B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU: overview
DBUU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers B.Des. in Product Design as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 30 seats in each batch. The total fee on record is ₹7.37 lakh – ₹7.86 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.84 lakh a year.
Expect to spend most of your time on design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.
DBUU is a private institute, founded in 2005. This page brings together what is on record for this course at DBUU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.
What you study in B.Des. in Product Design
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 DBUU for the current semester-wise plan.
B.Des. in Product Design fees at DBUU
The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Des programmes at DBUU as a group.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total course fee | ₹7.37 lakh – ₹7.86 lakh |
| Tuition fee | ₹4 lakh – ₹4.4 lakh |
| Hostel fee | ₹3.25 lakh |
| Approximate cost per year | ₹1.84 lakh |
Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with DBUU before you pay anything.
B.Des. in Product Design eligibility
To get into B.Des. in Product Design, you usually need Class 12 in any stream. The minimum marks on record at DBUU are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.
Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check DBUU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.
How to get admission to B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU
In most years, admission follows these steps:
- Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
- Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
- Apply to DBUU on its website (www.dbuu.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
- Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.
B.Des. in Product Design placements at DBUU
The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 70-75% and a highest package of ₹27 lakh at DBUU. 250 students were placed that year. 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.
Other B.Des specialisations at DBUU
DBUU runs 6 B.Des specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:
Is B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU right for you?
Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:
- Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 4 years on it.
- Can you manage ₹7.37 lakh – ₹7.86 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 DBUU compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Dehradun?
B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU: FAQs
What is the fee for B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU?
The total fee on record for B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU is ₹7.37 lakh – ₹7.86 lakh, about ₹1.84 lakh a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.
How long is B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU?
B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course.
How many seats are there in B.Des. in Product Design at DBUU?
DBUU has 30 seats in B.Des. in Product Design each year.
What is the eligibility for B.Des. in Product Design?
You usually need Class 12 in any stream. Admission is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.
What are the placements like at DBUU?
In 2023, DBUU recorded a placement rate of 70-75% and a highest package of ₹27 lakh. These are college-wide figures.
Which other B.Des specialisations does DBUU offer?
Besides B.Des. in Product Design, DBUU offers B.Des. in Graphic Design, B.Des. in Interior Design, B.Des. in Game Design and Animation (Industry Integrated), B.Des. in UI and UX and B.Des. in Fashion Design.
Is DBUU a government or private college?
DBUU is a private institute, founded in 2005, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.