Mass Communication & Media

Based on the details provided on ITM Institute of Design and Media's (ITM-IDM) website, below are some of the major scholarships offered for the B.Des programme and the application process for them:

1. Merit Scholarship - 25% tuition waiver based on marks scored in qualifying design entrance exams. 

2. Means Scholarship - Up to 50% fees off depending on annual family income. Need valid income proofs.

3. Portfolio Excellence Award - 50% waiver for first year for outstanding portfolio submitted.

4. ITM Student Aid Scholarship - Need cum merit based scholarship with variable fees waiver.  

Application Process:
- Visit ITM IDM scholarship section and download application forms
- Attach necessary documents - test scores/portfolio images/income proofs
- Submit before last date to Scholarship department
- Selected students informed through award letter

The discounted fee amount is generally adjusted in the first semester's total fees payable at time of admission confirmation.

As per details available on ITM Institute of Design and Media's official website, below is the approximate course fee structure (in INR) across few popular programs offered at their Andheri West campus:

B.Des (Bachelor of Design)
- Duration - 4 years
- Total Fee - 15,40,000 

M.Des (Master of Design)
- Duration - 2 years
- Total Fee - 4,60,000

PG Diploma in Visual Communication 
- Duration - 1 year
- Total Fee - 1,85,000

PG Certificate Course in UI/UX
- Duration - 1 year 
- Total Fee - 1,10,000

The fee structure mentioned above indicates total programme fees only. Additional costs for hostel, food, security deposits, examinations etc. may apply.

I hope this gives you an idea of the fee range for various design-focused programs across under-graduate, post-graduate and diploma/certfication levels offered at ITM IDM Andheri West campus.

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.

 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. 

As per the details provided on the official website of ITM Institute of Design and Media (IDM), Andheri West, the approximate tuition fees for their undergraduate (UG) design programs is as follows:

B.Des (Bachelor of Design)
- Duration: 4 years
- Fees: Rs.3,85,000 per year (Rs.15,40,000 total for 4 years)

B.Sc Interior Design
- Duration: 3 years 
- Fees: Rs.1,75,000 per year (Rs.5,25,000 total for 3 years) 

B.Sc Fashion Design
- Duration: 3 years
- Fees: Rs.1,45,000 per year (Rs.4,35,000 total for 3 years)

In addition, there are hostel and mess fees of around Rs.1,25,000 per year which are optional. 

There may also be additional exam fees, security deposits etc. amounting roughly to Rs.20,000 - Rs.30,000 over the programme duration.

In summary, the total course fees for UG design degrees at ITM IDM Andheri west ranges from Rs.4-5 Lacs for 3 year programs to Rs.15-16 Lacs for the 4 year B.Des program.