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Achyuth NambiarUpdated on 02 Dec 2025, 02:29 PM IST

The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) acts as a gateway for candidates seeking admission to various colleges for their MDes degree. The CUET PG entrance exam 2026 will be conducted in March 2026, with the results for the entrance exam to be released in May 2026 tentatively. Currently, there are several institutes that will accept the CUET PG score for admissions to the M.Des programme, such as Jain University, IP University, and Amity University, and several others. However, having to search for the CUET PG entrance exam subject code, the eligibility criteria for the specific Institute and the like can be quite a hassle.

This Story also Contains

  1. M.Des CUET Colleges List
  2. M.Des CUET Admission Process
  3. Eligibility for MDes Admission through CUET
List of M.Des Colleges through CUET - Check Here
M.Des Colleges through CUET

This article aims to provide the necessary details regarding the different institutes and the programmes that candidates can apply to, the CUET PG M.Des Subject Code they need to select for the entrance exam, as well as the individual Institute eligibility criteria. Read the article below to learn more about it.

M.Des CUET Colleges List

Candidates have to meet the specific requirements set by the participating universities, aside from the CUET eligibility 2026 for M.Des. The details for the eligibility criteria for the participating universities, along with the subject codes, have been listed below.

List of M.Des Colleges Accepting CUET

Institute

Programme

Subject Codes

Eligibility

Tezpur University

Master of Design

SCQP04/ HUQP23/ HUQP07

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/Planning/Interior Design (10+2+4) years /4 Years Diploma in Design/4 Years BFA/Any recognised (AICTE/UGC) degree in Design related field (10+2+4) years/Master Degree in Art/Science/MCA/MSc Computer Sciences/Electronics)

  • Minimum 50% marks in graduation/ and Post-graduation or equivalent CGPA/CPI/qualifying degree

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

MDes


SCQP04

  • B.E./B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering/B.Des./B.Arch./BFA/BFAD

  • 60% marks in aggregate

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi

M.Des

Social Design

HUQP 04, COQP 04, COQP 11, COQP 12

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline (3 years)

  • or a 4-year, full-time graduate degree/diploma in design from any university or institute recognised by law in India

  • Minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade

  • (Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/PwBD/D- OBC(NCL)/Defence/KM).

  • Candidate having B.Des, B.Arch, BFA, B.Voc, BA & B.Sc will be given preference.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Master of Design-Industrial Design


Master of Design- Interior Design


Master of Design- Interaction Design

COQP11

  • Graduate with a 4-year degree in any program.

Or

  • 3-year diploma after class 12th or B.Sc. or B.Voc degree or equivalent examination in the subjects related to Design or Architecture, or Applied Arts and Crafts

  • Minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, from any recognized Board

  • Minimum 1 year of Professional experience in the field of Design after the completion of 3 year required degree /diploma

Jain (Deemed-To-Be University)

Master of Design- User Experience Design

COQP11

  • 4-year degree programme with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, MBBS, or any other relevant stream.

  • Candidates should have studied English as a mandatory course.

  • Candidates must have secured a rank in CEED conducted by IDC of IIT- Bombay

Amity University Noida

M. Design

Fashion & Textiles

COQP11

  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Fashion Design /Textile Design

Avantika University, Ujjain

M Des Communication Design

Industrial Design, User Experience Design, Interior & Furniture Design, Transportation Design, Space Design, etc.

SCQP04

  • Any Graduation

ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai


Master of Design

Textile Design

COQP11

  • Candidates must have completed a design-related bachelor's degree or diploma

  • Minimum 50% marks in aggregate

Jagan Nath University Bahadurgarh Haryana

Master of Designing


COQP11

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Design/Architecture/ Interior design/ Fine arts, B.Tech (CS),

  • 50% aggregate marks

  • 5% relaxation for the SC/ST category

Lovely Professional University

  • M.Design

User Experience



  • M.Design

Product and Industrial

  • COQP11ORHUQP07




  • COQP11ORHUQP07

  • 50% aggregate marks in 4 Years Bachelor's Degree with Design or Fine Arts or Applied Arts or B. Arch. or B. Plan. or B. Construction Management or B.Tech with any stream or Allied fields or equivalent.

  • 5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants

Manipal University Jaipur

MDes

Interior Design

SCQP04

  • The candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree (four years) in Design/ Engineering/ Architecture/ Interior Design from a recognised University


Or Equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Or

  • other competent body with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA marks.

