Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Design · 4 years, full-time. Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.
What this course is, and who it is for.
Course record
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- Source
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Date
- 11 August 2026
- Duration
- 4 years, full-time
- Entry stage
- After Class 12
- Mode
- On-campus
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Stream
- Design
- Discipline
- Design Practice
- Typical outcome
- Prepares students for specialised design practice.
An undergraduate design degree with specialisations such as communication, product, fashion or interaction design, depending on the institution.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
Who should choose this course
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- Students who enjoy visual thinking, making and iteration
- Students willing to build and defend a portfolio of work
Eligibility
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- Class 12 from a recognised board
- A design aptitude test such as UCEED, NID DAT or an institute-specific test
Duration
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Commonly four years of full-time study.
Subjects
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- Design foundation studio
- Design research and methods
- Materials and prototyping
- Specialisation studio courses
Skills developed
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- Visual communication
- User research
- Prototyping and iteration
Career opportunities
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Higher education options
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- M.Des programmes
- Master's programmes in design research or management
Typical salary range
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What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- Passed Class 12 (or an equivalent qualification).
- Selection includes a design aptitude test and, usually, a studio round.
Set by Awarding institutions under the UGC and AICTE frameworks. Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.
Qualifying exams
- Design aptitude test (institution-specific)
Decides admission at most design institutions.
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Where this information comes from.
Official source
Degree nomenclature and programme duration are specified by the UGC under its Specification of Degrees notification published at ugc.gov.in. Discipline specialisations are set by each institution and are not captured on this canonical record.
Important notes
- Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
- Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.
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