Alliance University Bangalore B.Des Transportation Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bangalore, KarnatakaPrivate UniversityEstd 2010NAAC Grade A+

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02 Sep, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore B.Des Transportation Design Admission 2027 begins. Apply Now! For more details, click here.

11 May, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore B.Des Transportation Design Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 26.28 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 26.28 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
latest batch, all programmes
Cutoff
1,200
ADAT merit rank, 2027
Placement rate
75%
campus placement assistance

About Alliance University B.Des Transportation Design

Alliance offers a four-year, full-time B.Des Transportation Design with 60 seats through ADAT. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands NAAC A+, UGC approval and a Strate, Paris design link. The full fee without hostel is INR 26.28 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 31.61 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Alliance Admission Cell counselling. The Open Open seat closed at rank 12,400 in merit round of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 75% of the batch was placed.

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Fees

The full course costs INR 26.28 Lakhs without hostel and INR 31.61 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 26 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 5.28 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 26 LakhsINR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 5.28 LakhsINR 1.32 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 26.28 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 31.61 LakhsFull course

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Admission Dates

The form is open from 17 Sep 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. ADAT is on 26 Sep 2026 and the shortlist is on 28 Sep 2026. Portfolio review comes next, then fee payment and reporting. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027.

EventDateStatus
B.Des application form, last date to apply17 Sep 2026 to 30 Jun 2027Confirmed
ADAT entrance exam26 Sep 2026Confirmed
ADAT result and shortlist28 Sep 2026Confirmed
Portfolio review and allotment1 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026Tentative
First offer letter20 Oct 2026Tentative
First fee payment, last date30 Nov 2026Tentative
Campus reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Eligibility

You need Class 12 with any stream and 75% marks; 45% for reserved categories. You also need a ADAT rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsany stream
Class 12 marks75% for Open, 45% for reserved categories
ExamADAT rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Admission Process

Alliance Admission Cell allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write ADATSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on Alliance Admission CellList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Cutoff

The Open seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the Alliance Admission Cell merit round closing ranks for Open seats. The Open closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Applicant typeClosing rank, OpenRound and year
Open12,400Merit round, 2025
OBC4,300Merit round, 2025
SC2,100Merit round, 2025
ST1,000Merit round, 2025
EWS1,900Merit round, 2025

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 75% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 8 LPA
Highest offerINR 22 LPA
Batch placed75%
RecruitersProduct and IT services companies, on campus

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
Alliance merit tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Des ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Des ranking2026#12
NIRF Engineering2025#54
NAAC2024A+

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4Two electives a semester and the final project

Alliance B.Des Transportation Design Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a Bengaluru design market

Should you pick B.Des Transportation Design at Alliance University?

This course suits students who want a vehicle and mobility design work and can live in a Bengaluru design market for four years.

Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Open, so a rank that misses the Open merit list can still get in.
You want vehicle and mobility studios: studio projects and the Strate, Paris link give you transport design work early.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on the ADAT merit rank: the portfolio round can change the list, so do not count only on the test number.
You need a sure hostel choice from the first year: rooms are given on a first-come-first-served basis, so late booking may limit your choice.
You want only classroom design: this is a Bengaluru design market, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the another design test result: the admission office can fill studio seats early, so keep your portfolio ready before the test.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Open rank. If you are Open merit and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
B.Des Transportation Design Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in Class 12. 45% for reserved categories.
Portfolio alternative: A strong portfolio helps in the studio interview.
Exam needed: A ADAT rank. merit rank (your main rank) decides the Open merit seats.
Open quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
B.Des Transportation Design Admission Process▾
Write ADAT: Two sessions, January and April. Your design score and portfolio both count.
Register on Alliance Admission Cell: Alliance Admission Cell (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

B.Des Transportation Design Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 intake dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
17 Sep 2026 to 30 Jun 2027
B.Des application form, last date to apply
Apply before the last date; late forms are not taken.
Confirmed
26 Sep 2026
ADAT entrance exam
Your design score starts the admission review.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
ADAT result and shortlist
The admission team reads the score with your portfolio.
Tentative
1 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Portfolio review and allotment
Your studio work and interview decide the offer list.
Tentative
20 Oct 2026
First offer letter
The offer letter tells you the first fee date.
Tentative
30 Nov 2026
First fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by 30 Nov 2026.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Campus reporting and document check
Bring originals; admission is cancelled without them.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Studio classes start after campus reporting.
Tentative
15 Sep 2027 to 30 Jun 2028
B.Des application form, last date to apply
Expected to open near the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
ADAT entrance exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
ADAT result and shortlist
Expected after the entrance test.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Portfolio review and allotment
Expected after the shortlist is out.
Tentative
Nov 2027
First offer letter
Expected after the review round.
Tentative
Dec 2027
First fee payment, last date
Expected after the offer letter is sent.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Campus reporting and document check
Expected before studio classes begin.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
Expected after reporting and hostel booking.

Source: Alliance University admissions and ADAT notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Alliance University B.Des Transportation Design Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 26 Lakhs
Registration fee
One time, before admission review
INR 25,000
Alumni fee
One time, before classes start
INR 3,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 1.32 Lakhs a year
INR 5.28 Lakhs
Hostel maintenance
One time, before hostel booking
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 26.28 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + registration fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 31.61 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + registration fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 44,310
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
32%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 53,297
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
27%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Alliance University fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your ADAT rank get you B.Des Transportation Design at Alliance University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published ADAT merit ranks.

