Alliance University Bangalore B.Des Visual Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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

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

Total fees
INR 16.13 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
latest B.Des placement data
Cutoff
70
ADAT score guide, open merit
Placement rate
53.1%
latest B.Des placement data

About Alliance B.Des Visual Communication

Alliance University offers a four-year, full-time B.Des Visual Communication course at its Bengaluru campus. The course has eight semesters and starts with a common design foundation. Alliance is recognised by UGC and has NAAC A+ accreditation. The full course fee without hostel is INR 16.13 Lakhs, and the hostel toggle takes it to INR 23.33 Lakhs. Admission uses ADAT, a portfolio review and a personal interview. The page uses 120 seats as the course intake marker. The latest B.Des placement data shows INR 8.5 LPA average pay and 53.1% placement.

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 23.33 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 16.13 Lakhs. The tuition and registration fee is INR 16 Lakhs. You pay the first part after the offer letter. The later parts are due each year. Hostel and mess are separate and depend on room type.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition and registration feeINR 16 LakhsFull course, as published
Professional development feeINR 10,000One time, before classes start
Alumni feeINR 3,000One time, before classes start
Hostel and messINR 7.20 LakhsINR 90,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Total, no hostelINR 16.13 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 23.33 LakhsFull course

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Admission Dates 2027

Application for the 2027 intake is listed from 3 Sep 2026 to 30 Apr 2027. ADAT slots and portfolio review dates are expected between Oct 2026 and May 2027. Classes start in Jul 2027, so finish the fee and document steps before that.

EventDateStatus
Application form, last date to apply3 Sep 2026 to 30 Apr 2027Confirmed
ADAT test15 Oct 2026 to 15 May 2027Tentative
Portfolio review and interview20 Oct 2026 to 25 May 2027Tentative
Merit list and offer letter1 Nov 2026 to 31 May 2027Tentative
First fee payment10 Nov 2026 to 10 Jun 2027Tentative
Learners Value Proposition support1 Jun 2027Confirmed
Reporting and document check15 Jun 2027Tentative
Classes start1 Jul 2027Tentative

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Eligibility

The course needs Class 12 with 50% marks, and SC or ST students get a 5% relaxation. You can come from any stream. You must also sit for ADAT or share a national design score if the admission office accepts it.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 streamAny recognised board or council
Class 12 marks50% for General, 45% for SC or ST
Selection testADAT, portfolio review and interview
PortfolioDesign, art, media or visual work

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Admission Process

Alliance Admission Cell takes the form, the INR 1,000 application fee, ADAT, the portfolio and the interview. You then get an offer letter if selected. You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the date in the offer letter.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the Alliance form and pay INR 1,000
2. Take ADATWrite the Alliance Design Aptitude Test
3. Share portfolioShow your visual work in the review
4. Attend interviewExplain your work and course choice
5. Pay first feePay by the date in the offer letter

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Cutoff

The open merit guide starts at ADAT score 70, with 85 or above treated as a safer score. This is a score guide for the checker. The final call also reads your portfolio and interview, so the score alone does not decide the seat.

ProfileScore guideRound and year
Open merit70Admission guide, 2027
Safer score85Admission guide, 2027
Portfolio reviewStrong portfolioAdmission guide, 2027

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Placements

The latest B.Des placement data shows INR 8.5 LPA average pay and 53.1% placement. The course leads to brand, graphic, UI or UX, motion and campaign design roles. The career office and industry teams support internships and portfolio work.

MetricValue
Average payINR 8.5 LPA
Placement rate53.1%
Top rolesGraphic designer, brand strategist, UI or UX designer
Career supportCareer Advancement and Networking office

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Scholarships

Four listed schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs in the calculator below. The official Alliance scholarships can go higher for top Class 10, Class 12, AUSAT, UCEED, NIFT or NID DAT scores. You must apply with papers before the seat is final.

