IIT Jodhpur: Department of Design
Jodhpur, Rajasthan · Est. 2012
IIT Jodhpur's Department of Design offers B.Des and M.Des programmes with a strong focus on research and craft-informed design practice. Located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, students have unique access to the state's rich traditions of textile, metalwork, and decorative arts. The programme's UCEED closing rank of approximately 140 for General category makes it one of the more accessible IIT design programmes, while still offering a rigorous IIT-quality curriculum.
At a glance
| B.Des Seats | ~20 (all categories) |
| B.Des Fee (total) | ~₹8L total (4 years) |
| M.Des Seats | ~15 |
| M.Des Fee | ~₹20,000/year |
| B.Des Entrance Exam | UCEED |
| Closing Rank (approx.) | ~140 General category (UCEED 2024) |
| NIRF Design Rank | ~9 (2024) |
| NIRF Overall Rank | ~24 (2024) |
| NAAC Grade | A |
| Year Established | 2012 |
| Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
Seats, fees and rank data are approximate. Verify at IIT Jodhpur official website before applying.
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About the programme
IIT Jodhpur's Department of Design was set up in 2012 with a clear intention to integrate design research and cultural context into the core of the curriculum. Jodhpur, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, provides an exceptional setting for a design programme that takes Indian material culture seriously.
The B.Des curriculum focuses on interaction design, visual design, and design research. Students engage with user research methodologies, visual communication, and digital interaction, alongside projects that draw on Rajasthan's craft traditions including textile, metalwork, block printing, and leather work. The programme has a deliberately research-oriented character, which suits students who are interested in the why of design as much as the how.
The Craft and Materials Lab is a distinctive facility that supports material exploration beyond standard fabrication. Students here regularly collaborate with local artisans and craftspersons as part of their studio projects, developing a grounded understanding of how design connects to production and livelihood.
Placements include design consultancies, digital agencies, and research organisations. Some graduates have gone on to postgraduate programmes in design research at Indian and international universities.
Admission is through UCEED with JoSAA counselling. The General category closing rank has been around 140, making it one of the more accessible IIT design entries. With approximately 20 seats, competition is lower than at higher-ranked campuses. Check josaa.nic.in for the current seat matrix during counselling.
Similar institutes to explore
IIT Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
B.Des seats: ~30 (all categories) · Closing rank: ~110 General category (UCEED 2024)
Government (IIT)IIT Guwahati Design
Guwahati, Assam
B.Des seats: ~56 (all categories) · Closing rank: ~80 General category (UCEED 2024)
Government (IIT)IIT Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
B.Des seats: ~25 (all categories) · Closing rank: ~90 General category (UCEED 2024)
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