Avantika University Ujjain, established in 2017, offers four years of full-time B.Des degree across various specializations, namely, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, and Space Design. Admission into its B.Des course is based on the candidate’s performance in the DAT examination conducted jointly by MIT Institute of Design, Pune, and Avantika University, Ujjain. To be eligible for the admissions, candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks as an aggregate. 

Latest Updates:

  • Avantika University, Ujjain has announced the application dates and procedure for the 2021 year batch. The last date to fill the application form for the B.Des program is February 28, 2021.
  • The Design Aptitude Test (famously known as DAT) will be held on April 4, 2021, and the results for the same will be announced on April 19, 2021.

Avantika University B.Des Admission Dates 2021

EVENT DATE
Last date of Form Filling February 28, 2021
Entrance Exam Date April 4, 2021
Result Declaration April 19, 2021
Display of Cut-off list To be notified
1st date of Counseling To be notified
Commencement of New Session To be notified

Avantika University B.Des Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission into the B.Des course must have to complete their 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks as an aggregate. 

Avantika University B.Des Admission Guidelines 

Candidates aspiring to take admission into the B.Des course must have to appear for the DAT examination conducted jointly by MIT Institute of Design, Pune and Avantika University, Ujjain.

How to Apply?

  • To get admission to B.Des program at Avantika University, candidates need to register themselves and fill the online application form of the institute.
  • Candidates need to visit the website and select the course B.Des.
  • Under the course section, there is an option for applying online.
  • Candidates need to fill this application form online only, as the institute does not entertain offline mode.
  • The online application fee for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) exam is INR 3000/-, which can be paid online through debit card/credit card/ net banking or offline payment through Demand Draft in favor of Avantika University.
  • Candidates need to upload the required documents, certificates, photographs, and signatures. So candidates should have all that in prescribed format and specifications.
  • After that, students will appear for the DAT exam, which student needs to qualify for further rounds.
  • The next rounds after the DAT exam are Design Inclination Assignments, Portfolio review, Group Discussion followed by Personal Interview.
  • The final selection of the candidate will be done on the basis of the student’s performance in the above-mentioned tasks.
  • If a student clears all the levels of assigned tasks, then he/she becomes eligible for admission and needs to visit the institute for further verification of documents.

Read More: Avantika University Admission

Avantika University B.Des Course Details

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) is a full-time 4-year undergraduate program. Avantika University offers B.Des in five specializations namely:

  • Graphic Design
  • Product Design
  • User Experience Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Fashion Designing
  • Space Design

B.Des curriculum is different for all the specializations. Although, the core subjects are the same:

1st Sem 2nd Sem
Fundamentals of Arts & Design (2D) Fundamentals of Arts & Design (2D)
Art representation & Transformation Image Representation & Transformation- II
CAD- Photography & Videography Typography Fundamentals
Design & Human Evolution World of Images & Objects
Applied Science for Designers Knowledge organization & Communication
Design Studio 1- Problem identification Design Studio 2- Problem Analysis
Self Initiated Summer Project
3rd Sem 4th Sem
2D Visual Studies I- Word & Image Elective- 2D Visual Studies II or 3D Form Studies II
3D Form Studies- Aesthetics, identity & Expression Communication Theories, Visual Perception
Creative Think Process & Methods Design, Storytelling & Narratives
Design, Society, Culture & Environment Design
Environmental Studies – Science and Engineering Design Studio IV - Prototyping
Design Studio III – Creative Explorations Summer Project
5th Sem 6th Sem
Elective I and II: Information Graphics and Visualization/ Moving image Design / Product Design-I Design for Interactive Media /Mobility and Vehicle Design 3D modeling and prototyping Elective I and II: Animation Design Communication Design/ Film-Video Design/ Product Design II/ Interaction Design/Transportation Design /Game Design/ Product Ergonomics
Applied Ergonomics Elective III: Materials and Processes/Digital Media Technologies
Design, Technology & Innovation Design Management, Planning and Professional Practice
Collaborative Design Project System Design Project
Industrial Summer Project
7th Sem 8th Sem
Global Design Thoughts and Discourse B Design Projects
Re-Design Project
Design Research Seminar

Read More: Avantika University Courses & Fees

Avantika University B.Des Placements

The university also provides decent placement opportunities for the students. The placement cell of the institute collaborates with some of the top corporate houses to provide good job opportunities for the students. 

Some of the prominent recruiters of the campus are:

ShopX Escorts Jio
UpGrad Caratlane Bigbasket

Read More: Avantika University Placement

Avantika University B.Des FAQs

Ques. What are the requisite documents to be submitted at the time of admission in the B.Des course of Avantika University?

Ans. Candidates have to submit the following documents at the time of admission:

  • 10+2 Marks card
  • DAT Scorecard
  • Recent Passport size photographs
  • Original ID Proof
  • Transfer/Leaving Certificate
  • Caste/PH Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate

Ques. Does Avantika University offer Scholarships to deserving meritorious students?

Ans. Yes, the University provides scholarships to deserving students. The scholarships provided by the students are:

  • Ved Vyas Scholarship
  • Vikram Scholarship
  •  Arjun Scholarship
  •  Chanakya Scholarship
  • Aryabhatta Scholarship
  • Sudama Scholarship
  • Ashoka Scholarship
  •  MP Government Scholarship

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing B. Des in Interaction Design?

Ans. There are vast opportunities in the market for students who have completed Bachelor of Design like Textile, garments, and other fashion-related industries readily hire the degree holders. Or other designations are; Fashion Forecaster, Outside Sale representative, fashion merchandiser, and many more.

Ques. What are the facilities available at Avantika University, Ujjain?

Ans. The institute provides furnished hostels for boys and girls, sports courts for both indoor and outdoor games, transport facility, Wi-Fi campus, Music Centre, Amphitheatre, Campus Wallet, Student Lounge.

Ques. What are the other courses offered by Avantika University?

Ans. Avantika University offers various other courses, some of its most popular courses include, B.Tech, M.Des, BBA, B.Sc etc.