IIT’s Industrial Design Centre (IIT-IDC)
IIT’s Industrial Design Centre was Established by the Government of India in 1969 under IIT Bombay. IDC offers an excellent environment for academics, research and applications in the field of design. The aim of the Industrial Design Center is to prepare students to enter into new creative activities as professional industrial designers who with experience and maturity can reach the highest level of design practice, research and development necessary for the industry.
IIT’s Industrial Design Centre (IIT-IDC)
IIT’s Industrial Design Centre was Established by the Government of India in 1969 under IIT Bombay. IDC offers an excellent environment for academics, research and applications in the field of design. The aim of the Industrial Design Center is to prepare students to enter into new creative activities as professional industrial designers who with experience and maturity can reach the highest level of design practice, research and development necessary for the industry.
Application & Admission Process
What is the Admission Process ?
The admission process for Master of Design (M.Des) programme is as given below :
- Have the requisite undergraduate qualifications
- Pass the All India Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED), conducted in many parts of the country
- Apply and Qualify through the IDC Admission Test and Interview
What are the Important dates of Admission Process ?
Important dates of the Admission Process are mentioned in the table below :
B.Des:
| Sr. No. | Key Activity | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Online Registration Start Date | October 9, 2019 |
| 2. | Online Registration End Date (with regular fee) | November 9, 2019 |
| 3. | Online Registration End Date (with late fee) | November 16, 2019 |
| 4. | Exam Date | January 18, 2020, 10:00 to 13:00 |
| 5. | Results | March 13, 2020 |
M.Des :
| Sr. No. | Key Activity | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Online Registration Start Date | October 9, 2019 |
| 2. | Online Registration End Date (with regular fee) | November 9, 2019 |
| 3. | Online Registration End Date (with late fee) | November 16, 2019 |
| 4. | Exam Date | January 18, 2020, 10:00 to 13:00 |
| 5. | Results | March 4, 2020 |
How can I apply ? What are the application fees ?
Apply through CEED
Application Fees for all the offered courses are as follows :
Male applicants : Rs. 300/-
Female applicants: Rs.150/-
IIT-IDC 2020 Brochure – Click here
What is the Entrance Exam Pattern ? Are any Sample Papers available ?
UG :
UCEED Paper Pattern :
Duration: 3 Hours
The question paper contains 100 questions distributed among the following six broad topics :
- Visualization and spatial ability,
- Observation and design sensitivity,
- Environmental and social awareness,
- Analytical and logical reasoning,
- Language and creativity
- Design thinking and problem -solving.
The question paper consists of three sections :
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
*There is also negative marking for wrong answers for NAT and MCQ
UCEED Sample Paper : https://silica.co.in/uceed-sample-papers.html
PG :
CEED Sample Paper : https://silica.co.in/ceed-sample-papers.html
Which cities is the Entrance Exam held in ?
The entrance exam is held in the following cities :
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- New Delhi
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Kolkata
- Roorkee
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Patna
- Pune
- Raipur
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Thrissur
- Visakhapatnam
General Information
Name of the Institute
What was the Year of Establishment ?
Which University are they affiliated to ?
Which Campuses do they have ?
What Programs are offered ? What is the annual intake ?
B.Des :
| Sr No. | Course | No of Seats | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | B.Des | 30 | 4 years |
M.Des :
| Sr No. | Course | No of Seats | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Industrial/ Product Design | 15 | 1 or 2 years |
| 2. | Communication Design | 14 | 1 or 2 years |
| 3. | Animation Design | 11 | 1 or 2 years |
| 4. | Mobility & Vehicle Design | 9 | 1 or 2 years |
| 5. | Interaction Design | 12 | 1 or 2 years |
| TOTAL | 61 |
What is the Eligibility Criteria to apply for programs at the Institute ?
The eligibility criteria is as follows :
For UG : UCEED qualified candidates who have completed their XII Board Examination (or equivalent) in any stream.
For PG : Min 55% marks in qualifying degree and Qualification in CEED for Design.(10 +2 +4)
What are the Fees for different Programs ?
B.Des Fees:
| Sr. No. | Heads | Amount (in Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Examination & Tuition fee | 1,02,000 |
| 2. | Electricity,Water,Hostel Rent,Gymkhana & Medical Fee | 9,000 |
| 3. | Student Benevolent Fund | 1,300 |
| 4. | Establishment | 4,500 |
| 5. | Student Insurance Fund | 200 |
| TOTAL | 1,17,000 |
M.Des Fees are around Rs. 82,000/- per year
Is there any Reservation in Seats ? If so, what is the split ?
Reservation for B.Des students :
| Categories | OP | OPPH | OB | OBPH | SC | SCPH | ST | STPH | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 15 | 00 | 08 | 00 | 05 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 30 |
Does the campus have Residential facility ?
Student Hostels at IDC :
- IIT has two girls and ten boys’ hostels within its campus. Each hostel is an independent entity with its own mess facilities, recreational areas, etc.
- Students can also choose to make their own arrangement for accommodation outside the campus
Guest Houses at IDC :
- IIT Bombay provides accommodation for guests (invited or visiting faculty, alumni, participants in workshop/ seminars organized by IDC) in either the Institute Guest House, CEP Guest House or the Staff Hostel
Does the Institute have any International Affiliations ?
IIT IDC has a number of International Affiliations.
For details please visit the given link : https://www.ir.iitb.ac.in/?page_id=88
What are the Highlights of Infrastructure/facilities at the campus ?
The Highlights of the Infrastructure are as follows :
- Computer facilities
- Animation studio
- Typography studio
- Interaction design studio
- Ergonomics laboratory
- Photo and video studio
- Product development cell
- Bamboo studio
- IDC library
- Clay modelling studio
What are the Highlights of the Faculty Group ?
The Highlights of Faculty are :
- There are 24 faculty members who are supported by technical staff and workshop personnel in their Educational, Consultancy and Research projects
- The Faculty at IDC comes from backgrounds like Industrial Design, Communication Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Art, Engineering, Sciences and Ergonomics
What are the Highlights of the School’s Pedagogy & Teaching Methods ?
Industry & Job Market
What are the Highlights of Placement for recent years ?
Some of the Past Recruiters are :
- Microsoft
- Flipkart
- Samsung
- Grail Research
- Kotak
- Infosys
- Godrej
Testimonials
Testimonials from Recruiters
Arindam Dutta
(INM Recruiting Manager, INM SEED Coordinator)
“With the ever expanding energy needs of today it’s important for the industry to work in close association with academia to develop the appropriate expertise. Schlumberger and IIT Bombay have a long standing association to not only cater to the specialized Oilfield industry but also collaborate on research and knowledge sharing.”
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