B.Des. in Retail Space Design at Avantika University

B.Des. in Retail Space Design at Avantika University in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹20 lakh – ₹26.2 lakh (roughly ₹5 lakh a year).

The course is about design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

Avantika University is a other institute, founded in 2017. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Avantika University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Des programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Avantika University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Des programmes at Avantika University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Avantika University before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Des. in Retail Space Design, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Avantika University accepts Joint Entrance Exam Main for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Avantika University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take Joint Entrance Exam Main and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Avantika University on its website (www.avantikauniversity.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a highest package of ₹10 lakh at Avantika University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Avantika University runs 10 B.Des specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Des. in Communication Design
• B.Des. in Industrial Design (Product Design)
• B.Des. in User Experience Design
• B.Des. in Fashion Design
• B.Des. in Interaction Design
• Integrated Master of Design
• B.Des. in Industrial Design (Transportation Design)
• B.Des. in Animation Design
• B.Des. in Interior Space Design

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹20 lakh – ₹26.2 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Avantika University compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Ujjain?