BDes: Top Colleges, Admission 2025, Syllabus, Jobs, Salary

Antora Dhar

Bachelors of Designing is a four-year undergraduate program focusing on design skills. Students can also gain knowledge in various fields of design like Fashion design, Interior design, Accessory design, Textile design, Graphic design, and Industrial design. More than 278 colleges offer BDes course in India. Out of them, nearly 39 government colleges offer this course, some government colleges are NID Ahmedabad, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, National Institute of Design. Approximately 56 private colleges offer this course, some private colleges are Pearl Academy, Srishti Manipal Institute of Art Design and Technology (SMI), World University of Design, Techno India University, etc. 

For admission to BDes courses you need to take an entrance exam DAT. NID DAT exam will be conducted in the month of December 2025 (Tentative). For admission in NIFT you need to take NIFT entrance exam (GAT, CAT). NIFT exam will be held on January 9, 2025 (Tentative). After passing the written NIFT exam you will be selected for the next group discussion and interview round. For admission to Pearl Academy, you need to take Pearl Academy entrance exam. Students who want to take admission in IIT colleges need to take UCEED entrance exam. UCEED entrance exam will be conducted by October 31, 2025 (Tentative). UCEED counselling registration dates will be starts from March to April 2025.  

 After completing this course, you can get a job in the field of design. You can hire various positions like Graphic Designer, Fashion Designer, Art Director, Textile Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Designer, UI/UX Designer. You will Get job offer from various companies like Chemistry Think Design, Microsoft, Samsung, Nykaa.com, Khoj, Louks Design, OniDesign,Tally Solutions, Godrej, Vetiver, Craft Canvas, Archana Kochhar.; an average salary ranges from INR 5LPA- INR 10LPA.  

 

BDes Specialization 

BDes is an Undergraduate course 4 years course. This course has several specializations. Here BDes specialization are mentioned below: 

  • Fashion Design  
  • Interior Design  
  • Textile Design  
  • Ceramic Design  
  • Jewelry & Metalsmithing  
  • Communication Design 
  • Graphic Design 
  • Product Design 
  • Textile and Apparel Design 
  • Exhibition Design  
  • Game Design  

 

Colleges for BDes in Inda 

In India approximately 278 colleges offer Bachelor of Design Course. Some of them are public universities and private colleges. For admission to this course, you need to take an entrance exam. Few colleges offer direct admission, and few colleges offer their own university admission test. For this course admission you need to pay an average INR 1,296,000- INR 14,72,000. Here some popular colleges with course fees are mentioned below: 

University Names  

Location 

Accepted Entrance Exam  

Course Fees 

National Institute of Fashion Technology 

Delhi  

NIFT entrance exam  

INR 1,296,000 

Pearl Academy  

West Bengal 

Pearl academy entrance exam (GPT, DAT) 

INR 6,40,000 

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology (SMI) 

Bengaluru 

Srishti Manipal Entrance and Aptitude Test (SMEAT) 

INR 1,672,000 

Techno India University  

Kolkata 

Amity University 

  

Noida  

INR 3,96,000 

NID Ahmedabad 

Ahmedabad 

Design Aptitude Test (DAT) (NID DAT) 

INR 1,684,000 

MIT-ADT University 

Maharashtra 

NID DAT 

INR 1,700,000 

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University 

New Delhi 

NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, CUET 

INR 2,17,000 

Netaji Subhas University of Technology 

Delhi  

UCEED 

INR 3,95,000 

JD Institute of Fashion Technology 

Kolkata 

GAT (General Aptitude Test) Required 

INR 6,89,000 

World University of Design 

Haryana 

WU DAT  

INR 14,72,000 

IIT Bomby  

Mumbai 

UCEED 

INR 4,00,000 

Government University for BDes  

Approximately 278 colleges offer BDes. Out of these 39 colleges are government. These 39 colleges offer BDes courses. For admission to public colleges, you need to pay around INR 1,296,000. Here some government colleges are mentioned below:  

List of colleges name  

National Institute of Fashion Technology 

NID Ahmedabad 

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University 

Netaji Subhas University of Technology 

National Institute of Design 

Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute 

Private University for BDes 

Nearly 56 private colleges offer BDes courses with specialization. Some of the private colleges are Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology (SMI), Techno India University. Here some private colleges are mentioned below: 

List of colleges name  

Pearl Academy 

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology (SMI) 

