MBA in Design Management and Strategic Thinking 

at ISDI Mumbai, Kurla West

The overall average package for the 2022 passing out batch stood at INR 11 LPA. Check the below table for Atlas SkillTech University, School of Design and Innovation average package offered during 2022 placements:

ISDI admission is based on merit and an entrance exam called the ISDI Challenge. The ISDI Challenge consists of three parts:

1. Portfolio or Design Project
2. Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
3. Online Interview

Candidates are evaluated based on their performance in these three components. The weightages are:

• Portfolio/Design Project - 40%
• DAT - 30%
• Interview - 30%

• Merit-based Admission

  For undergraduate programs, admission is primarily based on merit in the qualifying exam (Class 12). Candidates with higher marks in Class 12 have a higher chance of admission.

  Candidates first need to fulfill the eligibility criteria:

  • Pass Class 12 from a recognised board.
  • Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Class 12.

  Eligible candidates are then called for the ISDI Challenge. After clearing the ISDI Challenge, admission is granted based on merit.

• PG Diploma

1st Yr Fees- INR546,500

Duration-2 Year (s)

Eligibility-Gradutation

Ranking- # 11 by Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)

• Diploma

1st Yr Fees- INR 690,756

Duration-4 Year (s)

Eligibility-10 + 2

Ranking- # 11 by Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)

• PG Diploma

Total Fees- INR604,750

Duration-11 Months

Eligibility-Graduation

Ranking- # 11 by Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)

• UG Program

1st Yr Fees- INR 690,756

Duration-4 Year (s)

Exams Accepted

Eligibility-10 + 2

Ranking- # 11 by Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF

ISDI is definitely one of the top design colleges in Mumbai but it may not be the absolute best. It has a strong reputation and offers a good mix of academics and industry exposure. However, there are colleges like NIFT and Pearl Academy that have a slight edge in some aspects. Overall, ISDI is a good option for design education in Mumbai based on one's preferences and budget. ISDI has a sprawling 43-acre campus in the Bandra Kurla Complex with state-of-the-art facilities like design studios, media labs, 3D printing labs, etc. The college claims to have a 100% placement and internship record with top recruiters like Philips, Infosys, Adidas, etc. visiting the campus.

A total of 230 students graduated during the 2021-22 academic year. As per the official data, 65% of the total students were successfully placed during the 2022 placements, whereas, 10% of the batch opted for Masters. The table below mentions the Atlas SkillTech University, School of Design and Innovation placement bifurcation for the 2022 drive:

No. You can't join directly. But you need to write college entrance exam. And the entrance test consists of a three-stage - a creative aptitude test, an interview round, and a portfolio review round. On these 3 rounds, we need to perform well. In upcoming 2024 year there will be a ISDI challenge DAT 2024 for intaking admissions in this college. So all you should appear this exam, and perform well in upcoming 2,3rounds. So all the best!

The MIT Institute of Design has released the salary details on its official website. However, the year of placement is not mentioned. Considering the data for 2022, it was observed that the highest package grabbed by MIT Institute of Design students was INR 27 LPA, whereas, ISDI students grabbed the highest package of INR 1.20 LPA. Check the comparative analysis of ISI placements 2022 with MIT Institute of Design:

As per the official record, Google offered the highest international package of INR 1.20 crore per annum during the 2022 placements. The second in the sequence was HYgraph with the highest package of INR 34 LPA. Take a look at the below table showcasing the top 5 companies and the highest package offered by them during ISDI placements 2022:

ISDI - School of Design and Innovation does not release official cutoffs for admission to their undergraduate and postgraduate design courses. But do check out college page for the same. Admission is based on performance in the ISDI Challenge exam followed by an interview round. The ISDI Challenge comprises: Portfolio/Design Project Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Personal Interview Candidates are given admission based on their overall performance in these stages. There are no hard cutoffs but higher scores improve the chances of admission. The key points regarding ISDI admission cutoffs are: Undergraduate Diploma Programs Admission is primarily based on merit in Class 12. Students with higher Class 12 marks have an edge. Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on their Class 12 score and called for the ISDI Challenge. Admission is granted based on performance in the ISDI Challenge and interview round.

Though ISDI does not disclose official cutoffs, based on previous years' data, scoring above 75-80% in the DAT along with good performance in the portfolio/project and interview increases your chances of admission significantly. Class 12 marks also matter for undergraduate programs.

Since you have scored 70% in the DAT, focus on preparing well for the:

• Portfolio/Design project round
• Personal interview

Highlighting your strengths, passions, motivations and vision for a career in design can help boost your overall score in the ISDI Challenge and improve your chances of admission.

Hope this provides some clarity on ISDI's admission process and cutoffs! Let me know if you have any other questions.