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UPES School of Design
What’s new?

NID DAT 2025 admit card has been out for School of Design, UPES admission to B.Des and M.Des courses. Registered candidates can log in and download their admit cards from the official website. The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be held on Jan 5, 2025.

A few more updates are given below:

The CUET UG registration process 2025 for admission to UG courses will commence tentatively during the last week of Feb 2025. The CUET UG 2025 exam dates will be announced soon.
NIFT 2025 registrations are open for admission to UG and PG courses. The last date to apply with regular fees is Jan 6, 2025. The NIFT 2025 written exam is scheduled to be held on Feb 9, 2025.
UCEED registration 2025 with a late fee is ended for admission to the B.Des course. The UCEED 2025 exam is scheduled for Jan 19, 2025.

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UPES School of Design Courses & Fees 2025

School of Design, UPES offer two courses in the stream of Designing: BDes and MDes. Admission to the courses is entrance-based. Check the following table for courses eligibility, fee, and accepted exams:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Des(10 courses)	21.6 L - 43.7 L	10+2 : 50 % Exams : NIFT Entrance Exam NID Entrance Exam+4 More
M.Des(4 courses)	12.5 L	10+2 : 50 % Graduation : 50 % Exams : CEED UPES DAT

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On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the minimum cutoff for B.Des at UPES School of Design 2023?

The minimum cutoff for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at UPES School of Design in 2024 is 50% marks in classes X and XII in any stream.

To be eligible for admission, candidates must also have valid JEE MAIN/UCEED/NIFT/NID scores. For the Non-Examination Pathway, candidates must have a minimum board merit of 65% marks at the higher and senior secondary level.

In addition to the written test, candidates may need to appear for further rounds of admission, such as a situation test, group discussion, and personal interview

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Q: What marks are necessary for BDes at School of Design, UPES?

To get admission to BDes, candidates must have atleast 50% aggregate in Class 12. The accepted entrance exams are JEE Main, CUET, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, UPES DAT, and others. Hence, candidates must have relevant scores in the accepted entrance exams. There must be 50% marks in Class 10 as well. The selection will be based on the Portfolio Presentation and Interview round.

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Q: Can I get into UPES School of Design without JEE Main?

Yes, JEE Main is only one of the accepted entrance exams for admission to the UPES School of Design. There are various other entrance exams accepted by the UPES School of Design which are CUET, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, UPES DAT, and others. Students can take admission through these entrance exams but if a student is applying through JEE Main, a valid score in JEE Main is necessary.

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Q: When will the CEED 2025 exam be conducted?

IIT Bombay will conduct the CEED 2025 exam on January 19, 2025 (9 am - 12 noon).

The exam will includ two sections - Part A and Part B. Part A of the exam will be administered in a computer-based mode, whereas Part B will be held offline. It is mandatory for candidates to qualify for Part A.

If the candidate fails to qualify for Part A, his or her Part B answers booklet will not be evaluated.

The final score cum merit list of CEED 2025 will be calculated by giving weightage to both Part A and Part B.

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UPES School of Design Admission Dates 2025

UPES Design School admissions begin with online registrations. The important dates or admission schedule is published on the university's official website. Find below the UPES School of Design admission dates along with accepted exam dates:

B.Des Admissions 2025

10 Courses4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, UPES DAT, CUET, JEE Main

Important dates

Dates	Events
3 Jan '25	UCEED 2025 Issue of Admit Cards
5 Jan '25	NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Date
24 Dec '24 - 5 Jan '25	NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards Ongoing

M.Des Admissions 2025

4 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CEED, UPES DAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
3 Jan '25	CEED 2025 Issue of Admit Card
5 Jan '25	NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Date
24 Dec '24 - 5 Jan '25	NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards Ongoing

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Is JEE required for B.Des at UPES School of Design?

Yes, candidates need to score relevant marks in the UPES School of Design entrance exam, UPESDAT, to be admitted to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at UPES. Candidates can also have a relevant score in national-level exams like JEE/CUET, NID/NIFT/UCEED/NIFT Entrance Exam, and others.

Candidates must also have at least 50% aggregate in Class 12 and 50% marks in Class 10th. The selection process for B.Des also includes a portfolio presentation and interview.

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Q: What is the latest cutoff information for B.Des at UPES School of Design?

