Postgraduate

Master of Design (M.Des)

Design · 2 years, full-time. Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.

01Course Overview

What this course is, and who it is for.

Overview

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A postgraduate design degree offering specialisation in areas such as product, communication, interaction or transportation design.

Level
Postgraduate
Stream
Design
Discipline
Design Practice
Duration
2 years, full-time
Mode
On-campus
Entry stage
After Graduation
Typical outcome
Supports specialist design practice, design leadership and research pathways.
02Course Detail

Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.

Who should choose this course

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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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Typical salary range

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03Eligibility

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.

04Official Source

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.