Overview
B.Des is an undergraduate programme in design. It usually takes 4 years. Who can apply: Class 12 in any stream.
Who can apply
Class 12 in any stream
Entrance exams
- UCEEDB.Des at the IITs
- NID DATB.Des and M.Des at NID
- NIFT entrance examDesign, fashion technology and management programmes at NIFT
Where it can lead
- Product and industrial design
- UX and interaction design
- Communication and graphic design
- Fashion and textiles
- Animation and game design
Colleges offering B.Des
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
Amity Noida
Amity University, Noida
- Location
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Commerce
- +7 more
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2016
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Arts
- +2 more
- Location
- Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab
- Type
- Private, est. 2012
- Main entrance
- CUCET or merit
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +6 more
IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Government, est. 1958
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
- Management
IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1961
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
- Management
IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Type
- Government, est. 1994
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
LPU
Lovely Professional University
- Location
- Phagwara, Punjab
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- LPUNEST or merit
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +6 more
MAHE Manipal
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Location
- Manipal, Karnataka
- Type
- Private, est. 1953
- Main entrance
- MET (NEET-UG for MBBS and BDS)
- Engineering
- Medical
- Pharmacy
- Allied health
- +3 more
Manav Rachna (MRIIRS)
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2008
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Allied health
- Computer applications
- +1 more
NID Ahmedabad
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
- Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Type
- Government, est. 1961
- Main entrance
- NID DAT
- Design
NIFT Delhi
National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1986
- Main entrance
- NIFT entrance exam
- Design
B.Des: common questions
How long is B.Des?
B.Des usually takes 4 years.
Who can apply for B.Des?
Class 12 in any stream.
Which entrance exams are used for B.Des?
Most admissions use UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT entrance exam. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
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Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.