UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
Last Date to Apply: 26th March | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings
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.
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.
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.
Last Date to Apply: 26th March | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings
No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings
Courses | Domain | Duration | Eligibility criteria |
Undergraduate | B.Des (Full time) | 4 years |
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Postgraduate | M.Des Visual Design (Full time) | 2 years |
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Ph.D in Design (Full time / Part time) | 5 years |
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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.
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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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)
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.
IIT Hyderabad accepts the scores of CEED and UCEED entrance exams.
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With an SC category rank of 92 in UCEED, you may be eligible for admission to some IITs, depending on the cutoff and seat availability during the counselling process. The cutoff varies each year, so you can check the details for the previous year's cutoff here: UCEED Previous Years
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