Industrial Design Centre - IIT Bombay Eligibility

A minimum of Class 12 is required to apply for BDes course at IIT Bombay. Below is the detailed eligibility:Candidates should have been born on or after Oct 1, 1999., if belonging to Open/ EWS/ OBC-NCL Category and on or after October 1, 1994, if belonging to SC, ST or PwD Category.Aspirants should have obtained a rank in UCEED. A candidate can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times, and that too in consecutive years. UCEED score is valid for one year and only for admissions in the same corresponding academic year.Candidates need to pass all five subjects in Class 12 or equivalent. Those who have appeared for the first time in the qualifying exam in 2022 or earlier are not eligible.

As per the eligibility criteria of IIT Bombay for M.Des. in Industrial Design, a candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design, or equivalent OR a Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT, or equivalent) OR a B.F.A. (4 year professional program, after 10+2). There is no specific mention of a maximum gap year between 12th and the Bachelor's degree or diploma.
Therefore, if you are currently pursuing a 4-year BFA program, you may be eligible for admission to M.Des. in Industrial Design at IIT Bombay. However, it is recommended to check the eligibility criteria mentioned on the official website of IIT Bombay and contact the admissions office for further clarification