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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Yes, CEED participating colleges may conduct the admission rounds. Each participating institute can have its own eligibility criteria and admission rounds. Candidates should check the institute portal for updates. 

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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IIT Delhi will release the list of provisionally selected candidates on its admission portal - https://design.iitd.ac.in/latest-news.html. The list will include the names and application reference numbers of candidates selected for admission. Shortlisted candidates will have to complete the remaining formalities to confirm their admission. 

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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The design task/interview for admission to the M. Des. in Department of Design, IIT Delhi will be held in May 2026 (tentative).

As part of the design task/interview, the candidate is required to upload your digital portfolio. The portfolio must include five best projects (maximum size 10 MB) of the candidate.

The official site reads" To merge and compress your works in a single PDF, you may use online tools such as (https://smallpdf.com/compress-pdf)".

The filename of the pdf must be your IIT Delhi application number. The candidate may carry their physical portfolio on the day of the interview as well, but it is not mandatory.  

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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IIT Bombay will not conduct any Joint Counseling for CEED 2026. Instead, the participating colleges will conduct the counseling at an institute level. The candidate will have to go to the admission portal of the institute and fill in the counseling registration form. The counseling admission portal will have all the relevant details pertaining to the admission process, seat matrix, eligibility, etc. 

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Akansha Bisht

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Within toy design, students can specialize in specific areas based on their interests and career goals. Some common specializations include:

Plush Toy DesignElectronic and Interactive Toy Design,
Wooden Toy DesignCharacter Design
Game DesignEnvironmental and Sustainable Toy Design
Collectible Toy DesignInclusive Toy Design

Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

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Akansha Bisht

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The skill set required to be a successful Toy Designer includes a passion for the field, an understanding of child psychology, ability to create new concepts & good sketching skills. Designers should have intricate knowledge about materials & toy safety regulations, creating prototypes and determining which material will best fit a particular toy. 

Estimating production costs & retail prices and creating marketable toys for a company acts as a bonus. As part of the process, designers may need to work in a team. Toy Designers can also specialize in one set type of toy like puzzles and games or create toys for a particular age group.

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Akansha Bisht

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Toy design is a specialisation of design that is not limited to the development of a product. It also involves a quality check for safety standards and scientific research. The toy industry is categorised into action hero figures, plush toys, dolls, arts & crafts, puzzles, games, building sets, outdoor games, electronics and sports toys.

The industry requires a professional who is innovative and has great observational skills. The toy design course is designed to equip students with basic skills and knowledge that revolve around toys, their manufacturing, designing, production and promotion.

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Akansha Bisht

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Go through the admission process mentioned below that you might encounter while applying for a toy design course.

  • Certain colleges enrol students based on merit while others admit students on per first come first get basis.
  • Most of the colleges provide admission to toy design courses through a common entrance exam or a separate entrance exam.
  • The entrance exam held by the college might include a written exam or a personal interview.
  • The application process varies from college to college or university to university.

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Akansha Bisht

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Yes, there any many institutions offering online Toy Design programs such as:

Online Toy Design PlatformCourse Offered
Creative Mentors Animation and Gaming CollegeDiploma in Game Art and Design
AlisonDesign Research and Analysis
UdemyMobile App Design In Sketch 3 UX and UI Design From Scratch
NPTELUnderstanding Design Thinking and People Centred Design
UdemyStructural Steel Design: Learn the Principles of Design

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Akansha Bisht

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National Institute of Design are considered the best colleges offering Toy Design courses in India. It offers M.Des. in Toy and Game Design, which is a 2-year PG program, the total tuition fee of which is INR 11.43 Lakh.

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