ISDI Mumbai UG, PG Courses 2025

The Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) in Mumbai offers 360 seats for admission based on performance in the ISDI Challenge. The total number of seats for Bachelor of Design at Indian School of Design and Innovation is 600. 

However, the institution offers a B.Des program in Communication Design, which is a full-time four-year undergraduate course. The fee for B.Des at INSD is INR 82,836 per year, and the institution provides 100% placement assistance.

ISDI - School of Design and Innovation accepts the combined score from the ISDI Challenge for admission to its B.Des program. The ISDI Challenge comprises three components: Class 12 percentage, Design Aptitude Test (DAT) score, and Portfolio/Project work, each carrying a specific weightage. There is no minimum cutoff disclosed, but in previous years, candidates with a Class 12 percentage above 80%, DAT score above 75%, good portfolio/project work, and a strong interview performance have secured admission for the B.Des programs.

ISDI School of Design and Innovation does not accept NID DAT scores for admission to B.Des programs. ISDI has its own admission process called ISDI Challenge. Candidates are admitted to ISDI based on their performance in the ISDI Challenge, which consists of three stages:

1. Portfolio upload or Design Project (100 marks, 40% weightage) 
2. Online Design Aptitude Test (DAT) (100 marks, 40% weightage)
3. Online Interview (100 marks, 20% weightage)

There is no minimum percentile or cutoff required in NID DAT to apply for B.Des programs at ISDI. Candidates are shortlisted for admission based on their combined performance in the three stages of the ISDI Challenge.Shortlisted candidates have to appear for an online interview where they have to present and discuss their portfolio and design thinking process.

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.

ISDI - School of Design and Innovation doesn't have a minimum cutoff for B.Des. However, in the past, candidates who have secured admission for B.Des programs have had the following: 

••Class 12 percentage above 80%

••DAT score above 75%

••Good portfolio/project work

••Strong interview performance

ISDI considers the combined score from the ISDI Challenge to grant admission. The cutoff marks required for B.Des are: 

Step A: Upload your Portfolio or Complete the Design Project (100 marks, 40% weightage)

Step B: Online Design Aptitude Test (100 marks, 40%)

To be eligible to apply to ISDI, candidates must: 

Be currently in the 12th grade

Be appearing for a 10 + 2 examination

Have an interest in Design & Innovation

The total tuition fees for the B.Des programme at ISDI Mumbai is INR 24.28 Lakh. The duration of the programme is 4 years.