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IDC IIT Mumbai M.Des Industrial Design FAQs
Ques. What are the fees for M.Des Industrial Design at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. The total fees for the M.Des Industrial Design programme at IDC IIT Bombay are INR 4,41,500 over the 2-year, 4-semester course, excluding refundable security deposits of INR 10,000. The statutory tuition fee is INR 1,00,000 per semester. SC/ST and PwD students are exempt from this tuition component, reducing their total cost significantly.
Ques. What is the admission process for M.Des Industrial Design at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. Admission to the M.Des Industrial Design at IDC IIT Bombay requires a valid CEED score followed by IDC’s own two-stage selection process, comprising a written design aptitude test and a portfolio-based interview at the IIT Bombay campus. Final selection is based on a combined merit score from CEED, written test, and interview performance.
Ques. What CEED score is needed for M.Des at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. There is no officially published minimum CEED score for IDC IIT Bombay M.Des admission. However, given IDC’s highly competitive intake, candidates are expected to rank among the top CEED scorers nationally. A strong design portfolio and performance in IDC’s written test and interview also significantly influence final selection outcomes.
Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Des Industrial Design at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and a valid CEED score. Final-year undergraduate students expecting to complete their degree before July 2026 and candidates with a professional design diploma of at least 3 years are also eligible to apply to IDC’s M.Des programme.
Ques. What career paths do M.Des Industrial Design graduates from IDC IIT Bombay pursue?
Ans. M.Des Industrial Design graduates from IDC IIT Bombay typically pursue careers in product design, design strategy, automotive design, consumer electronics, furniture design, and design consulting. Employers include manufacturing companies, technology firms, and global design consultancies. Many alumni also pursue doctoral research or start independent design ventures after completing the programme.
Ques. Does IDC IIT Bombay offer a Teaching Assistantship for M.Des students?
Ans. CEED-qualified M.Des students at IDC IIT Bombay may be eligible for Teaching Assistantship (TA) positions within the institute, which provides a monthly stipend. TA assignments depend on departmental needs and are not guaranteed at admission. Students are advised to inquire directly with IDC School of Design after joining regarding TA availability for the relevant semester.
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