M.Des. Admissions

Increasingly, Design is becoming a fundamental need in almost every field, as it propels innovation and development across various domains. Employment opportunities in this sector are rising with time, and the future will see a high demand for designers who possess the skills required for innovative execution and are well-versed in modern design tools and concepts.

The Master of Design (M.Des.) program at UPES provides students with the flexibility to work in multi-disciplinary environments. The course will teach you to address contemporary issues independently and creatively, in order to participate in a most stimulating and gratifying career.

All M.Des. courses at UPES are offered by the nationally recognised School of Design which focuses on nurturing design entrepreneurs while encouraging the adoption of the latest technology, design thinking and digital transformation. The courses promote multidisciplinary learning through a mixture of customized coursework and practical projects. Another benefit of the M.Des. courses is the exposure to live classes conducted in partnership with leading industry specialists and designers in India. The School of Design offers seven M.Des. courses covering several relevant disciplines in the design world.

A M.Des. degree can open up career opportunities across diverse domains that include internet and communication technologies and textiles, visual merchandising, TV production and Animation among other things. An advanced degree in designing can also expose you to an impressive set of transferable skills like logical thinking and analytical prowess that can be useful even if you switch career domains.

Here are some interesting career opportunities for each of the M.Des. specialization offered at UPES in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

• Mobility and Vehicle Design: Automobile designers, car designers, automobile engine consultants and racing car designers
• Product Design: Product integration planners, product designers, product developers and development consultants.
• Interaction Design: UI/UX specialists, UI designers, UX designers, website developers and website design consultants.
• Communication Design: Graphic designers, brand strategists, visual communication specialists, advertising designers, and creative directors.

• Sports International level playing fields
• Food Options Multi cuisine food options
• Library 200,000 Publications
• Advanced Labs With State-of-the-art facilities
• Medical Facility 24x7 team of doctors
• Transport Facility Safe and Secure buses
• Auditorium 3 world-class auditoriums
• Secured Campus Round-the-clock monitoring by guards and CCTV

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 50% marks at Higher and Senior Secondary Level (X & XII).
• Minimum 50% marks in bachelor’s degree in any stream: B.Des/ B.Arch./  B.Tech/ BFA graduates will be preferred
• Valid CEED/NID/NIFT score

Exam Pathway – Online UPES DAT (Design Aptitude Test) followed by interview and portfolio presentation

Non–Exam Pathway – Students with valid CEED scores could directly sit at the interview and portfolio presentation.

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As a part of the personal interview round, you can present your work portfolio in any of the following formats:

• Hand-drawn sketches and drawings showcasing variety of techniques using markers and colour pencils (10-15 sheets)
• Digital drawings and sketches rendered using digital tools and media (2D and 3D)
• A physical model or prototype of fabric or construction design

Master of Design or M.Des. is a postgraduate degree program of 2 years that aims to provide students, who have a keen interest in the artistic field, a platform to achieve the pinnacle standard in the field of design.

• Minimum 50% marks at Higher and Senior Secondary Level (X & XII).
• Minimum 50% marks in bachelor’s degree in any stream: 10+2+3 years (B.Des./B.Arch./ B.Tech./ BFA graduates will be preferred)
• Valid CEED/NID/NIFT score.
   

For admission in M.Des. programs, the candidates need to score relevant marks in UPES’s School of Design entrance exam ‘UPESDAT’. The process is then followed by a portfolio presentation and a final interview.

For the admission process, candidates have to submit their Aadhaar card number and PAN card number (including their parents’ PAN number) along with their original academic records.

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Interested candidates can apply online by clicking on Apply Now or offline at the admission office by paying the application form fee of Rs. 1750/-.

M.Des. graduates can work in a variety of job profiles depending on their specialisation. They can work as an interior designer, visual merchandise designer, product designer and consultants, industrial designers, graphic designers and in various other creative jobs.

The program will begin with the commencement of PEP (Personality Enhancement program) for students to develop a positive outlook and gain several skills necessary for their time at the university. The university will also assist the students in grabbing the best internship opportunities. The students will also be offered pre-placement boot camp for the students for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) training for their upcoming placements.

Yes, hostel facility is provided by the University. Residential blocks have been earmarked for limited on-campus accommodation (on first come, first serve basis), separately for boys and girls on triple sharing basis. Students wishing to avail hostel facility (on-campus) will need to deposit fee in advance.

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