IIT Hyderabad Design Courses 2026: BDes, MDes, PhD Programs, Fees & Eligibility

IIT Hyderabad Design Courses 2026: BDes, MDes, PhD Programs, Fees & Eligibility

Achyuth NambiarUpdated on 23 Dec 2025, 11:35 PM IST

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, established by Ministry of HRD, offers undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D courses in different domains. Admission into the IIT Hyderabad design courses is done through CEED and UCEED exams which are conducted by IIT Bombay with the exam being on January 18, 2026. The IIT Hyderabad application form was released in the online mode. The IIT Hyderabad design courses include BDes and MDes courses for the aspiring students. Aspirants planning to pursue design course must read the full article of IIT Hyderabad design courses & fee structure to have a detailed idea. It is mandatory for the aspirants to have a valid CEED and UCEED Score for design UG and PG admission.

IIT Hyderabad Design Courses 2026: BDes, MDes, PhD Programs, Fees & Eligibility
IIT Hyderabad Design Courses

The IIT Hyderabad, along with CEED and UCEED score, conducts the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) to offer design admission. Candidates willing to take admission in the IIT Hyderabad design courses were required to fill the application form. Before filling the application form, candidates had to ensure that they meet the required eligibility criteria of IIT Hyderabad design courses.

Design Courses of IIT Hyderabad

Candidates who are planning to take admissions in IIT Hyderabad design courses must check the important dates. Majorly three design courses are offered by IIT Hyderabad namely B.Des, M.Des and Ph.D in design. IIT Hyderabad design courses & fee structure must be kept in mind by candidates before applying to any design course. It is mandatory for candidates to have a valid CEED and UCEED score to take admission in design courses of IIT Hyderabad. Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will have to appear for DAT, followed by a personal interview round as per IIT Hyderabad design courses & fee structure admission process.

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IIT Hyderabad Design Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Domain

Duration

Eligibility criteria

Undergraduate

B.Des (Full time)

4 years

  • The candidates must have a valid UCEED score.

  • Candidates from the Science, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities are eligible.

  • Examination eligibility as per the UCEED norms.

Postgraduate

M.Des Visual Design (Full time)


2 years

  • The candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination, which are:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design / Interior Design or equivalent (4 year program after 10+2)
  • Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent of a 4-year program after 10+2)
  • BFA (4-year professional program after 10+2)
  • Professional experience Master’s degree in Arts / Science / Computer Applications (2-year program after 10+2+3)
  • The candidates should have a valid CEED score

Ph.D.

Ph.D in Design (Full time / Part time)


5 years

  • M.Des. / M.Arch. / M.Tech. / M.Phil. / MFA / M.A / M.Sc / Postgraduate Diploma in Design of NID, Ahmedabad and equivalent.
  • For general category students and/or for students where no concession in academic performance is called for, eligibility requires the following criteria as regards to performance in the qualifying degree:
    (1) A minimum of 60 percent marks (55% marks for SC/ST) in the final academic year of the program.
    (2) Candidates with MA/MSc should have qualified CEED/GATE/NET or equivalent examinations to be eligible for Teaching Assistantship.

IIT Hyderabad Fee Structure

Candidates who will be selected will be required to pay the fees as per the fee structure of IIT Hyderabad. The IIT Hyderabad fee structure will include the tuition fees, mess charges, caution deposit, etc. The IIT Hyderabad Design Fee Structure 2026 has not yet been released. Hence, the fee structure of the previous year has been listed here.

IIT Hyderabad Fee Structure: UG

1. ONE TIME FEE (to be paid at the time of Registration of First Semester)

Amount in Rs.

