B.Des. in Fashion and Lifestyle Design 

at Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur

Yes, all the programmes at Banasthali Vidyapith, including BDes, are only open for female candidates to join. This university is one of the five higher education institutes in India meant only for women. Moreover, as per the official website, the university offers admission to women irrespective of their race, religion, caste, colour, or domicile. Other than this, many verified reviews on Shiksha suggest that the campus is safe for women in terms of security. Outsiders can't enter the campus unchecked, and guards and CCTV cameras are present everywhere.

The application portal for Banasthali Vidyapith BDes has been closed. As per official sources, the last date to apply for BDes courses was May 15, 2024. Moreover, the admission cycle has also been closed. Candidates interested in taking admission can apply for the next batch. The admissions for the 2025 batch are expected to start in May of 2025. Students are also advised to confirm the same with the admission committee of the university.

Candidates aspiring to take admission to the Banasthali Vidyapith BDes course must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. As per the official website, students who have completed Class 12 pass from any recognised board are eligible to apply. Other than this, foreign/NRI candidates are eligible if they have secured a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination.

The fee structure for BDes at Banasthali Vidyapith comprises many fee components. Some of these are tuition fees, hostel fees, exam fees, etc. Combining all, the total fee for BDes ranges from INR 8.7 lakh to INR 8.99 lakh. Those who wish to know the breakdown of this total fees can check the below table:

Note: This fee structure is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is, however, subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Tabulated below is a comparison between the BDes courses at Banasthali Vidyapith and MIT Institute of Design based on fees and Shiksha rating:

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Bananasthali Vidyapith course admissions to all courses is both merit and entrance-based. The university offers admission to various UG and PG courses. The university conductes Banasthali University Aptitude Test for admission to selective courses such as BTech, MBA, BSc Nursing, LLM, etc. There is no way to get direct admission to these courses. Admissions are solely based on entrance exam. However for courses such as BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, etc.,. There is no requirement to qualify for any entrance exam. Candidates are only required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and fill an online application form. Based on the past academic records of the applicants, the university will select the right candidates. 

Banasthali Vidyapith's admission process for most of the courses is similar. Candidates need to apply for the desired course by submitting an application form. The entrance exam will be conducted for admission to several courses, while admission to others will be merit-based. Check the Banasthali Vidyapith admission process below:

1. Aspirants are required to fill an online application form with all the relevant personal and educational details along with paying an application fee.
2. Candidates will be selected based on their merit in the last qualifying examination. Candidates seeking admission in BTech, BDes, BPharma, MBA, MSc (Biotechnology), MA, LLM, and  B.Ed need to qualify the Banasthali University Aptitude Test.
3. Selected candidatesfor respective courses must pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.

BSc or BSc (Hons) with a 55% aggregate is the minimum eligibility for MSc admission at Banasthali Vidyapith. However, the university also considers candidates with a BA, BE/BTech, BPharm, BCA, and other UG degrees for several specialisations. Check the website for details. 

According to Banasthali Vidyapith Engineering NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during Banasthali Vidyapith BTech and MTech placements 2022 stood at INR 7.5 LPA and INR 5.6 LPA, respectively. Further, a total of 759 students were placed out of 853 students during Banasthali Vidyapith BTech placements 2022. The top recruiters during Banasthali Vidyapith placements in recent past included Deloitte, EY and Philips.