What is the average Package in DTU in B.Des??

Short Answer - Nope. Not for the next 5 years at least.

Long Answer - There are many, MANY reasons why DTU isn’t a great option for B.Des.

• This is the first course being offered by the entire Department of Design at DTU. Just because a college excels in engineering doesn’t mean it will be good for all other courses.
• DTU is still in the process of hiring professors and assistant professors. The selection was scheduled for July 4, 2018. How effective do you think the faculty and their coordination will be if they’re being hired just a month before the program starts?
• The dean comes from a reputed arts college. However, design today requires more than just artistic skills; a technical background is essential.
• IIT Bombay decided not to conduct placements for their first graduating B.Des batch to encourage self-sufficiency and creative thinking among students. They can afford this because IDC, Powai is one of Asia’s top design colleges with a strong reputation. Other colleges like Srishti have similar approaches, and DTU can adopt this whenever they choose.

The key takeaway is that IDC and Srishti have established their credibility over time, and DTU is still in the early stages.

This paragraph was written on 18–12-2020. The second batch of the B.Des course at DTU (formerly Delhi College of Engineering) has started. Many people on this site are saying it’s new, so don’t join. But remember, everything was new at some point! In today's world, nothing stays new for long. The reality is, India has a lack of design colleges. Students are struggling and preparing for design entrance exams for 2 to 3 years, and even then, they aren’t getting in. Many believe that only NID and IIT matter. The competition is fierce, making it nearly impossible for colleges to judge accurately. For example, if you were asked to draw the same thing twice, you'd get different results each time. So, can you really judge yourself so minutely on parameters like light, shading, shapes, etc.? It’s about design, not fine arts.

What you want from a design college:

• FACULTIES: You’ll be learning from IITians, NIDians, and professors from architecture and world-class institutions like the Royal College of Art, UK. (Check the brochure!) They are exceptional. You can truly find your mentors here.
• VALUE: You will be getting a degree from a reputable institution.

I’ve just finished my first year in B.Des at DTU, and the placement scene looks promising. I've heard from seniors that the average package for design students is around 10-12 lakhs, while the highest package can go up to 1.8 crores, but that's an exception. The college offers good internship opportunities, and I’m excited to see where that leads us in our third year. Overall, it seems like DTU sets us up well for the job market!

So, I'm in my second year of B.Des at DTU, and from what I know, the placements in our design department are quite decent. The average package is about 10 to 12 lakhs, which is pretty good. I’ve seen some seniors land jobs with well-known companies like Microsoft and Google after graduation. The college does have a strong network and offers various internships, especially in our third year, which really helps boost our profiles.

Hey there!

The Bachelor in Design program at DTU started in August 2018, which means the first batch will graduate in 2022. Until then, it's tough to predict the placement scenario for B.Des students.

Thanks!