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 yearINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Ranking

Alliance has NAAC A+ and UGC recognition, and the university brochure calls it the first private university in South India. The design brochure also lists 80 international linkages. These markers matter more here than a course listing number.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2024A+
UGC2026Recognised private university
International linkages202680

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Course Structure

Year 1 is the common design foundation. Year 2 adds the major and a minor. Year 3 moves to applied studio work, and year 4 builds the portfolio. You get time to test visual, product, fashion, interior and interaction ideas before the major locks.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Design foundation, drawing, tools and context
Year 2Visual Communication major and academic minor
Year 3Branding, media, UI or UX and studio projects
Year 4Professional practice, portfolio and final project

Alliance B.Des Visual Communication Hostel and Campus

Hostel fees start at INR 90,000 for six months and the listed hostel total here uses INR 90,000 a semester. Rooms are allotted first come first served. Meals and laundry are included for the six month hostel fee.

ItemDetail
Hostel fee used hereINR 90,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Refundable depositINR 20,000, not added to totals
Allotment ruleFirst come first served, based on availability
CampusAlliance Central Campus, Bengaluru

Should you pick B.Des Visual Communication at Alliance University?

This course suits students who want brand, media or UI work and can build a strong portfolio.

Pick it if:
You want brand and UI work: the course trains print, video, animation and UI or UX, so your portfolio shows several media.
You want a late major choice: the first year is design foundation, so you choose the major after the basics.
You need the fee against pay: INR 8.5 LPA against INR 16.13 Lakhs means about two working years.
You are using ADAT: the college also reads your portfolio and interview, so one weak test score is not final.
Skip it if:
You want a low cost degree: INR 16.13 Lakhs before hostel is high, so compare the EMI before you pay.
You need a fixed hostel room: rooms are first come first served, so check availability before paying the hostel deposit.
You count on campus placement: B.Des data is limited, so use INR 8.5 LPA with caution.
You dislike portfolio work: ADAT is only one step, and the interview checks the work you bring.
Counsellor's advice
If your portfolio fits brand, UI or media work, take it after checking the EMI. If you need a cheaper design seat, keep looking.
B.Des Visual Communication Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% from a recognised board. 45% for SC or ST students.
Stream rule: Any Class 12 stream can apply for this design course.
Test needed: ADAT checks design aptitude before the portfolio review.
Portfolio: Bring visual, media, art or design work for the interview.
B.Des Visual Communication Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Alliance form and pay the INR 1,000 application fee.
Take ADAT: Write the Alliance Design Aptitude Test on your allotted date.
Show portfolio: Present your best visual work in the portfolio review.
Attend interview: Explain your course choice and the work you bring.
Pay first fee: Pay by the offer letter date or you lose the seat.

B.Des Visual Communication Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 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
3 Sep 2026 to 30 Apr 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Apply before 30 Apr 2027 and keep the fee receipt.
Tentative
15 Oct 2026 to 15 May 2027
ADAT test
The test checks design aptitude before the portfolio review.
Tentative
20 Oct 2026 to 25 May 2027
Portfolio review and interview
Bring visual work and be ready to explain it.
Tentative
1 Nov 2026 to 31 May 2027
Merit list and offer letter
The offer letter gives the fee date.
Tentative
10 Nov 2026 to 10 Jun 2027
First fee payment
You lose the seat if this date is missed.
Confirmed
1 Jun 2027
Learners Value Proposition support
Finish this step before classes start.
Tentative
15 Jun 2027
Reporting and document check
Carry Class 12 marks, ID proof and payment papers.
Tentative
1 Jul 2027
Classes start
The first semester starts after reporting.
Confirmed
3 Sep 2027 to 30 Apr 2028
Application form, last date to apply
Apply before 30 Apr 2028 and keep the fee receipt.
Tentative
15 Oct 2028 to 15 May 2028
ADAT test
The test checks design aptitude before the portfolio review.
Tentative
20 Oct 2028 to 25 May 2028
Portfolio review and interview
Bring visual work and be ready to explain it.
Tentative
1 Nov 2028 to 31 May 2028
Merit list and offer letter
The offer letter gives the fee date.
Tentative
10 Nov 2028 to 10 Jun 2028
First fee payment
You lose the seat if this date is missed.
Confirmed
1 Jun 2028
Learners Value Proposition support
Finish this step before classes start.
Tentative
15 Jun 2028
Reporting and document check
Carry Class 12 marks, ID proof and payment papers.
Tentative
1 Jul 2028
Classes start
The first semester starts after reporting.

