Kerala B.Des Admissions 2024: Eligibility, Dates, Top Colleges, Selection Process

Subhashri Roy

Updated On: August 21, 2024 03:06 PM

Check out all about Kerala B.Des admissions 2024 including the highlights of the course, eligibility criteria, application process, selection process, important dates, top colleges, etc. for the UG design course.

Kerala B.Des Admissions

Kerala BDes Admissions: Kerala has approximately 40 design colleges offering multiple specialisations across UG & PG levels. Admission in most colleges offering BDes course is based on merit or entrance exam scores. With the recent data, Kerala has been seeing a constant rise in design students in the coming years. So students are advised to prepare efficiently for the entrance exam they plan to appear for admission to the BDes program. Check out the popular entrance exam, admission process, fee structure and more in this article!

Kerala B.Des Admissions Highlights 2024

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) is a full-time four-year undergraduate design course which is offered by many top design institutes in the state of Kerala. Following are the main highlights of Kerala B.Des Admission 2024:

Category

Highlights

Name of the course

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

Duration

Four Years (8 Semesters)

Admission Start Date

April 2024

Selection Process

National-Level/Institute-Level Entrance Exam

Eligibility

10+2 with 50% aggregate marks

​About Kerala B.Des Admissions 2024

Admission to B.Des in Kerala is primarily done on the candidate’s score in entrance exams like the UCEED exam , NID DAT , NATA exam , NIFT Entrance Exam , etc. Each exam is organised by a separate conducting body which is also responsible for announcing their respective cut-offs and holding a counselling process. All the relevant information for enrollment in any of the top design colleges offering B.Des in Kerala can be checked below. This includes admission dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, top colleges, fees, reservation policy and so on.

Kerala B.Des Admissions Dates 2024

The application process for B.Des admissions or the entrance exams usually begins in the online mode every year. Find the important dates related to Kerala B.Des Admissions for the upcoming academic year:

Dates

Events

Application Release Date

April 2024

Last Date of Application

May/ June 2024

Submission of the qualifying examination Documents

To be Announced

Release of Merit List

To be Announced

Start of Academic Session

To be Announced

Kerala B.Des Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) course in Kerala must meet the eligibility criteria given as under:

Entrance Exams

  • For the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED), candidates must have qualified +2 in the science stream.

  • For the National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test (NID-DAT), candidates from any stream will be considered eligible for the entrance examination.

Academic Qualification

  • The candidate must have qualified 10+2 from an institute approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

  • The candidate must have obtained not less than 50% aggregate marks in 12th standard.

Also Read: VIT B.Des Admissions 2025

Kerala B.Des Application Process 2024

All the candidates seeking admission to the B.Des course must apply online through the official website of CEE, Kerala.

  • Find the link “ “Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Course 2024 - Online Application” and click on it.

  • Register yourself by entering your mobile number, and email ID and creating a password. This will generate a unique application number which will be displayed on the screen.

  • Fill the application form. It is advised that candidates keep all the relevant documents handy while filling it in.

  • Pay the online application through two payment methods- Online Payment or e-Challan.

  • Upload signature and a photograph of the candidate along with other required documents and certificates.

  • After uploading all the necessary documents/certificates, take a printout of the confirmation page.

Note- The application process for all the other institutes that conduct separate entrance exams at the institute level will have a different application process.

Kerala B.Des Selection Process 2024

B.Des admission or the selection of a B.Des aspirant in the state of Kerala shall be done through design entrance exams like UCEED, NID DAT (Mains) and NATA. The ranking for admission shall be based on marks secured in class 12 marks. Some institutes may also conduct a separate admission test for B.Des Admission which may be followed by a round personal interview.

