B.Des. in Smart Product Design 

at MIT Shillong, Shillong

B.Des graduates from MIT University Meghalaya can look into a range of design-related careers. Product, graphic, fashion, and UX/UI designers are among the jobs they could have. There are additional opportunities in media companies, advertising agencies, and design consultancies. The program's emphasis on practical skills and creativity prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the design profession.

Students need to upload certain documents at the time of filling out the application form for MIT University Shillong. Firstly, students need to register for the desired course and specialisation and then log in to apply for the course they want to enrol in. Candidates are advised to keep the following documents ready at the time of filling out MIT Shillong application:

• Class 10 or its equivalent’s marksheet
• Class 12 or its equivalent’s marksheet
• Score card of the accepted entrance exam 
• Transfer Certificate 
• Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• GAP Certificate (Original – If Applicable)
• Photocopy of Aadhaar Card and Bank Passbook
• Passport-sized photographs
• Anti-Ragging Affidavit

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

MIT University total fee is inclusive of multiple components, such as university fees, development fee, and more. The security deposit fee is refundable on successful completion of the programme only. Students can refer to the following table to know about MIT Shillong fee for some of its courses: 

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

The he university offers various courses such as BA, BDes, MA, MBA etc at the UG and PG level. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the university offers doctorate courses. MIT University Shillong course admission is both merit and entrance-based. The university admits students based on various national-level entrance exam scores such as D-ART, SAT India, CAT/MAT etc. 

Candidates can apply by filling out the university application form either via online or offline mode. Admissions to various programmes offered at the university are both entrance and merit-based. Students willing to apply for the courses offered at the university can visit the official website of the university and apply for the desired programme by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit MIT Shillong's official website and click on "Apply Now" pop-up shown on the screen and register yourself

Step 2: Fill out the application form, pay the application and submit the form.

Step 3: The admission committee of the university will shortlist the candidates based on several parameters.

Step 4: Shortlisted candidates will have to pay the course fee and go through document verification (if specified) for admission confirmation.

Yes, in order to promote education, the university offers various scholarships through tuition fee waiver schemes, and teaching and research assistance. The scholarships are awarded to only meritorious students. The scholarship schemes support students from economically weak sections. In addition, the eligibility criteria to avail of each of these is different and only the students who meet them are awarded the scholarship benefits. Some of the MIT Shillong Scholarships are:

• U Jeebon Roy Mairom
• Skendrowell Syiemlieh
• U Kiang Nangbah
• U Soso Tham
• MIT Defence Scholarship
• Pa Togan Nengminza

Yes, MIT University Shillong offers performance-based scholarship called Lachit Borphukon. This is a performance-based scholarship applicable to students who have demonstrated extraordinary performance during the academic year. This scholarship will be awarded based on the overall performance of students in various activities along with academic excellence.

Note1: Separate applications are to be submitted at the end of academic year.

Note 2: This scholarship will not cover the other expenses such as mess, hostel accommodation, books, etc.

Yes, you can check out the list of some books that you can read as a Design student apart from your regular syllabus to boost your knowledge in the field:

• The Design Thinking Playbook by Michael Lewrick.
• The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman.
• Designing Experiences by James Robert Rossman and Mathew D. Duerden.
• Emotional Design by Donald Norman.
• Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by David Kelley and Tom Kelley.
• Change By Design by Tim Brown. 
• Don't Make Me Think Revisited by Steve Krug.

When you join a BDes programme, you learn about the fundamental concepts of Design in the first year. You would not be expected to have any previous knowledge or background in the field of Design. In many colleges the first semester is common for all BDes specialisations. You would learn subjects like Introduction to Design,  Elements of Design,  Creative Visualization Techniques,  Design Drawing,  Design Thinking,  Principles of Design,  Physical Ergonomics and Rendering & Illustration.