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) has a minimum 50% score in class X and XII for admission to its B.Des program. Students who have valid scores from JEE MAIN, UCEED, NIFT, or NID are also eligible. Students with above eligible scores are invited to an interview and portfolio presentation.

The B.Des programme is a four-year, full-time undergraduate degree program. It offers specializations such as fashion designing, interior designing, accessory designing, and textile designing.

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Q: How can I get admission at UPES School of Design?

Admission to the UPES School of Design is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The entrance exam is called UPESDAT. Candidates can also have a relevant score in national-level exams like NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE/CUET.

To apply online, candidates can:

Go to the official website of UPES
Fill in the important data
Apply for admission
Verify the phone number
Fill in the application form
Make the payments

The difficulty of admission can vary depending on the chosen admission pathway. The three options are:

UPSEAT: Covers 80% of seats
Board marks: Requires exceptional scores
JEE Main marks: For All India seats

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Q: When will the admission notification be released for the CEED 2025 exam?

IIT Bombay released the admission notification for CEED 2025 exam on October 1, 2024. The admission portal for CEED 2025 has also been launched - ceed.iitb.ac.in.

The portal contain the updates about the CEED 2025 exam. It also contain useful recourses like previous years’ question papers, answer keys, and course fee details.

Meanwhile, the admission notification contains details pertaining to the admission schedule, information brochure, eligibility criteria, pattern, and resources like question papers and answer keys. The candidate needs to carefully go through the notification to ensure their eligibility and prepare for the exam.

The CEED 2025 application form is open from October 1-31, 2024.

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Q: How can I apply for BDes in UPES School of Design?

The application process is conducted online through the official website of UPES. Candidates need to fill out an application form with a fee payment of INR 1,750. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete School of Design, UPES application process:

Step 1: Fill out the application form from the official website of UPES, (upes.ac.in).

Step 2: Fill in the personal details, such as mobile number, email ID etc.

Step 3: Fill in the academic qualification of Class 10, Class 12 and graduation.

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B.Des

10 Courses

4.24 years

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹21.58 L - 43.74 L

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M.Des

4 Courses

4.32 years

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹7 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.52 L

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B.Des. in User Experience and Interaction Design

4.14 years

Seats Offered

240

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹21.58 L

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B.Des. in Product Design

3.84 years

Seats Offered

240

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹21.58 L

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B.Des. in Animation and VFX

4.34 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

CUET

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹21.58 L

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B.Des. in Interior and Retail Space Design

4 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹21.58 L

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B.Des. in Mobility and Vehicle Design

4.54 years

Seats Offered

240

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹21.58 L

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B.Des. in Game Design

4 years

Seats Offered

240

Exams Accepted

CUET

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹21.58 L

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M.Des. in Communication Design

2 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹7 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.52 L

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M.Des. in Interaction Design

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹7 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.52 L

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M.Des. in Product Design

4.22 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹7 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.52 L

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B.Des.in Communication and Media Design (Animation & VFX) (Global Pathway Program)

4 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹43.74 L

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M.Des. in Transportation Design

4.52 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹7 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.52 L

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B.Des in Communication and Media Design ( Graphics) (Global Pathway Program)

4 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹43.74 L

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B.Des in Industrial and Product Design ( Global Pathway Program)

4 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹43.74 L

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B.Des. in Graphics and Communication Design

4.34 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹21.58 L

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4.2/5

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Placements4

Infrastructure4.5

Faculty & Course4.3

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money3.9

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B.Des. in User Experience and Interaction Design - Batch of 2025

4.2

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Top notch facilities and industry relevant curriculum.

Placements: As a third year UI/UX student, I am happy to talk about the placements. Most of us land in jobs having packages ranging from 3 to 15 Lacs per annum. UPES offers great support, industry exposure and a friendly environment, making it a good choice for the students pursuing design.

Infrastructure: We have a high-speed Wi-Fi, well-equipped labs, and spacious classrooms, Hostel accommodations have a good security and laundry services. The dining options provide nutritious meals, good medical services, along with many spots activities. The campus provides a well-equipped gymnasium as well.

Faculty: The faculty is helpful, qualified, approachable and knowledgeable, ensuring a good teaching quality. Semester exams are manageable with a good passing percentage. The curriculum makes UI/UX students industry ready, it includes various topics that are required.

Other: Na.

