Nirma University Ahmedabad B.Des: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Nirma University B.Des Admission 2023 is ongoing currently. Admission to the program will be based on NUDET (Nirma University Design Entrance Test) or UCEED scores. The NUDET 2023 dates will be announced soon on the official website of the University. Read More: Nirma University Admission 2023

Nirma University provides an undergraduate program in design stream, namely, B.Des in two specializations. The course is offered by the Department of Design with dynamic course curriculum and special lectures by Industrial Experts. The course aims to provide practical experience through various workshops. B.Des is offered for a minimum duration of 4 years. It is a credit based, full time regular course. Basic eligibility is 10+2 in relevant discipline. Admissions to the course are entrance based. 

Nirma University B.Des Important Dates 2023

Nirma University B.Des Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in B.Des program of Nirma University must satisfy the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

• The basic eligibility is that the applicant should have completed 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized institution/ school with a minimum mark of 50% in aggregate.
• Applicants with 10+3 diploma courses or any equivalent examination recognized by Nirma University are also eligible to apply.
• Students appearing for their 12th final exam in the current year of exam from any discipline are also eligible for the admission exam. However, a minimum of 50% aggregate scores remains the eligibility.

Nirma University B.Des Admission Guidelines

Admissions to B.Des program of Nirma University are based on entrance scores followed by PI and admission test conducted by the university itself.

• Composite scores will be computed based on the following selection criteria:
  • UCEED Score: 50%
  • NU-DD Situation Test: 30%
  • Personal Interview: 20%
• Selected applicants are to be judged on the basis of their general awareness, quality of responses to social and cultural issues, and to test their creative idea and thinking when given any situation. Students may show the portfolio of their previous works during the Interview.
• For candidates who have not qualified for UCEED, round 2 exams will be conducted. Selected candidates will have to appear for the online Design Entrance Test.
• Applicants having non-Indian passports (FN), OR foreign students having a non-Indian passport and also the OCI or PIO card (OCI/PIO) are eligible to apply under OCI/PIO/FN Supernumerary category (10% reservation)
• Applicants of the Gulf countries or South-east Asia can apply under the CIWGC-SEA Supernumerary category (5% reservation). The students must hold Indian passports, and should have passed qualifying exams either from India or outside of India.
• NRI students from outside India are exempted from appearing in the UCEED exam. Their admission will happen on the basis of their merit of any equivalent exam from their country of residence followed by a skype interview, two letters of recommendation from senior school teachers, and a portfolio of their previous works.
• A total of 80 seats are available for the B.Des program with 40 students each specializing.

How to Apply?

Candidates can apply online by following below mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website of the university.
2. Register yourself by creating a new account with a unique ID and password.
3. After successful registration, candidates will be directed to fill the application form.
4. Applicants are to fill in all the relevant academic and personal details. 
5. After filling in all the information, proceed to pay the application fee of INR 2000 via NET Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card. For NRI students, the payable fee is INR 3000.
6. After successful payment, download the application form for future references.

Documents Required

• 10th Marksheet
• 12th Marksheet
• School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate
• Diploma Examination Marksheet (if applicable)
• Latest passport size photograph 

For NRI/NRI Sponsored Category applicants

• Proof of Residence of Sponsor (NRI Sponsored applicants)
• Passport of self and his/her mother and/ or father (NRI applicant)
• Affidavit from Sponsoring person
• Affidavit from Sponsoring person
• Equivalence Certificate from AIU, New Delhi (for qualifying examination outside India)
• Passport of Sponsoring person( NRI Sponsored applicant)
• Any other relevant certificate

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Nirma University B.Des Course Details

B.Des at Nirma University is offered in below mentioned specializations:

Syllabus: The syllabus of first two semesters is common for both specializations as mentioned below:

Syllabus of B.Des in Communication Design: Below tabulated are the details:

Syllabus of B.Des in Industrial Design:

Duration: B.Des programme begins with a common foundation year. There is an intense 15 weeks of learning in each of the 7 semesters in the studios, classrooms,

workshops and through field work. Apprenticeships and Internships during summer vacation period each year are conducted. The 8th semester is a 4 months major research project in the industry, on the basis of which the final degree is granted. 

Examination System: For the successful completion of the course/ degree students have to complete all the following examinations:

• CE examination (IR & RPR registration): If a student fails in the CE examination, he/she will not be permitted to appear for the SEE exam of the course.
• Semester end examination (SEE) (IR & RPR)
• Supplementary examination (SPE) (RER registration, when the grade is IF in SEE)
• A student has to acquire a minimum of C+ grade in both CE & SEE for passing the exam.

Categories of Courses and Assessments: The following categories of courses are offered in the programme:

• Credit Courses
• Supplementary Courses
• Audit Courses

For assessment of the course, each component corresponds to certain examinations. These examinations are Continuous Evaluation which may include written examinations; Term Assignments, Quizzes, Seminars and LPW/ PW/ Studio; Semester End Examination.

Nirma University B.Des Placements

The Department of Design of Nirma University is also facilitated by Placement Cell. The placement occurs in 4 stages involving the Pre-Placement activities, Career Guidance, Executing Placement and Post Placement reviews. Students are placed in the most coveted companies throughout India. Over 300 companies came for recruiting students in the year 2019. The internship is available at the end of each semester for every student. Both design programmes are industry-oriented; hence, the students get a chance to work with organisations in the fields of:

• Digital media
• Manufacturing
• Retail industry
• Social organisations
• Independent Design Studios
• Educational services
• Advertising and Media Services
• Government bodies

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