M.Des. Admissions

Design is increasingly becoming a critical driver of innovation and development across industries. As technology evolves, the demand for skilled designers who can navigate complex challenges with creativity and expertise is growing. The future holds abundant career opportunities for designers equipped with modern design tools and innovative thinking.

The Master of Design (M.Des.) program at UPES offers students the flexibility to work in multidisciplinary environments, empowering them to address contemporary design issues both independently and creatively. This program is designed to prepare you for a fulfilling career in design, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to industry challenges.

All M.Des. courses at UPES are offered by the nationally recognized School of Design, which focuses on nurturing design entrepreneurs and fostering the adoption of cutting-edge technology, design thinking, and digital transformation. The curriculum blends customized coursework with practical, hands-on projects to promote interdisciplinary learning. A unique advantage of UPES’s M.Des. program is the exposure to live classes conducted in collaboration with leading industry experts and designers in India.

The School of Design offers four specialized M.Des. courses that cover a wide range of relevant disciplines in the design world, preparing you to lead in an ever-evolving field.

An M.Des. degree opens up a wide array of career opportunities across various domains such as internet and communication technologies, textiles, visual merchandising, TV production, animation, and more. In addition to honing design skills, an advanced degree in design equips you with transferable skills like logical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities—traits that are valuable across industries and career paths.

Here are some exciting career opportunities for each of the M.Des. specialisations offered at UPES:

• Mobility and Vehicle Design: Automobile designers, car designers, automotive consultants, racing car designers.
• Product Design: Product integration planners, product designers, product developers, development consultants.
• Interaction Design: UI/UX specialists, UI designers, UX designers, website developers, website design consultants.
• Communication Design: Graphic designers, brand strategists, visual communication specialists, advertising designers, creative directors.

The M.Des. program at UPES prepares you for dynamic roles that require both creativity and technical proficiency, ensuring that you are ready to take on leadership positions in the evolving design industry.

• Sports: International-standard playing fields designed to support a wide range of sports and athletic activities.
• Food Options: Multi-cuisine dining facilities offering a variety of healthy and delicious food options to cater to diverse tastes.
• Library: A rich repository of over 200,000 publications, including books, journals, and digital resources to support academic excellence.
• Advanced Labs: State-of-the-art laboratories equipped with the latest technology, enabling hands-on learning and cutting-edge research.
• Medical Facility: 24x7 on-campus medical support with a dedicated team of doctors and healthcare professionals along with Ambulance.
• Transport Facility: Safe and secure bus services covering major routes to ensure smooth and convenient commuting for students and staff.
• Auditorium: Three world-class auditoriums, fully equipped with modern acoustics and facilities for hosting large-scale events, seminars, and cultural activities.
• Secured Campus: A fully secured campus with round-the-clock security personnel and comprehensive CCTV surveillance to ensure student safety.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 50% marks in classes X and XII.
• Minimum 50% marks in Bachelor’s degree in any stream: 10+2+3 years (B.Des./ B.Arch./ B.Tech./ BFA graduates will be preferred).

Exam Pathway – Online UPESDAT (Design Aptitude Test) followed by interview and portfolio presentation

Non–Exam Pathway – National Level Exam (Valid CEED/ NID/NIFT score) / UPESDAT followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview.
(AIR Rank (General Category) for CEED up to 1848)
CUET-PG cutoff for M.Des. admissions for AY 2025 is 120 or above.

The fee structure for the Master of Design (M.Des.) program at UPES is designed to offer value through high-quality education, state-of-the-art facilities, and global exposure opportunities.

For detailed information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

UPES offers a range of scholarships to support deserving students pursuing the Master of Design (M.Des.) program.
For detailed information and eligibility criteria, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

As a part of the personal interview round, you can present your work portfolio in any of the following formats:

• Hand-drawn sketches and drawings showcasing variety of techniques using markers and colour pencils (10-15 sheets)
• Digital drawings and sketches rendered using digital tools and media (2D and 3D)
• A physical model or prototype of fabric or construction design

Master of Design or M.Des. is a postgraduate degree program of 2 years that aims to provide students, who have a keen interest in the artistic field, a platform to achieve the pinnacle standard in the field of design.

• Minimum 50% marks at Higher and Senior Secondary Level (X & XII).
• Minimum 50% marks in bachelor’s degree in any stream: 10+2+3 years (B.Des./B.Arch./ B.Tech./ BFA graduates will be preferred)
• Valid CEED/NID/NIFT score.
   

For admission in M.Des. programs, the candidates need to score relevant marks in UPES’s School of Design entrance exam ‘UPESDAT’. The process is then followed by a portfolio presentation and a final interview.

For the admission process, candidates have to submit their Aadhaar card number and PAN card number (including their parents’ PAN number) along with their original academic records.

* For further details, refer to T&C Click Here.

Interested candidates can apply online by clicking on Apply Now or offline at the admission office by paying the application form fee of Rs. 1750/-.

M.Des. graduates can work in a variety of job profiles depending on their specialisation. They can work as an interior designer, visual merchandise designer, product designer and consultants, industrial designers, graphic designers and in various other creative jobs.

The program will begin with the commencement of PEP (Personality Enhancement program) for students to develop a positive outlook and gain several skills necessary for their time at the university. The university will also assist the students in grabbing the best internship opportunities. The students will also be offered pre-placement boot camp for the students for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) training for their upcoming placements.

Yes, hostel facility is provided by the University. Residential blocks have been earmarked for limited on-campus accommodation (on first come, first serve basis), separately for boys and girls on triple sharing basis. Students wishing to avail hostel facility (on-campus) will need to deposit fee in advance.

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