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IIT Bombay BDes Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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Total Tuition Fees 8L
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    Q:   How can I apply for BDes at IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    Eligible candidates can apply for BDes at IIT Bombay through UCEED. The common application form will be available through the IIT Bombay Admissions Portal. Check below the steps to apply for IIT Bombay BDes:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of UCEED.

    Step 2: Select 'Registration Portal' and click on register.

    Step 3: Enter email-id to generate login credentials.

    Step 4: Login with email and password to fill out the application form.

    Step 5: Pay the application fee as below:

    CategoryApplication Fee
    GeneralINR 3,800
    Reserved CategoryINR 1,900

    Step 6: Upload the documents and submit the form.

    Q:   Is 50 a good score in UCEED for IIT Bombay B.Des admission?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay accepts UCEED scores for admisison to the B.Des course. The round 2 cutoff has been released. As per the cutoff list, the round 2 closing rank for B.Des was 14 for the General AII India category candidates. Durign the IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2023 the last round cutoff closed at 16, it means candidates scoring 50 in UCEED will not be eligible to get into IIT Bombay for B.Des admission. With a cutoff range of 50 to 80, candidates can choose IIT Hyderabad and IIT Guwahati for admission to the B.Des course. 

    Q:   What is a good rank in UCEED for IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay released the cutoff list upto second round, for BDes admission. Any rank below the cutoff rank would be considered good as it would ensure a seat at the institute. Among the General AI category candidates, a rank of 14 or below would be considered a good rank. The table given below consists of the round 2 closing cutoff ranks, at which or below which student can be assured a seat at the institute:

    CategoryRound 2 Closing Ranks
    General14
    OBC13
    SC7
    ST5
    EWS4
    Q:   What is the highest package in BDes IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay IDC has not release placement statistics specifically for BDes. However, the overall the highest international and domestic package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2023 stood at INR 3.67 crore per annum and INR 1.68 crore per annum, respectively. Additionally, the average package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2023 stood at INR 21.82 LPA. Besides, the overall placement rate recorded during IIT Bombay placements 2023 was 82%. Moreover, a total of 384 companies participated and 1,898 offers were made during IIT Bombay placements 2023. 

    Q:   Who is eligible for BDes in IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    A minimum of Class 12 is required to apply for BDes course at IIT Bombay. Below is the detailed eligibility:

    • Candidates should have been born on or after Oct 1, 1999., if belonging to Open/ EWS/ OBC-NCL Category and on or after October 1, 1994, if belonging to SC, ST or PwD Category.
    • Aspirants should have obtained a rank in UCEED. A candidate can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times, and that too in consecutive years. UCEED score is valid for one year and only for admissions in the same corresponding academic year.
    • Candidates need to pass all five subjects in Class 12 or equivalent. Those who have appeared for the first time in the qualifying exam in 2022 or earlier are not eligible.

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    IIT Bombay BDes Admission Dates 2024

    DatesUpcoming Events
    29 Jun '25 - 11 Jul '25
    Round IV: Withdrawal of seat / exit from seat allocation processOngoing
    10 Mar '25 - 31 Jul '25
    UCEED 2025 Score CardOngoing
    DatesPast Events
    3 Jul '25 - 9 Jul '25
    Seat Allotment Round IV
    24 Jun '25 - 28 Jun '25
    Seat Allotment Round IV
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    Q:   What is IIT Bombay SC category cutoff for BDes admission in 2025?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay offers admission to the BDes course on the basis of performance in the UCEED exam. The cutoff was released as opening and closing cutoff ranks. For the SC All India category candidates, the cutoff rank in the Round 1 was closed at 7. In 2024 and 2023, the cutoff ranks were closed at 5. Therefore, the competition for the SC AI category candidates has shown a slight decline since the past 2 years.

