Design is an ever-evolving industry with multiple entrance exams for admission to top colleges. Check out the list of important dates and popular exams for BDes and MDes courses here.
Design is an ever-evolving field with multiple courses and colleges in the nation. In order to pursue and establish a career in Design, it is crucial to ensure that you take admission in one of the popular Design colleges in India. It not only lends exposure but also helps in polishing the designing skills. There are numerous Design colleges that either shortlist students for admission based on the national level entrance exam or the institute level entrance exam of design. Students with better performance and result have more chances of making the cut.
If you are interested and are willing to grow professionally as a designer you must focus on the preparation for Design Entrance Exams of BDes & MDes Courses. These courses are highly popular in India and guarantee the holistic development of a student. To qualify the design entrance exam you must be fully equipped with the knowledge of the entrance exam available in the nation and their important dates. This will not only help you in keeping a track of the upcoming events but will also help you in strategising better for the exam.
Scroll through the page to get your hands on the entrance exams for B.Des and M.Des courses. Also, check out the list of top-notch design colleges that offer admission to students even without an entrance exam.
Entrance Exams for BDes & MDes Courses 2021
Given below is a list of design entrance exams in India. Candidates can go through the important dates in order to prepare for the BDes and MDes entrance exams accordingly.
Name of Exam | Application Forms | Test Date | Result Date |
February 15, 2021 | April 3- 11, 2021 | A week after the exam | |
April 2021 (Tentative) | May 2021 (Tentative) | June 2021 (Tentative) | |
September 9, 2020 - October 10, 2020 | January 17, 2021 (Released) | March 8, 2021 (Released) | |
February 1, 2021 - June 15, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | July 12, 2021 | |
GD Goenka Design Aptitude Test (DAT) | February 2021 (Released) | April 2021 (Tentative) | May 2021 (Tentative) |
March 2021 - April 20, 2021 | April 24, 2021 | May 2021 (Tentative) | |
Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) | December 21, 2020 -April 21, 2021 | June 26, 2021 - July 04, 2021 | July 10, 2021 |
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (IIT UCEED) | September 9, 2020 to October 17, 2020 (Released) | January 17, 2021 (Released) | March 10, 2021 (Released) |
MIT Institute of Design Entrance Exam | October 22, 2020 - March 10, 2021 | Entrance: April 13, 2021 - April 14, 2021 Studio Test & Interview: June 7, 2021- June 25, 2021 | Entrance: April 19, 2021 Studio Test & Interview: June 14, 2021- June 26, 2021 |
December 14, 2020- January 21, 2021 | Entrance: February 14, 2021 Situation Test / Group April/ May (Tentative) | Entrance: March 17, 2021 Situation Test / Group End of May / June, 2021 | |
NIIFT Mohali Entrance Exam | February 1, 2021 - May 28, 2021 | June 16 & 17, 20201 | June 23, 2021 |
April, 2021 - June 09, 2021 (June Cycle) | June 19, 2021 (June Cycle) | Few Days after the Exam (June Cycle) | |
School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) Pune | April 2021 (Tentative) | May 2021 (Tentative) | May 2021 (Tentative) |
Note: Some of the exams dates are tentative. Candidates are required to keep an eye on the developments and stay updated.
Also Read: Private Colleges in India Offering Scholarship for Design Admission: Eligibility & Benefits
Preparation Guide for Top BDes & MDes Entrance Exams 2021
Here is the preparation guide for the top BDes & MDes Entrance Exams in India 2021. You can also check out the Self-Study Guide for Design Entrance Exams in India to strengthen the exam preparation.
Top Colleges for Direct Design Admissions
Provided below are the names of colleges that offer admission to candidates on the basis of marks obtained in the last qualifying exam.
College Name | Location |
| Indore, Madhya Pradesh | |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | |
| Nashik, Maharashtra | |
| Sikar, Rajasthan | |
| Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Mumbai, Maharashtra | |
| Chandigarh, Punjab | |
| Pune, Maharashtra | |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | |
| Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
Also Read: Features to be Considered Before Choosing a Design School
To take admission in any of the aforementioned institutes, just click on the links mentioned above and directly apply to the desired college. You can also dial 1800-572-9877 or fill-up the Common Application Form. For any more queries, write to us in the QnA zone.
CollegeDekho wishes you Good Luck!
Similar Articles
Textile Design Courses in India: Eligibility, Duration, Fees and Colleges
Top Web Designing Courses in India - Fees, Eligibility, Career Scope & Salary
LPUNEST for B.Des and B.Sc (Design) Courses: Dates, Application (Ongoing) & Eligibility
LPU M.Des Admission 2021- Dates, Application Form (Out), Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Selection Process, Fees
UPES B.Des Admission 2021: Dates, Eligibility, Application (Ongoing), Selection Process, Scholarship, Fees & Seat Intake
SEED 2021 for B.Des Admission: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Admit Card (Out), Selection Process