BITS Design School’s B Des (Hons) applications to close on January 31
January 15, 2025: BITS Design School (BITSDES) will close the application window for 2025 admissions to its 4-year residential Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme on January 31, 2025. This intake will be for the second cohort of the programme. BITSDES was set up under the aegis of BITS Pilani – itself established in 1964 and one of the first universities in the private sector to be recognised by the Govt of India in 2020 as an “Institution of Eminence”. BITSDES has an intake of 180 students for its B Des (Hons) programme which offers five pathways—Physical Product Design, Digital Product Design (UX/UI), Design Research and Insights, Experience Design, and Visual Design. Admissions to the programme are based on a holistic assessment beginning with the scores of either NID DAT Prelims, UCEED, or the BITS Design Aptitude Test (BITSDAT). Students who plan to apply with the NID DAT Prelim or the UCEED score are also required to submit their BITSDES application by the Jan 31 deadline. They c
BITS Design School’s B Des (Hons) applications to close on January 31
January 15, 2025: BITS Design School (BITSDES) will close the application window for 2025 admissions to its 4-year residential Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme on January 31, 2025. This intake will be for the second cohort of the programme. BITSDES was set up under the aegis of BITS Pilani – itself established in 1964 and one of the first universities in the private sector to be recognised by the Govt of India in 2020 as an “Institution of Eminence”. BITSDES has an intake of 180 students for its B Des (Hons) programme which offers five pathways—Physical Product Design, Digital Product Design (UX/UI), Design Research and Insights, Experience Design, and Visual Design. Admissions to the programme are based on a holistic assessment beginning with the scores of either NID DAT Prelims, UCEED, or the BITS Design Aptitude Test (BITSDAT). Students who plan to apply with the NID DAT Prelim or the UCEED score are also required to submit their BITSDES application by the Jan 31 deadline. They can do so using registration numbers or roll numbers for NID DAT Prelim / UCEED. The application portal will be re-opened between 5th and 8th April for them to upload their scores.
Nandita Abraham, Dean, BITS Design School, said, “BITS Design School is a place where people from around the world come together to harness the power of design and shape a more thoughtful and impactful future. Our students are learning in a transdisciplinary environment and have a strong inclination toward addressing real-world problems through design. We emphasize international exposure, hands-on experiences, and industry-relevant projects, equipping our students to adapt to evolving trends in the global design landscape.”
BITS Design School has collaborated with global institutions to enhance its academic offerings – with Aalto University in Finland for curriculum design and annual review, with Arizona State University for student and faculty exchange, joint research programmes and projects, and with RMIT University in Melbourne, to create opportunities for student/faculty exchange and immersion. The institute has as its advisors, renown professionals and academicians – Don Norman, Founding Director, Design Lab, University of California, San Diego (retired); Biju Dominic, Chief Evangelist, Fractal, and CEO.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Candidates must complete Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate to apply for BITS Design School BDes (Hons) programme. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, aspirants must also pass UCEED, NID-DAT or BITS-DAT for admission.
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The total tuition fee for BITS Design School BDes (Hons) is INR 29.4 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the institute. In case an aspirant fails to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission then stands cancelled.
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BITS Design School appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The faculty focuses on therotical and practical training with years of experience in the related field. The institute has a mix of faculty with practitioners and academicians who will ignite the student's curiosity and talent. They
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BITS Design School offers scholarships to meritorious and deserving students. The institute is committed to enabling access to high-quality design education through scholarships based on merit and financial situation which will also consider diversity as a criteria. The details of the scholarships a
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BITS Design School offers four-years full-time BDes (Hons) course at the UG level. Candidates who have completed Class 12 can apply for any of the below specialisations:
- Physical Product Design
- Digital Product Design (UI/UX)
- Design Research & Insights
- Experience Design
- Visual Design
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What is the eligibility for BDes (Hons) at BITS Design School?