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School of Design, UPES Dehradun Admission Process

School of Design, UPES Dehradun offers admission at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. UPES School of Design admissions are offered to B.Des, M.Des and PhD programmes. School of Design courses are offered in several specialisations. In order to take admission to B.Des and M.Des programmes at UPES School of Design, students must satisfy the required eligibility criteria as per the choice of the specialisations. UPES School of Design admissions can be initiated once the selected candidates pay the UPES School of Design admission fees. 

UPES School of Design admissions are merit and entrance based. For UPES School of Design B.Des admissions, candidates must score valid marks in NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE Main/ UPESDAT / CUET exams. As per the School of Design admission process, candidates also need to appear for a portfolio presentation and a personal interview for B.Des and M.Des course admission. UPES School of Design admissions to M.Des courses is given based on the candidate's performance CEED/UPES DAT followed by portfolio presentation and a personal interview. Candidates with a valid score in CEED are exempted from UPES DAT. 

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UPES School of Design Admissions 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check the entrance exams accepted by the UPES School of Design in the tabular format below. 

Entrance Exam Accepted For School of Design Admissions

ProgrammeEntrance Exam 
Bachelors of DesignNID DAT/ NIFT/ UCEED/ JEE Main/ UPESDAT / CUET exams
Masters of DesignUPES DAT/ CEED

School of Design DAT Mains Admissions 

DateEvent
April 21-29, 2025Seat Allotment Round 1
May 3, 2025B.Des DAT Mains Studio Test
May 6, 2025NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Exam Result for M.Des

School of Design UPESDAT Admissions Dates

DateEvent
April 21-29, 2025Last Date to apply
May 2-4, 2025Date of Exam

How To Apply For UPES School of Design Admissions?

Candidates can apply for UPES School of Design admissions through by paying the UPES School of Design admission fees. 

School of Design Admissions Applications 2025

  • Visit the official website.

  • Fill the application form with all the necessary information.

  • Upload and Scan the necessary documents.

  • Submit the application form by paying School of Design, UPES Dehradun application fees of Rs 1750.

UPES School of Design B.Des Admission 2025

The institute offers B.Des programme at the undergraduate level. UPES School of Design admissions are offered in B.Des programme in different specialisations a few of them are Product Design, Graphic Design, Animation & VFX, and Interaction Design. 

School of Design B.Des Admission Eligibility Criteria

Course

Eligibility Criteria

B.Des

Minimum 50% marks in X and XII any Stream along with Valid marks in NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE Main/ UPESDAT / CUET exams + Portfolio Presentation and Interview.

School of Design B.Des Admission Process 2025

  • For B.Des admission at School of Design Dehradun, candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria as per the choice of the specialisation.

  • Appear for NID/ NIFT/ UCEED/ CUET/ JEE or UPES DAT exam and obtain a valid score.

  • Fill the application form 

  • Candidates are shortlisted for portfolio presentation and a personal interview on the basis of entrance exam score.

  • The final selection of candidates is done based on performance in the entrance exam, portfolio presentation and personal interview round

  • Candidates need to submit the required documents and pay course fees to confirm admission.

School of Design Admission Procedure for B.Des Course (Through Board Merit)

  • Meet the eligibility criteria and fill out the application form of the college.

  • Based on 10+2 scores, the institute selects candidates for portfolio presentation and a personal interview.

  • Appear for a portfolio presentation and a personal interview.

  • Based on performance in the interview and portfolio presentation, candidates are selected for admission.

  • Candidates selected for admission need to visit the campus.

  • Complete the UPES School of Design admission process by paying fees and submitting the required documents. 

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UPES School of Design M.Des Admissions 2025

The college offers an M.Des programme in different specialisations. The duration of all the courses is 2 years.

