MBA in Design Management and Strategic Thinking 

at ISDI Mumbai, Kurla West

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.

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:

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:

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.

The expenses for UG guides at ISDI - School of Design and Innovation can vary depending at the ideal utility you select and whether or not you are applying for the 2023 or 2024 academic twelve months. However, I can offer you with some widespread records: One-time Enrolment Fee: Registration and Admissions Fee: INR 50,000 Security Deposit (Refundable): INR 25,000 Total One-time Enrolment Fee: INR seventy five,000 Tuition Fee: The classes charge is charged consistent with semester, with each semester masking about 6 months. For the 2023-24 academic yr, the semester price (apart from cloth charge) for all UG packages except B.Des is INR 2,88,750. The B.Des software has a higher overall lessons price due to its four-year duration. For the 2023-24 instructional 12 months, the complete classes price for the B.Des utility is INR 24,28,000.

To get admission into ISDI School of Design & Innovation Mumbai, candidates have to appear for the ISDI Challenge. The ISDI Challenge comprises: Design Aptitude Test (DAT),  Personal Interview and Portfolio Review

Students are selected for admission based on their combined performance in these components of the ISDI Challenge. There are no specific cut-off scores, but higher scores improve the chances of admission.

The Design Aptitude Test evaluates the candidate's:Creative ability,  Graphic skills,  Spatial visualization and Knowledge of design fundamentals

It contains questions from:Visual arts,  Design concepts,  General knowledge and Logical and analytical reasoning

The DAT is followed by a personal interview where candidates have to present and discuss their portfolio. This evaluates their design thinking process, creativity, communication skills and passion for design. There is no minimum scores disclosed for the ISDI Challenge. But in previous years, candidates with: DAT score above 75% and Good portfolio and Interview performance has secured admission.

• 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