BSc Design Admission 2025: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

Updated on Jun 22, 2025 06:13 IST
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BSc in Design Admission 2025 is based on both the entrance and merit systems. BSc Design full form is Bachelor of Science in Design, a 3-year-long UG degree program offering foundational knowledge around Design principles of various specializations like Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Web Design, etc.

If interested, you can continue reading the article for more details on the BSc in Design admission.

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BSc Design Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility requirements are the mandatory to be fulfilled. Below tables will guide you through some important conditions you must complete.

BSc Design Admission 2025: Top Colleges Eligibility Criteria

The BSc in Design course is offered across hundreds of colleges and in various specializations in India. Hence, the eligibility is also different. So, see the table below for more info.

BSc Design Specializations Top Colleges Eligibility Criteria
BSc Fashion Design PSG College of Arts and Science
  • Class 12 from a recognized board.
NIFT - TEA College of Knitwear Fashion
  • Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
J.D Birla Institute
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 50% score in the English subject.
  • J. D. Birla Institute Aptitude Test score.
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a recognized board/council.
Indian Institute of Fashion Technology
  • Class 12 from any stream and a recognized board.
BSc Textile Design MSU Baroda
  • Class 12 from any stream, but with the English subject.
INSD Pune
  • Class 12 from a recognized board.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University
  • Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
SNDT Mumbai
  • Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
IIFD Chandigarh
  • Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
BSc Interior Design JD Institute of Fashion Technology
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 40% aggregate from a recognized board.
Army Institute of Fashion and Design
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 35% aggregate from a recognized board.
  • The wards of the Gallantry Award Winners will be given weightage as follows: Param Vir Chakra 5%; Ashok Chakra 5%; Mahavir Chakra 5%; Kirti Chakra 4%; Vir Chakra 4%; Shaurya Chakra 3%; Sena Medal (Gallantry only) 1%; Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal 3%; Uttam Yudh Seva Medal 2%; Yudh Seva Medal 1%; Mention in Dispatches 1%; Wards of War Widows 5%.
  • Army medical officers / Army Dental Corps officers presently serving with Indian Navy or IAF who have served the Army for 10 years -APS personnel classified as ex-servicemen as per Ministry of Defence -APS personnel who are on deputation and who have put in 10 years of service in the Army -APS personnel, directly recruited into APS- completed 10 years of service and of those who as per their wish, retired from APS after completing their minimum pensionable service with 10 years was in the Army -Members of MNS who have 10 years service -TA personnel who have completed 10 years of embodied service.
J.D Birla Institute
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized board.
  • English as a mandatory subject.
MSU Baroda
  • Class 12 with English.
  • Pass the S.S.C. examination with a minimum two-year diploma program with an English subject.
Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate score from a recognized board.
  • 5% relaxation for other categories.
BSc Product Design MIT Institute of Design
  • Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
Jain University Bangalore
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized board.
SNDT Mumbai 
  • Class with Home Science/Science/Arts/Commerce from a recognized board.
Royal Global University
  • Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized Board/Council 
  • 45% marks for OBCs are for OBCs who are not from the creamy layer.
Strate School of Design
  • Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized board.

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the colleges.

BSc Design Admission 2025: General Eligibility Criteria

Now you can also see the general BSc Design course eligibility condition followed in almost every college in India.

  • Class 12 or equivalent in any stream
  • At least 50% marks

Note - The information is taken from external sites and may vary.

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BSc Design Admission Process 2025

You can also have a general idea of the admission process for the BSc in Design course followed in India for your reference. 

Steps Details
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA First, check the eligibility criteria of the desired college and ensure fulfilling them.
REGISTRATION/APPLICATION The 2nd step involves registering on the official website of the college/exam body. After this, fill out the application form, attach the required documents, and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
ENTRANCE EXAMS Now, appear for the entrance exam (if applicable) at the given time and exam center.
VERIFICATION Applicants involved in the merit-based admission process may have to wait for the college to verify their application and send a confirmation email to the shortlisted candidates.
RESULTS Stay updated regarding the result dates of the entrance exam and visit the official site to see the results.
INTERVIEW/PORTFOLIO Some BSc Design institutes may conduct GDPI (Group Discussion or Personal Interview) rounds and require applicants to showcase their portfolios.
COUNSELLING SESSION Based on the score or rank, an applicant becomes eligible for counselling or admission rounds. Fill out the choice forms indicating the preferred colleges and courses, and attend the counselling session. 

Note - The information is taken from external sites and may vary.

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BSc Design Admission 2025: Popular Entrance Exams

Here ares some popular Design entrance exams conducted in India, for BSc in Design admission, you can prepare for.

