IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria to obtain admission requirements for MDes: Candidates must have at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) or comparable grades in their qualifying degree for each stream. The candidate needs to have a minimum valid score in Common Entrance Examination for Design 2024 (CEED 2024).

The Industrial Design Centre at IIT Bombay is classified as a Tier 1 institution since it is part of IIT Bombay, which is widely regarded as one of India's best engineering universities and routinely rates in the Tier 1 category across multiple rankings. Based on the reviews provided, the placement record of my college is 95%. The highest package of my college is 36.9 LPA and the lowest is 15 LPA. Some top recruiting companies are Google, Microsoft, Tata, Apple, etc. 

The Industrial Design Centre (IDC) of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has 68 places available for the M.Des. programme in the 2024-2025 academic year, including 7 for EWS. Find the number of seats per course below:CoursesSeatsM.Des. in Animation Design12M.Des. in Communication Design16M.Des. in Industrial Design14M.Des. in Interaction Design12M.Des. in Mobility and Vehicle Design14 

The application cost for the M.Des programme at the Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay is INR 300 for general and OBC male candidates, and INR 150 for female candidates from all categories. The cost for the SC/ST/PwD categories is similarly INR 150. Key points about the application fee:Category-specific variation: The application fee varies according to the applicant's category. Online payment: Most application fees are paid online.

To be eligible for a four-year B.Des. at Industrial Design Centre IIT Bombay, the candidate must have passed class 12th with a minimum of 45% in a relevant stream from any recognised board. Eligible candidates will have to appear for the UCEED exam and score valid marks to secure admission to the course. The cutoff rank for the exam is given below:RoundRank114214314414514Please note that this rank is for the students who belong to the general category. The cutoff will vary for the students who belong to other categories.

To be eligible for admission to the B.Des programme at the Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay, a candidate must have passed their 12th standard examination with a recognised board, pass the UCEED entrance exam, and meet the age requirements for their category (generally, born on or after October 1, 2000 for general categories and October 1, 1995 for reserved categories).   

No, the Industrial Design Centre (IDC) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay does not guarantee 100% placement, yet it has a strong placement record: Placement Rate: The overall placement rate at IIT Bombay in 2024 was 74.53%. Student demand: IDC students are in high demand, and they frequently receive multiple job offers before completing their study. Many well-known organizations recruit IDC students, including Google, Microsoft, Tata, and Apple. The average package for 2024 was INR 23.5 LPA. The lowest package available in 2024 was INR 4 LPA.

Admission to IIT Bombay's MDes programme is based on the applicants' performance in CEED, followed by a written test and inteview conducted by the institute. Candidates who have a valid CEED score and fulfil the preset eligibility requirements can visit the institute's official website to submit an online application. Such application must be submitted along with the required documents and the applicable application fee which varies from INR 150 to INR 300 for different reservation categories. The institute shortlists applicants based on their CEED score.  Shortlisted candidates have to appear for written test and an interview round at IDC School of Design. The final selection list is released by the institute based on the following criteria:CriteriaWeightageCEED score0.7Written Test + Interview0.3

Yes, the Industrial Design Centre (IDC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) provides numerous scholarships for its courses, including:Quality Improvement Program (QIP) scholarshipFor faculty members from different institutes who wish to enroll in the Master of Design (M.Des) program, the scholarship comprises a monthly stipend of Rs 2,500 for 24 months and an annual contingency of Rs 3,000.