PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)

Duration: 4 Years

Overview

This course will help students to gain knowledge regarding various approaches, processes and systems that can be utilized to make efficient products that fulfil the needs of modern day human beings. This course is a comprehensive course that offers varied specializations like product design, transportation design, interior space and furniture design, retail design, graphic design, animation design, film & video design, fashion design and game design. The student interested in design learning can choose any of these courses and rest assured that they will build a great career for themselves in their choice of design industry.

Product Design: (B.Des.)

The Product Design programme enable the learners to understand the various approaches, processes and systems to address human needs by creating tangible products. In the various courses that the learners pursue, the emphasis is on learning-by-doing and following a comprehensive process of designing, producing and marketing products, systems and services.

Transportation Design: (B.Des.)

The learners of Transportation Design experiences the courses of study exclusively to explore an inborn human need of human mobility. Beginning with the concept of transporting people and commodities using a variety of means, its emphasis moves on creating sustainable systems for Transportation Design. It is not only limited to Automobile Design and Car Design but to design systems which enhance mobility for humans and commodities. Learners’ innovative ability is challenged further when the scope of a transport vehicle is extended from land, water to air and even space.

Interior Space & Furniture Design: (B.Des.)

Interior Space and Furniture Design discipline focuses on designing and planning of interior spaces for all kinds of human needs. The learners concentrate on designing spaces - interior and exterior – according to their functional hierarchies and interrelationships. Spaces to be more functional and aesthetic require components like furniture, seating, storage, lighting, etc. The interior space design should be integrated with furniture & accessories, and both should have a harmonious interaction. This makes the built space respond like an efficient, well designed system. This approach imparts the learner a unique edge than merely “interior decoration”. Of the many Interior Space and Furniture Design Courses, the one at MIT ID emphasizes on the holistic learning.

Retail Design: (B.Des.)

Retail Design lies at the intersection of architecture, marketing, strategy and design of the built environment. The programme at MIT ID takes an innovative and progressive approach to addressing design issues intrinsic to the evolution and transformation of retail environments. The core curriculum includes the study of art and design history, theory of spatial manipulation, drawing, structures, materials and processes, lighting and technology, typography, human factors, and the theory and specifics of retail design, all of which ensures that students fully understand the concerns of the retail industry and its allied fields.

Graphic Design: (B.Des.)

Graphic Design at MITID is focused on imparting the sound theoretical and conceptual understanding, and also of the necessary skills required to be a professional graphic designer.

The learners find the course study centered on various topics like typography and type design, illustration and photography, packaging and print design, signage design and corporate identity systems. The application of Information Technology would take learners in fields of computer graphics, multimedia and web design. Learners use software like Sound Forge, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Combustion for the Graphic Design projects.

Animation Design: (B.Des.)

In Animation Design, the courses of study exclusively deal with moving images. The Animation Design Programmes at MIT ID focus more on design thinking and doing. The learners of Animation Design acquire special skills and techniques of animation such as Personality and Caricature, kinematics, Illustration, Visual Scripting, Story Boarding, Pixilation, and Model Animation Design. Here the essential grasp over the narrative content combined with proficiency with animation design techniques goes toward creating an effective piece of communication.

Film & Video Design: (B.Des.)

Courses in Film and Video Design put emphasis on a strong narrative content. To communicate using the Film and Video media, one needs to use equipment like film and video cameras and editing systems. Moreover, conceptual processes in addressing the communication needs of the social and commercial sectors should also be rigorously followed.

Fashion Design (B.Des.)

This course prepares the learners for a career in fashion. The B.Des Fashion Design is a skills-based course, where they have the opportunity to explore their ideas both two- and three-dimensionally, using a broad variety of techniques and approaches in exciting and challenging projects. The course has excellent links with industry both through live projects and external competitions as well as collaborations with industry experts.

Fashion Communication (B.Des.)

This unique and exciting course teaches the intellectual, practical and professional skills the learners need to succeed in a career in promotion and communication for the global fashion industry. They get the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of research, experimentation and realization, as well as new practices and innovations within fashion promotion, communication and image generation.

Game Design (B.Des.)

At MIT ID, Game Design course is offered as undergraduate programme and focussing on both Game Art, Design and Production, including programming. Each aspect of Game Design such as Concept Design, Environmental Design, 2D Art, 3D Art, Strategy, Game Phycology, Level Design and programming along with Industry professionals/ experts guidance and support. The program will be well blend of Science, Technology and Art and a learner have complete freedom to take up Interested Game from 2D or 3D. The programme is well designed to give Game enthusiast to produce games and promote to become Independent Designer who can be Game changer and leaders in the Industry.