    Q:   What is IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2025?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay cutoff 2025 for the BDes course is based on the UCCED scores, followed by the round-wise UCEED Counselling. Candidates looking for IIT Bombay admissions must meet the UCCED cutoff for further process of counselling. UCEED R1 cutoff for IIT Bomby has been released in the form of opening and closing ranks for various categories. Tabulated below is UCEED Round 1 Seat Allotment cutoff 2024 for IIT Bombay BDes for differenet categories of candidates:

    CategoriesRound 1 Closing Rank
    General 14
    OBC13
    SC7
    ST5
    EWS4
    Q:   What exactly is taught at IDC IITB for BDes?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay BDes is a four-year course spread across eight semesters. It also offers a five-year integrated BDes + MDes programme. Candidates have an option of doing dual degree at the end of the third year. Both these courses are credit-based. Each specialisation has slightly separate curriculum. Aspirants get to choose an elective in the second semester. Some of the subjects taught are:

    • Advanced Typography
    • Information Graphics
    • Design Detailing   
    • Handmade Character Design
    • Visual Design, etc.
    Q:   Is UCEED score required for admission to B.Des at IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    To study BDes at IIT Bombay, candidate must appear in the UCEED and attain the require the neccessary rank. IIT Bombay BDes Cutoff 2025 among the General AI category candidates was 14, in the first round. In 2024 also, the cutoff rank for admission to BDes at IIT Bombay was 14

    Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff rank was closed at 13. The cutoff rank for the OBC AI category candidates was 16 in 2024.

    Q:   What is the IIT Bombay BDes application fee?
    A: 

    Candidates applying for BDes course at IIT Bombay have to pay a non-refundable application. There is fee concession for reserved category aspirants. Below is IIT Bombay BDes application fee:

    CategoryApplication Fee
    GeneralINR 3,800
    Reserved CategoryINR 1,900

    IIT Bombay BDes Cutoff 2024

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    UCEED Round 5 Closing Rank (General-All India)
    Course202320242025
    Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)161414

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    Q:   How many seats are there in IIT Bombay for BDes?
    A: 

    There a total of 37 seats available in BDes course at IIT Bombay. The seats are filled based on UCEED score. As there are only a few seats, candidates must obtain a good rank in UCEED for admission. Below is category-wise intake for BDes:

    CategoryIntake
    Open15
    SC5
    ST3
    EWS4
    OBC-NCL10

    Note: PwD reservation at 5% will be horizontal.

    Q:   Is there seat reservation for BDes at IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    Yes, IIT Bombay IDC reserves seats for various categories. Below is the category-wise reservation:

    CategoryReservation %
    OBC-NCL27%
    SC15%
    ST7.5%
    Person with Disability5%

     

    IIT Bombay BDes Placements

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    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Internships and industry projects

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    Employment opportunities

    Many students started their own start-ups

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    Employment opportunities

    Higher in core jobs

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    Majority opted in outside India

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    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Love being in college

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    Q:   How are IIT Bombay BDes placements 2024?
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    The key highlights of IIT Bombay BDes placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

    Particulars

    BDes Placement Statistics (2022)

    BDes Placement Statistics (2023)

    BDes Placement Statistics (2024)

    Registered students

    19

    23

    26

    Participated students

    17

    12

    17

    Students placed

    12

    7

    9

    Placement percentage

    71%

    58%

    52.94%

    Q:   What is the placement trend recorded during IIT Bombay BDes placements?
    A: 

    The placement trend recorded during IIT Bombay BDes placements over the past three years is presented below:

    Particulars

    BDes Placement Statistics (2022)

    BDes Placement Statistics (2023)

    BDes Placement Statistics (2024)

    Registered students

    19

    23

    26

    Participated students

    17

    12

    17

    Students placed

    12

    7

    9

    Placement percentage

    71%

    58%

    52.94%

    IIT Bombay VS IIT Delhi VS IIT Guwahati

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    ₹ 19.63 LPA₹ 8 L - 11.56 L -/-
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    Q:   Is IIT Bombay better than IIT Delhi for BDes?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi both offer BDes course. Below is the comparison of BDes course of top IITs based on fee and ranking parameters:

