IIT Delhi: Department of Design
New Delhi, Delhi · Est. 2008
The Department of Design at IIT Delhi offers B.Des and M.Des programmes with a strong focus on industrial design, communication design, and interaction design. Established in 2008, the department benefits from IIT Delhi's broader ecosystem of technology, entrepreneurship, and research. Its New Delhi location provides excellent access to design studios, technology firms, fashion houses, and media organisations, making it a strong choice for students who want real-world exposure during their degree.
At a glance
| B.Des Seats | ~20 (all categories) |
| B.Des Fee (total) | ~₹8L total (4 years) |
| M.Des Seats | ~30 |
| M.Des Fee | ~₹20,000/year |
| B.Des Entrance Exam | UCEED |
| Closing Rank (approx.) | ~40 General category (UCEED 2024) |
| NIRF Design Rank | ~3 (2024) |
| NIRF Overall Rank | ~2 (2024) |
| NAAC Grade | A++ |
| Year Established | 2008 |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi |
Seats, fees and rank data are approximate. Verify at IIT Delhi Design official website before applying.
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About the programme
The Department of Design at IIT Delhi was established in 2008, drawing on the institute's strong engineering and research culture to create a design programme that takes technology seriously. It is one of the younger IIT design departments but has grown quickly, establishing a distinct identity in communication and industrial design.
The B.Des programme runs over four years and integrates design studio practice with coursework in design theory, human factors, materials, and manufacturing. Students benefit from access to IIT Delhi's broader campus resources, including fabrication labs, electronics workshops, and computational research groups. This makes the programme especially relevant for students interested in interaction design or technology-led product development.
New Delhi's position as India's capital and a major business hub means internship opportunities span design consultancies, government design bodies, media companies, and a growing tech startup scene. Graduates have joined companies in UX, product, and communication roles across the country and abroad.
Students who thrive here are usually comfortable with both analytical thinking and visual communication. The department attracts candidates with strong PCM or PCB backgrounds who also have a genuine interest in how things look, feel, and function for users.
Admission is through UCEED, with counselling through JoSAA. With approximately 20 B.Des seats across all categories, the General category closing rank has been around 40. Check josaa.nic.in for seat availability by category during the annual counselling round.
Similar institutes to explore
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B.Des seats: ~20 (all categories) · Closing rank: ~60 General category (UCEED 2024)
Government (IIT)IIT Roorkee
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