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024Read More

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B.Des. in User Experience and Interaction Design - Batch of 2025

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Good college, and satisfied with the faculty and lab.

Placements: I am currently in my 3rd year with 68 students pursuing user experience design. The top recruiters are IBM, Microsoft, and Dell. Currently, college has provided for most of the students in my course internship. The top roles provided are UI designer and UX researcher.

Infrastructure: Beautiful campus with lots of greenery and good-quality classrooms. The food canteen serves delicious meals as well. The on-campus hostel is pretty neat and clean, with ample facilities. The medical services provided on campus are also very effective and reliable.

Faculty: The faculty here is knowledgeable and helpful. They teach students to be on par with the industry outside. The course curriculum is tailored according to our needs. In design, we have jury exams as our semester-end exams, which are quite difficult and come with constructive criticism to help us improve.

Other: I chose this course because of the high demand for UI/UX in the industry because of digitalization. Apps are being made in numbers and UI designers are in demand.

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Anonymous

B.Des. in Product Design - Batch of 2027

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good infrastructure with an average faculty. The atmosphere is good.

Placements: The on-campus placements are not that good. The companies that visit for recruitments select 5-6 students out of the whole batch, leaving the rest of them without any placements even when they have good skills along with good portfolios. The college can improve this situation by providing more placement opportunities.

Infrastructure: The campus is good. The college’s hostel doesn’t have proper food facility. The transportation here is another issue. The college is located far from the city with the airport being 1.5 hours away from the college. Also, traveling is expensive here. The classrooms are good though.

Faculty: The faculty here is good. They are very helpful. The exam system for the school of design is jury-based. At the end of every semester, we have a jury and get marked through it along with internal markings. This shows the overall improvement throughout the semester.

Other: The working environment here is very good and flexible thought the crowd can be improved.

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B.Des. in Graphics and Communication Design - Batch of 2024

4.4

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

I am absolutely satisfied with the faculty members and facilities of this college.

Placements: About 99% of students in our college were placed. The highest salary package offered was 24 LPA. The lowest salary package is unknown and the average salary package offered is 7 LPA. Almost every girl I know is definitely getting placed as companies tend to focus on maintain girl to boy percentage.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available in almost every corner of the college. The range might differ though and the labs are extraordinary. The hostel is good if you can manage to stay inside more than roaming around outside.You can even look for hostels outside the campus but the on-campus hostel is great too.

Faculty: Teachers at UPES are qualified and have foreign experience too. The graphics and communication students are getting every little detailed information. The pass percentage is 4 CGPA as per my knowledge. I don't think people should ever get this percentage as design is a beautiful course and it doesn't need learning but it needs creativity.

Other: I chose this course because I have a creative mind and I always wanted to do design. The particular batch attracted me because I am keen in technology and website or app aspects of society.

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B.Des. in Graphics and Communication Design - Batch of 2024

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Really good infrastructure and facilities along with amazing faculty.

Placements: 99% were placed in amazing companies with a very good package. The highest package was of 4.5lpa average package was 2lpa and the lowest was 50,000 IBM, oracle, Microsoft, TATA, infosys, etc. Almost all students got internships from several companies. Graphic designer, video editor, illustrator, cartoonist, and many more.

Infrastructure: Amazing infrastructure, with Wi-Fi, canteen, labs of various types for all courses, AC classrooms, huge library with almost 100 copies of almost all books. Everything is top notch, the medical facilities are there with not only a doctor but also a counselor.

Faculty: The faculty is highly knowledgeable in the area of subject they teach, they're very helpful, even if you call them for a doubt they would be available without any complaints. Yes, it does. The pass percentage is 32.5% and the exams are not that difficult just the seriousness is there.

Other: I chose this course as I was interested in illustration and graphics. The best things about this course is that I am not only getting the chosen course syllabus but we also have minor and exploratory courses. Maybe more of nature interaction. We have urja every year and wow Wednesdays on every Wednesday.

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2022Read More

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B.Des. in User Experience and Interaction Design - Batch of 2025

3.8

3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Satisfied with the infrastructure, faculty and the course.

Placements: I'm still in my pre-final year, which means the placement process for our batch still hasn't begun. However, we have started receiving internship offers from established companies across the country. The companies coming to us for internships offer high credibility rates and hence, I genuinely feel that in the upcoming session, our placements will be up to par as well.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is really good and user-friendly, keeping in mind the vast demands of a design student's work and presentation. We have two accessible stations on our campus and also pinboards in place of walls, which makes the process easier when we have exhibitions or jury meetings in our college.

