About the Program
The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at MIT Vishwaprayag University is a transformative 4-year undergraduate program that brings together core design disciplines and studio-based learning — empowering students to transform ideas into meaningful design outcomes. Whether your interest lies in product design, communication design, or UX design, the program provides the perfect environment to explore, experiment, and grow as a creative professional in India's rapidly expanding design economy.
Learning at the School of Design is hands-on at its core. State-of-the-art labs and studios give students the freedom to prototype, test, and refine ideas. With project-driven learning, dedicated mentorship from industry practitioners, and strategic partnerships with leading design organizations, the program builds the critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that today's design-led industries demand.
MIT Vishwaprayag University's B.Des graduates are equipped for careers across UX/UI design, brand communication, digital media, product development, design research, and creative direction — with the comprehensive creative and technical foundation to make a meaningful impact at design studios, technology companies, FMCG brands, media organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Be a Bahumukhi
The Bahumukhi philosophy at MIT Vishwaprayag University transforms every B.Des graduate into a multi-dimensional design thinker who operates at the intersection of creativity, empathy, technology, and strategy. A Bahumukhi designer does not merely execute briefs — they question assumptions, understand users deeply, build solutions that resonate, and create experiences that endure. They combine the visual sensibility of an artist, the analytical rigour of a researcher, the empathy of a psychologist, and the commercial awareness of a strategist.
We cultivate in our B.Des graduates the ability to navigate design challenges across disciplines — from crafting intuitive digital interfaces to building powerful brand identities, from designing sustainable physical products to creating compelling motion narratives. Whether launching a design studio, leading UX at a tech company, building a global brand, or driving product innovation at a manufacturing enterprise, our graduates enter every creative space not merely qualified but genuinely prepared for the design leadership challenges ahead.
Program Specialisations
Students choose from three specializations across Years 3 and 4 — each built around focused studio courses, live projects, and real-world briefs — creating a distinctive design career pathway aligned to the most in-demand disciplines of India's creative economy.
Program Objectives
- Build a strong foundation in design principles, visual communication, design thinking, and creative problem-solving across all four years of the program.
- Develop proficiency in industry-standard design tools, prototyping technologies, 3D modelling, motion graphics, and digital production workflows.
- Cultivate human-centred design sensibility — grounded in user research, design ethnography, empathy mapping, and evidence-based creative decision-making.
- Provide deep specialization expertise through three tracks — User Experience Design, Communication Design, and Product Design — aligned to industry demand.
- Deliver real-world design exposure through studio projects, industry briefs, live client collaborations, and internship opportunities with leading design organizations.
- Foster entrepreneurial and innovative thinking — enabling graduates to launch independent design practices, creative studios, or design-led startups.
- Prepare graduates for senior design roles, creative leadership positions, UX research careers, brand design practices, and postgraduate design studies nationally and internationally.
Program Highlights
State-of-the-art design studios and fabrication labs for prototyping, 3D modelling, and product development
Human-centred design methodology integrated across all 8 semesters through studio projects and live research briefs
UX/UI design training using industry tools — Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, and prototyping platforms
Strategic industry-research partnerships with leading design organizations, studios, and technology companies
Motion graphics and multimedia production facilities for Communication Design specialization students
Sustainable and green design philosophy embedded across Product Design curriculum and studio projects
Expert faculty with NID / NIF / IIT / top design school backgrounds and active industry design practice
Portfolio development support, design internships, and placement preparation for leading design employers
Course Curriculum
Semester 01
Semester 02
Semester 03
Semester 04
Semester 05
Semester 06
Semester 07
Semester 08
Eligibility
Academic Criteria
- 10+2 pass out from any stream / any board
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories)
- Any recognized board qualifies — science, arts, or commerce
Entrance / Selection
- MAH-B.Des CET / UCEED / NID-DAT / NIFT
- Any nationally accepted Design Entrance Test (2026–27)
- MIT Vishwaprayag University Entrance Test
Admission Process
- Apply online at application.mitvpu.ac.in
- Submit entrance exam scorecard and 10+2 marksheets
- Pay application fee of ₹1,000 online
Documents Required
- Class 10 & 12 Marksheets and Passing Certificate
- Valid Design Entrance Exam Scorecard
- Aadhaar Card and Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Portfolio (if required as part of selection process)
Program Outcomes (POs & PSOs)
Career Opportunities
B.Des graduates from MIT Vishwaprayag University are equipped for creative and design leadership roles across India's most dynamic industries — from UX and product design at technology companies, to brand and communication design at FMCG, media, and digital agencies.
UX / UI Designer
Brand Designer / Visual Identity Designer
Product Designer / Industrial Designer
Design Researcher / UX Researcher
Motion Graphics Designer / Animator
Communication Designer / Art Director
Digital Product Designer / Interaction Designer
Packaging Designer / Print Designer
Design Consultant / Design Strategist
Creative Director / Design Lead
Retail Experience Designer / Space Designer
Design Entrepreneur / Founder of Design Studio
Fees Structure
The fee structure for the B.Des program at MIT Vishwaprayag University is approved as per the Fee Fixation Committee norms and Maharashtra government regulations. Tuition fees are structured on a per-year basis. The exact fee amount may vary each academic year based on official notifications.
MIT Vishwaprayag University offers merit-based scholarships — including fee concessions for top scorers in UCEED, NID-DAT, and MAH-B.Des CET. Women candidates and students from reserved categories may be eligible for additional fee concessions. Easy installment payment options are available.
For detailed fee and scholarship information, visit www.mitvpu.ac.in/admissions or contact our admissions helpdesk.
Events & Student Life
Student Testimonials
The UX Design specialization was exactly what I needed to break into tech. The Figma workshops, user research projects, and the live app redesign brief we worked on in Semester 5 gave me a portfolio that stood out in every interview. I landed my role at a Pune-based product startup before graduation.
Shreya Kulkarni
B.Des 2024 · UX Designer at a Product Startup, Pune
Communication Design at MIT VPU pushed me far beyond what I expected. The motion graphics lab, the live branding project for an FMCG client, and the mentorship from faculty who actually work in the industry — it all came together in a portfolio I'm genuinely proud of. My first agency job was confirmed within two weeks of my final show.
Rahul Deshmukh
B.Des 2024 · Junior Art Director at a Design Agency, Mumbai
Product Design here is unlike anything I expected from a college program. The fabrication lab, the sustainability module, and the 3D CAD workshops changed how I see design entirely. My graduation project — a sustainable furniture line — was shortlisted for a national design award and got me into a manufacturing company's design team.
Prachi Joshi
B.Des 2023 · Product Designer at a Manufacturing Company
The School of Design gave me more than a degree — it gave me a design identity. The studio culture, the way faculty pushed you to question every brief, the partnerships with real industry clients — by Year 4 I wasn't just a student, I was already thinking and working like a professional designer. I started my own freelance studio in my final semester.
Aditya Pawar
B.Des 2024 · Freelance Design Consultant