Eligibility: Bachelor of Design

The basic eligibility for admissions in the Bachelor of Design is 10+2 from any stream, (State Boards/AISSCE/ IB/ ISC) the students have to clear the admission process comprising of Design Aptitude Test followed by studio test & personal interview.

Age Limit : 20 years

Admission Procedure: Bachelor of Design

APPLICATION FORM:

Online Application forms are available from the month of October on the website. The candidate has to fill the online application form available on the website The Design Aptitude test fees of Rs.3000/- also has to be paid online while filling up of the form. Candidates have to upload all necessary documents while filling up the form.

Admission Process:

Admission is on the basis of MITID method of selection, which extends beyond the students previous academic qualifications. The MITID Admission Committee systematically seeks evidence of the perception, attitude, aptitude, achievement and motivation essential for a challenging and satisfying design career. The objective of the tests and the interviews is to ascertain the above qualities.The Admission Committee decides the procedures, grades and weightage every year.

The norms for the selection are the sole prerogative of the Admission Committee and the decision of the Admission Committee and the Management in any of the matters concerning the admission process and selection will be final. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the admission committee or its members, academic office bearers or management will lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate(s).

The admission process is in two phases:

Phase - 1: (Design Aptitude Test) conducted at various centres across the country.

Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted on the 1st Sunday of April at various test centres across India.(Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune) MITID reserves its right to add, change or cancel any of these centres.

Based on scores obtained from MIT-DAT, shortlisted candidates will be called for second phase.The number of candidates to be shortlisted for the second round will be four times of the sanctioned intake (minimum) or more depending upon the number of eligible candidates

The score of the last candidate in the list will be the cut off score for the open category candidates

Relaxation in Cut-Off scores for candidates in reserved categories will be 10% less than cut off score for open category.

Phase – 2: Studio Test and Personal Interviewat MITID campus in Pune.

The second phase of the admission procedure will consist of studio tests followed by personal interviews at Institute in Pune. All those candidates called for the second phase are required to attend the studio tests and interview, which completes the process of selection.

D.2) Weightages for each stage of Admissions Process for preparation of final Merit list

Design Aptitude Test (MIT-DAT) Studio Test Personal Interview
25 25 50

*Note: Only candidates who have appeared for all the three stages of the tests will be considered eligible for the Final Merit List.

Fee Structure: B. Des. (Indian Residents)
Academic Year 2024-25
Year 1st
Tuition fees 3,42,500/-
Development fees 51,250/-
University fees 31,250/-
Hostel Charges 1,01,000/-
Mess Charges 98,000/-
Laundry Charges 13,000/-
Security Deposite(One Time Refundable) 15,000/-
Total 6,52,000/-
Fee Structure: B. Des. (NRI & Others)
Academic Year 2024-25
Year 1st
Tuition fees 5,13,750/-
Development fees 77,000/-
University fees 31,250/-
Hostel Charges 1,01,000/-
Mess Charges 98,000/-
Laundry Charges 13,000/-
Security Deposit(One Time Refundable) 15,000/-
Total 8,49,000/-
Note:-
  1. 1)The above mentioned fee structure is for 1st year.
  2. 2)There will be a rise of 10% in composite fees every year.
  3. 3)Hostel facility is optional and subject to availability of space.
  4. 4)Mess & laundry facility is compulsory in case availing Hostel facility.
  5. 5)Remittance of fees for all the students coming under NRI, PIO, OCI and International students including Student exchange & Study abroad has to be done in INR.
  6. 6)The charges if any, as applicable for remittance (conversion), from USD to INR, will be borne by the students.
Master of Design (M.Des.)

Duration: 2 Years

Overview:

The M.Des course lasts upto 2 years and trains young aspirants of the design world to be professionals. We have designed a course that offers equal parts theoretical and conceptual exposure. The master in design course also offers various specializations like product design, transportation design, interior space and furniture design, retail design, user experience design, graphic design, animation design, film & video design, fashion management & marketing, design management and immersive media design. The student interested in design learning can choose any of these courses and rest assured that they will build a great career for themselves in their choice of design industry.

Product Design: (M.Des.)

The Product Design programme enable the learners to understand the various approaches, processes and systems to address human needs by creating tangible products. In the various courses that the learners pursue, the emphasis is on learning-by-doing and following a comprehensive process of designing, producing and marketing products, systems and services.

Transportation Design: (M.Des.)

The learners of Transportation Design experiences the courses of study exclusively to explore an inborn human need of human mobility. Beginning with the concept of transporting people and commodities using a variety of means, its emphasis moves on creating sustainable systems for Transportation Design. It is not only limited to Automobile Design and Car Design but to design systems which enhance mobility for humans and commodities. Learners’ innovative ability is challenged further when the scope of a transport vehicle is extended from land, water to air and even space.