Entrance Exams Exam Dates Exam Schedule
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 February 2026 (Tentatively) NIFT Entrance Exam Date 2026
NID Entrance Exam 2026 March 2026 (Tentatively) NID Entrance  Exam Date 2026
UCEED Exam 2026 January 2026 (Tentatively) UCEED Exam Date 2026
CUET Exam 2026 April - May 2026 (Tentatively) CUET Exam Date 2026
LPU NEST Exam 2026 May 2026 (Tentatively) LPU NEST Exam Date 2026

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the exam.

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BSc Design Admission 2025: Entrance Exams Syllabus

The entrance exam syllabus for the BSc Design course is important to study and prepare for the tests. Check out the table below for your reference.

Entrance Exams Exam Syllabus
NIFT Entrance Syllabus The NIFT exam is divided into two parts: GAT and CAT. The GAT syllabus includes quantitative analytics, analytical ability, Communication Ability & English Comprehension, etc. Meanwhile, the CAT syllabus includes Creative Ability, Power of Observation, Illustration skills, etc.
NID Entrance Syllabus Topics like Colour Terminology, Inspiration & Design Development, Elements & Principles Of Design, Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions, Presentation Techniques, Memory Drawing, etc.
UCEED Syllabus Part A of the UCEED exam syllabus covers topics like Visualization and spatial reasoning, Observation and design sensitivity, Environment and society, etc. Part B tests Drawing and Design Aptitude.
CUET Syllabus The CUET paper is divided into 3 sections: Language, Domain Subject, and General Test. The exam is MCQ-based, and the syllabus is generally based on NCERT Class 12.

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the exam.

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BSc Design Admission 2025: Top Colleges Admission Details

More than 400 Design colleges in India offer a BSc in Design course in various specializations. See the lists of some top government and private BSc in Design colleges in India. 

Best Private BSc Design Colleges: Admission Details

Here's the list of some top government colleges in India offering BSc in Design courses.

Best Government Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
Chikkanna Government Arts College BSc Design Admission INR 2,080
MSU Baroda BSc Design Admission INR 26,760 - INR 3.22 Lakh
Bangalore University BSc Design Admission INR 33,550
MGKVP Varanasi BSc Design Admission INR 45,000
Guru Nanak Dev University BSc Design Admission INR 92,160 - INR 2.52 Lakh
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel College BSc Design Admission INR 96,000
Chaudhary Devi Lal University BSc Design Admission INR 1 Lakh
Punjab Agricultural University BSc Design Admission INR 2.06 Lakh
PSGCAS BSc Design Admission INR 2.7 Lakh
Panjab University BSc Design Admission INR 2.88 Lakh

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the colleges.

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Best Private BSc Design Colleges: Admission Details

Here's the list of some top private colleges in India offering BSc in Design courses.

Best Private Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
Bon Secours College BSc Design Admission INR 44,000
PCTE Group of Institutes BSc Design Admission INR 1.79 Lakh
HITS BSc Design Admission INR 1.95 Lakh
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science BSc Design Admission INR 2.1 Lakh
J.D Birla Institute BSc Design Admission INR 4.13 Lakh
INSD Pune BSc Design Admission INR 4.63 Lakh
JD Institute of Fashion Technology BSc Design Admission INR 5.4 Lakh
Indian Institute of Fashion Technology BSc Design Admission INR 6.6 Lakh
IMS Design and Innovation Academy BSc Design Admission INR 12 Lakh
FLAME University BSc Design Admission INR 22.2 Lakh

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the colleges.

Top BSc Design Colleges for Placements (in India)

You can go through the table below to explore some top BSc in Design colleges well known for their placement stats.

Top BSc Design Colleges Average Package Offered
Dashmesh Girls College, Mukerian Placements INR 12 LPA
Srinivas University Placements INR 10 LPA
Guru Nanak Dev University Placements  INR 6.35 LPA
PSG College of Technology Placements INR 6 LPA
Islamic University of Science and Technology Placements INR 5.4 LPA
School of Interior Design, Jain University Placements  INR 5.2 LPA
Jagannath University Delhi Placements INR 5 LPA
Anna College Placements INR 5 LPA
PAU Ludhiana Placements INR 4.5 LPA
Sankalchand Patel University Placements INR 4.5 LPA

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the colleges.

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 NIFT Jodhpur cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various courses, namely BFTech, MFM and BDes course branches for multiple All India categories. For the General AI category, students needed a rank of  2636 or below to be eligible for admission. 

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NIFT MFM Cutoff 2025 was announced for all rounds and categories belonging to the All India category. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 102 to 119. On the other hand, for the OBC AI category students, the overall cutoff varied between 496 and 560. Refer to the pointers belo

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 NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2025 was released for the OBC AI category for admission to BDes, BFTech and MFM courses. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks. According to the overall closing cutoff, the ranks varied between 496 and 4091. Among all the courses, the most competiti

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There are 24 seats in Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) M.Des programme. 4 Seats are reserved for International students. 