Applicant type
Seat route
Open · Open
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
Open · Open merit
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Open
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Open merit
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Open
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Open merit
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Open
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Open merit
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Open
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Open merit
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Merit round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Alliance University B.Des Transportation Design Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Applicant type
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Alliance merit tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Alliance University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Aug 2028
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 25.88 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 26.28 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 24.88 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 23.88 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 24.38 Lakhs

Alliance University B.Des Transportation Design vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Alliance University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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MIT Institute of Design
Pune
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Ahmedabad
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World University of Design
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UPES School of Design
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Pearl Academy Bengaluru
Bengaluru
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 26.28 Lakhs
tuition + registration
INR 17.50 Lakhs
INR 8.78 Lakhs less
INR 24 Lakhs
INR 2.28 Lakhs less
INR 14.40 Lakhs
INR 11.88 Lakhs less
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INR 5.08 Lakhs less
INR 28 Lakhs
INR 1.72 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
latest batch
INR 8 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
INR 6 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA less
INR 6.8 LPA
INR 1.7 LPA less
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 1.3 LPA less
Placement rateshare placed
75%
campus placement assistance
80%
5 points higher
70%
5 points lower
65%
10 points lower
70%
5 points lower
70%
5 points lower
Closing rankADAT merit rank, Open
1,200
merit round
900
300 places tougher
1,500
300 places easier
1,800
600 places easier
1,400
200 places easier
1,000
200 places tougher
Seatsprogramme seats
60
published intake
120
60 more
80
20 more
60
Same seats
50
10 fewer
40
20 fewer
Hostel + mess4 years, lowest room
INR 5.28 Lakhs
lowest shared room
INR 6 Lakhs
INR 72,000 more
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 32,000 more
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 48,000 less
INR 5.20 Lakhs
INR 8,000 less
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 1.12 Lakhs more
In short
If your portfolio clears both, compare the fee gap first. MIT costs less, but Alliance gives Bengaluru access for mobility work.
In short
If you need the lower fee, UID is closer. If Bengaluru and transport design studios matter more, keep Alliance high.
In short
WUD is cheaper and easier on rank. Pick Alliance only if the Strate link and Bengaluru design market matter to you.
In short
UPES costs less and has a close rank. Pick Alliance if you want the Bengaluru route and can manage the fee.
In short
Alliance costs less and has higher pay in this table. Pearl fits only if its Bengaluru studio format suits you better.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Alliance University B.Des Transportation Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Des Transportation Design at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 26.28 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The Open Open seat closed at rank 12,400 in merit round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 75% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a sure hostel choice from the first year, or if you want only classroom design. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru design market, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The Open closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 75% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Transportation Design if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Transportation Design places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Transportation Design, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the ADAT exam and fill this college in your Alliance Admission Cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Alliance Admission Cell gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 26.28 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 31.61 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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Alliance University Bangalore: 2 Answered Questions

Is the executive PGDM course from Alliance University recognized by WES Canada? Is it considered equivalent to a master’s degree?

Rupohi BhumikAlliance University (2019)

Someone I know recently got his PGDM degree evaluated by WES. To answer your question, the one-year PGDM diploma is not considered a master’s. My friend completed his Executive PGDM with Business Analytics as a specialization. Canada’s equivalent report for his degree is as follows. You can find the specification here and proceed accordingly. 

  • Credential Authentication: Documents will be sent directly by the institute.
  • Country: India
  • Credential: Postgraduate Diploma (Executive)
  • Major: Management
  • Awarded by: Alliance University
  • Status: Recognized University
  • Canadian Equivanalancy: Postgraduate Diploma (one year)

You can get your postgraduate degree evaluated by WES or IAQS. Hope this was helpful.

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I got admission to the MBA course at Alliance University, Bangalore. Is this a good choice?

Sagarika GuptaStudied at Alliance University (2019)

Master of Business AdministrationorMBAis one of the most popular post-graduate programs in India and abroad. Admissionto the course is granted on the basis of the AllianceManagement Aptitude Test (AMAT)exam. However, theuniversitygives preference to candidates with a score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/KMAT/NMAT. One has to pay 13.5 Lacs in 2 year on an installment basis.

  • In 2020 Alliance University has been ranked 39 among the Management institutes by National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF).
  • The faculty consists of highly experienced and qualified professors who belong from IIT, IIM, NIT and other International Institutions. They have been mentoring students passionately and providing them the correct balance for theoretical and practical learning.
  • It has also been featured in "Great Indian Institutes” Forbes Indian Marquee Edition in association with skill tree knowledge Consortium and a great place to study in 2018.

The institute provides 3-6 months of internship programs for students before the final placements. Roles offered by Alliance School of Business are key account manager, relationship manager, HR business partner, assistant, strategic growth analyst e.t.c. MBA placements at Alliance University offered the highest salary package compared to other courses of INR 22.6 LPA, while the average salary was 7.6 LPA in the year 2019. More than 90% of students got placed in reputed firms. Their regular recruiting partners include names such as Amazon India, TATA Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Axis Bank, Decathlon and many more. Overall it is a good university and one would not regret after taking admission in this university.

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