FLAME University Pune Answered Questions

For reserved category students, admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) program at FLAME University is based on a combination of factors, including:
- Meeting the eligibility criteria
- Performance in the entrance exam (FEAT)
- Assessment of the student's portfolio and performance in the interview round.
The university follows the reservation policy as per the Government of India norms.

Refund Policy:
If a student chooses to withdraw from the program, the following refund policy will apply:
- If a student withdraws before the commencement of the program, the entire fee collected, except the application fee and the registration fee, will be refunded.
- If a student withdraws within 30 days after the commencement of the program, a refund of 50% of the total fee for the first year will be made.
- If a student withdraws after 30 days but within 60 days after the commencement of the program, a refund of 25% of the total fee for the first year will be made.
- If a student withdraws after 60 days after the commencement of the program, there will be no refund.

The hostel charges at FLAME University for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course are as follows:
- Rooms with attached bathroom facilities: INR 90,000 per academic year
- Apartment style twin sharing air-conditioned rooms with attached bathroom facilities: INR 1,35,000 per academic year
These charges are subject to revision by ~5% annually.

Yes, there are additional charges for lodging and boarding, such as:
- INR 90,000 for rooms with attached bathroom facilities (twin sharing, non-AC)
- INR 1,35,000 for apartment style twin sharing air-conditioned rooms with attached bathroom facilities
Other fees include charges for IT services, on-campus medical expenses, counselling, sports, gymnasium and University bus service.
A one-time refundable caution money deposit of INR 75,000 is also charged at the time of admission.

To apply for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at FLAME University, follow these steps:
1. Register on the FLAME University website (apply.flame.edu.in) to create your user account.
2. Fill out the application form with the required information.
3. Submit the application form and pay the application fee.
4. Check the eligibility criteria, which includes passing the 12th standard final examination from a recognized board.
5. Review the program details, including the curriculum, faculty, and career opportunities.
6. If selected, attend the online admission process, which may include assessments and interviews.

B.Des undergraduate program at FLAME welcomes all students with an inclination to learn with design and an interdisciplinary liberal education ethos, especially those who:
Want to combine two distinct yet complementary fields of study and work
Are interested in technology with a nuanced humanities and business approach
Are eager to learn from a distinct practice-led curriculum that imparts theoretical education through hands-on industry projects
The program offers:
Build a robust, holistic foundation that nurtures design sensibilities through thinking and creating
Create new ideas, execute them, and develop new knowledge through research and practice
Get exposure to a spectrum of courses that immerse them in the world of technology with a prominent focus on the humanities through computational design
Explore and navigate human behaviour, cognition and psychology along with technology and data
Learn how to harness learning to create purposeful outcomes for modern world needs
Career opportunities:
User Experience Designer (UX Designer)
Interaction Designer
User Experience Researcher (UX Researcher)
Design Researcher
Service Designer
Product Designer
Design Consultant
Entrepreneur
Distinguished faculty and alumni:
Don Norman, Founding Director emeritus of the Design Lab at the University of California, San Diego
Anijo Mathew, dean at the Institute of Design (ID) at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
Simona Maschi, co-founder and director of the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Deepak Menon, Vice President at Microsoft India
Ashwini Deshpande, co-founder of Elephant Design, India's largest independent integrated design consultancy
Testimonials:
Having completed a minor in design at FLAME, I went on to pursue a masters in the field owing to the strong foundation built through the course
I studied Digital Marketing and Design at FLAME
As a design minor I took several design courses throughout my undergrad

The FLAME University offers admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) course based on the following criteria:
- Inclination to learn with design and an interdisciplinary liberal education ethos
- Interest in combining two distinct yet complementary fields of study and work
- Eagerness to learn from a distinct practice-led curriculum that imparts theoretical education through hands-on industry projects
- Interest in technology with a nuanced humanities and business approach

Yes, there are hidden charges that you need to pay over and above the course fee for Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at FLAME University, such as field trips for experiential learning courses, domestic/local/international immersions, specialization specific software, stationery, consumables, printing, photocopying, books, study material, sports equipment & consumables, additional credit charges and alumni charges.

The FLAME University Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) fee can be paid annually. The annual fee structure is as follows:
| Year | Program Fees | Lodging & Boarding Fees | Other Fees | Total Fees |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Year I | 8,35,000 | 1,85,000 | 75,000 | 10,95,000 |
| Year II | 8,75,000 | 1,90,000 | 80,000 | 11,45,000 |
| Year III | 9,15,000 | 1,95,000 | 85,000 | 11,95,000 |
| Year IV | 9,60,000 | 2,00,000 | 90,000 | 12,50,000 |

The required documents for Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) admission at FLAME University are:
1. 10+2 equivalent qualification certificate
2. Transcript of marks
3. Equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi (for foreign university/board/institution)