OR

  • BSc. /BA /B Voc. (10+2+3) in Interior Design/ Interior Architecture, from a recognised Institution

  • or equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or other competent body with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.

Mody University Of Science And Technology

MDes- Fashion Design/Textile Design/Interior Design


M.Des.

Textile and Visual Art


M.Des.

Textile and Fashion Design


M.Des.

Visual Art


M.Des.

Visual Art(Painting)


Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandizing

HUQP01





HUQP07



HUQP11



HUQP15



HUQP19



COQP11

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree



  • 50% marks in aggregate

RV University

M.Design

User Experience Design


M.Design

In Research - Design Futures

SCQP04/ HUQP07




SCQP04/ HUQP07

50% attempt on overall

SGT University

M.design,

Home Science-Food & Nutrition,Nutrition and Health, Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science, Resource Management & Design Application, Development Communication & Extension etc. M.design

HUQP11

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design/Textile/Craft/Interior/Communication Design/Art/Fine Art/Mass Comm./Fashion Merchandising etc or equivalent degree


  • 55% marks in aggregate

Sharda University

M.Design

Interior Design


M.Design

Fashion Design

COQP11



COQP11

  • Graduation in any discipline

  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks

  • Must have creative Personality

UPES Dehradun

Master of Design

SCQP04

  • Minimum 50% marks in 10th and 12th grade

  • Minimum 50% marks in Bachelor’s Degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/ Interior Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year bachelor’s course

OR

  • 2 years M.Sc./MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. IT Subjects/ Domains (Only for Interaction Design) or equivalent.

Vivekananda Global University

MDes

UX/ Fashion

COQP12

  • Candidates must have completed their Graduation

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M.Des CUET Admission Process

Below are the steps for the MDes CUET admission process:

Step 1: Registration

Candidates need to register themselves for the MDes programme of the college they want to apply to by visiting the official website. While filling out the detailed application form, candidates will also be required to submit their obtained marks in the CUET PG.

Step 2: Document verification

Candidates must upload the required documents prescribed by the university to meet the eligibility criteria.

Step 3: Payment of admission fee

To complete the M.Des CUET admission process, candidates have to pay the amount prescribed by the institution.

Eligibility for MDes Admission through CUET

The eligibility criteria for MDes admission through CUET typically require candidates to hold a Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field, or equivalent qualifications. Candidates must complete their undergraduate programme from a recognised board or university. The University often specifies a minimum qualifying percentage that candidates need to have during their Bachelor’s studies. However, the eligibility criteria varies depending on the University. Aspirants are advised to refer to the institute-wise MDes eligibility criteria.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How to apply for MDes admission through CUET?
A:

Candidates need to register for CUET by filling out an online application form, paying the application fee, and selecting the participating universities they wish to apply to.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MDes admission through CUET?
A:

The eligibility criteria varies depending on the University, but typically include a Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field. 

Q: Is CUET mandatory for MDes admission?
A:

No, CUET is one of the commonly accepted entrance exams for MDes admission; however, it is not mandatory. 

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With a CMR of 661 and OBC category rank of 193, you do have a fair chance of getting a seat in M.Des at NIFT .

You may not get top campuses like Delhi or Mumbai in the first round, but you can get other NIFT campuses depending on the course preference and seat availability. You should take part in all rounds of counselling for better chances.

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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts two different exams for their postgraduate programs: M.F.Tech (Master of Fashion Technology) GAT (General Aptitude Test) and M.Des (Master of Design) GAT. Although both exams assess general aptitude, they cater to different courses and have variations in their specific focus areas. Here are the differences between M.F.Tech GAT and M.Des GAT:

M.F.Tech GAT: Focuses more on technical and engineering aspects related to fashion technology. Includes sections on quantitative ability, communication ability, English comprehension, analytical ability, and general knowledge.

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27 Jul'24
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It's a must that you solve the previous year papers and sample papers if you preparing for the exam. This will make you familiar with the pattern, marking scheme, etc.

You can visit https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-sample-papers for PYQs and sample papers.

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Maybe, because When it comes to eligibility for the CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design), having backlogs in your undergraduate program may not necessarily disqualify you from appearing for the exam. However, it is important to note that each institute has its own specific eligibility criteria for admission to their MDes programs. Some institutes may consider backlogs as a factor during the admission process, while others may not.

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