The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a gateway for admission to various courses in Design. Candidates can take up BSc. in several design courses by clearing the CUET entrance exam with a selection of subjects as specified by the University offering the Design programmes. However, checking out each institute individually for the B.Sc. in Design courses and the subjects to be chosen for CUET can be a hectic task. Design institutes in India, such as Galgotias University and Amity University, are accepting CUET scores for admission to BSc design courses. Candidates can check the list of BSc design colleges that rely on CUET scores for admission. Along with the list of colleges, aspirants can also know CUET subjects for the respective BSc design courses and the eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know about CUET for BSc design colleges.
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National Testing Agency conducts the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission in various design colleges in India for programmes in Design. Aspirants can check the list of CUET BSc design colleges along with eligibility criteria below.
Degree | CUET Subject | Eligibility |
BSc in Interior Design and Resource Management | General Test | Should have passed class 12 |
BSc in Textiles and Apparel Designing | General Test | Should have passed class 12 |
Degree | CUET Subject | Eligibility |
BSc in Fashion Design | General Test | Should have passed class 12 with an aggregate of 45%. |
BSc in Jewellery Design & Technology | General Test | Should have passed class 12 with an aggregate of 45%. |
Degree | CUET Subject | Eligibility |
Bachelor of Science (Honours / Honours with Research) in Product Design | General Test | Pass in 10+2 / NIOS board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Arts, Science, Commerce or any other relevant stream and should have studied English as a mandatory course (OR) Candidates passed 3 year Diploma with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and should have studied English as a mandatory course Have a valid score in UCEED or JET EXAM conducted by JAIN University. |
Bachelor of Science (Honours / Honours with Research) in Interaction Design | General Test | Pass in 10+2 / NIOS board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Arts, Science, Commerce or any other relevant stream and should have studied English as a mandatory course (OR) Candidates passed 3 year Diploma with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and should have studied English as a mandatory course Have a valid score in UCEED or JET EXAM conducted by JAIN University. |
Bachelor of Science (Honours / Honours with Research) in Transportation Design | General Test | Pass in 10+2 / NIOS board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Arts, Science, Commerce or any other relevant stream and should have studied English as a mandatory course (OR) Candidates passed 3 year Diploma with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and should have studied English as a mandatory course Have a valid score in UCEED or JET EXAM conducted by JAIN University. |
Bachelor of Science (Honours / Honours with Research) in Brand Identity and Visual Communication Design | General Test | Pass in 10+2 / NIOS board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Arts, Science, Commerce or any other relevant stream and should have studied English as a mandatory course (OR) Candidates passed 3 year Diploma with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and should have studied English as a mandatory course Have a valid score in UCEED or JET EXAM conducted by JAIN University. |
Bachelor of Science (Honours / Honours with Research) in Interior Design | General Test | Pass in the 10+2 examination in Arts, Science or Commerce from PUC / ISC / CBSE or an equivalent board |
Degree - BSc in Textiles and Fashion Design
CUET Subject - Physics (OR) Chemistry (OR) Computer Science (OR) Mathematics (OR) Biology (OR) Home Science
Eligibility - Should have passed higher secondary examinations or its equivalent with Science / Home Science (academic stream) Home Science with dress designing / Tailoring/ (vocational stream).
Degree - BSc in Game Design
CUET Subjects - Section I A (English) + Section III (General Test)
Eligibility - Pass in Class XII or equivalent from recognized Board/Council
Degree - BSc in Animation and Game Design
CUET Subjects - Section I A English + Section III General Test
Eligibility - Should have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 percent.
Degree - BSc in Fashion Design
CUET Subjects - Section-IA (Languages) - English and Section-III - General test
Eligibility - Should have passed class 12 with English as mandatory subject and 50% aggregate.
Degree | CUET Subject | Eligibility |
BSc in Fashion Design | "315- Home Science 501- General Test" | Should have passed class 12 with 50% aggregate OR Three year diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology/Architecture with 50% marks |
BSc in Interior Design | "315- Home Science 501- General Test" | Should have passed class 12 with 50% aggregate OR Three year diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology/Architecture with 50% marks |
Degree | CUET Subject | Eligibility |
BSc in Interior Design | General Test | Passed 10+2 examination |
BSc in Graphic Design | General Test | Passed 10+2 examination |
Degree - BSc in Fashion Design
CUET Subject - English, General test
Eligibility - Should have passed class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks.
Degree - BSc in Interior Design
CUET Subject - General Test
Eligibility - Pass 12th or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
Degree - BSc in Fashion Design
CUET Subject - General Test
Eligibility - Should have passed 12th or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (15 % for SC & ST).
Degree | CUET Subject | Eligibility |
BSc in Interior and Furniture | Section-IA (Languages) - English and Section-III - General test | Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. |
BSc in Fashion | Section-IA (Languages) - English and Section-III - General test | Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. |
BSc in Graphics | Section-IA (Languages) - English and Section-III - General test | Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. |
Degree - BSc - Animation, VFX and Gaming Design specialisation in Animation & VFX
CUET Subjects - English, General Test/ Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts
Eligibility - Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks.
Degree | CUET Subject | Eligibility |
BSc in Interior Design | Section 1A: Code 101 English; Section II : Code 312 Fine Arts/ Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art | Should have passed class 12 |
BSc in Textile Design | Section 1A: Code 101 English; Section II : Code 312 Fine Arts/ Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art | Should have passed class 12 |
CUET is a common entrance exam that is conducted for admission to various courses including BSc in design. Many institutions in India have started offering BSc design admission based on marks obtained in the CUET exam. As per admission process for CUET BSc design after 12, candidates have to first fill the online CUET application form and appear for the entrance exam. While filling out the form, aspirants have to select their preferred CUET subjects for BSc design. Based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam, candidates can apply for admission in desired colleges.
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As per CUET brochure, candidates can select a maximum of 5 subjects while filling the application form. General test is a mandatory section for most of the BSc design colleges through CUET. Along with the General test, English is another commonly accepted CUET subject for admission to BSc design courses through CUET. Candidates can check out below the CUET exam syllabus for the General test and the English papers that most B.Sc design colleges rely on.
General Knowledge | Current Affairs |
Numerical Ability | Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/statistics) |
General Mental Ability | Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
Reading Comprehension | Verbal Ability |
Rearranging the parts | Choosing the correct word |
Synonyms and Antonyms | Vocabulary |
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