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MIT Institute of Design (MITID), Pune charges between INR 1,50,000 (Ph.D, minimum 3 years) and INR 19,15,000 (B.Des, 4 years) for General category students. NRI students pay up to INR 29,65,000 for the B.Des programme. The two-year postgraduate programmes, M.Des and MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, are priced at INR 9,65,000 and INR 9,60,000 respectively, a difference of just INR 5,000.
Note: The 2026-27 fee notification has not been officially released at the time of publication. The figures in this article reflect the 2025-26 fee structure as published on mitid.edu.in. Students should verify the latest figures directly on the official website before applying.
MITID Course and Fees Quick Overview
- MITID offers six programmes spanning undergraduate design, postgraduate design, management, doctoral research, and a one-year industry diploma.
- Total fees range from INR 1,50,000 (Ph.D) to INR 19,15,000 (B.Des and B.Des Fashion Design) for General category students.
- B.Des and B.Des Fashion Design carry identical fees across all four years, so the specialisation choice does not affect cost.
- NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign national students pay INR 29,65,000 for B.Des, a 55% premium over the General category total.
- MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) costs INR 9,60,000 and M.Des costs INR 9,65,000, a gap of just INR 5,000 over two years.
- The PGD in Automotive Clay and Digital Sculpting at INR 6,65,000 is a niche one-year credential aimed at the automotive design industry.
- Boys and Girls Hostel fees are up to INR 1,01,000 per year each, applicable to all programmes.
MITID Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design [B.Des] | INR 19,15,000 |
| Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Fashion Design) | INR 19,15,000 |
| Master of Design [M.Des] | INR 9,65,000 |
| MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) | INR 9,60,000 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Automotive Clay and Digital Sculpting | INR 6,65,000 |
| Ph.D in Design | INR 1,50,000 (minimum 3 years) |
MITID B.Des Fees 2026-27
Both B.Des tracks, General Design and Fashion Design, are four-year programmes with a combined intake admitted through the MITID Design Aptitude Test (MITID-DAT) followed by a Studio Test and Personal Interview. The total fee for General students is INR 19,15,000 across four years. The two specialisations charge exactly the same fee, so the choice between them is driven entirely by academic interest, not cost.
NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign national students pay INR 29,65,000 in total. Year 1 carries an additional one-time charge of INR 15,000 (included in the Year 1 figure below) that does not recur from Year 2 onward.
| Year | General Category | NRI / Foreign National |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 4,78,750 | INR 7,27,500 (incl. one-time INR 15,000) |
| Year 2 | INR 4,78,750 | INR 7,12,500 |
| Year 3 | INR 4,78,750 | INR 7,12,500 |
| Year 4 | INR 4,78,750 | INR 7,12,500 |
| Total (4 years) | INR 19,15,000 | INR 29,65,000 |
MITID M.Des Fees 2026-27
At INR 9,65,000 for two years, M.Des at MITID is structured around portfolio-led admission through MITID-DAT or NID DAT, followed by a Studio Test and interview. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks. NRI and foreign national students pay INR 14,40,000 in total, with Year 1 carrying a slightly higher fee than Year 2.
| Year | General Category | NRI / Foreign National |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 4,82,500 | INR 7,27,500 |
| Year 2 | INR 4,82,500 | INR 7,12,500 |
| Total (2 years) | INR 9,65,000 | INR 14,40,000 |
MITID MBA Fees 2026-27
The MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship runs for two years and admits students through CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, or the institute’s own selection process. General category students pay INR 9,60,000 in total, spread evenly across two years at INR 4,80,000 per year. The programme costs just INR 5,000 less than M.Des over the same duration, making the two postgraduate tracks nearly identical in price. NRI and foreign students pay INR 7,20,000 per year, totalling INR 14,40,000.
| Year | General Category | NRI / Foreign National |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 7,20,000 |
| Year 2 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 7,20,000 |
| Total (2 years) | INR 9,60,000 | INR 14,40,000 |
MITID Fees for Other Courses 2026-27
Two programmes sit outside the flagship design and management tracks. The Ph.D in Design runs for a minimum of 3 years and is the most affordable route at MITID by a wide margin, at INR 1,50,000 total. The PGD in Automotive Clay and Digital Sculpting is a one-year programme built for the automotive styling and clay modelling sector, costing INR 6,65,000. No NRI fee variant is listed for either course.
