Candidates who wish to apply to more than one stream, will have to fill the form for each stream separately along with the fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/M.Des_-213x300.png\")
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Document required for application to MDes at IIT-IDC Bombay:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- File containing your recent color photograph (jpg).<\/li>\n
- Scanned copy of your signature (jpg).<\/li>\n
- If the course is finished, a scanned copy of your diploma or certificate (pdf). Kindly attach a copy of your final year mark sheet or provisional certificate if you do not have the final degree certificate. A certificate from the college principal or department head, as listed in Appendix 1, should be uploaded if the course is not finished.<\/li>\n
- Upload a scanned copy of your Higher Secondary Certificate (pdf).<\/li>\n
- Upload a scanned copy of your Birth Certificate, or Proof of date of birth (Passport, school leaving certificate, Class 10 certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate) (pdf).<\/li>\n
- Upload the scanned Experience Certificate if applicable (pdf).<\/li>\n
- Applicants in the SC\/ST\/OBC (NC) category must upload a recent category certificate (pdf) that has been approved by the relevant authorities. The OBC (NC) certificate format is found in Appendix 2. Appendix 3 contains the format for SC\/ST certificates. Only certificates issued on or after April 1, 2022, for SC, ST, or OBC (NC) categories will be accepted.<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- In accordance with Appendix 4 (pdf), candidates applying under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Category must upload a valid EWS Certificate issued by the relevant government.<\/li>\n
- Candidates who are applying in the PwD category should upload a valid medical certificate issued by the appropriate authority as per Appendix 5 (pdf).<\/li>\n
- Candidates whose name is not the same as the name on the degree\/ diploma certificate should upload a gazette notification, marriage certificate or passport page showing the change in name (pdf).<\/li>\n
- Task\/s for each MDes stream applied for \/ MDes by Research, in pdf format. File size for each task should not be more than 3MB, scanned documents should be 200 dpi or above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Seat Matrix for 2025-26:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA) MDes 2025-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Discipline<\/th>\n | GENERAL<\/th>\n | EWS<\/th>\n | OBC-NCL<\/th>\n | SC<\/th>\n | ST<\/th>\n | TOTAL<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
\n\n| Industrial Design<\/td>\n | 6<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Communication Design<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Interaction Design<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Animation Design<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Mobility and Vehicle Design<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Total<\/td>\n | 28<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 18<\/td>\n | 10<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n A) MDes by Research 2025-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Discipline<\/th>\n | GENERAL<\/th>\n | EWS<\/th>\n | OBC-NCL<\/th>\n | SC<\/th>\n | ST<\/th>\n | TOTAL<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| MDes by Research<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Questions in M.Des 2025 application form at IIT-IDC Bombay:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Discipline<\/th>\n | Questions Asked<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| 1. Communication Design<\/td>\n | \n 1. What do you see yourself doing professionally after you earn a Master\u2019s degree in Communication Design? Give as precise an answer as you can.2. Which area of the Communication Design discipline appeals to you the most? Explain the reasons for the choice of this focus; additionally, you may provide an example of communication that you designed with this focus.<\/p>\n 3. What are your research interests?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 2. Animation Design<\/td>\n | \n 1. Why would you like to become an Animator?2. What are your professional and research interests?<\/p>\n 3. Briefly mention your extra-curricular activities and spare time interests.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 3. Industrial Design<\/td>\n | \n 1. Why would you like to become an Industrial Designer?2. What are your professional and research interests?<\/p>\n 3. Briefly mention your extra-curricular activities & spare time interests.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 4. Interaction Design<\/td>\n | \n 1. Suggest how you plan to make the most out of the Interaction Design Program at IDC?2. What would you like to do after completing an M.Des in Interaction Design from IDC?<\/p>\n 3. What, in your opinion, are the essential qualities for an Interaction Designer in India, and how do you negotiate\/align with them?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 5. Mobility & Vehicle Design<\/td>\n | 1. What are your professional and research interests?2. Briefly mention your extra-curricular activities and spare time interests.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Discipline Wise Tasks during MDes application at IIT-IDC Bombay:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nFor specific disciplines, candidates have to complete a task as part of completing the application for MDes program<\/p>\n \n\n\n| 1<\/th>\n | Industrial Design, Animation Design, Communication Design<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \u00a0<\/td>\n | No Tasks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| 2<\/th>\n | Interaction Design<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| \u00a0<\/td>\n | \n Task 1: <\/strong>Design an Interactive product without screens, speakers or microphones, for any of your family members. Clearly mention the objective(s) of the design. Sketch out three ideas and detail out your best idea among them.<\/p>\n(Max 2 pages – A4)<\/p>\n File format: PDF
