Design 2026–27 admissions

B.Des course

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

A four-year design degree — product, communication, fashion and UX.

About the course

What is B.Des?

B.Des builds design thinking through studio projects, drawing, materials and user research, before students specialise in a design field.

Admission is through design aptitude tests such as UCEED, NID DAT and the NIFT entrance, often followed by a studio test or interview.

Who can apply

Class 12 in any stream. Requirements vary by institute.

1
Check eligibility
Make sure you meet the subject and marks requirements above for each college you shortlist.
2
Take the entrance exam
Register and appear for UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT entrance or another accepted exam.
3
Counselling & seat allotment
Apply through central, state or college counselling with your score and preferences.
4
Confirm your seat
Report to the allotted college with your documents and pay the admission fee.

Entrance exams

Choose your focus

After the course

Got questions?

What is the duration of B.Des?

B.Des takes 4 years.

What is the eligibility for B.Des?

Class 12 in any stream. Requirements vary by institute.

Which entrance exams are accepted for B.Des?

UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT entrance, Institute design tests. Accepted exams vary by college — check each college's admission page.

What can I do after B.Des?

Common paths include: UX / UI designer, Product designer, Fashion designer, Graphic designer.

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