Interior Space & Furniture Design: (M.Des.)

Interior Space and Furniture Design discipline focuses on designing and planning of interior spaces for all kinds of human needs. The learners concentrate on designing spaces - interior and exterior – according to their functional hierarchies and interrelationships. Spaces to be more functional and aesthetic require components like furniture, seating, storage, lighting, etc. The interior space design should be integrated with furniture & accessories, and both should have a harmonious interaction. This makes the built space respond like an efficient, well designed system. This approach imparts the learner a unique edge than merely “interior decoration”. Of the many Interior Space and Furniture Design Courses, the one at MIT ID emphasizes on the holistic learning.

Retail Design: (M.Des.)

Retail Design lies at the intersection of architecture, marketing, strategy and design of the built environment. The programme at MIT ID takes an innovative and progressive approach to addressing design issues intrinsic to the evolution and transformation of retail environments. The core curriculum includes the study of art and design history, theory of spatial manipulation, drawing, structures, materials and processes, lighting and technology, typography, human factors, and the theory and specifics of retail design, all of which ensures that students fully understand the concerns of the retail industry and its allied fields.

User Experience Design: (M.Des.)

The programme aims at the study of concepts, methods, and techniques of information architecture, usability engineering, information design, interaction design, visual design, ethnography and prototype engineering with focus on artifacts’, where user experience is essential. After the programme, students will be able to design and conduct usability studies of both traditional artifacts’ and systems where experience is important.

Graphic Design: (M.Des.)

Graphic Design at MITID is focused on imparting the sound theoretical and conceptual understanding, and also of the necessary skills required to be a professional graphic designer.

The learners find the course study centered on various topics like typography and type design, illustration and photography, packaging and print design, signage design and corporate identity systems. The application of Information Technology would take learners in fields of computer graphics, multimedia and web design. Learners use software like Sound Forge, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Combustion for the Graphic Design projects.

Animation Design: (M.Des.)

In Animation Design, the courses of study exclusively deal with moving images. The Animation Design Programmes at MIT ID focus more on design thinking and doing. The learners of Animation Design acquire special skills and techniques of animation such as Personality and Caricature, kinematics, Illustration, Visual Scripting, Story Boarding, Pixilation, and Model Animation Design. Here the essential grasp over the narrative content combined with proficiency with animation design techniques goes toward creating an effective piece of communication.

Film & Video Design: (M.Des.)

Courses in Film and Video Design put emphasis on a strong narrative content. To communicate using the Film and Video media, one needs to use equipment like film and video cameras and editing systems. Moreover, conceptual processes in addressing the communication needs of the social and commercial sectors should also be rigorously followed.

Fashion Management & Marketing (M.Des)

The M.Des Fashion Management & Marketing course prepares the students for a fashion management career in the domestic or international fashion industry by delivering an innovative and relevant fashion business curriculum. Working closely with fashion industry professionals, fashion organizations and industry role models and mentors, on the masters’ course students develop a diverse skill base that will enable them to have a wider, clearer and more relevant understanding of the business of management and marketing behind the fashion industry.

Design Management (M.Des.)

M.Des in Design Management is a unique management program offered in a creative multi-disciplinary environment. Design is gaining importance as a fresh way of solving complex business problems and driving innovation. The program is built on strong foundation of design thinking and holistic business management. The program offers a mix of inputs on latest design methods and approaches and combines them with real life case studies and applications from the business world. The program builds the critical thinking and execution skills required in today’s worlds and prepare the learners to use design to solve real life problems faced by industry and society.

Immersive Media Design (M.Des.)

MIT ID is offering a trans-disciplinary unique master programme in Immersive Media Design. This programme deals with the core technologies across merging disciplines of all creative expressions, which will form future means of interacting. It is the convergence of technology with the new emerging media.

The aim of the programme is to provide advanced research and knowledge in futuristic technological interactions, and establish strong academic and industry-academic collaborative projects. It transforms data into meaningful social and emotional communication. It will explore the human side of futuristic immersive design with related technologies and interactions with emerging medias in focus to understand the compelling user engagement in fields ranging from education, health, social communication, art, entertainment, branding, spatial installations and business.

Transcultural Design (M.Des.)

