Overview
B.Des is a four-year design degree in areas such as communication, industrial, textile and apparel design. Students from any Class 12 stream can apply to most design schools.
At NID the B.Des starts with a foundation year in drawing, colour, form and design thinking, after which students move into a discipline such as Graphic Design, Animation Film Design, Product Design or Textile Design.
Learning is studio-based, with projects, field visits and industry work. Graduates work in design studios, agencies, companies and start-ups.
Who is it for?
Creative students from any stream who enjoy drawing, making and solving everyday problems. It suits those who want a career in visual, product or fashion design.
Eligibility
- 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)
Colleges may set higher cut-offs or require an entrance test. Check each college's page.
What you study
| Year 1 | Design Foundation (two semesters at NID Ahmedabad) |
|---|---|
| Years 2-4 | Discipline studies such as Communication Design, Industrial Design or Textile and Apparel Design, with projects |
Typical subjects. Each university sets its own syllabus.
Skills you build
- Design thinking
- Drawing and visualisation
- Presentation
- Prototyping
- Typography and layout
- User research
Where it leads
Careers
Graphic Designer
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Professor
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Higher study after B.Des
Colleges offering B.Des
Tuition ranges from ₹55,200 to ₹4,20,000 a year across 26 colleges that publish fees.
| College | Location | Fee per year | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKS University | Satna, Madhya Pradesh | — | — |
| Amity University Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | — | — |
| Amity University Madhya Pradesh | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | — | — |
| Amity University Punjab, Mohali | Mohali, Punjab | — | — |
| Amity University Rajasthan | Jaipur, Rajasthan | — | — |
| Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar | Jalandhar, Punjab | — | 220 |
| Apeejay Stya University | Gurugram, Haryana | ₹1,89,500 2026–27 | — |
| ARCH College of Design and Business, Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | — | — |
| Avantika University | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh | — | — |
| BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar | Amritsar, Punjab | — | — |
| Bennett University | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | — | — |
| Bundelkhand University | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh | ₹75,500 2026–27 | 40 |
| Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh | ₹55,200 2025-26 | — |
| Chitkara University | Rajpura, Punjab | — | — |
| COER University | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | ₹1,30,000 2026–27 | — |
| Delhi Technological University | New Delhi, Delhi | — | — |
| Department of Design, DTU | New Delhi, Delhi | — | 120 |
| Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | — | — |
| DIT University | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | — | — |
| Doon University | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | ₹74,000 2026–27 | 35 |
| Eklavya University, Damoh | Damoh, Madhya Pradesh | — | — |
| Footwear Design and Development Institute Noida | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹2,41,900 2026–27 | 240 |
| GD Goenka University | Gurugram, Haryana | — | — |
| Glocal University | Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh | — | — |
| GNA University | Phagwara, Punjab | ₹2,07,200 2026–27 | — |
By location
Frequently asked questions
Can Commerce or Arts students apply for B.Des?
Yes. NID's 2026-27 handbook accepts Class 12 from any stream, including Science, Arts, Commerce and Humanities.
Is the first year common?
At NID Ahmedabad the first two semesters are a mandatory Design Foundation, and discipline allotment depends on completing it.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- NID B.Des Admissions Handbook 2026-27 · Prospectus PDF, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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