B.Des. in Product Design 

at Parul University, Vadodara

Yes, Parul University Baroda's degree is valid as it is recognised by the Ministry of AYUSH AICTE, Central Council for Indian Medicine, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, UGC, Medical Council of India, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, and AIU and accredited by NABH and Central Council of Homeopathy. Parul University Ahmedabad, through various institutes, offers over 450 courses (UG, PG Diploma and others) to students across the Management, Design, Computer Application, and other streams.

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters placed over 2,212 students of the batch 2024 in various sectors with new-age job roles. The total number of students placed between 2022 and 2024 placement drives at Parul University Ahmedabad are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students placed	1,460	2,100	2,212

The university offers various subjects as per course specialisation curriculum. To know on BDes course specialisations, students can check the table presented below:

Parul University BDes Course Specialisation Curriculum
Fashion Design and Technology	Product Design	Interior and Furniture Design
Visual Communication	Building and Infrastructure	NA

Parul University offers good annual placements for various courses like BTech, MBA, MCA, etc. The key highlights of Parul University placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest Package	INR 30 LPA	INR 46 LPA
Average Package	INR 4 LPA	INR 4.50 LPA
Total students placed	2,100	2,212
Total recruiters	2,500	1,300
Super dream offers	NA	54
Dream offers	NA	9

An improving trend in the total students placed was observed during Parul University placements between 2022 and 2024. In 2024, a total of 2,212 students were placed in reputed companies. The total students placed during Parul University placements between 2022 and 2024 are presented below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students placed	1,460	2,100	2,212

The students have to submit important educational certificates at the time of admission at Parul University. These documents have to be submitted for verification purposes. Students can check the following list of documents from the points presented below:

• Certificate and mark sheet of Class 10 and Class 12

• Character/ school leaving/ transfer document

• Entrance test rank/ score card (if applicable)

• Three passport-size photographs of the student

• Proof of residence

• Aadhaar Card of the student and his/her parents

• A self-attested anti-ragging affidavit signed by both the student and his/her parents

• Income Affidavit

In order to get admission to BDes at Parul University, students need to pass the university's prescribed basic eligibility standards for BDes course. Parul University application form can be filled in online mode by visiting the official website of the University. The application fee for all the courses is INR 300. Follow the steps below for the detailed Parul University application process:

Yes, Parul University conducts the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) to shortlist candidates for admission to the UG courses. It is an online computer-based test required for BDes admission. Apart from DAT, aspirants who are looking for admission to Building and Infrastructure course, the candidate will be shortlisted on merit-based. Apart from this, it is also necessary that the aspirants meet the course-specific eligibility requirements.

The subjects taught in the first semester of the course shall help students in understanding the basics of product designing. There are theory and practical subjects. In the practical lab, students are allowed to practice the theoretrical concepts. 

The topics covered in the first semester of the UG programme are:

• Design Concepts
• Social Ecology and Environmental Studies
• Visual Expression
• Creative Skills
• Objects as History
• Research Methodology
• Basic Communication Skills

Parul University Baroda is spread across over 150 acre of land and facilitates students with in-campus libraries, hostels, shuttle service, labs, and among others. The university has modern classrooms. Parul University Ahmedabad has on-campus amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, banking services, open-air theatre, and others. For specific infrastructure details, please visit the official website of the university.