BITS Design School’s B Des (Hons) applications to close on January 31

BITS Design School BITSDES will close the application window for 2025 admissions to its 4year residential Bachelor of Design Honours programme on January 31 2025 This intake will be for the second cohort of the programme BITSDES was set up under the aegis of BITS Pilani ndash itself established in 1964 and one of the first universities in the private sector to be recognised by the Govt of India in 2020 as an ldquoInstitution of EminencerdquoBITSDES has an intake of 180 students for its B Des Hons programme which offers five pathwaysPhysical Product Design Digital Product Design UXUI Design Research and Insights Experience Design and Visual DesignAdmissions to the programme are based on a holistic assessment beginning with the scores of either NID DAT Prelims UCEED or the BITS Design Aptitude Test BITSDAT Students who plan to apply with the NID DAT Prelim or the UCEED score are also required to submit their BITSDES application by the Jan 31 deadline They can do so using registration numbers or roll numbers for NID DAT Prelim UCEED The application portal will be reopened between 5th and 8th April for them to upload their scoresStudents also have the option of taking the BITSDAT between March 31 and April 5 2025 The BITSDAT is a 60minute test with multiple choice questions on general aptitude and design conceptsThe list of shortlisted candidates based on test scores will be announced on April 14 2025 Selected candidates will need to upload their portfolios and online interviews will be scheduled between May 2 to May 12 2025 The application process is entirely online on the website httpswwwbitsdesigneduinNandita Abraham Dean BITS Design School said ldquoBITS Design School is a place where people from around the world come together to harness the power of design and shape a more thoughtful and impactful future Our students are learning in a transdisciplinary environment and have a strong inclination toward addressing realworld problems through design We emphasize international exposure handson experiences and industryrelevant projects equipping our students to adapt to evolving trends in the global design landscaperdquoBITS Design School has collaborated with global institutions to enhance its academic offerings ndash with Aalto University in Finland for curriculum design and annual review with Arizona State University for student and faculty exchange joint research programmes and projects and with RMIT University in Melbourne to create opportunities for studentfaculty exchange and immersion The institute has as its advisors renown professionals and academicians ndash Don Norman Founding Director Design Lab University of California San Diego retired Biju Dominic Chief Evangelist Fractal and CEO Final Mile John Thackara Sr Fellow Royal College of Arts and Sandy Speicher Professor Stanford d School ExCEO IDEO Remarkably the founding class has had an opportunity to meet and interact with each of the advisors on campus as have the faculty during the curriculum and pedagogy review With a strong focus on industry integration the School has set up a mentorship programme with design professionals who interact with students in small groups to help them understand the design industry landscape and frame their career choicesFor more information on the 202526 admissions please visit httpswwwbitsdesigneduinAbout BITS Design School BITSDESBITS Design School is established under the aegis of Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani BITS Pilani one of Indiarsquos leading institutions of higher education A deemed university BITS Pilani was among the first private institutions to be recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India BITSDES is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and transdisciplinary environment where design students and educators from around the world come together to address global challenges through creativity and innovationKnow more

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