Maharashtra Design Admissions 2024: Eligibility, Selection Process, Courses Offered

Maharashtra Design Admission 2024 : As design has become the widely popular creative field across the country, Maharashtra stands to shine brightly with its quality design education and skills. So, whether you are looking to opt for fashion design, interior design, graphic design or any other domain of design you must be aware of the selection process, eligibility criteria and other details about Maharashtra Design Admission 2024, check out more below!

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Maharashtra's Design Course Highlights

Before going in-depth about Maharashtra Design Admission 2024, check out the highlights below:

Particulars	Details
Degree’s Offered	BID, BDes, MDes, BSc, MSc
Duration	BID (4 years) BDes (4 years) MDes (2 years) BSc (3 years) MSc (2 years)
Eligibility Criteria	BDes and BSc (10+2 any specialisation)
	MDes and MSc (Bachelor's degree)
Admission Process	BDes and BSc (Entrance test / Cut off)
	MDes and MSc (Entrance test / Cut off)
Top Entrance Exams	UCEED, NATA, SEED, NID DAT, CEED, AIEED
Course Fees	BID, BDes and BSc (INR 20,000 - 1,00,000)
	MDes and MSc (INR 2,00,000 - 3,00,000)
Top Colleges	Whistling Woods International (WWI), Sandip University, Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment (RSACE), International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD-Vashi), Istituto Marangoni (Marangoni Mumbai), Vishwaniketan Institute of Design (VID), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), INIFD Andheri (INIFD), Cartier Global Academy (CGA), NSAM Academy of Fashion & Interior Design (NSAM Academy), NAFDI - School of Interior Design (NAFDI), Amity University, Ajeenkya DY Patil University – ADYPU, MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU).
Career Options	Interior Designer, Textile Designer, Web Designer, Game Designer, Product Designer, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer
Average Salary	INR 10,00,000 – 15,00,000
Recruiting Companies	Orient Craft, Snapdeal, Oracle, Pantaloon, Shoppers Stop, Amazon, Benetton, Mumbai Dyeing, Pearl Global

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Eligibility Criteria for Design Admissions in Maharashtra

The eligibility criteria for Maharashtra design admission are different from one college to another. Before applying for a design course in any college, we advise students to check out the complete eligibility criteria. We have mentioned the general eligibility requirements below:

For UG Programmes

Candidates planning to for UG Maharashtra design admission 2024 are suggested to look at the basic eligibility requirements mentioned below:

• Candidates must have passed their class 12th securing a minimum of 45-50% score from a recognised board of education. They should have English as their mandatory subject in class 12th.
• Also, students should have scored passing marks in all the subjects they have opted for in class 12th.
• In some colleges, the admission is based on entrance exam scores.
• For BFTech course admission, students should have studied Mathematics in their class 12th for admission to some colleges.

Candidates are advised to check for the complete eligibility criteria on the official website of the respective college.

For PG Programmes

Students applying for PG Maharashtra design admission 2024 must check for the eligibility criteria beforehand, refer to the general requirements below:

• Candidates must have completed their graduation degree with at least a minimum of 45-55% score.
• In most design colleges, PG or master-level admission is provided if students have a relevant bachelor's degree in design.
• To gain admission in some specific specialisations, candidates must have that same specific specialisation in their bachelor’s degree.
• In a few colleges, the entrance exam is the main criterion for admission, so students have to appear for the entrance exam and secure more than the cutoff to get admission.

There are written entrance exams, personal interviews, studio tests, portfolio presentations and various other selection rounds to get a seat in the PG design program.

For Diploma/ Certificate Course

Candidates who want to secure admission in short-term courses like a diploma or certificate in Maharashtra must check out the eligibility criteria below:

• Students should have completed their class 12th from a recognised board of education securing a minimum of 45-55% marks.
• Maharashtra design admission 2024 in diploma and certificate level courses is also done after class 10th in some colleges.

The admission criteria include either academic qualification, entrance exam, portfolio evaluation or personal interview rounds, depending on the college.

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Application Process for Design Admissions in Maharashtra

Before sitting to fill out the application form for Maharashtra Design Admission 2024 check out  the step-wise process mentioned below:

• Step 1 : Go to the official website of the respective college you plan to apply to.
• Step 2 : Search the application form on the official website under the admissions or notifications option.
• Step 3 : Register yourself as a new applicant.
• Step 4 : Enter all the valid contact details in the application form.
• Step 5 : Candidates will receive a verification mail on their registered email address after they have filled out the application form.
• Step 6 : Then, fill out the personal details such as parent’s qualifications, address and others.
• Step 7 : Enter all the academic details of class 10,12 and graduation to move ahead with the application form.
• Step 8 : Then, upload all the scanned documents in the prescribed format and size.
• Step 9 : Pay the application fee via net banking, credit/debit card and other said methods.
• Step 10 : Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the application form for future reference.