The M.Des. Transcultural Design encourages the exploration of different cultures within an applied, interdisciplinary context. The Transcultural Design program at MIT ID is a two-year Masters course, focusing on social innovation, experiential learning, and design for public interest. This programme provides a unique opportunity for young designers to specialize in Social Innovation and Design Thinking. Students will get to learn how to use design for positive social impact on humans and businesses and to better understand the global perspective on design. Students will have to comprehend the Indian market and appropriate the local behaviours to offer a coherent project, adapted to users, with an anthropological approach to design.

Eligibility: Master of Design

Product Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design

Transportation Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design

Interior Space & Furniture Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design

Retail Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design

Graphic Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine / Applied Arts, Visual Communication, Media, any other Communication Design discipline

Animation Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine / Applied Arts, Visual Communication, Animation ,Media, any other Communication Design discipline

User Experience Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design, Communication Design

Film & Video Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Immersive Media Design

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Design Management

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Fashion Management & Marketing

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Age Limit : 30 year

Admission Procedure: Master of Design

For all the programmes under MIT Institute of Design are conducted two phases:

  • Phase - 1: MITID-DAT (Design Aptitude Test)
  • Phase - 2: Studio Test and Personal Interview at MITID campus in Pune once the candidate has cleared his first round of test

Rules of reservations apply as per the prevalent Government of Maharashtra directives.

Registration for DAT (Design Aptitude Test)

  • Step 1: Register for DAT (www.dat.net.in)
  • Step 2: An automated verification link will be sent to your registered email ID. Activate your account by clicking the link.
  • Step 3: Provide the required details in the application form.
  • Step 4: Upload the required documents, accept the declaration and submit the online application form.
  • Step 5: Proceed to payment option and pay INR3360 (INR3000 +12% GST) for Indian applicants and INR5040 (INR4500 + 12% GST) for NRI, PIO, CIO & Foreign Nationals.
  • Step 6: On scrutiny, verification and acceptance of application form, Admit card will be generated and sent to candidates registered email id.

Candidates can also download the Admit Card by login to his/her profile on DAT portal.

Payment Mode:

  • Online Payment through Net Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card
  • Demand Draft in favour of MIT ADT University-MIT Institute of Design, Payable at Pune

Note

  • Applications are invited through online mode only
  • The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is conducted jointly by MIT Institute of Design Pune & Avantika University Ujjain.
Fee Structure: M. Des. (Indian Residents)
Academic Year 2024-25
Year 1st
Tuition fees 3,42,500/-
Development fees 51,250/-
University fees 31,250/-
Security deposit(One Time Refundable) 15,000/-
Hostel Charges 1,01,000/-
Mess Charges 98,000/-
Laundry Charges 13,000/-
Total 6,52,000/-
Fee Structure: M. Des. (NRI & Others)
Academic Year 2024-25
Year 1st
Tuition fees 5,13,750/-
Development fees 77,000/-
University fees 31,250/-
Security deposit(One Time Refundable) 15,000/-
Hostel Charges 1,01,000/-
Mess Charges 98,000/-
Laundry Charges 13,000/-
Total 8,49,000/-
Note:-
  1. 1)The above mentioned fee structure is for 1st year.
  2. 2)There will be a rise of 10% in composite fees every year.
  3. 3)Hostel facility is optional and subject to availability of space.
  4. 4)Mess & laundry facility is compulsory in case availing Hostel facility.
  5. 5)Remittance of fees for all the students coming under NRI, PIO, OCI and International students including Student exchange & Study abroad has to be done in INR.
  6. 6)The charges if any, as applicable for remittance (conversion), from USD to INR, will be borne by the students.
MBA – IE or, MBA Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Duration: 1 Year full time in Campus Course. 

The MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship spans a 2-year duration, catering to the contemporary innovator. Distinguishing itself from similar offerings in business schools, this program emanates from a design school, offering students a distinctive outlook on innovation and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, its close integration with the Atal Incubation Centre, Institution Innovation Council, and CRIEYA at MIT ADT University, provides studentsunprecedented access to entrepreneurial resources. Aligning with the NEP 2020, this programme allows students to exit after one year with a PG Diploma in Innovation.

You will acquire an entrepreneurial mindset and adeptly apply design thinking, creativity, and innovation to address practical challenges. You will develop insights into the current trends, technologies, and business models reshaping industries, shaping your ability to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape.

This program caters to forward-thinking leaders propelled by innovation, aiming to effect positive change globally. Whether you’re an engineer, designer, artist, or business professional, this program provides the skills, knowledge, and mindset to bring your ideas to life and make a meaningful impact. Beyond aspiring entrepreneurs, it also welcomes those aiming to lead innovation in established organizations, contribute to the innovation ecosystem, or pursue careers in venture capital, consulting, or social entrepreneurship. Graduates emerge ready for varied roles, including innovation managers, product designers, startup founders, consultants, and more.

