B.Des. (Hons.) in Global Design Programme 

at Unitedworld Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

For the BDes (Hons) programme at UID Ahmedabad, eligibility requires a minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12 or a three-year Diploma from any recognised higher secondary board/institute. The selection process includes the UID DAT, Situation Test, and Portfolio evaluation. Similarly, for the BDes (Global Design Programme), eligibility demands a 50% aggregate in Class 12 or a three-year Diploma from a recognised institute. The selection criteria encompass the UID DAT exam, Situation Test, and Portfolio evaluation.

The total tuition fee for the BDes programme at UID Ahmedabad ranges from INR 24 lakh to INR 40 lakh. It's important to note that this fee only covers the tuition cost and does not include expenses like hostel fees or mess fees. The total fee include one-time chargeable amount and fees that has to be paid annually/semesterly. 

The fee mentioned here is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. Also, the institute/authority reserves the right to revise the fee structure in an admission year.

The selection criteria for admission to the BDes programme at UID Ahmedabad involve a multi-stage process:

• UID DAT (Design Aptitude Test): Candidates must appear for and qualify in the UID DAT entrance exam.
• Test: After passing the UID DAT, candidates need to participate in the Situation Test, which assesses their practical design skills.
• Portfolio evaluation: The final selection is based on the evaluation of the candidate's portfolio, showcasing their creative and design work.
• Offline Process: It's important to note that both the Situation Test and Portfolio evaluation are conducted offline as part of the selection process.

UID Ahmedabad offers a four-year BDes programme with nine specializations, including BDes (Hons) and BDes (Global Design Programme). Admission is through UID DAT, a two-tier process involving the entrance exam, Situation Test, and Portfolio evaluation. Eligibility requires completion of Class 12 or a three-year Diploma with a minimum 50% aggregate. Admission to the BDes programme at UID Ahmedabad is based on an entrance exam called UID DAT (Design Aptitude Test) and includes a two-tier selection process, which consists of qualifying for the UID DAT entrance exam and participating in the Situation Test and Portfolio evaluation round.

Candidates applying for the BDes programme at UID Ahmedabad have two application options: online and offline. In the online process, they register on the institute's website, complete the application form, upload documents, pay a non-refundable fee online, and submit electronically. For the offline method, applicants download the form, fill it out, and send a hard copy with the application fee and required documents. Essential documents include Class 10 and 12 certificates, bachelor's degree documents (if applicable), character and migration certificates, entrance exam scorecard, and passport-size photos.

UID Ahmedabad offers a four-year BDes (Hons) course across nine specialisations. These are Visual Communication, Product Design, Interaction Design, Animation & Motion Graphics, Fashion Design, Game Design & Simulation, Interior & Furniture Design and Automobile & Transportation Design. Apart from this, the UID college also offers BDes (Global Design Programme) in Multidisciplinary with Global Exposure Asia, UK, Australia, and Europe.

In 2022, UID Ahmedabad witnessed a diverse array of top recruiters, reflecting the institute's strong placement track record. Renowned companies such as House of Masaba, Amazon, IBM, KPMG, Tanishq, Fabindia, Accenture, TCS, Gini & Jony, Raymond, Marks & Spencer, Wrangler, CERA, Redtape, Flipkart, BCG, Baggit, and many others actively participated in the placement process.

The total tuition fee for the BDes programme at UID Ahmedabad ranges between INR 24 lakh to INR 40 lakh. The average package secured after the completion of the BDes programme was between INR 8 LPA - INR 12 LPA. Considering the total tuition fee and the package secured this seems to be a good retun on the investment. The fee mentioned here is taken from official sources and hence, is indicative.

The overall cutoff for NID and UID is about 41 marks last year but it can change year to year so it would be advisable to check Admissions criteria, including cutoff marks in the official website of UID Ahmedabad or contact the university directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information on admission requirements and cutoff marks for the B.Des program.

As part of the BDes admissions process at UID Ahmedabad, applicants will participate in a Situation Test and Portfolio Evaluation, which are tentatively scheduled to occur between March and April. These assessments serve to gauge the creativity, problem-solving skills, and artistic abilities of prospective students, ensuring a holistic evaluation for admission into the programme.