About Us
BITS Design School is conceived and established by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), one of the first private institutes in India to be granted 'Institute of Eminence' status in 2020 by the Government of India. Over the last 3 years, BITS Pilani has expanded from Technology into Management and Legal Education with BITS School of Management (BITSoM) established in 2021 and BITS Law School (BITSLAW) in 2023, respectively. With a foray into the world of design in 2024, BITS Pilani begins another chapter.
BITS Design School is founded with the objective of creating an inclusive and inspiring space where design students and educators from around the world can come together to learn, collaborate and create. BITS Design School campus is in Mumbai. BITS Design School is a fully residential, 4-year-long, transdisciplinary Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme.
About the Course
In this 4-year programme, students are gradually exposed to a specialisation of choice. Each year, students engage in distinct groups of courses that impart fundamental knowledge, encourage personal development, ignite investigative curiosity, foster learning specific to a specialisation, and enhance mastery of essential tools and skills. Courses encompass the study of material studies, social media communication, visualisation and prototyping, AI for design, and designing for the senses. Along the way, students also undertake an industrial project, a community project, masterclasses, and internships.
Courses Offered
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B.Des Physical Product Design
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B.Des Digital Product Design (UX/UI)
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B.Des Human-Centred Design
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B.Des Visual Design
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B.Des Experience Design
Eligibility Criteria
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Candidate should be 12th Pass with minimun 45%.
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Candidates from any stream can apply.
About BITSDAT & Exam Pattern
BITS Design School will conduct the BITS Design Aptitude Test for students from different backgrounds who might not have appeared for other design entrance tests. The BITS DAT is a 1-hour test. The test will be conducted online.
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BITSDAT Exam Pattern |
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Design Concept Aptitude |
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Logical Reasoning Ability |
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Nonverbal Reasoning |
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English Language |
Selection Process
Applicants should have taken at least one of these tests:
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National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test Prelims (NID-DAT).
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Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED).
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BITS Design Aptitude Test (BITSDAT).
Fee Structure
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AMOUNT |
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YEAR 1 |
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Tuition Fees |
Rs 7,00,000 |
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Residence Fees |
Rs 3,00,000 |
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TOTAL |
Rs 10,00,000 |
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A one-time Admission Fee of ₹70,000 will be payable at the time of accepting the offer for admission in AY 2024-25.
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The residence fee includes housing, meals, access to a sports facility, and shuttle service between student residence and the interim campus.
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These fees are subject to an annual increase of up to 8% per year.
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For information regarding withdrawals and refunds, please refer to our Refund Policy.
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The refundable security deposit of ₹20,000 will be collected with the year 1 tuition fee and will be refunded after the convocation to the student.
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The cost of books and other learning materials will be additional and borne by the student.
How to Apply
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Register online on their website.
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Pay their registration fees.
Click here to know more - https://www.bitsdesign.edu.in/admissions/
Important Dates
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ROUND 1 |
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Application Opens |
To be Announced |
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Application Closes |
30 Mar 2024 |
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PORTFOLIO INTERVIEWS |
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Mumbai |
13 - 14 Apr 2024 |
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Bengaluru |
16 - 17 Apr 2024 |
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Delhi |
19 - 20 Ap r2024 |
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Ahemdabad |
23 Apr 2024 |
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Online |
25 - 28 Apr 2024 |
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Fee payment Deadline |
As per Offer Letter |
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Session Commencement |
1 Aug 2024 |
NOTE - All above timelines are subject to change at the discretion of BITSDES.
