B.Des in Graphics and UX at Vivekananda Global University

If you are looking at B.Des in Graphics and UX, Vivekananda Global University in Jaipur runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹11.7 lakh – ₹19.55 lakh (roughly ₹2.93 lakh a year).

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

Vivekananda Global University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Vivekananda Global University — 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 Vivekananda Global University 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 Vivekananda Global University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.Des in Graphics and UX, 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 Vivekananda Global University'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 Vivekananda Global University on its website (vgu.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 a highest package of ₹46 lakh at Vivekananda Global University. 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.

Vivekananda Global University runs 4 B.Des specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Des. in Fashion and Textile Design
• Integrated B.Des. + MBA
• B.Des. in Interior and Product 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 ₹11.7 lakh – ₹19.55 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 Vivekananda Global University compare with other colleges offering B.Des in and around Jaipur?