Industrial Design Centre - IIT Bombay Powai Mumbai Answered Questions

Candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme offered at IIT Bombay must apply for UCEED first, and then submit a duly filled application to the institute. To apply for BDes, follow the step-wise application process:Step 1: Visit the official website of UCEED.Step 2: Click on the "Registration" button and then on "Registration Portal".Step 3: Register using a valid email ID and enter the required details and submit them.Step 4: Log in to the registered account to fill out the application form.Step 5: Choose preferred exam cities (three) and upload the scanned documents.Step 6: Payment of the application fee and submit the application.

IIT Bombay offers MDes courses for two years in five specialisations i.e., Interaction Design (IN), Mobility and Vehicle Design (MD), Animation Design (AN), Communication Design (CD), and Industrial Design (ID). The scope after completing MDes from IIT Bombay is huge as it opens opportunities for various job profiles such as Fashion designer, Product Research Analyst, Graphic designer, Product Designer, Visual Designer, Design Manager, Game Designer and Industrial Designer.

Some of the top recruiters for M.Des. at the industrial Design Centre (IDC) of IIT Bombay include: It includes companies like Google, Microsoft, Tata, Apple, etc.The placement season has included firms from sectors such as : Engineering, IT, Software programming, Finance Banking, and Services.In 2023, The placement statistics for M.Des. at IIT Bombay were:the highest international package : INR 3.6 CORE PER ANNUM.the highest domestic package : INR 1.68 CORE per annum.Average package : INR 21.82 LPA. 

Admission to IIT Bombay's MDes programme is based on the applicants' performance in CEED, followed by a written test and inteview conducted by the institute. Candidates who have a valid CEED score and fulfil the preset eligibility requirements can visit the institute's official website to submit an online application. Such application must be submitted along with the required documents and the applicable application fee which varies from INR 150 to INR 300 for different reservation categories. The institute shortlists applicants based on their CEED score.  Shortlisted candidates have to appear for written test and an interview round at IDC School of Design. The final selection list is released by the institute based on the following criteria:CriteriaWeightageCEED score0.7Written Test + Interview0.3

No, one can not join IDC IIT Bombay without qualifying UCEED for B.Des. The eligibility criteria for getting admission into the college is that one should have passed the qualifying examination (Class XII or equivalent ) from the recognised Board/Examination.UCEED is an exam of 300 marks. It has 3 sections. It is usually conducted in the January month and the results are declared in February. The examination is an MCQ-based question paper.

Placements at IDC IIT BOMBAY In Bachelor in Design are quite nice. They provide you with an internship but it depends on one's skills. Almost 80-90% of students have got the placements. The highest package offered in 2024 was INR 24 LPA and the average package was around INR 10 LPA. Some top companies that visit the college for placement every year are TCS, Infosys, etc. There are a lot of industry tie-ups and in-house projects which some students opt in for.

The placements are awesome. The average package offered is INR 19.5 LPA. Recruiting companies are good and famous enough. The placement record of the college is 95% and the highest package offered by the college was 36.9 LPA, while the lowest is INR 15 LPA.Top recruiting companies are :GoogleMicrosoftTATAApple, etc.

Yes, the Industrial Design Centre (IDC) at IIT Bombay is well-known for its high placement rate, with companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Tata actively recruiting graduates due to the institute's strong reputation and the quality of design education provided; Students frequently receive multiple job offers before completing their course.

Fees for all courses at the Industrial Design Centre (IDC) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay:B.Des: Tuition expenses for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) course range between INR 8-11.56 lakh. In addition to tuition expenses, students may be required to pay for accommodation, entry, and other fees. MDes: Tuition fees for the Master of Design (M.Des) course are INR 2.69 lakh. In addition to tuition expenses, students may be required to pay entry and hostel fees. Ph.D.: Tuition expenses for the Ph.D. course are INR 21.3 thousand.The IDC provides courses in a variety of disciplines, including animation design, communication design, industrial design, interface design, mobility, and vehicle design. The IDC accepts entrance examinations.