Maximum Size: 3MB<\/p>\n Task 2:<\/strong><\/p>\nReflect upon and engage with the image given below. Write an essay based on your reflections, your essay can include sketches\/images as well. https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12UmxofeQbQ6E9WPKPEUacu1R27sf2W14\/view?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n(Max 1000 words, and max 2 pages – A4)<\/p>\n File format: PDF
Maximum Size: 3MB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| 3<\/th>\n | Mobility & Vehicle Design<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| \u00a0<\/td>\n | \n Task 1:<\/strong>Which new possibilities should India explore in public transportation in the next ten years? (Max 1000 words)<\/p>\nFile format: PDF
Maximum Size: 3MB<\/p>\n Task 2:<\/strong>Pick any vehicle of your choice. Following design point of view, write briefly (point-wise) what do you like or dislike in the exterior\/interior design of that vehicle. (Tip: Engine, Power, transmission, brakes, handling and efficiency are performance centric parameters)<\/p>\nFile format: PDF
Maximum Size: 3MB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| 4<\/th>\n | MDes by Research<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| \u00a0<\/td>\n | Task 1:<\/strong> Submit a research proposal (800 words) on any ONE of the given topics. The proposal should clearly articulate the research question related to the chosen topic and describe a research method that can be used to investigate it.Word Limit:<\/strong> 800 words
File Format:<\/strong> PDFResearch Topics:<\/strong>
– Text input in Indian languages (webinar recording)
– Usable security for emergent users (webinar recording)
– Designing collaborative learning environments
– Understanding the grammar of storytelling in virtual reality narratives
– Novel interaction techniques for augmented\/virtual reality
– Developing Tactile and Visual CMF Strategies for Inclusive Design
– Exploring applications of game and game design principles in non-game contexts
– Investigating game structures, player interactions, and player experiences
– Educational Board Game Design
– Exploration of the language of virtual reality storytelling
– Practice-based Research in Animation\/Virtual Museum Design.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n- Admission Process for MDes Program at other IIT \/ IIITDM:
<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| #<\/th>\n | Institute & Application Process Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| 1<\/td>\n | IIT-Delhi:<\/strong>
Application Link: https:\/\/ecampus.iitd.ac.in\/PGADM\/login<\/a>
Application Dates:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| #<\/th>\n | Activity<\/th>\n | Dates<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 1<\/td>\n | Application submission begins online<\/td>\n | Saturday March 22, 2025 (12:00 noon)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 2<\/td>\n | Online application deadline<\/td>\n | Monday April 07, 2025 (04:00 pm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 3<\/td>\n | Range of Dates for Test \/ Interview<\/td>\n | Wednesday May 14 2025 \u2013 Monday, June 16, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 4<\/td>\n | Commencement of classes<\/td>\n | Thursday July 24, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n MDes Exam Pattern:<\/strong>
1. Portfolio [To be Uploaded Online]
2. Design Task
3. Interview
No of Seats: 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Discipline<\/th>\n | GEN<\/th>\n | OBC<\/th>\n | EWS<\/th>\n | SC<\/th>\n | ST<\/th>\n | TOTAL<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Industrial Design<\/td>\n | 10<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 2<\/td>\n | IIT-Guwahati:<\/strong>
Application Link: https:\/\/www.iitg.ac.in\/admission\/<\/a>
Application Dates:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| #<\/th>\n | Activity<\/th>\n | Dates<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 1<\/td>\n | Start date of application<\/td>\n | Friday March 21, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 2<\/td>\n | Last date of application<\/td>\n | Tuesday April 15, 2025 on 05:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 3<\/td>\n | MDes selection process<\/td>\n | Thursday May 15 2025 to Wednesday June 25, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 4<\/td>\n | Orientation of Students<\/td>\n | Tuesday July 22, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n MDes Exam Pattern & Assessment Criteria:<\/strong>
1. CEED Score
2. Design Aptitude Test
3. Interview & Portfolio