| Course | Duration | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D in Design | Minimum 3 years | INR 1,50,000 |
| PGD in Automotive Clay and Digital Sculpting | 1 year | INR 6,65,000 |
MITID Application Fees
Candidates applying to MITID programmes pay a registration fee of INR 3,000 to appear for the MITID Design Aptitude Test (MITID-DAT). This fee is paid directly to the institute at the time of application and covers entrance examination registration. Candidates should verify the current application fee on the official admissions portal at mitid.edu.in before submitting, as the figure may be revised for the 2026-27 cycle.
MITID Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
MITID provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls on campus. Both hostels carry a fee of up to INR 1,01,000 per year. Hostel is optional and is charged over and above the programme fee. For the most current hostel and mess fee breakdown, students should refer to mitid.edu.in.
| Category | Per Year | Applicable Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Hostel | Up to INR 1,01,000 | All programmes |
| Girls Hostel | Up to INR 1,01,000 | All programmes |
A B.Des student in the General category choosing on-campus hostel accommodation would spend up to INR 23,19,000 across four years, combining the INR 19,15,000 programme fee with four years of hostel at INR 1,01,000 per year.
MITID Course and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Des at MITID Pune?
Ans. The total fee for B.Des (General Design) and B.Des (Fashion Design) at MITID is INR 19,15,000 for General category students over four years. Both specialisations carry the same fee. NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign students pay INR 29,65,000 in total.
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Des at MITID?
Ans. The M.Des programme at MITID costs INR 9,65,000 total for General students over two years. NRI and foreign national students pay INR 14,40,000. Admission is through MITID-DAT or NID DAT, followed by a Studio Test and Personal Interview at the MITID campus.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at MITID Pune?
Ans. The MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at MITID costs INR 9,60,000 for General students over two years, paid as INR 4,80,000 per year. NRI students pay INR 14,40,000 total. The programme accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and CMAT scores.
Ques. What is the Ph.D fee at MITID?
Ans. The Ph.D in Design at MITID costs INR 1,50,000 total for a minimum of 3 years. This is the most affordable programme at MITID. No NRI fee variant is listed for the doctoral programme. Candidates should contact the institute for current scholarship or fellowship details.
Ques. What is the MITID hostel fee per year?
Ans. Both the Boys Hostel and Girls Hostel at MITID charge up to INR 1,01,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is optional and is charged separately from the programme fee. The annual hostel fee applies to students enrolled in all programmes at the institute.
Ques. What is the total cost of B.Des at MITID including hostel fees?
Ans. A General category B.Des student choosing on-campus hostel accommodation would pay up to INR 23,19,000 over four years, combining the INR 19,15,000 programme fee with four years of hostel at up to INR 1,01,000 per year.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee for B.Des at MITID?
Ans. The B.Des programme totals INR 19,15,000 over four years across 8 semesters, working out to roughly INR 2,39,375 per semester for General category students. NRI students paying INR 29,65,000 in total would pay roughly INR 3,70,625 per semester.
Ques. What is the MITID application fee for 2026?
Ans. The registration fee to appear for the MITID Design Aptitude Test (MITID-DAT) is INR 3,000. This is paid to the institute at the time of application. Candidates should verify the current fee on the official admissions portal at mitid.edu.in before applying, as it may change for the 2026-27 cycle.
Ques. What do NRI students pay for programmes at MITID?
Ans. NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign national students pay INR 29,65,000 for B.Des and B.Des Fashion Design (4 years), and INR 14,40,000 each for M.Des and MBA (2 years). Year 1 of B.Des includes a one-time charge of INR 15,000 that does not apply from Year 2 onward.
Ques. What is the fee for the PGD in Automotive Clay and Digital Sculpting at MITID?
Ans. The one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Automotive Clay and Digital Sculpting at MITID costs INR 6,65,000 for General category students. It is a niche industry credential focused on automotive styling. Admission details and any NRI fee variant should be confirmed directly on mitid.edu.in.
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