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Master of Design [M.Des] From IIT Kanpur, Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar PradeshAutonomous UniversityEstd 1959
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Master of Design [M.Des] 
total fees:  ₹1,18,910
4.52 YearsFull TimeOn Campus
Total Fees₹1.19 Lakhs

IIT Kanpur Upcoming Application Dates 2024

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Important Events

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CEED 2025 Admit Card DateJan 05, 2025
CEED 2025 Exam DateJan 21, 2025
CEED 2025 Result DateMar 06, 2025

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CEED 2025 Registration DatesOct 03, 2024 - Nov 13, 2024

Important Events

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CEED 2025 Admit Card DateJan 05, 2025
CEED 2025 Exam DateJan 21, 2025
CEED 2025 Result DateMar 06, 2025

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CEED 2025 Registration DatesOct 03, 2024 - Nov 13, 2024

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IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2024

IIT Kanpur, CEED Cutoff 2022

The CEED 2022 cutoff marks for the Master of Design [M.Des] at IIT Kanpur was 41 for the EWS category.

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IIT Kanpur Master of Design [M.Des] Ranking

IIT Kanpur Design ranking by IIRF is 6 out of 30 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 6 out of 30 in India in 2023

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Course Details

IIT Kanpur MDes admission 2024 are open and the application deadline has been extended till April 12, 2024. To be eliglbe for IIT Kanpur M.Des program, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, or Architecture from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent. Furthermore, valid scores secured in GATE/CEED 2024 exam are required in order to be eligible for this program. However, BTech graduates from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last 2 years of BTech degree are exempted from the requirement of the GATE scores. 

IIT Kanpur MDes Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, or Architecture from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
  • Valid scores secured in GATE/CEED 2024 exam are required in order to be eligible for admission.
  • There are no restrictions on the candidate's age or the number of CEED attempts.

IIT Kanpur MDes Admission

IIT Kanpur selects candidates for admission on the basis of written test and PI round conducted by the institute itself. On completion of the application process, IIT Kanpur shortlists candidates for written test and PI round on the basis of marks scored in GATE or CEED exam. Those who qualify the IIT Kanpur MDes cutoff are shortlisted for the written test or PI round. 

IIT Kanpur MDes Cutoff

IIT Kanpur shortlists candidates for written test and PI round on the basis of marks obtained in cutoff released. IIT Kanpur MDes cutoff is the minimum marks that student must score in CEED or GATE exam to get selected for the entrance exam round. The shortlisting criteria for IIT Kanpur MDes program based on CEED/ GATE cutoff is given below

Category CEED GATE
General 48 635
OBC (NCL) 41 585
EWS 41 585
SC 40 400
ST 35 251

IIT Kanpur MDes CEED Exam Pattern 2024

The CEED examination will consist of two parts, Part-A and Part-B. Candidates must attempt questions from both the parts. Marks obtained in Part-A will be used to shortlist candidates. Part-B answer books will be evaluated manually ONLY for those candidates who are shortlisted from Part-A. The final CEED score will be calculated by giving 25% weightage to marks obtained in Part-A and 75% weightage to marks obtained in Part-B, after the above calculation. 

Given below is the pattern of question paper as per the 2024 exam pattern:?

CEED 2022 question paper structure

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IIT Kanpur MDes Course Details

The M.Des course at IIT Kanpur is an interdisciplinary combination of architecture, aesthetics, technology, social sciences, and marketing, all while adhering to sustainability principles.

  • There are 03 specializations which can be chosen by students:
    • User Experience & Interaction Design 
    • Industrial Design 
    • Visual Communication
  • There are basics of design theory & practice to applying them in semester-long projects. 
  • The M.Des course ends with a thesis submission at the end of second year.
  • Placement opportunities are also available for M.Des students at IIT Kanpur.

M.Des Syllabus:

The table below is a list of subjects covered in M.Des at IIT Kanpur for all 04 semester:

Semester I Semester II
  • Design Theory
  • Design Practice -I
  • Design Project -I
  • One elective
  • Design Practice -II
  • Design Project -II
  • Two electives
Semester III Semester IV
M.Des. Thesis (16 Units) M.Des. Thesis (16 Units) 
Elective Options:
  • Creative Visualization
  • 2D and 3D Visual Design
  • Topics in Motion Pictures
  • Elements and Principles of Design
  • Studies in Form and Style
  • Interaction Design
  • Methods for Design Research
  • Integrated New Product Development
  • Management of Design & Innovation
  • Design Culture and Society
  • Introduction to Critical Art Appreciation
  • Psychological Principles & Design
  • Special Studies/Project Course in Design

FAQs

Ques. What is the credit system for IIT Kanpur M.Des course?

Ans. In total there are 144 credits for all 4 semesters or 02 years. The coursework is assigned 54 credits while thesis or project work includes the rest of the credits.

Ques. Which workshops are conducted for M.Des students of IIT Kanpur?

Ans. There are various types of workshops conducted for IIT Kanpur M.Des applicants. They are conducted by visiting faculties of llSc, llT Guwahati, NlDs, Aalto Design Factory, Helsinki, etc. To name a few, the following workshops are organised:

User Experience Design PD6 - Aalto Design factory USID Guruku
Toy Design Workshop Bicycle design workshop ‘Code’ Design Workshop
Form Exploration Workshop Usability & Interaction in Web Design Typography Workshop

Ques. What kind of job profiles are offered to M.Des students at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. Some of the common yet most popular job roles offered to M.Des holders are:

  • Product Designer
  • Design Manager
  • Fashion Designer
  • User Experience Designer
  • Industrial Designer, etc

Ques. What is the weightage of Part A and Part B in CEED 2024?

Ans. The Weightage of marks for CEED 2024 is given below:

Weightage to the marks obtained in Part A: 25% 

Weightage to marks secured in Part B: 75%

Ques. Are M.Des students given special facilities for research at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. Yes, there are speciali facilities available for M.Des students at IIT Kanpur. These facilities include technologically advanced labs equipped for innovations. Some of them are as follows:

  • Advanced Computer Human Interaction Lab
  • Digital Media CINTIQ Lab
  • Rapid Prototyping Lab
  • Tinkering laboratory
  • Media Technology Centre
  • Materials and Crafting Studio
  • 4i-Lab
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Duration - 2 Years
Course Offered - Full Time
Mode - Full Time
Degree Type - On Campus
Course Level - Post Graduation
Course Credential - Degree
EligibilityGraduation with 55% + CEED

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