Bachelors in Design at Mahindra University, Hyderabad

Mahindra University, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, offers Bachelors in Design as a 4-year undergraduate degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹24.6 lakh (roughly ₹6.15 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.

Mahindra University, Hyderabad is a other institute, founded in 2020. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Mahindra University, Hyderabad — 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 Mahindra University, Hyderabad for the current semester-wise plan.

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 Mahindra University, Hyderabad as a group.

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

To get into Bachelors in Design, 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 Mahindra University, Hyderabad's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

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 Mahindra University, Hyderabad on its website (www.mahindrauniversity.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.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show an average package of ₹8.6 lakh and a highest package of ₹38 lakh at Mahindra University, Hyderabad. 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.

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 ₹24.6 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 Mahindra University, Hyderabad compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Hyderabad?