M.Des Latest Updates
20 Jan, 2026 The last date for CUET (PG) registration 2026 has been extended to 23 January 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.). Check Here.
20 Jan, 2026 CEED Draft Answer Key is out now for the M.Des program Part A. Last date to add comments is January 22, 2026. Check here.
30 Dec, 2025 AIDAT 2026 exam will be conducted on 31st January. The result will be out on 2nd February 2026. Check Here
26 Dec, 2025 New exam centers have been added for NIFTEE 2026. Check Here
23 Dec, 2025 IICD admission open for 2026. Last date to apply by 31 March 2026. Admit Card cum question paper will release on 5 April 2026. Check Here
22 Dec, 2025 Online application for FDDI AIST 2026 will open from 1st January 2026. The exam will be held on 10th May 2026. Check Here
16 Dec, 2025 AIEED Situation Test and Group Discussion (On Campus) will be conducted from April 6 to 18, 2026. Check Here
- NTA Issues Advance Intimation for Examination City Allotment for NIFTEE-2025 Scheduled for February 9.
MDes Admission 2025 is done based on an entrance exam. Candidates seeking MDes Admission must sit for a national or university-level entrance exam such as CEED, NID DAT, SEED, etc.
Candidates must register for any of the MDes Entrance Exams to seek MDes Admission 2025 in top design colleges. MDes Admission to the IITs in India is based on the CEED entrance exam. CEED will be conducted on January 19, 2025. NIFT MDes Admission is done through the NIFT 2025 exam which will be conducted on February 09, 2025. Symbiosis MDes Admission is based on the SEED exam, conducted on January 12, 2025.
MDes (Master of Design) is a two-year post-graduation design course available in several specializations. Aspirants must have completed their undergraduate degree to be eligible for admission to the MDes course in top MDes Colleges in India.
MDes Admission 2025: Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Master of Design (MDes) |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Eligibility | Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks |
| Top Entrance Exams | CEED, NID DAT, SEED, NIFT EE, AIEED, IIAD |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Key Admission Steps | Entrance Exam, Portfolio Submission, Personal Interview |
| Top Colleges Offering MDes | National Institute of Design (NID), IITs, NIFT, Symbiosis Institute of Design, IIAD New Delhi |
| Average Course Fees | INR 2,00,000 – 5,00,000 per year |
| Placement Packages | INR 5,00,000 – 15,00,000 per annum |
| Top Specializations | Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Communication Design |
MDes Admission 2025: Application Deadlines
Some of the top MDes Colleges in India along with their accepted exams and application deadlines are given below in the table:
| College Name | Entrance Exams Accepted | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad | NID DAT | December 2025 |
| IIT Bombay | CEED | November 2025 |
| IIT Delhi | CEED | November 2025 |
| IIT Kanpur | CEED | November 2025 |
| IIT Hyderabad | CEED | November 2025 |
| IIT Roorkee | CEED | November 2025 |
| Industrial Design Centre IIT Bombay | CEED | November 2025 |
| Arch Academy of Design | AIEED | November 2025 |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai | NIFT EE | 10 Jan - 12 Jan 2025 |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi | NIFT EE | January 07 - 09, 2025 |
| National Institute of Design, Gandhi Nagar | NID DAT | December 2025 |
| Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune | SEED | November 2025 |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad | NIFT EE | December – January 2025 |
| National Institute of Design, Vijayawada | NID DAT | September - December 2024 |
| IIAD New Delhi | IIAD | September – December 2025 |
MDes Admission 2025: Entrance Exam Schedule
Tabulated below is a list of some of the MDes Entrance Exams along with their important dates.
| Entrance Exam | Registration Date | Examination Date |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT EE | November 22, 2024 – January 9, 2025 | February 9, 2025 |
| CEED | October 01 – November 18, 2024 | January 19, 2025 |
| SEED | August 16 - December 25, 2024 | January 12, 2025 |
| AIEED | October - November 2024 | January 30, 2025 |
| NID DAT | September 03 - December 06, 2024 |
January 05, 2025 (Prelims) March 3 - April 6, 2025 (Mains) |
| SAEEE | Till April 2025 | April 2025 |
| IIAD | Till January 2025 | February 2025 |
MDes Admission Process 2025
The admission process for MDes admission may be different for different colleges. The basic admission process is given below.
- The application process for MDes Admission 2025 is done completely online.
- Candidates must select the college they wish to appear for and check the eligibility criteria.
- They must register themselves on the official website of the college and sit for an entrance exam.
- MDes Admission is done based on the marks secured by the candidate in the entrance exam, performance in the personal interview, and a portfolio.
- After securing admission, candidates must pay the application fee.
MDes Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree to be eligible for MDes Admission 2025.
- They must score a minimum of 50% marks to seek MDes Admission in top design colleges.
- To seek MDes Admission candidates must appear for an entrance exam as well.
MDes Admission 2025: FAQs
Ques. What is the duration of the MDes course?
Ans. MDes is a 2-year postgraduate course.
Ques. Which college is best for designing in India?
Ans. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad is the best for designing in India.
Ques. Which is the best course in designing?
Ans. Fashion designing is arguably the best course in this stream.
Ques. Can I pursue an M.Des after my BA?
Ans. Yes, you can apply for an M.Des after completing an undergraduate course in any relevant subject.
Ques. What is the age limit to appear for NID?
Ans. There is no age limit but to apply for any master's degree one has to be 20 or more at the time of applying.
Ques. Is maths compulsory for the NID entrance exam?
Ans. No, math is not compulsory for NID.
Ques. How many NIDs are there?
Ans. There are a total of 7 NIDs in India.
Ques. What is the cut-off for NIDs?
Ans. The expected cut-off for admission to different NIDs is somewhere between 60 - 70 percentile for various MDes courses as per NID 2024 Cut-Off Trends.
Ques. Does NIFT have negative marking?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking.
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