Entrance Exams Accepted by Top B.Des Colleges in Kerala 2024

The Commissioner for Entrance Exams, Kerala, shall admit candidates on the basis of the score obtained in certain design entrance exams held at the national level. The entrance exams accepted by top design colleges in the state include the following:

Name of the Entrance Exam

Date of Exam

Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) 2024

January 21, 2024

National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test (NID-DAT) 2024

Prelims- December 24, 2024

Mains- April 27 & 28, 2024 - BDes
March 4 & April 4, 2024 - MDes

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2024

Starting April 6, 2024, till July 2024 (Every weekend)

NIFT Entrance Exam 2024

July 27, 2024

Documents Required for B.Des Admission in Kerala

The list of documents that must be produced for Kerala B.Des Admission 2024 is given below:

  • Digital copies of Photo and Signature

  • Score Card of the entrance exam

  • Qualifying Examination Mark Sheet (Class XII or equivalent)

  • EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST Certificate (if applicable)

  • PwD Certificate and OCI/PIO Card (if applicable)

  • Income Certificate

  • Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate

Note: Candidates who are found to have submitted invalid/fake documents will not be permitted to seek admission. His/her admission shall be cancelled there and then.

Kerala B.Des Admission Reservation Policy 2024

B.Des colleges in Kerala must abide by the reservation policies of the Kerala government. The competent authorities will offer reservations to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes/ SEBC/ OEC candidates who satisfy the following conditions:

  • The caste/community of the father will be considered to prove the candidate’s caste who is a child of an inter-caste married couple. He/she will be eligible for educational benefits eligible to SC/STs in the state of Kerala and must be allowed to receive all the educational benefits until the end of the B.Des course.

  • While General category candidates will have to pay the application fee of Rs. 500, SC/ST candidates have to pay Rs. 200 only.

  • The SC/ST candidates must have an original community certificate obtained from the Revenue officer who is not below the rank of Tahsildar.

  • The SEBC/OEC candidates must obtain an original Non-Creamy layer certificate from the Village Officer concerned in the available proforma.

Also Read: UPSEE B.Des Syllabus

Top Kerala B.Des Colleges and Fees

Given below is the list of top colleges in Kerala for B.Des along with the annual fees and locations:

Name of the College

Location

Course Fee (Annually in INR)

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur

NIFT Campus,

Dharmasala,

Mangattuparamba,

Kannur - 670 562(Kerala)

2,70,900

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam

Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam – 686 560

39,000

Assumption College, Kottayam

Changanacherry

Kottayam- 686101

Kerala, India

62,000

Institute of Fashion Technology, Kerala

IFTK Campus,

Vellimon West PO, Kundara,

Kollam – 691511

1,03,000

Kerala Institute of Design, Kollam

Chandanathope, Kollam, Kerala -691014

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Top Colleges for B.Des Admissions in India

Some of the top-notch colleges from all across the country are mentioned below:

College Name

Location

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU)

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University - (MJRP)

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Jalandhar, Punjab

Graphic Era Hill University Dehradun Campus (GEHU)

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute (DRMGRERI)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Indus University (IU)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Apeejay Stya University (ASU)

Gurugram, Haryana

World University of Design (WUD)

Sonepat, Haryana

Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University (SRU)

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Ansal University [AU]

Gurugram, Haryana

To take admission in any of the desired B.Des College, feel free to fill the Common Application Form . You can also directly connect with our admission experts by simply dialling 1800-572-9877 (toll-free).

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FAQs

Which documents are to be uploaded in the application form for Kerala B.Des admissions?

You will have to upload your photograph and signature in the application form for Kerala B.Des admissions.

Which other exams are accepted for Kerala B.Des admissions?

Some other national level design entrance exams accepted for B.Des admissions in Kerala include UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT Entrance Exam, and NATA.

How are students selected for B.Des admissions in Kerala?

Most of the design colleges in Kerala conduct an entrance exam or accept the scores of some national level entrance exams for selecting students.

What is the duration of B.Des in Kerala?

The duration of a B.Des degree is 4 years and the same is followed in the design institutes of Kerala.

Who is the conducting body of Kerala B.Des admissions?

The Commissioner of Entrance Exams (CEE) of Kerala is responsible for specifying the eligibility criteria and other details related to B.Des admissions in Kerala.

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