M.Des Entrance Exams Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Wise Syllabus Here

Quantitative Ability

Students need to practice Addition, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Multiplication, Ratio and Proportion, Division, Work and Task, Distance, etc.

Communication Ability and English Comprehension

Proficiency and clarity of meaning in Synonyms, Words with corresponding meanings, Antonyms, Singular, Plural, Idioms and phrases, One-word Substitutes, Correct spellings, Comprehending a situation from the given passage

Analytical Ability and Logical Ability

Students must have creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.

Practicing questions related to General Assertion Reasons, Statement Conclusions, Series, Statements Correct/Incorrect, Blood Relation, One Liner Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Knowledge of Fashion Industry GK, Static GK and current GK

Design Theory

Colour Terminology

Inspiration & Design Development

Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions

Elements & Principles of Design

Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship

Natural & Geometrical Form

Innovation in Design

Principles of Composition

Creative thinking & writing

Optical Illusion

Understanding Light & Shade

Visual Logic

Form & Function

Colour, Pattern & Texture

Theme Development

Drawing Fundamentals

Picture Analysis

Memory Drawing

Inspiration & Creativity

Ornaments & motifs

Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions

Optical Illusion

Foreshortening & Perspective

Developing Themes & Colour Associations

Usage of Colour in Compositions

Imagination & Doodling

3D Visualisation

Presentation Techniques

Expression & Emotion

Exercises on imagination

Lateral Thinking

Story Pictures

Graphics & Pictograms

Innovation & Creation

Design Awareness

Visualization and spatial reasoning

Ability to visualize and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.

Practical and scientific knowledge

Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects.

Observation and design sensitivity

Capacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference, and prediction.

Environment and society

General awareness of environmental, social, and cultural connections with design.

Analytical and logical reasoning

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.

Language

Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English.

Creativity

Grasp verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs, and symbols.

Art and Design knowledge

Awareness about art/artifact/product, artists/designers, art/design history, and trends.

Design methods and practices

Knowledge of media, materials, production processes, and ergonomics.

Drawing

Ability to draw products, people, or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.

Design aptitude

Capability to respond to problems/situations practically and appropriately with ingenuity and empathy.

Creativity

Capacity to think out of the box and come up with unique as well as diverse solutions.

Communication

Skills to communicate concepts and ideas clearly with the help of text and visuals.

Problem identification

Capability to understand the user and the context, knowledge of properties of materials, and their appropriate use in design.

English Language

This section tests the candidates’ grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and verbal ability. The topics include synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, sentence correction, fill in the blanks, reading comprehension, etc.

Logical Reasoning

This section tests the candidates’ analytical and problem-solving skills. The topics include series, patterns, analogies, classifications, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogisms, etc.

Quantitative Ability

This section tests the candidates’ numerical and mathematical skills. The topics include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, percentages, ratios, averages, etc.

Drawing and Sketching

This section tests the candidates’ ability to draw and sketch objects, scenes, perspectives, proportions, etc. with accuracy and clarity.

Colour Theory

This section tests the candidates’ knowledge of colours, their properties, combinations, contrasts, harmony, etc.

Design Principles

This section tests the candidates’ understanding of design elements such as line, shape, form, texture, space, etc. and design principles such as balance, rhythm, emphasis, unity, etc.

Visual Communication

This section tests the candidates’ ability to communicate ideas and messages through visual means such as symbols, icons, logos, posters, etc.

Creativity and Innovation

This section tests the candidates’ ability to generate original and innovative solutions to design problems or challenges.

Design Outline for Beginners

Colour Terminology

Inspiration & Design Development

Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship

Design Theory

Elements & Principles Of Design

Natural & Geometrical Form

Innovation in Design

Principles of Composition

Lettering

Optical Illusion

Understanding Light & Shade

Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions

Form & Function

Colour, Pattern & Texture

Theme Development

Creative Thinking & Writing

Picture Analysis

Visual Logic

Good Design vs Bad Design

Drawing Fundamentals

Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions

Optical Illusion

Foreshortening & Perspective

Developing Themes & Colour Associations

Inspiration & Creativity

Ornaments & Motifs

Memory Drawing

Usage of Colour in Compositions

Expression & Emotion

Exercises on Imagination

Lateral Thinking

Story Pictures

Presentation Techniques

Imagination & Doodling

3D Visualisation

Graphics & Pictograms

Innovation & Creation

Design Awareness

Developing Observation

Model Making

Doodling

How to evolve ideas

Audio – Visual Exercises

Material Manipulation

Creative Thinking