Design School

ISDI - School of Design and Innovation offers a 4-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme with specializations in Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, etc. 

The Seat intake for B.Des at ISDI is approximately 600. 

The Total tuition fees for the 4- year B.Des programme is? 24.3L. Theminimum eligiblity for B.Des admission is passing the 10+2 examination from a recognised board.

Admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination and an aptitude test conducted by ISDI. ISDI offers specialised PG programs in Design and Innovation and fashion Business Management. The seat intake for PG programs is 30 seats. 

Campus Infrastructure and Facilities

• Cafeteria, amphitheatre, library, sports facilities and more.

• Strategic location providing access to leading corporations, professionals and other stakeholders.

• Faculty and Pedagogy

  • The B.Des curriculum at ISDI has been developed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design.

  • The faculty comprises of experienced academicians, designers and industry practitioners.

INSD Kolkata admission to any of the courses offered by INSD is based on candidates' merit scores in the qualifying examination .Candidates seeking admission to the BDes course at INSD Kolkata must apply through the official website of INSD Kolkata and can find the data there also by paying the required registration fee they can enroll.Candidate can apply offline and online both .INSD offered for types of scholarship.

1.Academic Scholarship: For students with meritorious performance in academics:

Board Minimum Eligibility Criterion

CBSE 80% and above

ICSE 80% and above

WB Board 70% and above

Any other recognised board/ university 80% and above

2.Sports Scholarship: For students who have shown great performance in National and International Sports events.

3.Arts Scholarship: For students with outstanding achievements in arts at National/International levels.

4.Need Scholarship: For students of Lower-Income groups.

Both the World University of Design (WUD) and the School of Design at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) offer B.Des programs in various specializations. To help you decide which one is better for you, here is a comparison of the two institutions:
World University of Design (WUD):
Established in 2018, WUD is India's first university dedicated to design education.
Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma levels programs in various design fields, including Architecture, Design, Interior, Communication, Fashion, and more.
Focuses on studio learning, creative process, and small class sizes with direct access to faculty and expert technical resources.
Ranked A+ Grade in Outcome Based Education by World Institutional Ranking and QS I-Gauge PLATINUM Graded University.

School of Design at UPES (SILICA Institute):
Offers specialized design programs in B.Des & M.Des in various fields, such as product design and fashion.
Part of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, a well-established institution in the field of engineering and energy.
Focuses on practical learning and industry exposure.