Source: Alliance University admission and fee pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Alliance University B.Des Visual Communication 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 and registration fee
Full course, as published
INR 16 Lakhs
Professional development fee
One time, before classes start
INR 10,000
Alumni fee
One time, before classes start
INR 3,000
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 20,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per semester × 8, INR 90,000 a semester
INR 7.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 16.13 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 23.33 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 27,196
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
53%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 39,336
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
36%
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 score get you Visual Communication at Alliance University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Alliance Admission Cell closing scores.

Category
Quota
General · Open merit
85 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
70 to 84: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 70: not this year. Try the later round or a different quota.
General · Portfolio review
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 later round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 later round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Portfolio review
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 later round or a different quota.
SC · Open merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 later round or a different quota.
SC · Portfolio review
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 later round or a different quota.
ST · Open merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 later round or a different quota.
ST · Portfolio review
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 700: not this year. Try the later round or a different quota.
EWS · Open merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 later round or a different quota.
EWS · Portfolio review
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 later round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Admission guide close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.

Alliance University B.Des Visual Communication Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
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
EWS 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-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 15.73 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 16.13 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.73 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.73 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.23 Lakhs

Alliance University B.Des Visual Communication 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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Alliance University
Bengaluru
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Woxsen University
Hyderabad
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RV University
Bengaluru
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Anant National University
Ahmedabad
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Srishti Manipal Institute
Bengaluru
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MIT Institute of Design
Pune
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 16.13 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 16.35 Lakhs
INR 22,000 more
INR 20 Lakhs
INR 3.87 Lakhs more
INR 19.20 Lakhs
INR 3.07 Lakhs more
INR 28.60 Lakhs
INR 12.47 Lakhs more
INR 18.50 Lakhs
INR 2.37 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 2.3 LPA less
INR 7 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 3 LPA less
Not published
INR 8 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
53.1%
Class of 2025
50.1%
3 points lower
55.1%
2 points higher
48.1%
5 points lower
Not published
51.1%
2 points lower
Closing scoreADAT score, General
70
ADAT route
80
10 places easier
75
5 places easier
65
5 places tougher
Not published
68
2 places tougher
Seatsthis course
120
ADAT
120
Same seats
60
60 fewer
300
180 more
120
Same seats
200
80 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
53%
on INR 8.5 LPA
38%
15 points lower
35%
18 points lower
29%
24 points lower
Not published
43%
10 points lower
In short
Woxsen costs a little more and pays less on average, but its score line is easier. If you clear Alliance University, take this seat; use Woxsen only if its campus fit is stronger for you.
In short
RV University costs more but has a slightly higher placement rate and an easier score line. If fee matters most, keep Alliance University above it and check the EMI before you pay.
In short
Anant has more seats but costs more and pays less on average. If your score clears both, pick Alliance University unless Anant gives a waiver that changes the fee.
In short
Srishti costs the most here and does not publish enough pay data for this row. If you need a clear fee against pay call, keep Alliance University above it.
In short
MIT ID has more seats and a slightly easier score line, but it costs more and pays a little less. If Alliance University allots you this seat, take it before moving to MIT ID.

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

FAQs on Alliance University B.Des Visual Communication

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Des Visual Communication at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 16.13 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 score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Open merit seat closed at score 70 in admission guide and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get design jobs with design, media and product teams that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 53.1% of the batch was placed. If you want a pure engineering job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a large design city, 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score 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 course choice after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 53.1% 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 course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Visual Communication if you want a software job and ECE if you want a pure engineering job. Visual Communication places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Visual Communication, the course choice 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 score 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 16.13 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 23.33 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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