Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at IIT Delhi (IITD)

If you are looking at Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), IIT Delhi (IITD) in Delhi runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 20 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹12.53 lakh (roughly ₹3.13 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

IIT Delhi (IITD) is a public/government institute, founded in 1961. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Delhi (IITD) — 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 Delhi (IITD) for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Des programmes at IIT Delhi (IITD) as a group.

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

To be considered for Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

IIT Delhi (IITD) accepts Common Admission Test for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Delhi (IITD)'s prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take Common Admission Test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Delhi (IITD) on its website (home.iitd.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 90.01%, an average package of ₹21, a median package of ₹20 lakh and a highest package of ₹41.13 lakh at IIT Delhi (IITD). These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹20.5 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.

IIT Delhi (IITD) runs 2 B.Des specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹12.53 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 Delhi (IITD) compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Delhi?