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Yes, with an 88% score in the ITM-IDM Design Aptitude Test (DAT), your chances of getting admission into the B.Des programme at ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri West look very good.

As per previous admission trends, a score of over 85+ percentile in the ITM-IDM DAT is considered excellent and generally secures admission, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria.

To recap, the key criteria for B.Des admission are:

> Minimum 50% marks (GEN category) / 45% marks (reserved) in ITM-IDM DAT
> Minimum 60% aggregate in 12th boards
> Qualifying cut-off in Portfolio review and Interview rounds 

Since you have scored a 88% in the entrance exam which is well above the 50% cutoff and assuming you meet the 12th percentage and other criteria as well - your chances for getting shortlisted for B.Des look very strong at ITM IDM, Mumbai.

I would advise you to prepare a good creative portfolio showcasing relevant art/design work along with preparing well for the interview rounds now.

In summary, yes an 88% entrance score makes your application very competitive for ITM IDM B.Des admission. Congratulations and best wishes!

Yes, based on the tuition fees, ITM Institute of Design and Media (IDM), Andheri West does seem to be more expensive compared to Pearl Academy Mumbai:

ITM-IDM Fees: 
- B.Des program: Rs. 15,40,000 over 4 years 
- B.Sc Design program: Between Rs. 4,35,000 to Rs. 5,25,000 over 3 years

Pearl Academy Fees:
- B.Des program: Rs. 6,65,000 over 4 years (Approx. Rs. 1.6 Lacs per year)
- B.Sc Design program: Rs. 15,75,000 over 3 years (Approx. Rs. 2.2 Lacs per year)

The tuition fees at ITM-IDM is almost 2.5x for B.Des programme and 1.5x for B.Sc Design, in comparison to Pearl Academy.

This comparison suggests that the total course fees at ITM-IDM is significantly costlier versus that of Pearl Academy in Mumbai for similar UG level design programs on core tuition costs alone. Additional expenses on hostel, food etc. would still apply.

So yes, ITM-IDM Andheri can be considered quite more expensive than other similar design colleges. One would have to evaluate programme merits, placement opportunities etc. as well for taking the final decision.

It is a very good college for students to have a good career. Placements: 60-80% of students got internships. The highest package is more than 25 lacs per annum, and the average package is 2 to 3 lacs per annum. 70% of students got placed in my course.

2023 stats:

The the highest and average package offered during Mumbai University’s Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial and Management Studies MMS and MSc Finance placements 2023 stood at INR 9.75 LPA and INR 5.33 LPA, respectively. Further, a total of 113 companies visited the campus during Mumbai University MMS and MSc Finance placements 2023.

Further, according to University of Mumbai NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during Mumbai University UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements 2022 stood at INR 4.5 LPA and INR 15 LPA, respectively. Apart from this, the placement rate recorded during Mumbai University UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements 2022 was 70% and 85%,  respectively.

 The admission criteria detailed on ITM Institute of Design and Media's (ITM-IDM) website, the selection process and minimum score required in their entrance exam for B.Des admission is as follows:

Selection Process:
1. Candidates have to appear for ITM-IDM's own Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 
2. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Portfolio Review Round
3. Final Selection is done via WAT/Interview Rounds

Minimum Cutoff - Entrance Exam:
- General Category: 50 percentile score in ITM-IDM DAT exam
- Reserved Category: 45 percentile score in ITM-IDM DAT exam  

Additional Cutoffs:
> Minimum 60% aggregate in 12th boards
> Portfolio shortlisting cutoff >50% 
> Qualifying cutoff in Interview rounds

So in summary, clearing the 50/45 percentile score cut-off marks in the ITM-IDM Design Aptitude Test is mandatory for being considered for B.Des admission at ITM Institute of Design and Media, Andheri West. 

It  is difficult to conclusively state if you can get admission into ITM Institute of Design and Media (IDM), Andheri West with 70% marks in their entrance exam.

Some key aspects to note regarding admission at ITM-IDM:

•  The institute likely considers multiple criteria beyond just the entrance test scores, such as 12th grade percentage, personal interview performance, creative thinking ability etc.
•  The cutoffs for the ITM-IDM entrance exam tend to vary from year to year based on factors like number of applicants, difficulty level of test, number of seats etc. Historical cutoffs are not available to predict.
•  Some seats at ITM-IDM are reserved for management/other quotas where different eligibility norms may apply.

In summary - while 70% is a good entrance test score, it may not guarantee admission at ITM-IDM based on overall applicant competition and criteria weighting thresholds which are not published. 

I would suggest connecting with their admissions team directly to get clarity on your chances this year with a 70% test score along with your complete academic profile. The admissions committee is best positioned to advise accordingly.

NMIMS is a recognised university with great ranking and accreditation. And they do provide placements assistance even in the distance education front. NMIMS makes sure that someone studying from distance doesn't get anything different or less than what a regular student is getting. In most universities where faculty for distance and regular are different it’s not the case in NMIMS. The faculty teaching both regular and online are the same. And according to UGC (University Grant commission) a degree from a recognised university (Regular or Distance) have the same value.

The hiring counselor will work individually with each student to search for job opportunities. The programme participants shall receive job opportunities each week for the duration of the Job Search module. At least 3 job interviews with a salary hike of 10% -30%

NMIMS aims at 100% placement.NMIMS has gained widespread corporate recognition & is accepted by over 8000+ top corporates in India. During NMIMS Mumbai Placements 2022, 29% of the batch got placed through Pre-placement offers. The highest salary package offered was INR 57.65 LPA. Students received an average salary of INR 23.07 LPA.

Here are the minimum cutoff criteria for admission to the B.Des program at  NMIMS School of Design:-

• Qualifying Exam:- You need to have cleared either NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) or NMIMS-CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design)
• Minimum Score Required:- 
  -For NMIMS-CEED  - Minimum 50 percentile score.
  -For NATA -  Minimum 90/200 marks.
• 12th Standards Marks:-
  - You need a minimum aggregate score of 60% in 12th boards.
  - Minimum 50% marks in any one of the subjects - Physics, Chemistry or Maths.
  - Additionally, shortlisted candidates will also have to undergo a Studio Test and Personal Interview conducted by NMIMS before final admissions.

In summary, the important B.Des cutoffs at NMIMS School of Design are 60 percentile on the 12th board and a minimum of 50 percentile on the NMIMS-CEED or 90/200 on NATA.