In case students have to apply through the offline mode, they have to follow the below process:

• Step 1 : Go to the office of the respective college to get the application form or download the application form from the official website.
• Step 2 : Enter all the details in the application form.
• Step 3 : Attach all the documents with the form.
• Step 4 : Pay the application fee via bank challan or demand draft or students can visit on-campus and pay the fee in person.

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Best Design Colleges in Maharashtra

Some of the best colleges for Maharashtra design admission 2024 include INIFD, VID and more, as mentioned below in the table:

Name of the College	Location	Courses Offered	Annual Course Fees (Approx. in INR)
Whistling Woods International (WWI)	Mumbai	BA in Fashion Design MA in Costume Design	3,83,000 - 10,10,000
Sandip University	Nashik	BSc in Fashion Designing BSc in Interior Design BDes in User Experience	27,000 - 1,30,000
Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment (RSACE)	Mumbai	Certificate Course in Graphic Designing	20,000
International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD)	Pune	BSc in Fashion Design BSc in Interior Design Advanced certification in Fashion Design Advanced certification in Interior Design	1,12,000 - 1.65,000
International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD-Vashi)	Navi Mumbai	Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design BSc in Fashion Design BSc in Interior Design MSc in Fashion Designing MSc in Interior Design	1,65,000 - 1,70,000
Istituto Marangoni (Marangoni Mumbai)	Mumbai	BA in Fashion Design BA in Interior Design PG Diploma in Fashion and Creative Surface Design Diploma in Fashion Design (UG progression programme)	1,66,000 - 9,99,000
Vishwaniketan Institute of Design (VID)	Khalapur	BA (Honours) in Graphic Design & Illustration BA (Honours) in Product Design BA (Honours) in Interior Architecture & Design	4,00,000
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU)	Navi Mumbai	BSc in Fashion Design BSc in Graphic Design BDes in Textile Design MDes in Fashion Design Advanced Diploma in Interior Design	80,000 - 1,50,000
INIFD Andheri (INIFD)	Mumbai	BSc in Interior Design PG Diploma in Fashion Design MSc in Fashion Design Diploma in Fashion Design	2,32,000 - 4,51,000
Cartier Global Academy (CGA)	Mumbai	BVoc in Fashion Design BVoc in Interior Design	1,38,000 - 1,50,000
NSAM Academy of Fashion & Interior Design (NSAM Academy)	Navi Mumbai	BSc in Fashion Design BSc in Interior Design PG Diploma Course In Fashion Design And Management MSc in Fashion Designing	1,10,000 - 1,40,000
NAFDI - School of Interior Design (NAFDI)	Mumbai	BFAD (Bachelor of Fashion and Apparel Design) BSc (Hons.) in Interior Design Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Design	1,46,000 - 2,21,000
Amity University	Mumbai	BDes in Fashion Styling & Image Design BDes in Textile Product Design Bachelor of Interior Design	66,000 - 1,25,000
Ajeenkya DY Patil University - ADYPU	Pune	BDes in Automobile Design BDes in Product Design M Design in Engineering Product Design M Design in Automobile Design	3,50,000 - 7,00,000
MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU)	Pune	BDes in User Experience Design BDes in Visual Communication Design BDes in Product Design	2,90,000

Selection Process for Design Admissions in Maharashtra

The selection process for Maharashtra Design Admission 2024 is based on different factors as mentioned below:

• Entrance Exam Scores : Most of the design institutes in Maharashtra either conduct their own entrance exam to select deserving students or shortlist candidates based on their performance in national/ state level entrance exams such as CEED, UCEED, AIEED etc
• Other selection rounds : A few colleges conduct personal interviews and portfolio interaction rounds to analyse the candidates' interpersonal skills and creative abilities.
• Academic Qualification : Some colleges consider the performance of an individual in academic qualifications. The better the score of a candidate, the higher their chances of admission to design courses.

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Entrance Exams for Design Admissions in Maharashtra

As mentioned above for Maharashtra design admission 2024 the written entrance exam is the main selection criteria. While some design colleges accept the national or state-level entrance exams for admission, others conduct their own entrance exam. Check out below the entrance exams and their preparation tips:

Exam Name	Preparation Tips
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)	How to Prepare for UCEED
Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)	How to Prepare for CEED
Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED)	How to Prepare for SEED (To be Updated)
NIFT Entrance Exam	How to Prepare for NIFT Entrance Exam
Pearl Academy Entrance Examination	How to Prepare for Pearl Academy Entrance Exam
Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test (FDDI AIST)	How to Prepare for FDDI AIST

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