    IITsTotal Tuition Fee*NIRF Overall Ranking (2023)
    IIT BombayINR 8 Lacs - INR 11.6 lakh4
    IIT DelhiINR 8 lakh3

    *The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

    Q:   Which is better for pursuing a BDes - IIT Bombay or NIFT Mumbai?
    A: 

    Both IIT Bombay and NIFT Mumbai are recognised for their BDes course. For better comparison, below are some parameters to compare BDes programme of both the institutes:

    ParameterIIT BombayNIFT Mumbai
    Total tuition fee*INR 8 Lacs - INR 11.6 lakhINR 5.6 Lacs - INR 11.7 lakh
    Overall NIRF Ranking 20234NA
    SpecialisationIndustrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, etc.Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, etc.
    Selection criteriaUCEEDNIFT Entrance Exam

    *The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, data might vary.

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    IIT Bombay BDes Scholarships

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    Q:   What are the scholarships offered by BDes programme of IIT Bombay?
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    IIT Bombay offers merit-based scholarships to BDes students. Applications for the scholarships are forwarded through IIT. The available scholarships are further as follows:

    • Institute Merit-cum-Means
    • Free Mess Facilities (SC/ST)
    • Remission of Fees
    • Named Scholarships
    Q:   Does IIT Bombay offer any merit scholarship?
    A: 

    Yes, IIT Bombay offers Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to UG students. It is awarded to a maximum of 25% of sanctioned intake. For Dual degree, it is available only up to fourth year. 

    Merit Criterion: For new entrants of BDes their UCEED Rank, will be the criterion. In subsequent years, the criterion will be their academic performance during the preceding academic year.

    Means Criterion: The parental income is the basis for the ‘means' criterion of the scholarship. At present,  students with parents annual gross income from all sources for the previous Financial year does not exceed INR 5 Lacs are eligible to apply for Merit­ cum­ Means Scholarship. 

    IIT Bombay BDes FAQs

    Q:   What rank is needed for IIT Bombay in UCEED?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay considers UCEED rank for providing to admission to BDes programme. Below is UCEED rank for IIT Bombay BDes:

    202120222023
    151516
    Q:   When will the exam analysis be released for the UCEED 2024 exam?
    A: 

    The UCEED 2024 exam will be conducted tentatively in the 4th week of January 2024. The exam will be administered in a center-based mode. Part A of the exam will be held online, whereas Part B will held in an offline-based mode.

    The exam for UCEED 2024 will be released on the same day of the UCEED 2024 exam. In fact, the exam analysis will be updated on this page soon after the exam has concluded. Our correspondents will visit the UCEED 2024 exam centre and bring you the exam analysis.

    Q:   When will the UCEED 2025 exam be conducted?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay conducted the UCEED 2025 exam on January 19, 2025 (9 am – 12 noon). The exam had two mandatory parts: the computer-based Part A and the offline Part B. The UCEED 2025 admission portal was uceed.iitb.ac.in, which hosted all key updates including the information brochure, eligibility criteria, syllabus, candidate portal, and downloadable resources like previous years' question papers and answer keys. 

    Q:   When will the results of UCEED 2025 exam be declared?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay declared the results of UCEED 2025 on March 7, 2025. The results were announced for all candidates who appeared in the design entrance exam. However, merit ranks were released only for those who qualified Part A and were shortlisted. Part B answer booklets of candidates who failed to qualify Part A were not evaluated. The qualifying marks for Part A were released around the time of the result declaration.

    Q:   Is BDes available at IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    Yes, BDes is available at IIT Bombay. It is a four-year full-time course spread across eight semester. IIT Bombay offers BDes through IDC School of Design at the UG level. It also offers five-year integrated BDes + MDes programme spread across 10 semesters. The option of doing a dual degree, is available at the end of third year. Candidates who have completed Class 12 can apply for IIT Bombay BDes courses.

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