The B.Des in Visual Arts at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a four-year undergraduate design programme offered at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru, through the School of Design. The programme covers fundamentals of visual design and composition, typography, colour theory, visual communication, digital illustration, visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, photography and cinematography, design thinking, brand identity design, and an industry capstone project, preparing graduates for visual designer, VFX artist, and communication design roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 6,15,000 for the four years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University B.Des in Visual Arts admissions for 2026-27 are open. Applications run at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on Y-ENTRANCE score and Class 12 merit.
Key Points
- B.Des in Visual Arts at YIASCM, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru, 4-year AICTE-approved programme
- Covers fundamentals of visual design and composition, typography, colour theory, visual and more
- Eligibility: Class 12 (any stream) with minimum 50% aggregate marks
- Admission via Y-ENTRANCE university test and Class 12 merit (60:40) or CUET-UG
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; NIRF 2024 university rank 95
Yenepoya University B.Des in Visual Arts Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,81,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,80,000 |
| Fee (Year 3) | INR 1,80,000 |
| Fee (Year 4) | INR 74,000 |
| Total Fees (4 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 6,15,000 |
- Source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27.
- Registration fee INR 26,000 payable at admission; not included above.
- Hostel charges are separate; verify at yenepoya.edu.in before admission.
Yenepoya University B.Des in Visual Arts Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam (NTA) | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Yenepoya Application Window | June 25, 2026 to September 30, 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | January 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission: 60% Y-ENTRANCE or CUET-UG score, 40% Class 12.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with Class 12 marksheet and scorecard.
- Final merit list is declared after document verification at YIASCM, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- [’Minimum Qualification’, ’Class 12 (10+2) in any stream from a recognised board’]
- [’Minimum Marks’, ’50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST Karnataka candidates)’]
- [’Entrance Test’, ’Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored test) or CUET-UG 2026 (NTA)’]
- [’Admission Ratio’, ’60% entrance score, 40% Class 12 merit’]
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-UG 2026 (NTA; exam: May 11 to May 31, 2026) or register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test).
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with Class 12 marksheet, CUET-UG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is prepared based on entrance score (60%) and Class 12 merit (40%); shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the programme fee and complete document verification at YIASCM, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration formalities; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is visual designer, VFX artist, or communication design professional
- Strong interest in visual storytelling, digital art, and creative media production
- Yenepoya’s AICTE-approved B.Des with industry-oriented design curriculum at Mangaluru
- Fee of INR 6.15 Lakhs for a 4-year professional design degree is competitive in the region
- Planning creative career in film VFX, advertising, or brand design after graduation
✗ Skip if
- NID, NIFT, or IIT B.Des brand is required for premium design studio or luxury brand roles
- Career goal is engineering, medicine, or management; design is a distinct creative profession
- Fee of INR 6.15 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or financial support
- Placement in top national design agencies from day one is a non-negotiable requirement
Yenepoya University B.Des in Visual Arts Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on Class 12 marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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