About IDC School of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
IDC School of Design is the design school of IIT Bombay at Powai, running a four-year B.Des, M.Des in five design areas and a PhD in design.
IDC School of Design is the design school of IIT Bombay, located on the Powai campus in Mumbai. Since 2015 it has run a four-year B.Des and a five-year dual B.Des plus M.Des programme for school leavers, with entry through UCEED. Its two-year M.Des programmes cover industrial design, communication design, animation, interaction design, and mobility and vehicle design, with entry linked to CEED. The school also offers an M.Des by Research, an online PG diploma in interaction design and a PhD in design. Students work in studios and use the wider IIT Bombay campus facilities.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design Accepts: UCEED |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Design Accepts: CEED |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
B.Des admission needs a qualifying UCEED score, after which candidates fill the common application form on the UCEED website. M.Des admission is linked to CEED, and the school publishes separate admission pages for M.Des, M.Des by Research and PhD. Applicants should follow the current admission notice on the IDC website.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
- Master of Design: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; final-year students may apply if they pass in the first attempt; NID age limit (2026-27) - born on or after 1 July 1994 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 1991 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 1989 for PwD
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Which entrance test is needed for B.Des at IDC IIT Bombay?
UCEED. Qualified candidates then apply through the common application form on the UCEED website.
Which M.Des specialisations are offered?
Industrial Design, Communication Design, Animation, Interaction Design, and Mobility and Vehicle Design.
Does IDC offer a PhD?
Yes, the school runs a PhD programme in design.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact IDC · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- About IDC School of Design · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- B.Des Admission - IDC School of Design · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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