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IDC IIT Mumbai B.Des FAQs
Ques. What are the total fees for B.Des at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. The total fees for B.Des at IDC IIT Bombay are INR 8,72,500 over the 4-year, 8-semester programme, excluding refundable security deposits of INR 10,000. The statutory tuition fee is INR 1,00,000 per semester. SC/ST and PwD students are fully exempt from the tuition component, making the programme significantly more affordable for these categories.
Ques. How many B.Des seats are available at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. IDC IIT Bombay offers 37 B.Des seats per academic batch, distributed as Open category 14, OBC-NCL 9, EWS 4, SC 5, and ST 3. Additional seats are reserved for PwD candidates across categories. Given the very limited intake, a strong UCEED rank is essential for securing a seat at one of India’s most competitive design institutions.
Ques. What is the UCEED eligibility for B.Des admission at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board in 2025 or 2026 and must hold a qualifying UCEED score. General and EWS category students must be born on or after October 1, 2001. SC/ST and PwD candidates must be born on or after October 1, 1996. There is no minimum percentage requirement in 10+2 prescribed by the UCEED authorities.
Ques. Is there an integrated B.Des + M.Des programme at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. Yes, IDC IIT Bombay offers a 5-year integrated B.Des + M.Des programme spread across ten semesters. Meritorious B.Des students can continue into the M.Des component within IDC without needing a separate CEED score, making it an attractive route for students committed to advanced design education at the same institution.
Ques. What is the admission timeline for B.Des at IDC IIT Bombay 2026?
Ans. For the 2026-27 batch, UCEED registration ran from October 1 to November 10, 2025, and the exam was held on January 18, 2026. Results were declared on March 6, 2026, followed by IDC counselling registration from March 14 to April 10, 2026. Seat allotment was conducted in five rounds between April and July 2026. The next UCEED cycle is expected to begin in October 2026.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Des students at IDC IIT Bombay?
Ans. B.Des students at IDC IIT Bombay can apply for the IIT Bombay Merit-Cum-Means scholarship of up to INR 1,00,000 per year for students with family income below INR 5 Lakhs and a minimum CGPA of 6.5. SC/ST and PwD students receive full tuition waivers each semester. NSP Post-Matric Scholarships are also available for eligible SC/ST students through the National Scholarship Portal.
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