Eligibility: MBA – IE or, MBA Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Graduation or Similar with a positive mark in any MBA related entrance exam.

Admission Procedure: MBA – IE or, MBA Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
  1. Students can apply by submitting an MIT ID-DAT APPLICATION form.
  2. Students can also apply through a valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CEED/MIT DAT score and then appear for an interview for admissions.
  3. There will be a couple of selection processes (Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Essay and then an interview for the admission process).
Fee Structure: Post Graduate Diploma in Innovation
Academic Year 2024-25
Particulars For Indian Nationals
Tution Fees 4,95,000/-
Development Fee 73,800/-
University Fee 21,500/-
Hostel Charges 1,01,000/-
Mess Charges 98,000/-
Laundry Charges 13,000/-
Security Deposite(One Time Refundable) 15,000/-
Total Fees 8,17,300/-
Note:-
  1. The above mentioned fee structure is for 1st year.
  2. There will be a rise of 10% in composite fees every year.
  3. Hostel facility is optional and subject to availability of space.
  4. Mess & laundry facility is compulsory in case availing Hostel facility.
  5. Remittance of fees for all the students coming under NRI, PIO, OCI and International students including Student exchange & Study abroad has to be done in INR.
  6. The charges if any, as applicable for remittance (conversion), from USD to INR, will be borne by the students.
Ph.D in Design

Duration: Minimum 3 Years

Design is a process for evolving user centric, situation based concepts leading to tangible solutions for the benefit of the society at large. The design of products, communication medias, interfaces, services and systems requires sensitivity towards the user, in depth research, understanding technology with unique creative insights. The concept of Design thinking helps a smooth amalgamation of art, science and technology.

MIT ID’s academic programs strives to lead design education in India with effective industry outreach, innovation, use of next generation technology by inculcating a culture of research. Driving the pedagogy of learning by doing – the process of design followed at our institute keeps ‘research’ at its core.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Design is offered to the learners who indulge in a study which adds value to the knowledge base by evolving a method, framework, analysis by the design thinking approach. The study may help create a product, interface, communication, service, experience which helps the society at large. The PhD programme is open to learners in the field of education as well as industry who wish to explore, indulge, immerse into the various fields to propose new paradigm in design.

Aims and Objectives

  • To support original research and create new knowledge about design.
  • To explore, analyse the role of design in problem solving to propose new theories
  • To engage students to take up advanced research in current design practice
  • To evolve new ways of enabling sustainability through design
  • To engage in understanding the role of Design in problem solving
  • To analyse the societal evolution to predict the future trends in Design

Suggestive Focus Areas ( not limited to ) :

  • Design Practice
  • Futures & Trends
  • Craft
  • Design Education
  • Design Management
  • Social Innovation

For information regarding PhD admissions, Click Here.

Automotive Clay & Digital Sculpting

Duration: 2 Years

Automotive Clay & Digital Sculpting help designers to translate their vision into a tangible reality. This course will be intensive skill based programme, which will have inputs in design fundamentals, form studies, technical design, digital modelling, materials and model making. Automotive Clay Modelling was identified collectively by Indian OEMs as an area with a gap between the supply & demand of skilled personnel. The importance of clay models in helping to visualize & sell concepts cannot be overstated. Though the related skillsets are much in demand and their availability well below was is need by the industry be it transportation or product.

With the aim to address this gap, MIT ID has developed these programmes in close collaboration with Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). SIAM is committed to strengthening the Indian automotive design ecosystem. A part of this effort is undertaken through the proper training and mentoring of students as well as practicing designers, digital & physical modellers.

Eligibility: Automotive Clay & Digital Sculpting

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Fee Structure: Diploma (Indian Residents)
Academic Year 2024-25
Year 1st
Tuition fees 2,62,500/-
Development fees 39,300/-
University fees 23,200/-
Security deposit(One Time Refundable) 15,000/-
Hostel Charges 1,01,000/-
Mess Charges 98,000/-
Laundry Charges 13,000/-
Total 5,52,000/-
Fee Structure: Diploma (NRI & Others)
Academic Year 2024-25
Year 1st
Tuition fees 3,97,000/-
Development fees 59,300/-
University fees 23,200/-
Security deposit 15,000/-
Hostel Charges 1,01,000/-
Mess Charges 98,000/-
Laundry Charges 13,000/-
Total 7,07,000/-
Note:-
  1. 1)The above mentioned fee structure is for 1st year.
  2. 2)There will be a rise of 10% in composite fees every year.
  3. 3)Hostel facility is optional and subject to availability of space.
  4. 4)Mess & laundry facility is compulsory in case availing Hostel facility.