Overview
M.Des is a postgraduate programme in design. It usually takes 2 years. Who can apply: A bachelor's degree; CEED for the IITs.
Who can apply
A bachelor's degree; CEED for the IITs
Entrance exams
- NID DATB.Des and M.Des at NID
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 M.Des
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Government, est. 1958
- 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
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
M.Des: common questions
How long is M.Des?
M.Des usually takes 2 years.
Who can apply for M.Des?
A bachelor's degree; CEED for the IITs.
Which entrance exams are used for M.Des?
Most admissions use NID DAT. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
Other design courses
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 Spotted something out of date?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.