Master of Design (M.Des)
Design · 2 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
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Date
- 6 September 2026
- Duration
- 2 years, full-time
- Entry stage
- After Graduation
- Mode
- On-campus
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Stream
- Design
- Discipline
- Design Practice
- Typical outcome
- Supports specialist design practice, design leadership and research pathways.
A postgraduate design degree offering specialisation in areas such as product, communication, interaction or transportation design.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
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Eligibility
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Duration
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2 years, full-time
As prescribed by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Subjects
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Skills developed
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Career opportunities
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Higher education options
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What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in design, architecture, engineering or fine arts.
- Portfolio and interview are usually part of selection.
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.
Where this information comes from.
Official source
Approval and duration of postgraduate design programmes at approved institutions are prescribed by AICTE through its Approval Process Handbook, with curriculum set by the awarding institution's statutes.
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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