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Yes, a portfolio is required to get admission to SEED B.Des and M.Des programmes. You are required to present a digital portfolio that should contain all of your best work. Portfolio should be in the form of a PDF. 

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Yes, Symbiosis Institute of Design conducts mock test for SEED entrance exam. SEED Mock test will be conducted for B.Des programme for all the candidates who have filled SEED Application form.

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SEED will conduct B.Des entrance exam for Round 2 on March 22, 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted online and can be given from home.

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The stages for IIAD DAT 2026 Entrance Exam are IIAD DAT Written Test, Portfolio Evaluation and/ or Interview round. 

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The fee for IIAD M.Des 2026 is INR 5,95,000 (Annual fee). The fee for semester 1 is INR 2,97, 500.

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The fee for B.Des at IIAD is ₹595,000 (Annual Fee). The fee for Semester I is INR. 297,500.

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Yes Designing is considered a very good, growing and also a rewarding career. 

If someone is creative and enjoy designing they can go for these courses.

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Karnavati University BDes seat intake in Global Design Programme is 60. The duration of the programme is four years. The course is offered in full-time mode at the college campus. To know about the seat intake of various specialisations of BDes at Karnavati University, visit the official portal.

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Aspirants must pass Class 12 in any stream with English as a compulsory subject with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for Reserved Class category candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) to apply for BFA (Hons) at School of Design, MIT WPU Pune.

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School of Design, MIT WPU Pune considers entrance exam scores for admission. MIT WPU conducts MIT WPU CET to select candidates for UG and PG programme. The school also accepts scores in UCEED, CEED, NID, etc. Selected candidates also need to come for PI and other selection rounds. Hence, admissions

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The total tuition fees for MDes is INR 3.1 Lacs - INR 8.5 lakh at School of Design, MIT WPU Pune. Aspirants selected for admission need to pay the programme fees to confirm their seat. Candidates must pay the fees in the mode accepted by the school.

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School of Design, MIT WPU Pune offers MDes for two-years in full-time mode. The PG level course is offered in two specialisations. Check below MDes specialisations offered at the school:

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To fill the Common application form for B.Des released by IIT Bombay,  

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If you have biology as a subject in 10+2, then you can apply for B.Des programme at IIITDM Jabalpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Indore.

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No, you cannot apply for B.Des programme at IIT Roorkee even if you have cleared the UCEED Entrance Exam because Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are compulsory subjects in 10+2. But you can apply for B.Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Indore.

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To be eligible to apply for B.Des programme through UCEED, candidates should have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects in 10+2. 

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Yes, students from all the streams can apply for B.Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Indore. They can fill the Joint seat allocation form if they have cleared the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam.

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There will be a total of around 245 seats in IITs for the UCEED 2026 B.Des Programme. IIT Bombay will offer 37 seats, IIT Delhi will have 20 seats and IIT Guwahati will have 56 seats.

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 UCEED 2026 application form is to be filled by candidates seeking admission to the B. Des programme. Also, UCEED 2026 scores are not considered for admission to the M.Des programme. So, the candidates must instead fill out the application form for CEED 2026. Note that both the CEED and UCEED exams

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NIFT Bangalore offers a BDes programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for a duration of 4 years. The total tuition fee of BDes at NIFT Bengaluru ranges between INR 5.6 Lacs and INR 13 lakh. 

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NIFT Bangalore offers BDes course to students at the UG level. It is offered for 4 years in several specialisations. To be eligible for BDes at NIFT Bengaluru, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates must be Class 12 passed or equivalent from a recognised board

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Aspirants must pass Class 12 from any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for BDes programme at Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design. Candidates must also have documents proving their eligibility at the time of admission.

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Of course, you can. Diploma and certificate programs in Exhibition Design don't require any entrance exam scores. If you want admission to a Exhibition course in the same, then you may need to appear for an entrance exam.

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The percentage required for BDes at Pearl Academy is 60%. The basic eligibility requirement is Class 12th pass in any stream. The accepted entrance examinations are Pearl Academy Entrance Examination. 

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Candidates applying for MDes at Pearl Academy Delhi have to pay an application fee of INR 2,000. The form gets submitted successfully after the fee payment only. Candidates shall be able to pay make payment via credit card/ debit card/ net banking. This fee amount is as per official sources and henc

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Candidates with a valid UG degree from a recognised university can apply for MDes at Pearl Academy Delhi. The eligible candidates can visit the website to register and apply. These candidates have to take the in-house PAF exam to get shortlisted. Selected candidates have to go through personal inter

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