Faculty: The faculty members here are amazing when it comes to one-on-one interactions; they are all also very knowledgeable when it comes to their respective fields and have a commendable networking skill set, which brings in a lot of inspiration. The course taught to us is actually relevant and helps us grow in the field at an exponential rate.

Other: I personally chose this course of interaction design because I wanted to explore more in the sector of IT specifically and what else can be better than that? It is safe to say that UPES was a great decision for me to fulfill that wish.

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Admission FAQs

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for B.Des at UPES School of Design?

To be eligible for a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) School of Design, candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in both Class X and XII in any stream:

B.Des.

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in both Class X and XII in any stream.

B.Des. (Bachelor) in Graphics and Communication Design

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in both Class X and XII in any stream.

Candidates must also have relevant scores in the accepted entrance exams, such as JEE Main, CUET, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, and UPES DAT.

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Q: What are people's opinions on UPES School of Design for B.Des?

Here are some opinions about the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at UPES School of Design in Dehradun, India:

"UPES is one of the best places to study design".

"UPES has a well-rounded education, state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced faculty".

"The faculty is very supportive and has high-end equipment for fashion students".

"UPES is good for learning and placement purposes".

"99% of students are placed, and the highest salary package offered is 24 LPA".

"The department is active in collaborating with certain pharmaceutical firms so there is great expectation to get good placement".

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Q: What is the fee for UPES School of Design?

The UPES School of Design in Dehradun, Uttarakhand has a fee structure as follows:

B.Des: Tuition fee is Rs. 12.30 lakh, plus a one-time admission fee of Rs. 22,000 and a hostel fee of Rs. 6.70 lakh. The B.Des fee structure is Rs. 20,35,400.

M.Des: Fee structure is Rs. 12,52,000.

Academic service fee: Rs. 82,000 per semester.

Hostel fees: Rs. 1,74,000 for a triple-sharing hostel room with a common washroom, Rs. 2,21,000 for a double-sharing hostel room with an attached washroom, Rs. 2,31,000 for a double-sharing hostel room with an attached washroom and air conditioning, and Rs. 1,99,500 for a double-sharing hostel room with a common washroom.

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Q: What is the application fees to apply for UPES DAT 2024?

The UPED DAT 2024 application fees is INR 1,750. The application fees has to be paid using online payment options like net banking, credit card, debit, and demand draft.

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Q: Where can a candidate check UPES School of Design cutoff 2023?

Candidates can check the 2023 University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) cutoff by visiting the university's official website or by contacting the admission office

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Is it worth pursuing BDes at UPES School of Design?

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Yes, it is worth pursuing BDes at UPES School of Deisgn as it is a prominent college, established as a constituent college of UPES Dehradun which is accredited by IACBE, NBA, and with an A Grade by NAAC. The college has state-of-the-art infrastructure which is capable of supporting technology-enabl

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Is UPES School of Design a good college for BDes?

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Yes, UPES School of Design is a good college for BDes programme has state-of-the-art infrastructure which is capable of supporting technology-enabled learning. There is an AR/VR lab, Mac lab, film and media lab, 3D printing, and others. UPES School of Design has a partnership with the IED (The Ist

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Nupur Shukla

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Is B.Des at UPES School of Design worth the investment?

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{Source: B.Des students & alumni}

Placements

* Placements are improving over the years, but still not satisfactory.
* Around 90% of students from the entire design batch get placed every year.
* the highest package: INR15 Lacs per annum, the lowest package: INR30,000 per annum, average package: INR7-8

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Atul Mishra

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How does the placement cell for B.Des at UPES School of Design assist students in getting placed?

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Placement Cell for B.Des at UPES School of Design

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's an overview of how the placement cell assists students in getting placed:

* Student-driven initiative: Since the placement cell isn't very active, students often t

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Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

Which one is better for a B.Des, UPES School of Design or Avantika University?

Answered 8 months ago

Both Avantika University and UPES School of Design offer Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programs. Avantika University is India's first design-focused university and is considered one of the country's top design colleges. UPES School of Design offers a curriculum that focuses on industry and provides st

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