1.1

Joining Fee (Admission Fee, ID Card and Certificates Fee, Library Fee,

Institute Alumni Fee)

7,000

1.2

Student Activity Funds (Celebrations, Training & Placement)

6,000

1.3

Security Deposit (Refundable) (Hostel, Mess, Library and Laboratory)

6,000

Total One Time Fee (At the time of Registration)

19,000

2. SEMESTER FEE

Gen/EWS/OBC/ OCI/PIO

SC/ST/PH

2.1

Tuition Fee

1,00,000

NIL

2.2

Registration fee, Examination Fee, Gymkhana Fee, Medical Facility, IT charges, Sports fee, Laboratory and Research Facilities Fee, Transport Charges

13,500

2.3

Student Welfare Fund

1000

2.4

Hostel Expenses (Accommodation Charges, Electricity, Water and

Maintenance charges)

16,000

2.5

Mess Expenses*

15,470

Total Semester Fee

1,45,970

45,970

3. Medical Insurance**

3.1

Medical Insurance (per annum)

1,888


Grand Total Fee

1,66,858

66,858

Note:

1. *Mess Expenses (Dining Charges) are Rs. 130/- per day for 119 days, are subject to change.

2. **The medical insurance premium amount (per annum) and insurance policy coverage (presently Rs.2,00,000) is subject to change.

3. All UG students are expected to stay in hostels.

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IIT Hyderabad MDes Fee Structure

1. ONE TIME FEE (to be paid at the time of Registration of First Semester)

Amount in Rs.

1.1

Joining Fee (Admission Fee, ID Card, and Certificates Fee, Library Fee,

Institute Alumni Fee) - for All students

7,000

1.2

Student Activity Funds (Celebrations, Training & Placement)- for Regular

& Self-Sponsored Students

6,000

Student Activity Funds (Celebrations) - for Govt. Lab/ Govt. Industry

Sponsored students

3,000

1.3

Security Deposit (Refundable) (Hostel, Mess, Library and Laboratory) -

for the students who stay in hostels

6,000

Total One Time Fee for Regular & Self-Sponsored students

19,000

Total One Time Fee for Govt. Lab/Govt. Industry Sponsored students

16,000

2. SEMESTER FEE

Amount in Rs.

2.1

Tuition Fee

Gen/EWS/OBC

SC/ST/PH

Tuition Fee for Regular PG students

12,000

NIL

Tuition Fee for Govt. Lab/Govt. Industry Sponsored PG students

40,000#

40,000#

Tuition Fees for Self-Sponsored Mtech, MDes students (12 credits

per semester, Rs. 20,000 per credit)

2,40,000

2,40,000

2.2

Registration fee, Examination Fee, Gymkhana Fee, Medical Facility, IT charges, Sports fee, Laboratory and Research Facilities Fee, Transport

Charges

13,500

2.3

Student Welfare Fund

1000

2.4

Hostel Expenses & Mess Expenses (License Fee, Electricity, Water,

Dining, and other charges)

16,000

2.5

Mess Expenses*

20,020

Total Semester Fee for Regular PG students

62,520

50,520

Total Semester Fee for Govt. Lab/Govt. Industry Sponsored PG students

90,520

90,520

Total Semester Fee for Self-Sponsored MTech, MDes students

2,90,520

2,90,520

3. Medical Insurance**

3.1

Medical Insurance (per annum)

1,888


Grand Total for Regular PG students

83,408

71,408

Grand Total for Govt. Lab/Govt. Industry Sponsored PG students

1,08,408

1,08,408

Grand Total for Self-Sponsored PG students

3,11,408

3,11,408

Note:

1. *Mess Expenses (Dining Charges) are Rs. 130/- per day for 154 days, are subject to change.

2. **The medical insurance premium amount (per annum) and insurance policy coverage (presently Rs.2,00,000) is subject to change.

3. #The Industry/Organization will have to sponsor the tuition fee for the candidate. Only submission of NOC will not be adequate for consideration under this category.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the UG Design course Fee in IIT Hyderabad?
A:

The UG Design course  Fee at IIT Hyderabad for 2026 is yet to be released. However the detailed fee structure is provided in the article above as per the previous year.

Q: What are the other entrance exams accepted by IIT Hyderabad?
A:

IIT Hyderabad accepts the scores of CEED and UCEED entrance exams.

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