M.Des. in User Experience Design 

at Symbiosis Institute of Design, Viman Nagar

Symbiosis Institute of Design offers several merit-based and need-based scholarships to students, as per the policy of Symbiosis International Deemed University. The institute provides Merit Scholarship for students from North-East Region, International Scholarships-PG & UG, SCOPE Scholarship for Girl Students from Adopted Villages, 15% fee concession for Nagpur domicile category, SIU Sports Scholarship, etc. Candidates can also avail the scholarships under Central Scholarship Scheme, NHFDC Scholarships for Students with Disabilities, and other national and state government schemes. Aspirants must check out the official website of SIU to know more about the scholarships. Candidates need to fulfil the criteria set by the institute for availing the scholarship.

The percentage of students placed is not disclosed on the official website of SID Pune. However, the students have revealed that a 100% placement rate is achieved in the recent placements. The table below mentions the Symbiosis Institute of Design placement rate for reference:

NOTE: The above details are collated from Shiksha students' reviews.

The institute has hosted a various recruiters belonging to Fashion, Lifestyle, and other industries. Some of the leading companies that visited the University campus for hiring the best resources are listed below:

SID conducts Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) for shortlisting aspirants for BDes course. SEED is an online proctored test conducted for a duration of 60 minutes comprising 60 questions. The questions could be MCQ, match the columns, fill in the blanks, image-based and comprehension based. The paper will contain a mix of questions related to visual sensitivity and judgement, observational, perceptual and reasoning abilities, problem solving, basic knowledge of logic of Science and Mathematics, art, craft and culture, design and environment. Candidates who qualify SEED will be called for further rounds of selection. The final selection is based on Portfolio Review, PRPI Task and Personal Interaction as well as on the basis of the information provided by the candidate in the application form and the chosen specialisation.

The University has released the list of recruiters that participated in recent placement sessions. However, the overall placement statistics are yet to be released. Once out on the official website, it will be updated here. Meanwhile, the data collated from unofficial sources reveal that the lowest package offered during SID Pune placements in the past few years ranges between INR 5 LPA and INR 6 LPA. Whereas, the highest package stood at INR 14 LPA. The data also claims that the University has recorded a 100% placement rate over the years. The complete insights of Symbiosis Institute of Design placements are mentioned below:

NOTE: The above placement data is gathered from Shiksha students' reviews.

Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design is a good design college which is ranked as second Best Private Fashion Design College by the India Today & Outlook I-Care Rankings 2022. To get admission to this college, candidates must have passed SEED. For passing SEED, candidates must follow the SEED preparation strategy, fill out the exam centre carefully, and timely fill out the SEED application form. Seats are limited so apply early as soon as possible.

Symbiosis Institute of Design has experienced faculty members. It invites faculty for several guest lectures and also arranges workshops and various conferences for students and teachers. Some of the Symbiosis Institute of Design faculty details are mentioned below:

Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design offers equal opportunity to students to apply for various scholarships offered at Symbiosis Institute of Design. Those students who find the college fee as a little high can apply for the various scholarships provided by the college. Some of the scholarships provided by the college are UG Merit Scholarships, University Sports Scholarships, NER Scholarships for Students from North-East Region, and others.

To study Fashion Design at Symbiosis Institute of Design, candidates must pay INR 17.60 Lacs for a four-year undergraduate degree. There are various charges that must be added and for them please visit the official website of Symbiosis Institute of Design. If the students find the fee a little expensive, they can apply for the various scholarships provided at the university level. The seats for scholarships are limited so apply early. 

Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design is approved by (UGC) and accredited with A Grade by NAAC. All its courses are approved by UGC (University Grants Commission). To get admission to this UGC (University Grants Commission) approved college, candidates will have to pass the entrance exams. Getting a good score in the entrance exam is necessary as the competition is quite high and the students applying for this college are many. For more information please click here.