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    IIT Hyderabad Design Courses 2027: BDes, MDes, PhD Programs, Fees & Eligibility

    IIT Hyderabad Design Courses 2027: BDes, MDes, PhD Programs, Fees & Eligibility

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 24 Aug 2026, 11:30 AM IST

    Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad design courses include BDes and MDes at the UG and PG levels, respectively. IIT Hyderabad BDes admission is done through the centralised UCEED counselling process based on scores in the UCEED entrance exam. The IIT Hyderabad MDes admission is done separately by the institute based on scores in the CEED entrance exam. The PhD admissions at the institute are done through interviews, portfolio evaluation, and the availability of a guide for the candidate's chosen area of research. In this article, get complete details of the IIT Hyderabad design courses and fees.

    IIT Hyderabad Design Courses 2027: BDes, MDes, PhD Programs, Fees & Eligibility
    IIT Hyderabad Design Courses

    The design specialisations offered at IIT Hyderabad include visual design, interaction design, product design, and photography and film animation. It must be noted that while admissions into the BDes at IIT Hyderabad is a centralised process, admission into the MDes programme is conducted by the institute. For MDes admissions, candidates must also appear for design aptitude test and interview.

    Design Courses of IIT Hyderabad 2027

    Candidates who are planning to take admission 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. Candidates must 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

    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


    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


    5 years

    • M.Des. / M.Arch. / M.Tech. / MFA or equivalent.
    • 60% minimum marks (relaxation of 10% for OBC and 15% for SC/ST)

    IIT Hyderabad Fee Structure 2027

    Selected candidates are required to pay the fees as per the fee structure of IIT Hyderabad. The IIT Hyderabad fee structure includes the tuition fees, mess charges, caution deposit, etc. The table below provides the IIT Hyderabad Design Fee Structure for various programmes as per the previous year.

    IIT Hyderabad BDes Fee Structure

    FEE PARTICULARS

    Regular Including
    OCI/PIO cardholders


    Foreign
    Nationals

    GEN/OBC
    (₹)
    SC/ST/PH
    (₹)
    AMOUNT
    (₹)
    ONE TIME FEE


    Joining Fee (Admission Fee, ID Card, and Certificates Fee, Library Fee, Institute Alumni Fee)7,0007,0007,000
    Student Activity Funds (Celebrations, Training & Placement)6,0006,0006,000
    Security Deposit (Refundable) (Hostel, Mess, Library and Laboratory)6,0006,0006,000
    TOTAL ONETIME FEE19,00019,00019,000

    SEMESTER FEE




    Tuition Fee1,00,00003,00,000
    Registration fee, Examination Fee, Gymkhana Fee, Medical Facility, IT charges, Sports fee, Laboratory and Research Facilities Fee,
    Transport Charges, Annual Health Check-up
    14,67514,67514,675
    Student Welfare Fund1,0001,0001,000
    Hostel Expenses (Accommodation, Electricity, Water & Maintenance)18,00018,00018,000
    Mess Expenses**14,43014,43014,430
    TOTAL SEMESTER FEE1,48,10548,1053,48,105

    MEDICAL INSURANCE (ANNUAL) ##




    Medical Insurance (Annual)1,8881,8881,888
    Total1,68,99368,9933,68,993
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    Notes:

    1. **Mess Expenses (Dining Charges) are Rs.130/- per day for 111 days, are subject to change.

    2. The mid-sem break 09 days (17.10.2026 to 25.10.2026) are not counted for mess expenses. During this period, the mess will run on pay per day basis.

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

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

    IIT Hyderabad MDes Fee Structure

    ParticularsRegular (M. Des)Self-Sponsored (
    M.Des.)

    GEN/OBC
    (₹)
    SC/ST/PH
    (₹)
    AMOUNT
    (₹)
    ONE TIME FEE


    Joining Fee (Admission Fee, ID Card, and Certificates Fee, Library Fee, Institute Alumni Fee)7,0007,0007,000
    Student Activity Funds (Celebrations, Training & Placement)6,0006,0006,000
    Security Deposit (Refundable) (Hostel, Mess, Library and Laboratory)6,0006,0006,000
    TOTAL ONETIME FEE19,00019,00019,000

    SEMESTER FEE




    Tuition Fee12,00002,40,000*
    Registration fee, Examination Fee, Gymkhana Fee, Medical Facility, IT charges, Sports fee, Laboratory and
    Research Facilities Fee, Transport Charges, Annual Health Check-up
    14,67514,67514,675
    Student Welfare Fund1,0001,0001,000
    Hostel Expenses (Accommodation, Electricity, Water & Maintenance)18,00018,00018,000
    Mess Expenses**20,02020,02020,020
    TOTAL SEMESTER FEE65,69553,6952,93,695

    MEDICAL INSURANCE (ANNUAL)##




    Medical Insurance (Annual)1,8881,8881,888
    Total86,58374,5833,14,583
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    Notes

    • No Training & Placement fee for Govt. Lab/Govt. Industry Sponsored Students
    • **Mess Expenses (Dining Charges) are Rs.130/- per day for 154 days, are subject to change.
    • The mid-sem break 09 days (17.10.2026 to 25.10.2026) are not counted for mess expenses. During this period, the mess will run on pay per day basis.
    • ##The medical insurance premium amount (per annum) and insurance policy coverage (presently Rs.2,00,000) is subject to change.
    • 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.
    • Tuition fee for Self-Sponsored M.Tech., M.Des. Students (12 Credits per semester, Rs.20,000 per credit).

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    IIT Hyderabad PhD Fee Structure

    Sl.
    No.
    FEE PARTICULARS

    Regular Students

    External Students



    Hostellers
    Day Scholars



    GEN/OBC
    (₹)
    SC/ST/PH
    (₹)
    GEN/OBC
    (₹)
    SC/ST/PH
    (₹)
    Amount
    (₹)
    1ONE TIME FEE




    1.1Joining Fee (Admission Fee, ID Card, and Certificates Fee, Library Fee, Institute Alumni Fee)7,0007,0007,0007,0007,000
    1.2Student Activity Funds (Celebrations, Training & Placement)6,0006,0006,0006,0003,000*
    1.3Security Deposit (Refundable) (Hostel, Mess, Library and Laboratory)6,0006,0002,000#2,000#2,000#

    TOTAL ONETIME FEE19,00019,00015,00015,00012,000
    2

    SEMESTER FEE






    2.1Tuition Fee10,000010,000035,000
    2.2Registration fee, Examination Fee, Gymkhana Fee, Medical Facility, IT charges, Sports fee, Laboratory and
    Research Facilities Fee, Transport Charges, Annual Health Check-up
    14,67514,67514,67514,67514,675
    2.3Student Welfare Fund1,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
    2.4Hostel Expenses (Accommodation, Electricity, Water & Maintenance)18,00018,000000
    2.5Mess Expenses**20,02020,020000

    TOTAL SEMESTER FEE63,69553,69525,67515,67550,675
    3

    MEDICAL INSURANCE (ANNUAL)##






    3.1Medical Insurance (Annual)1,8881,8881,8881,8881,888

    GRAND TOTAL FEE


    84,58374,58342,56332,56364,563

    Notes

    1.# Security Deposit for Hostel and Mess is excluded for Day Scholars and External Students

    2. *No Training & Placement fee for External Students

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

    4. The mid-sem break 09 days (17.10.2026 to 25.10.2026) are not counted for mess expenses. During this period, the mess will run on pay per meal basis.

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

    6. 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.

    7. \QIP students’ fee structure is on par with that of Regular students. But they are exempted to pay “Training & Placement” fee of Rs.3,000/-.


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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

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

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