School of Design Admission Eligibility Criteria

CourseEligibility Criteria

M.Des

At least 50% marks in 10th & 12th standard and B.Tech/ B.E/ B.Arch/ BFA/ B.Sc/ BA/ BFA in Applied Arts with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university + 1 year of relevant industry experience + National Level Exam (CEED) /UPESDAT scores + Portfolio Presentation & Interview.

Or

2-year M.Sc./M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering or IT domains from a recognised university (only for M.Des Interaction Design course)/ National Level Exam (CEED) / UPESDAT scores + Portfolio Presentation & Interview.

School of Design M.Des Admission Process 2025

  • Students must meet the School of Design M.Des eligibility criteria before applying.

  • Visit the official website and fill out the application form.

  • Students have to apply & appear for CEED/ UPESDAT. 

  • The institute selects candidates for portfolio presentations and personal interviews on the basis of entrance exam scores.

  • Appear for a portfolio presentation and a personal interview.

  • Final selection of students is done based on entrance exam scores, portfolio presentations and personal interviews.

  • Selected candidates need to pay School of Design M.Des fees and submit the required documents to confirm their admission.

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Documents Required for UPES School of Design Admissions

  • Passport size photograph

  • Previous year's marks memo

  • Entrance exam scorecard

  • Transfer certificate

  • Migration certificate

  • Aadhaar card

Note: Students must submit the above-mentioned documents before the commencement of the classes.

School of Design, UPES Dehradun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can candidates apply for UPES School of Design admission via online mode?

Yes, the application form is available on the official website of UPES. Candidates can visit the website to apply for admission by paying the application fee.

2: Is it mandatory to appear for a personal interview for admission to B.Des courses?

Yes, as per the admission process of the university, candidates need to appear for a personal interview in order to enrol into B.Des. programmes.

3: Does UPES School of Design accept NID DAT scores for admission to B.Des courses?

Yes, NID DAT score is accepted by the college for admission to B.Des. courses.

4: Are candidates with a valid score in CEED exempted from UPES DAT?

Yes, candidates who have appeared for CEED are not required to appear for UPES DAT (UPES Design Aptitude Test) for admission to M.Des. courses.

Student Reviews for School of Design, UPES Dehradun

College Infrastructure: 3/5
Academics: 3/5
Placements: 3/5
Value for Money: 3/5
Campus Life: 3/5

Overall experience is good.

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Academics

I am a design student.Teachers are highly experienced and supporting.They also update their academic curriculum regularly and include recent developments.I think this going to make us job ready by the end of four years.

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An autonomous institute falling under the ambit of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, NID is famous for offering design courses in specialisations like Industrial, Communication, Textile and IT Integrated (Experiential) Design. There are a total of seven NIDs in India.

Only those candidates born on or after July 1, 1992 , are eligible to apply for admission. Note: Foreign citizens (candidates holding citizenship of any country other than India) are eligible to apply for NID entrance exam 2022 only under the overseas category, provided they fulfil all the eligibility criteria.

NID 2022 Application Form has been extended till 6th December 2021. NID (National Institute of Design) conducts national level entrance exam known as NID Design Aptitude Test ( NID DAT ). Through this entrance exam, the qualified candidates are offered admission in B.Des and M.Des courses. Selection of candidates will be done through NID DAT held in two stages – DAT Prelim and DAT Mains . Candidates successfully qualifying both the stages will be eligible for admission in various NID campuses located in Ahmedabad, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam & other places. Through this article, we have provided complete information related to NID Entrance Exam 2022 .

  • The online registration process has been started from 5th October 2021.
  • Applicants can fill application form through online mode.
  • The online application process involves various steps – Signup/ Registration, filling details in application form, uploading of documents and signature, payment of application fee and printing of application form.
  • Last date to apply for NID 2022 is till 30th November 2021.
  • Candidates can also submit their applications after the last date with payment of late fee.
  • For the candidates who want to make changes in the details of application form can make correction from 6th to 13th December 2021.
  • Students must fill all the information correctly otherwise the application will be rejected.

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