

UPES School of Design Courses & Fees 2025
- A NAAC accredited
- Private Institute
- Estd. 2013
UPES School of Design Admission Dates 2025
UPES Design School admissions begin with online registrations. The important dates or admission schedule is published on the university's official website. Find below the UPES School of Design admission dates along with accepted exam dates:
M.Des Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- 10+2 with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: UPES DAT, CEED, CUET-PG
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jan '26 | UPES ExamTentative |
8 Dec '25 - 13 Jan '26 | NIFT 2026 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Ongoing |
14 Jan '26 - 16 Jan '26 | NIFT 2026 application form (Late fees) |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Yes, candidates need to score relevant marks in the UPES School of Design entrance exam, UPESDAT, to be admitted to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at UPES. Candidates can also have a relevant score in national-level exams like JEE/CUET, NID/NIFT/UCEED/NIFT Entrance Exam, and others.
Candidates must also have at least 50% aggregate in Class 12 and 50% marks in Class 10th. The selection process for B.Des also includes a portfolio presentation and interview.
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.
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.
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 Entrance Exam/ UCEED/ JEE Main/ UPES DAT/ CUET or other equivalent examinations. After getting shortlisted on the basis of the provided entrance exams, candidates will have to appear for portfolio presentation and interview round. For final admission, shortlisted candidates must pay the fees and confirm the seat.
UPES School of Design All programs
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M.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
M.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
M.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
B.Des Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now
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To be eligible for a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) School of Design, candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in both Class X and XII in any stream:
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Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in both Class X and XII in any stream.
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Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in both Class X and XII in any stream.
Candidates must also have relevant scores in the accepted entrance exams, such as JEE Main, CUET, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, and UPES DAT.
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Student Forum
Answered 6 months ago
UPES School of Design considers entrance based eligibility to provide admission to any of the UG and PG level course. The school offers courses such as BDes on the basis of minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 10 and Class 12. Whereas, for MDes, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Clas
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 months ago
This private school offers admission to UG and PG programmes in various specialisations of design, such as Product Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Game Design, Industrial Design and more. School of Design, UPES admission to all the programmes is conducted under the guidance of UPES. Candida
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 months ago
For admission to UPES School of Design, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams. The school offers admission to BDes on the basis of the minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 10 and Class 12. Candidates must secure valid scores in entrance exams such of NID/ NIFT or candidates nat
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 7 months ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 8 months ago
At UPES School of Design, placement data by B.Des specialisation isn't publicly disclosed. The school has a good overall placement record, with the best package being INR 13.75 LPA and top recruiters being LTI, Deloitte, and TCS. Specializations such as Product Design, UX & Interaction Design, and M
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