MIT-ADT University 

JD Institute of Fashion Technology 

World University of Design 

Techno India University 

Direct Admission University for BDes 

Many colleges offer direct admission based on your previous academic performance. Here direct colleges are mentioned below:  

List of Colleges 

Techno India University 

Amity University 

RV University 

ITM Institute of Design and Media 

JECRC University 

Hindustan University 

BDes Syllabus  

BDes is a 4-year course. This course has 8 semesters. Each semester has different subjects. Here semester wise syllabus are mentioned below:  

BDes 8 Semesters Syllabus  

Bachelor of Design Course Subjects Semester I 

Introduction to Design  

Elements of Design 

Material Studies in Design  

Communication Studies in Design  

Design Sketching 

Technical Design Drawing 

Bachelor of Design Course Subjects Semester II 

Fundamentals of Computing in Design 

Principles of Design 

Electrical and Electronics studies in Design 

Physical Ergonomics 

Applied Mechanics for Design 

Form Studies 

Bachelor of Design Course Subjects Semester III 

Architectural Studies in Design-I 

Communication Studies in Design-II 

Model Making and Hand Tools Workshop 

Surface Modelling in Computer-Aided Vision 

Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics  

Design Documentation 

Bachelor of Design Course Subjects Semester IV 

Design Management-I, Consumer Psychology 

Design Thinking 

Solid Modelling in Computer-Aided Design 

English Language and Technical Writing 

Nature and Form 

Design Project-II, Display and Control Design 

Bachelor of Design Course Subjects Semester V 

Creative Narration  

Design Management I 

Design Research and Methodology II 

Design Research and Methodology I 

Quantitative Research 

Architectural Studies II 

Bachelor of Design Course Subjects Semester VI 

Product Branding and Identity 

Design Research and Methodology II 

Applied Statistics and Infographics 

Materials and Processes in Design I 

Unconventional Manufacturing 

Elective III 

Bachelor of Design Course Subjects Semester VII 

Professional Practice in Design  

Elective V 

Form in Four Dimension 

Industrial Training 

Material and processes in Design-II, Production Planning 

Design Documentation-II 

Bachelor of Design Course Subjects Semester VIII 

Design Degree Project 

Entrance Exam for BDes  

For admission BDes you need to take an entrance exam, NIFT entrance exam, DAT entrance exam. Some universities also take their own university entrance exam like Pearl Academy accepted Pearl Academy entrance exam for the admission. Here entrance exam, cutoff, registration deadline are mentioned below:  

Entrance Exam Name  

Entrance Exam Cutoff 

Registration Deadline  

NIFT Entrance Exam (GAT, CAT) 

Varies University wise 

January 9, 2025 (Tentative) 

Pearl Academy Entrance Exam  

January 13, 2025  

NID DAT 

General: 48-53, OBC ? NCL: 43-48, EWS: 50-55, ST/ SC/ PWD: 40-45  

December 3, 2025  

UCEED 

OBC/ EWS cutoff: 62.90. 

SC/ ST/ PWD cutoff: 34.95. 

General candidate cutoff: 69.89. 

October 31, 2025 (Tentative) 

BDes Admission Process 

For admission BDes course you need to wait for the release cutoff list from the university. You need to take an entrance exam DAT for admission to this course. Few colleges offer direct admission based on your previous academic merit. For admission to this course, you need to fill in an application form. Steps of filling application form are mentioned below: 

  • First you need to choose colleges as per your preference. 
  • Visit the website and register your name. 
  • Then read all the instructions and fill in the application form. 
  • Upload all the documents as per requirement, then check the application form properly before submitting. 
  • After completing the form fill-up then submit it.  

Some of the colleges also take their own entrance exam for admission. For this type of college, you need to take an admission test and for admission you need to wait for the result. After releasing the result, as per your score of this test you will get chance to take admission. 

For admission in NIFT colleges you take entrance NIFT entrance exam (GAT, CAT). After releasing cutoff marks list then you can take admission based on your entrance exam marks.  

 

BDes Eligibility Criteria  

For admission to this course, you must have certain eligibility. Without these criteria you cannot take admission to this course. Here eligibility criteria and their requirements are mentioned below:   

Criteria    

Requirements Details 

Educational Qualification 

You need complete 12 board exams from any stream (science, arts, commerce)  

Minimum marks requirement   

You need to get5 50% marks in your 12-board exam  

Entrance Exam 

For apply this course you need to give entrance exam NIFT entrance exam, DAT, Pearl Academy entrance exam. 

