Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at IIT Bombay

Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at IIT Bombay in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 37 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹8 lakh (roughly ₹2 lakh a year).

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

IIT Bombay is a public/government institute, founded in 1958. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Bombay — 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 IIT Bombay for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

For admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

IIT Bombay accepts Joint Entrance Exam Main for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Bombay'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 IIT Bombay on its website (www.iitb.ac.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 (2024) show a placement rate of 83.39%, an average package of ₹28.01 lakh, a median package of ₹26.73 lakh and a highest package of ₹72 lakh at IIT Bombay. 1,475 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹19.63 lakh a year.

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

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 ₹8 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 IIT Bombay compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Mumbai?