NIT Jamshedpur Opens MDes Product Design Admission 2026-27 at nitjsr.ac.in; Check How to Apply

The National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur (NIT Jamshedpur) has opened admissions for the Master of Design (MDes) programme in Product Design for the 2026-27 session. The institute has released the official admission notice on its website at nitjsr.ac.in. The notice carries the full admission schedule for eligible candidates.

Admission to the MDes Product Design programme is based on a valid score in the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) 2026. NIT Jamshedpur is a CEED result-sharing institute. Only candidates with a qualified CEED 2026 score can apply for this programme.

NIT Jamshedpur MDes Admission Key Details

The MDes is a two-year postgraduate design programme. Selection happens through the candidate's CEED 2026 score. Shortlisted candidates may also face a test or interview at the institute. The table below lists the core details students should note.

The fee structure for the Master of Design (M.Des.) in Product Design program at NIT Jamshedpur includes a tuition fee of ₹35,000 per semester, which is exempted for SC/ST candidates. Students are also required to pay an Institute Fee of ₹12,000 per semester, a one-time admission fee of ₹32,000, hostel charges of ₹15,000 per semester, and a mess fee of ₹17,000 per semester (tentative). For the application process, candidates belonging to the General, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay ₹500.

NIT Jamshedpur M.Des Admission 2026 Important Dates

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates must hold a valid CEED 2026 score to be considered. CEED is conducted by IIT Bombay for design aspirants. The score stays valid for one year from the result date. Applicants should also meet the degree or diploma requirement set in the notice.

A minimum three-year degree or diploma after schooling is generally required for CEED. Final-year students may also qualify if they meet the stated conditions. Candidates must check the official notice for the exact eligibility rules.

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CEED 2026 Important Dates

CEED 2026 was conducted by IIT Bombay earlier this year. The dates below help applicants confirm their score validity and scorecard access.

How to Apply for the MDes Programme?

The application is submitted directly to NIT Jamshedpur. CEED qualification alone does not confirm admission. Candidates must complete the institute's own process within the deadline. Follow the steps explained below carefully.

Visit the official admissions page and open the MDes admission notice. Read the eligibility and schedule details. Fill the application form and upload the required documents. Pay the application fee and submit before the last date.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official portal at nitjsr.ac.in and open the notice.
2. Confirm your CEED 2026 score is valid and accessible.
3. Check the detailed eligibility criteria in the notice.
4. Keep your CEED scorecard and academic documents ready.
5. Fill the form, pay the fee and submit on time.

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