No of Seats: 63<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Degree – Discipline<\/th>\n | OPEN<\/th>\n | GEN-EWS<\/th>\n | OBC-NCL<\/th>\n | SC<\/th>\n | ST<\/th>\n | Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| MDes<\/td>\n | 13<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 9<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| MDes in Electronic Product Design<\/td>\n | 12<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 8<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Note:-\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Discipline wise and Category wise 5% seats are reserved for PwD candidates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The candidates under the non-regular category can occupy a maximum of 10% seats.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Institute has all rights to modify the above given seat matrix at the time of commencement of seat allocation process without any further information or notification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n\n
\n| 3<\/td>\n | IISc Bangalore:<\/strong>
Application Link: https:\/\/rb.gy\/7gy3ew<\/a>
Application Dates:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n \n\n\n| #<\/th>\n | Activity<\/th>\n | Dates<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| 1<\/td>\n | \n Last date of application\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- M Des Regular<\/span><\/li>\n
- M Des Sponsored<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- Sunday, March 23, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n
- Monday, March 31, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| 2<\/td>\n | \n M Tech\/ M Des programmes – <\/span>aptitude test\/interview<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Regular<\/span><\/li>\n
- Sponsored<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- Monday, April 14, 2025 to <\/span>Thursday, April 17, 2025<\/li>\n
- Monday, June 2, 2025 to <\/span>Thursday, June 5, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| 3<\/td>\n | \n Date of Reporting at IISc:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- M Tech\/ M Des\/ M Mgt\/ MSc (Regular)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- M Tech\/ M Des\/ M Mgt\/ MSc (Sponsored) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- Monday, July 21, 2025 to\u00a0<\/span>Wednesday, July 23, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n
- Thursday, July 24, 2025 to\u00a0<\/span>Friday, July 25, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
MDes Exam Pattern & Assessment Criteria:<\/strong>
1. CEED Score [70%]
2. Interview [30%]
No of Seats: 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n \n\n\n| Discipline<\/th>\n | GEN<\/th>\n | OBC<\/th>\n | SC<\/th>\n | ST<\/th>\n | EWS<\/th>\n | TOTAL<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| Product Design<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 4<\/td>\n | IIT Hyderabad:<\/strong>
Application Link: https:\/\/www.iith.ac.in\/admissions\/login\/mdesAdmLoginHome<\/a>
Application Dates:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n \n\n\n| #<\/th>\n | Activity<\/th>\n | Dates<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| 1<\/td>\n | Start date for online registration with regular fee<\/td>\n | Thursday, March 27, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 2<\/td>\n | Last date for online registration with regular fee<\/td>\n | Thursday, April 17, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 3<\/td>\n | Intimation for online screening (MDes Self-sponsored)<\/td>\n | Friday, April 26, 2024*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 4<\/td>\n | Online Screening test (MDes Self-sponsored)<\/td>\n | Monday, April 29, 2024*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 5<\/td>\n | List of candidates called for DAT (MoE & Self-sponsored)<\/td>\n | Wednesday, May 1, 2024*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 6<\/td>\n | DAT exam in IITH campus (MoE & Self-sponsored)<\/td>\n | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 to Friday, May 17, 2024*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 7<\/td>\n | Interview in IITH campus (MoE & Self-sponsored)<\/td>\n | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 to Friday, May 17, 2024*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 8<\/td>\n | DAT exam in IITH campus (Self-sponsored) – MDes by Practice<\/td>\n | Friday, May 17, 2024 to Saturday, May 18, 2024*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 9<\/td>\n | Interview in IITH campus (Self-sponsored) – MDes by Practice<\/td>\n | Friday, May 17, 2024 to Saturday, May 18, 2024*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n *2024 year dates. 2025 Dates yet to be released.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n MDes Exam Pattern & Assessment Criteria:<\/strong>
A) For MoE:<\/strong>
1. Shortlisting for Design Aptitude Test (DAT) based on a Valid CEED Score.
2. Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Portfolio Review.
3. Shortlisting for Personal interview based on step-2.
B) For Self Sponsored:<\/strong>
1. Shortlisting for Design Aptitude Test (DAT) based on online screening test.
2. Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Portfolio Review.
3. Shortlisting for Personal interview based on step-2.
No of Seats: 26<\/strong><\/p>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |