BITS Design School opens BDes applications for 2027; 210 seats available

BITS Design School (BITSDES), Mumbai, has started accepting applications for its four-year Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme for the academic year 2027. The school plans to offer admission to 210 students and the last date to apply is January 31, 2027.

Candidates can apply using scores from the BITS Design Aptitude Test (BITSDAT), Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED), or National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) Prelims. However, all applicants must take the BITS Design Aptitude Test (BITSDAT), which will be conducted between March 29 and April 5.

Candidates must upload their UCEED or NID DAT Prelims scores on the application portal between April 6 and April 10. The list of shortlisted candidates will be announced by BITSDES on April 14, based on their relative scores. They will then take part in a portfolio review and an online interview. The final admission results are scheduled to be declared on May 20.

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BITS Design School BDes specialisations, internships

During the first three semesters, students will be able to explore five areas of design before choosing one to specialise in. The options are Physical Product Design, Digital Product Design (UI/UX), Design Research and Insights, Experience Design, and Visual Design.

The programme also includes industry projects, expert sessions and community-based assignments. Students will complete an eight-week internship after the second year and a 20-week placement in the fourth year as part of the Practice School programme.

The school said 138 second-year students have completed their first Practice School placement this summer. They have also worked at 85 organisations across 12 industry sectors.

The course also includes a three-credit subject on starting new ventures. According to the school, six business ideas developed by students have been shortlisted for consideration by investors for funding.

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BITS Design School scholarships

The school will also offer a Chancellor’s Scholarship to selected students. It will cover the full tuition fee and also include an international exposure opportunity in the second year and an internship, which will be arranged by the Chancellor’s Office in the third year.

Merit-based and merit-cum-means scholarships are also available to eligible students for the duration of the programme. Candidates can check the official BITS Design School admissions website, bitsdesign.edu.in, for application details.

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