Age Limit  

You must be under 24 years old as of august 1 of the admission year. 

Work Experience 

For admission on this course, you don't need any work experience.  

Scholarships for BDes 

Many colleges offer scholarships to study BDes like National Institute of Fashion Technology, Amity University etc. As per your merit you can also apply for the scholarships to study this course. Here some popular scholarships with eligibility and award are mentioned below:  

Scholarships Name  

Eligibility 

Award 

National Institute of Fashion Technology, SARTHAK Scholarship 

Every UG student of regular program of NIFT and you must get 6 SGPA in your academic exam. Family Income must be less than 2 lakhs.  

  

100% of tuition fees 

Amity University 

90-95% marks in 12th board exam  

50% of tuition fees 

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Merit-cum-Means scholarships  

You need to get 60% marks in the 12th standard board exam. And the family annual income must be less than 2lakhs.  

25% of tuition fees 

Placement for BDes 

After BDes, you can get job in various designations like: Graphic Designer, Fashion Designer, Art Director, Textile Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Designer, UI/UX Designer. You can get jobs in various top companies like Microsoft, Samsung, Nykaa.com,Khoj, Louks Design, Onio Design, Tally Solutions, Godrej. Here some Jobs role and top recruiters are mentioned below:  

University Names  

Jobs Role  

Top Recruiters 

Average Annual Salary 

National Institute of Fashion Technology 

Graphic Designer, Fashion Designer, Art Director, Textile Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Designer, UI/UX Designer, Design Manager, Fashion Photographer, Fashion Stylist, Art/Set Director, Fabric Quality Controller, Interior Designer, Animation Designer, Human Resource  

Chemistry  
Think Design,  
Microsoft,  
Samsung,  
Nykaa.com,  
Khoj,  
Louks Design,  
Onio Design,  
Tally Solutions,  
Godrej,  
Vetiver,  
Craft Canvas,  
Archana Kochhar 

INR 5 LPA 

Pearl Academy 

Aditya Birla, Amazon, AMPM, BIBA, H&M, MANGO, Nicobar 

INR 10 LPA 

Techno India University  

Microsoft, google, Wipro, IBM, Honeywell, HSBC, Axis Bank, Cipla, relance, Flipkart 

INR 14 LPA 

World University of Design 

K2 India, MAX, Triburg, Samant Chauhan, incedo  

INR 5.3 LPA 

BDes is a four-year course. This course helps to develop design skills. BDes offer different types of specialization including Accessory design, Industrial design, Fashion design. After completing this course, you can make your career as a Graphic Designer, Fashion Designer, Art Director, Textile Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Designer. You can earn around INR 5 LPA.  

 
 
 
 
 
 


 

FAQ - B.Des

Ans: Design aptitude test (DAT) is an entrance exam of BDes course. For admission in BDes course you need to give DAT entrance exam. 10th March 2025 DAT exam will be conducted. For General: 48-53, for OBC – NCL: 43-48, and for EWS: 50-55, ST/ SC/ PWD: 40-45 these are the cutoff marks of DAT exam category wise. 

Ans: Bachelor of Design is a course for undergraduate students. This course helps to develop design skills in the students. Fashion design, Interior design, Accessory design, Textile design, Graphic design, and Industrial design fields are covered by BDes degree.

Ans: After graduating on BDes course you can start your career as a fashion designer and can earn around INR 2 LPA per year. Also, you can get a job as a graphic designer and average salary is INR 5 LPA yearly. Also, you can hire as a product designer, an average salary INR 4 LPA. Except these you can get jobs as a Design Manager, Fashion Photographer, Fashion Stylist, Art/Set Director. 

Ans: For admission in BDes course you need to take an entrance exam. Most of the colleges accepted DAT entrance exam (Design Aptitude Test). NIFT colleges take GAT, CAT NIFT entrance exam for BDes admission.

Ans: Syllabus for NIFT entrance exam are Quantitative Ability: Number operations, algebra, and data analysis. Communication Ability: Vocabulary and grammar, and lastly, reading comprehension. English Comprehension: Passage questions. Analytical Ability: Logical reasoning and problem-solving. 

Ans: For admission in BDes course you must complete a 12th board exam with 50% marks. After that you need to take an entrance exam as per your college's requirements. After clearing entrance exam, you will be selected for final round which is a group discussion and interview round. After that you can start your BDes classes according to your college requirements.

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