School of Design UPES Dehradun Answered Questions

The School of Design at UPES has a 100% placement rate for both its B.Des and M.Des programs. The average salary package offered is INR 12 LPA, and the highest salary package offered is INR 44 LPA.  The School of Design has partnerships with renowned entities such as Maruti, Hettich, CNHi, Mozaic Design, and Desmania Design. These collaborations provide students with real-world exposure, industry insights, and potential internship or employment opportunities.  

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) course at UPES, candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in Classes X and XII in any stream. Other eligibility criteria for admission to UPES include:Graduation from a recognised university in any streamRelevant scores in the accepted entrance exams Some of the accepted entrance exams for B.Des courses are:JEE MainCUETNIFT Entrance ExamNID Entrance ExamUCEEDUPES DATAIEEDSOFT CETSEEDSUATIIAD Entrance Exam

The UPES School of Design accepts the following entrance exams for admission to B.Des:JEE MainCUETNIFT Entrance ExamNID Entrance ExamUCEEDUPES DAT  Candidates must have at least 50% marks in Class 12 and 50% marks in Class 10.  UPES also has a non-exam pathway for admission to B.Des:Board Merit of at least 60% marks in class X and XII (any stream)Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED/NID/NIFT scores  Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to an interview and portfolio presentation.  

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. 

Avantika University is not good for design education. Avantika is a sister institution to MIT Pune, and that it lacks teachers and opportunities for students in terms of industry exposure and placements.  UPES School of Design is known for its cutting-edge programs, excellent placements, and world-class faculty. UPES is ranked 52nd overall in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, and recognised as the third best private university in India by QS World University Rankings 2023.  UPES School of Design has state-of-the-art infrastructure to support technology-enabled learning, including an AR/VR lab, film and media lab, MAC lab, 3D-printing, and laser-cutting facilities. UPES also has a 100% placement record, with an average salary package offered ranging around 6-7 LPA.

when choosing a university for a B.Des, you should consider the student ROI and specialization. Some say that Avantika University is a top-ranked institution for Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs.  Here's some related information about B.Des at UPES School of Design and Avantika University:TuitionUPES School of Design's B.Des tuition ranges from INR 12.3–17.6 lakhs, while Avantika University's first-year B.Des tuition is INR 3.94 lakhs.PlacementsAccording to Shiksha, around 100% of students at UPES School of Design are placed in companies, with the highest salary package offered being 44 LPA.AccessibilityBoth Avantika University and UPES School of Design have wheelchair accessible entrances and parking lots. 

UPES School of Design offers a variety of industry-aligned specializations in the design field. Some of the most popular specializations include:Industrial and product designCommunication and media designAnimation and VFXTransportation and mobility designInterior and retail designGraphic design  Graduates of the programme can pursue a variety of career paths, including:  Product design, Graphic design, Interior design, Fashion design, Digital media design, Animation, Visual merchandise.  Graduates can work in a variety of industries, including:  Fashion, Architecture, Advertising, Entertainment, Apparel industry, Textile design, Furniture design.  Graduates can also pursue advanced degrees such as MDes (Master of Design) after BDes. 

The total fee for a two-year Master of Design (M.Des) programme at UPES School of Design in Dehradun is Rs. 12,52,000. Hostel fees are Rs. 165,000.  The average annual CTC for a M.Des (Product Design) programme at UPES is Rs. 8.20 lakhs, with a maximum of Rs. 10 lakhs. 

The total tuition fee for a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at UPES School of Design ranges from INR 12.3 Lacs to INR 17.6 lakhs. However, Avantika University's first-year fees for a B.Des programme is INR 3.94 lakhs. UPES School of Design also offers Master of Design (M.Des) courses, with tuition fees ranging from INR 12.52 lakhs. Avantika University also offers M.Des programs, with tuition fees ranging from INR 6.4 Lacs to INR 16 lakhs. 

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers a two-year Master of Design (MDes) programme. Under this programme, the university provides a total of 150 seats distributed across various specialisations offered under the course. To be admitted to the course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and qualify for UPESDAT.