Bangalore School Of Design Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Bangalore School of Design, formerly known as the Bangalore School of Interior Designing, was established in 2015. The institute is affiliated to Bengaluru North University and accredited by the Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). BSD offers courses such as B.Des, B.Sc, BVA, Dual Bachelors, Diploma, and PGDM. 

  • Admissions to all courses are based on merit in the qualifying examination. 
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a National Level Entrance Test score. 
  • Applications will be accepted online. 
  • Eligibility for the UG and Diploma courses is also 10 + 2 with English as one of the subjects. 
  • Eligibility for the PGDM course is a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification. 

Bangalore School of Design also provides scholarships. To apply for scholarships, candidates must submit a portfolio too while applying for admissions. Accommodation facilities are also available. Each of the courses has a mentor-mentee ratio of 1:6. 

Bangalore School of Design Admission Highlights 2024

Name of the Institute Bangalore School of Design
Established 2015
Affiliation Bengaluru North University
Courses B.A, B.Sc, BVA, Dual Bachelors, Diploma, and PGDM
Eligibility Criteria UG, Diploma: 10 + 2 with English
PGDM: Bachelor’s Degree
Application mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-Based
Scholarship Yes
Hostel Facility Available
Official Website http://bsd.edu.in/

Bangalore School of Design UG Admission 2024

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Sc. Interior Design and Decoration 10 + 2 with English as a compulsory subject . Merit-Based
B.Des (Hons) Architecture Design Construction, Interaction &
Experience Design, Structural Civil Design
BVA Interior & Spatial Design
Graphic Design and Brand Strategy
Dual Bachelors BVA in Interior and Spatial Design + MS in
Interior Design
  • The duration of the B.A and B.Sc courses are 3 years each, while the durations of BVA and Dual Bachelors courses are 4 years each. 
  • Each course has an intake of approximately 60 students. 

Bangalore School of Design Diploma and PG Diploma Admissions 2024

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
PG Diploma Landscape Design, Furniture Design, Structural Design Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Merit-Based
Diploma Interior Design 10 + 2 with English
Graphic Design + Ui/Ux
Human-Computer Interface
  • The duration of the PGDM course and Diploma in Interior Design is 1 year each. 
  • The duration of the Diploma in HCI is 6 months and is conducted on weekends only.

How to Apply for Bangalore School of Design?

Admissions to all courses are on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. There is no entrance test conducted, but preference will be given to candidates who have qualified a National Level Entrance Test. The steps to apply are mentioned below. 

How to apply?

  1. Visit the official website of the university (www.bsd.edu.in).
  2. On the menu, click on Admissions and then on Apply Now. 
  3. Fill in the details to register yourself. 
  4. Verify the email sent and log in with the credentials sent. 
  5. Fill in the online application form. 
  6. Pay the application fee. 
  7. Submit the application. 

Documents Required

  • College Form
  • H.S.C. Mark sheet
  • School / College Leaving Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (If any)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Provisional Statement of Eligibility 
  • Gap Certificate (If any)

Bangalore School of Design Scholarships

The institute offers scholarships to students who show exceptional talent in academics or Creativity. A total of 20 scholarships are given to UG students, and 10 scholarships to Diploma students. The maximum value for the scholarship is as follows: 

  • INR 50000 for UG students
  • INR 250000 for Diploma students

After receiving admissions, candidates can fill in a separate form to apply for a scholarship. The documents to be attached with the form are: 

  •  Academic Transcripts or Creative Portfolio (10-15 pieces of fine art)
  • Personal Statement

FAQs

Ques. How do we contact the institute for further details?

Ans. The mailing address of the institute is No.4/3, opposite B.D.S Nagar, Devanna Compound, K.Narayanapura, Kothanur Post, Bangalore – 560077. You can also contact them at +91 9845 779 000 or email them at enquiry@bsd.edu.in. 

Ques. Is there an application deadline? 

Ans. No, admissions are conducted on a rolling basis. This means that as long as space remains in the University, applicants can be admitted. However, there are recommended application deadlines, which are mandatory for those applying for scholarships. 

Ques. Are there accomodation facilities provided?

Ans. Yes, there are two separate hostels for boys and girls. The facilities include furnished rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, quality food, 24/7 security, laundry facilities, and close proximity to campus. 

Ques. Do I need a portfolio to apply?

Ans. No, portfolios are required only by candidates applying for scholarships. Those applying should include 10-15 pieces of fine art, made by hand, such as painting, molding, sculpting, etc. 

Ques. Can we visit the campus before applications?

Ans. The institute organizes an Open Day, which is for prospective students who want to learn more about the institution and tradition. Additionally, you can visit the college website and apply for a campus visit. 

Important Updates

Bangalore School Of Design Upcoming Important Dates 2026


Expired Events

EventsDates
Date for Admission Approval Process for Session 2025 [B.Des]
Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
Date for Admission Approval Process for Session 2025 [BA]
Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
Online Application Submission Via UUCMS for Admission 2025 [PG Diploma in Design]
Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025

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I select this course as this course offers a promising career to students in India as well as abroad. Interior designing is an active profession, one will never get bored of it. I got admission in this course on the basis of my marks in 10+2 examination. The college offers direct admission in the course followed by simple interview session.
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I choose Interior designing as I love to transform raw spaces into attractive rooms and i am creative and i have technical skill set in me which is very necessary for this course. I got admission in this course by qualifying entrance examination followed by counselling and documentation process. After this i got enrolled for the course.
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I had applied directly to the college. BSD conducts a Design Aptitude test for all the interested candidates each year for B.Sc. in Interior design. I had cleared the test with more than 60% grade marks and then I was called for an interview. After which I was selected and had to submit my certificates and pay the fees for the course.
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I had submitted an online application along with scanned certificates that were necessary. After which I had to write a Design Aptitude test conducted by the college. I had scored more than 60% and hence I was called for an interview. I got selected in the interview and had to pay my fees for the course.
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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020

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It is a 4-year course having 8 semesters, getting admission in the college was not a complicated process as they only considered my 10+2 grades. I always wanted to do this course and specialize in it.
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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020

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There is a common entrance exam for admission. I had filled a form online answering all the necessary questions. After the selection of my form, I received a mail for the entrance exam date. The basic criteria for the selection of form were the 12th board's result.
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The college admission is done through the entrance test that is conducted by the college itself. The entrance exams are held in may and results come out by June first week and those who clear the cutoff set by the college are allowed to take admission into the college.
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I had applied directly to the college. BSD conducts a Design Aptitude test fro all the interested candidates each year for B.Sc in Interior design. I had cleared the test with more than 60% grade marks and then I was called for an interview. After which I was selected and had to submit my certificates and pay the fees for the course.
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Admission is done on the basis of merit list prepared by the college keeping in mind the marks of 12th board examination being one of the finest and reputated college in Bangalore every thousands of applications are being rejected so if you want to get admission in this college first score good in 12th examination and appeared in the counselling to get admitted in this college
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The interested students can apply for the application form available at the online website and can take admission directly on the basis of the merit score of +2 examination followed by an interview round or can also apply for admission through their Jee main paper 2 score card of BArch.
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