B.Des. in Product Design at Presidency University Bangalore

If you are looking at B.Des. in Product Design, Presidency University Bangalore in Bangalore runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹10 lakh, which works out to about ₹2.5 lakh a year.

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

Presidency University Bangalore is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Presidency University Bangalore — 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 Presidency University Bangalore for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. 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 Presidency University Bangalore before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Des. in Product 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 Presidency University Bangalore'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 Presidency University Bangalore on its website (presidencyuniversity.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 98.93%, an average package of ₹5.39 lakh, a median package of ₹4.98 lakh and a highest package of ₹13.58 lakh at Presidency University Bangalore. 2,217 of 1,495 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Des. in Product Design specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.98 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.

Presidency University Bangalore runs 5 B.Des specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Des. in Communication Design
• B.Des. in Space Design
• B.Des. in Game Design
• B.Des. in Fashion Design

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 ₹10 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 Presidency University Bangalore compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Bangalore?