Shantaben Manubhai Patel School of Studies and Research in Architecture and Interior Design M.Des Courses & Fees 2025

SMAID's M.Des doors swing open to different entrance exams depending on your chosen specialization, making it a fascinating maze of creative potential.

For Animation, VFX, Communication, Interaction, and Product Design hopefuls, the key lies in conquering the beasts of CEED, UCEED, NID, DAT, or PGEE .

International students: GMAT/GRE + portfolio.

Check SMAID website and respective exam websites for details. 

Both SMAID and Gujarat University are reputed institutions that offer M.Des courses in different specializations. The choice of the college may depend on various factors, such as your interest, eligibility, preference, budget, and career goals. However, I can provide you with some information that may help you compare the two colleges :

• Specialization: SMAID offers M.Des in User Interface and User Experience Design, while Gujarat University offers M.Des in Industrial Design, Visual Communication Design, and Interaction Design. You should choose the specialisation that matches your interest and skills.
• Fee: The total tuition fee for the 2-year M.Des course at SMAID is INR 1.6 lakhs, while the fee at Gujarat University is INR 2.4 lakhs. You should consider your financial situation and the return on investment before choosing the college.
• Admission: The admission process for M.Des at SMAID is based on the entrance test conducted by the college, followed by a personal interview. The admission process for M.Des at Gujarat University is based on the score obtained in CEED or DAT, followed by a studio test and a personal interview1. You should check the eligibility criteria and the application process for both the colleges before applying.
• Placement: There is no information available about the placement record of M.Des graduates from SMAID or Gujarat University on their official websites or on the web search results. However, some of the top recruiting companies for M.Des graduates are Wipro Technologies Ltd, Eaton Corporation, Godrej & Boyce, Honeywell International Inc, Infosys Limited, Think Design, Craft Canvas, Lotus Design, etc. You should contact the placement cell of both the colleges to get more details about the placement opportunities and the average salary offered.

To sum up, both SMAID and Gujarat University are good options for pursuing M.Des, but they have their own strengths and weaknesses. You should consider your personal interests, aptitude, goals, and financial situation before making a final decision. You can visit the official websites of both the colleges to learn more about their admission process, fee structure, courses offered, and other details. 

The fee structure for M.Des programmes at SMAID (Shantaben Manubhai Patel School of Studies and Research in Architecture and Interior Design) is as follows:

• The total tuition fee for the 2-year full-time M.Des course is INR 1.6 lakhs.
• The fee excludes one-time deposit that candidates need to pay at the time of admission.
• Apart from the course fee, aspirants need to pay an application fee at the start of the admission process.

You can visit the official website of SMAID or contact the admission office for more details.

The minimum cutoff for the Master of Design (M.Des) programme at Shantaben Manubhai Patel School of Studies and Research in Architecture and Interior Design (SMAID) varies depending on the discipline and the candidate’s category. For the open category, the cutoff ranges from 55.2 (for Lifestyle Accessory Design) to 72.3 (for Toy & Game Design).