Industrial Design Centre - IIT Bombay

Yes, the Industrial Design Centre (IDC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) provides numerous scholarships for its courses, including:

• Quality Improvement Program (QIP) scholarship
• For faculty members from different institutes who wish to enroll in the Master of Design (M.Des) program, the scholarship comprises a monthly stipend of Rs 2,500 for 24 months and an annual contingency of Rs 3,000.

The average annual salary for M.Des Communication Design students at the Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay is approximately INR 23.5 Lakh. The highest package offered till now is INR 1.68 Crores and the average placement rate is around 60 to 70%.

No, the Industrial Design Centre (IDC) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay does not guarantee 100% placement, yet it has a strong placement record: 
Placement Rate: The overall placement rate at IIT Bombay in 2024 was 74.53%. 
Student demand: IDC students are in high demand, and they frequently receive multiple job offers before completing their study. Many well-known organizations recruit IDC students, including Google, Microsoft, Tata, and Apple. 
The average package for 2024 was INR 23.5 LPA. 
The lowest package available in 2024 was INR 4 LPA.

The M.Des programme at IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre (IDC) is considered a top course because of its strong reputation for producing highly skilled design professionals, its focus on practical, industry-relevant projects, a rigorous curriculum that blends creative thinking with technical knowledge, and the esteemed faculty with extensive industry experience, all while addressing design challenges specific to the Indian context, making graduates highly sought-after.

The eligibility criteria to obtain admission requirements for MDes: 
Candidates must have at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) or comparable grades in their qualifying degree for each stream. The candidate needs to have a minimum valid score in Common Entrance Examination for Design 2024 (CEED 2024).

The Industrial Design Centre (IDC) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay accepts the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) for admission to the M.Des. program. To be eligible for the course, the candidates must have completed a degree of a minimum of 3 years (after 10+2 level), or must be appearing for the final examination of such a program by July 2024 are eligible to apply.

The application cost for the M.Des programme at the Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay is INR 300 for general and OBC male candidates, and INR 150 for female candidates from all categories. The cost for the SC/ST/PwD categories is similarly INR 150. 
Key points about the application fee:
Category-specific variation: The application fee varies according to the applicant's category. 
Online payment: Most application fees are paid online.