastructure and life experience but could be waste of money.
Placements: The placements are not worth the fees, especially for the design courses and they need to improve it. They could have provided more packages as fewer students are there in design courses. They do not offer many options in terms of placement in well-known companies.
Infrastructure: I think the best part of the college is the infrastructure. UPES has 2 campuses in one area that's a drawback because it's far apart but the infrastructure is good. The hostel is also good but the rooms don't have all the facilities.
Faculty: The curriculum is similar to any other college but the faculties are not up to the mark. Some faculties are good and some are not. Faculty members are often biased. The assessment's marking is unfair because most marks depend on internal marking so it's a drawback.
Other: Events and fests could be better than doing it all about campus and clubs.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025Read More
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AnonymousVerified Icon
B.Des. in Product Design - Batch of 2027
3.4
3Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Good infrastructure with an average faculty. The atmosphere is good.
Placements: The on-campus placements are not that good. The companies that visit for recruitments select 5-6 students out of the whole batch, leaving the rest of them without any placements even when they have good skills along with good portfolios. The college can improve this situation by providing more placement opportunities.
Infrastructure: The campus is good. The college’s hostel doesn’t have proper food facility. The transportation here is another issue. The college is located far from the city with the airport being 1.5 hours away from the college. Also, traveling is expensive here. The classrooms are good though.
Faculty: The faculty here is good. They are very helpful. The exam system for the school of design is jury-based. At the end of every semester, we have a jury and get marked through it along with internal markings. This shows the overall improvement throughout the semester.
Other: The working environment here is very good and flexible thought the crowd can be improved.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024Read More
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Aarya Salankar Verified Icon
B.Des. in User Experience and Interaction Design - Batch of 2025
4.2
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Top notch facilities and industry relevant curriculum.
Placements: As a third year UI/UX student, I am happy to talk about the placements. Most of us land in jobs having packages ranging from 3 to 15 Lacs per annum. UPES offers great support, industry exposure and a friendly environment, making it a good choice for the students pursuing design.
Infrastructure: We have a high-speed Wi-Fi, well-equipped labs, and spacious classrooms, Hostel accommodations have a good security and laundry services. The dining options provide nutritious meals, good medical services, along with many spots activities. The campus provides a well-equipped gymnasium as well.
Faculty: The faculty is helpful, qualified, approachable and knowledgeable, ensuring a good teaching quality. Semester exams are manageable with a good passing percentage. The curriculum makes UI/UX students industry ready, it includes various topics that are required.
Other: Na.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024Read More
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Basil Binz Verified Icon
B.Des. in Mobility and Vehicle Design - Batch of 2027
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
Well-built campus providing you the best experience of what college life means.
Placements: If students choose transportation and mobility design at UPES, about 70 to 85% get placed almost every year. The highest ever package recorded is about 10 LPA, with the average being 4-5 LPA and the lowest being 2.5-3 LPA. Top companies like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, and Tata recruit students from UPES. Nearly 100% of students got internships related to Automation in companies like Tata Elxsi, OLA Electric, and such. Top roles offered are transportation designer, mobility solutions designer, UX in automotive designer, 3D visualization, and many more.
Infrastructure: Our hostels are provided with good spacious rooms, electricity, water supply, and water geysers. Food and canteen services are also neat and provided promptly. Medical services are also available when needed. UPES also provides Wi-Fi, has good labs, and tidy classrooms.
Faculty: Faculty members are highly qualified and from various top institutions like NID, NIFT, and many more. Around 10-20 faculty members are from the design field in this college. They are open to doubts and clarifications and provide personal mentorship if needed. Students are well-trained to fit industrial standards. Exams are of average difficulty if studied properly, and the pass percentage is 60-65%.
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UPES School of Design Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   Which are the accepted entrance exams at UPES School of Design?
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The mode of UPES School of Design course admission is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are  CUET,  NIFT Entrance Exam, JEE Main, NID Entrance Exam,  UCEED,  UPES DAT, and others. If applying through NID, candidates must know the NID exam pattern and solve as many NID question papers as possible. 

Q:   What all specialisations are offered by School of Design, UPES under MDes programme?
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MDes programme is offered in four specialisations, namely Product Design, Transportation Design, Communication Design, and Product Design. Admission to MDes at UPES School of Design is entrance-based.

Q:   Which courses are offered by School of Design, UPES?
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UPES School of Design flagship programmes are BDes and MDes. BDes is offered in seven specialisations. BDes students can opt for career opportunities such as Textile Designers, Teachers, Outside Sale Representatives, Graphic Designers, Design Managers, Costume Designers, Fashion Stylists, Fashion Forecasters, and others. To get admission to these courses, candidates must have valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main,  CUET,  NIFT Entrance Exam,  NID Entrance Exam, and others.

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Answered 3 months ago

UPES School of Design offers admission to various UG and PG level programmes on the basis of valid entrance scores. Therefore, candidates must meet the cutoff to get shortlisted for the further qualification rounds. The school offers admission on the basis of valid scores of NID Entrance Exam/ NIFT

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No, there is no such option for direct admission in the MDes programme as per the official website of the college. Students seeking admission need to meet the defined eligibility criteria and achieve acceptable score in the entrance exam. The students must have an aggregate of 50% in both Class 12 a

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Anushka Bidhi

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No, there is no provision for the students to take direct admission in BDes at the School of Design. The admission is subject to fullfillment of the set eligibility criteria. Also, it is important to achieve valid score in the accepted national level entrance exams such as the NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE/UPE

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Anushka Bidhi

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Answered 10 months ago

The application process is conducted online through the official website of UPES. Candidates need to fill out an application form with a fee payment of INR 1,750. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete School of Design, UPES application process:

Step 1: Fill out the application form from t

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Mamona Mishra

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Answered a year ago

You have to secure at least 50% marks in X and XII and minimum 50% marks in four year Bachelor degree. You have to either appear for DAT or apply with valid CEED score followed by interview and portfolio presentation.

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