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

If you are looking at Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), IIT Roorkee in Roorkee runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course.

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

IIT Roorkee is a public/government institute, founded in 1847. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Roorkee — 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 Roorkee for the current semester-wise plan.

IIT Roorkee has not published a fee for Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 4 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

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

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 IIT Roorkee'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 UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Roorkee on its website (www.iitr.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 (2024) show an average package of ₹34.07 lakh, a median package of ₹18 lakh and a highest package of ₹2.05 crore at IIT Roorkee. 740 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.

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

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 4 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT Roorkee compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Roorkee?