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The qualifying exam is CEED. The candidate will be shortlisted for Design Aptitude Test (DAT) based on CEED score. Based on the DAT scores, the candidates are screened and shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Personal Interview. The final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in Design Aptitude Test (DAT), Personal Interview, Academic Performance and Design Portfolio

A student applying for postgraduate (M.Des) program should qualify the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) conducted by IITs as a part of their central admission procedure. They are further shortlisted through apptitude test and further on through a personal interview session.

A minimum of 55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination, which are:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology/ Architecture / Design/ Interior Design or equivalent (4 years duration after 10+2) Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent of 4 years duration after 10+2)
B.F.A. (4 year professional programme, after 10+2)
Masters degree in Arts / Science / Computer Applications (2 year programme after 10+2+3)

A candidate must have Minimum CPI of 6.0 or 55% of marks in the qualifying degree/diploma as indicated below:

• All regular category candidates (except those having BTech/BDes degrees from an IIT with a minimum CPI of 7.0) must possess a valid score of all India Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED). For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below.
• Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, and Part-Time categories of candidates, have been indicated below.
• 4-year Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Design, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design or a Design related field.
• 4-year Professional Diploma in Design of NID or Professional Diploma of CEPT (5-year programme)