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 UPESFill in the important dataApply for admissionVerify the phone numberFill in the application formMake the payments  The difficulty of admission can vary depending on the chosen admission pathway. The three options are:UPSEAT: Covers 80% of seatsBoard marks: Requires exceptional scoresJEE Main marks: For All India seats

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.

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. 

The selection process for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program typically involves a combination of eligibility criteria, entrance exams, and portfolio presentation. Candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% in their 12th class in any stream to be eligible for admission. For admission at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), candidates can choose between an exam pathway, where they must score a minimum of 50% in Classes X and XII and take the UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPESDAT), or a non-exam pathway based on board merit, where they must have a minimum of 60% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED/NID/NIFT scores. At MIT-WPU, candidates must have a minimum of 50% aggregate score in 10+2/Class 12th in any stream with compulsory English as a subject or in equivalent, and a valid score in MIT-WPU CET 2024/UCEED. The DIT School of Design does not provide specific details in the search results, but the general eligibility criteria and admission processes are consistent across various institutions offering B.Des programs.