B.Des. in Product Design 

at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl, Vidya Vihar

Yes, the admission process for the 2025-26 academic year has started at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl. Interested students may visit the official website to complete the process before the deadline. The application process is conducted in multiple rounds. The round-wise important dates for admission are as follows:

After completing the four-year BDes course from Somaiya School of Design, students can become successful Product Designer who will be able to build sustainable design solutions that lay strong emphasis on user experience and business possibilities, which has become the need of the hour.

Once students have filled out the Somaiya School of Design BDes application form, they must watch out for the release of the merit list. Those whose names appear in the list are required to participate in the personal interview process. After that, students are also required to take part in a team activity organised by the institute.

For admission to BDes at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl, students must pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate or its equivalent in any stream from a recognised board. It is a mandatory step to qualify before applying for the course. 

The seat allocation process for Somaiya School of Design, supported BDes seats can be divided into three broad steps. Check below to know the seat allocation process:

1. Initial Screening: Applicants are first screened based on their performance in the accepted entrance exam.

2. PI Round: Those who are shortlisted are further invited for an interview process.

3. Team Activity: As the last step, the institute conducts a team activity for all the students who have passed the PI round.

Yes, Somaiya School of Design has a dedicated Partnership & Placement Council that houses a network of Startups, Corporates, Design Studios and allied organisations who look forward to provide job opportunities to students. Other than this, the course-curriculum of BDes programme at Somaiya School of Design is coupled with live projects, practical sessions and internships that help students to get industry-ready.

The mode of application at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl is completely online. Candidates filling the application form must pay a fee of INR 500 at the time of registration. 

Yes, Somaiya School of Design has partnered with reputed Startups, Corporates and Design Studios and Government Organisations who look forward to offer job opportunities to students. Apart from this, these partnerships have helped students to enrich their subject knowledge through experiential learning and real-world projects.

Yes, at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl, students officially enrolled in the BDes course are offered scholarships. The institute offers various scholarships. Listed below are some of the scholarships that can be availed by the BDes students:

• EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Scholarship
• For Students with Disabilities (PWD)
• For Wards of Defense Personnel

Somaiya School of Design accepts various entrance exams for admission to its UG programme. The institute also conducts SVUET exam for admission to BDes course. All the other accepted entrance exams are as follows:

• UCEED
• NID DAT
• NIFT
• PERA-CET
• NATA
• JEE Main Paper 2 Exam