Design School

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

For admission to Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl BDes course, students can apply with valid JEE Main Paper 2 scores. For the 2025 session, the test had already been conducted on Apr 9, 2025. Moreover, the exam results are expected to be released in the fourth week of May, 2025.

The Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl BDes course fees is calculated by adding multiple fee elements essential to be paid by the students to complete the course. As per the fee structure, students must pay two major components: tuition fees and a one-time fee. Upon adding all, the total fees for the BDes programme amount to INR 21.29 lakh. Check the below table to learn the component-wise bifurcation of the total fees:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, in case a student wishes to withdraw BDes admission from Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl, he/she is entitled to a fee refund. The institute is affiliated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University and thus follows the refund policy set by it. Check out the below table to know the amount of refund:

Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl offers a comprehensive BDes course for a duration of four years. For admission to this course, the institute accepts multiple entrance exams for admission to BDes courses. The below list showcases all the accepted entrance exams:

• SVUET
• UCEED
• NID DAT
• NIFT
• PERA-CET
• NATA
• JEE Main Paper 2
• MAH- Design CET

Those who have a valid score in any one of the aforementioned exams and fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply for the course on the institute's official website.

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.