School of Design UPES Dehradun Answered Questions

This is a very subjective question since you haven't clarified best in terms of which parameters. Well, I'll try to answer with reference to cost benefit ratio of the amount invested and placement done. For courses like B.Tech you have to invest 15-16 Lakhs in four years and its average CTC was 22.5 LPA as per the reports of 2023-2024. For BCA the investment amount would be 4-5 Lakhs in three years and its average CTC was 14.6 LPA as of 2023-24. For BBA & MBA the investment amount would be 10-12 Lakhs and 16-17 Lakhs respectively and its average CTC was 13.6 LPA & 15.6 LPA respectively. The investment amount for B.DES would be 20-22 Lakhs in four years whereas its average CTC was 12.75 LPA as of 2023-2024. For 5 year LLB (Hons.) programme you have to invest 11.78 Lakhs and the average CTC was 11.7 LPA as per the reports of 2023-24.

Greetings, Let me tell you something. I know a lot of design student here at UPES. And I want to say to you that please do ignore the negative comments you have seen so far. You might have heard about NID. Well this place matches their standard and much more. The faculty members here are all either from NID or IIT Bombay and some from Italy and Manchester too. Here the labs are very hi-tech and the workshop machines are also very advanced.The college is well-equipped with essential learning tools. State of the art design studios at SoDS offer the right blend of real life learning and theoretical design fundamentals. The students are also given an opportunity to experience the real world of designing through summer internships and guest visits by influential people from the industry.

The highest package for B.Des students at UPES school of design is INR 12.5 LPA.In UPES school 106 Number of students placed. The highest package is INR 12.5 LPA. Average package is INR 7.18 LPA. Top 10% average package is INR 10.86.The scope of B.Des students are Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer, Textile Designer, Product Designer, Industrial Designer, Art Director, and earn an average salary ranging between INR 3 LPA to 8 LPA.Students who have completed their class 10+2 with 50 per cent marks can study BDes course at fees ranging between INR 2 Lacs to INR 12 lakh.The average package of IIT Bombay BDes is INR 21.82 LPA.

The School of Design at UPES has a 100% placement rate for both its B.Des and M.Des programs. The average salary package offered is INR 12 LPA, and the highest salary package offered is INR 44 LPA.  The School of Design has partnerships with renowned entities such as Maruti, Hettich, CNHi, Mozaic Design, and Desmania Design. These collaborations provide students with real-world exposure, industry insights, and potential internship or employment opportunities.  

UPES School of Design offers a variety of industry-aligned specializations in the design field. Some of the most popular specializations include:Industrial and product designCommunication and media designAnimation and VFXTransportation and mobility designInterior and retail designGraphic design  Graduates of the programme can pursue a variety of career paths, including:  Product design, Graphic design, Interior design, Fashion design, Digital media design, Animation, Visual merchandise.  Graduates can work in a variety of industries, including:  Fashion, Architecture, Advertising, Entertainment, Apparel industry, Textile design, Furniture design.  Graduates can also pursue advanced degrees such as MDes (Master of Design) after BDes. 

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 streamRelevant scores in the accepted entrance exams Some of the accepted entrance exams for B.Des courses are:JEE MainCUETNIFT Entrance ExamNID Entrance ExamUCEEDUPES DATAIEEDSOFT CETSEEDSUATIIAD Entrance Exam

The UPES School of Design accepts the following entrance exams for admission to B.Des:JEE MainCUETNIFT Entrance ExamNID Entrance ExamUCEEDUPES DAT  Candidates must have at least 50% marks in Class 12 and 50% marks in Class 10.  UPES also has a non-exam pathway for admission to B.Des:Board Merit of at least 60% marks in class X and XII (any stream)Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED/NID/NIFT scores  Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to an interview and portfolio presentation.