B.Des

No, Group Discussion or Personal Interview rounds are not at all mandatory in the BDes admission process of every college. There are more than 450 B Des colleges in India where the admission process differs depending on their set criteria.

If you are seeking admission to the top BDes colleges such as NIDs, NIFTs, or IITs then you may need to prepare for these rounds as they generally conduct them to assess and select candidates for the BDes program.

Here are some important you should keep handy during B Des admission process to avoid any delays:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheet
• Valid ID Proof (passport/adhaar/PAN Card, etc.)
• Passport size photographs
• Migration Certificate

Yes, you can pursue a regular B Design course even if you have completed your Class 12 through distance education, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria set by the college, i.e., to pass Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate score and also you should be not more than 24 years of age on the date of admission.

Yes, Sri University does offer a BDes course for the duration of four years, and the course is divided into eight semesters and offered in full-time mode. The eligibility criteria to get admission into this course are similar to various UG courses offered at Sri University- candidates must complete Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50% and must qualify for the SSU CET. 

No, a work portfolio is not mandatory to fulfil the B.Des course eligibility criteria, though some colleges may require it depending on the specialisation you choose. The Bachelor of Design course is offered in many specializations, and having a work portfolio prepared only strengthens your application.

NIFT offers scholarships under two schemes. Students pursuing BDes at NIFT Patna can apply for NIFT scholarships if they fulfil the preset eligibility requirements. These scholarship schemes are mentioned below:

• 'SARTHAK' - NIFT Financial Assistance Scheme
• 'UDAAN' - NIFT Means-cum-Merit Scheme for foreign studies

In addition to the above-mentioned scholarship schemes, BDes students can avail of the scholarships offered by the central government through the National Scholarships Portal (NSP).