B.Des. in Game Design at UPES School of Design

B.Des. in Game Design at UPES School of Design is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 240 seats. The total fee on record is ₹28.94 lakh – ₹51.1 lakh.

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

UPES School of Design is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at UPES School of Design — 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 UPES School of Design for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Des programmes at UPES School of Design as a group.

30000

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

For admission to B.Des. in Game Design, you usually need Class 12 in any stream. The minimum marks on record at UPES School of Design are: X: 50.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 UPES School of Design'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 UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to UPES School of Design 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.

For B.Des. in Game Design specifically, the average salary on record is ₹6.5 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.

UPES School of Design runs 10 B.Des specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Des. in Mobility and Vehicle Design
• B.Des. in Animation and VFX
• B.Des. in Graphics and Communication Design
• B.Des. in User Experience and Interaction Design
• B.Des. in Product Design
• B.Des. in Interior and Retail Space Design
• B.Des.in Communication and Media Design (Animation & VFX) (Global Pathway Program)
• B.Des in Communication and Media Design ( Graphics) (Global Pathway Program)
• B.Des in Industrial and Product Design ( Global Pathway Program)

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 ₹28.94 lakh – ₹51.1 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does UPES School of Design compare with other colleges offering B.Des?