School of Design

Yes, candidates need to score relevant marks in the UPES School of Design entrance exam, UPESDAT, to be admitted to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at UPES. Candidates can also have a relevant score in national-level exams like JEE/CUET, NID/NIFT/UCEED/NIFT Entrance Exam, and others. 

Candidates must also have at least 50% aggregate in Class 12 and 50% marks in Class 10th. The selection process for B.Des also includes a portfolio presentation and interview. 

The management courses are bad, the infrastructure is not that good, and the faculty members are not well trained. The college doesn't have proper facilities like transportation and library. LISAA School of Design is generally more expensive than The Oxford College of Science. The average annual tuition fee for undergraduate programs at LISAA School of Design is around INR 7.8 Lacs to INR 10.6 lakhs. 

DYPDC School of Design at Ajeenkya DY Patil University has a good placement record. The school offers programs in B.Des, M.Des, PG Diploma, and more. 

Some say that the faculty at Ajeenkya DY Patil University are highly qualified and mentor students. Others say that the school is renowned and approved by the government of Maharashtra and the University Grants Commission (UGC). 

According to the review, more than 80% of students at DYPDC School of Design get placements and internships in companies like TCS, Tata Steel, Wipro, and Kotak Mahindra. The packages can range from INR 1.5 to 15 LPA. 

Yes, there are chances that you can get into Gurukul School of Design with 70% in class 12th provided you perform well in the other parameters of admission process as the admission at Gurukul School of Design is both merit based and entrance based.

Candidates who are currrently pursuing 12th are also eligible to apply.

Confirmed admission will only be offered on the successful submission of marksheet of 12th.

UPES accepts JEE/ UCEET/ NID/ CUET/ NIFT/ UPES DAT  for Design courses.

10+ World class Design labs

No. 1 ranked private university in Reputation by QS World

Faculty from NID / IIT / IIsc

World  class infrastructure  - studio labs

Member of World Design Organization

93% placements in 2022

12.1 LPA package to top 10 placemats in Design School UPES

Undergraduate:

The highest package, based on placement reports and student testimonials, is INR 20 Lacs annually.
Programs with high packages include Fashion Design, Human-Centered Design, and Strategic Design Management (where placements may be greater for certain specializations).

Graduate:

maximum package, reported for the placement season of 2023, is INR 67.80 Lakhs annually.
Programs with premium packages: Master of Design (MDes) with concentrations in fashion design management, transportation design, etc.

The top recruiters of NMIMS School of Design include Deloitte, PwC, hfi, Parallax, Axis Bank, Learning Mate, The Minimalist, Walmart Global Technology Service India, YUJ Designs, and Human Factors International, among others. These companies have recruited students for various job designations in IT, BFSI, Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, E-commerce, Consulting, Design Agency, and Integrated Marketing Communications, among other sectors. The highest package offered during the placement drive was INR 20.27 LPA.

ITM provides a greater range of programs and an extensive alumni network, but NMIMS specializes in specialised fields and has a stronger industry reputation. Both have placement statistics accessible, however ITMs may be less program-specific. Prioritize your career goals, programme of interest, and the information at hand before making your decision. Both provide a top-notch education in design and strong employment prospects. Select the option that most closely matches your goals.