Postgraduate Admissions
- Home
- Admissions
- Postgraduate
- M.Des Industrial Design
M.Des Industrial Design 2 Year Programme (2025-26 Admissions)
VIT School of Design (V-SIGN) was established in 2016. Master of Design (M.Des.) was launched in the year 2016 and Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) was started in the year 2018. V- SIGN offers UG & PG programmes from Department of Industrial Design.
In V-SIGN, the Department of Industrial Design creates young designers with skills, knowledge and competence to enable the professional practice of designing products and services used by people every day.
VIT School of Design (V-SIGN) has one of the best infrastructures in India’s reputed D – Schools for training product designers. The school trains the students with a 360-degree experiential learning in all aspects of design. Our curriculum is aimed at instilling knowledge with competencies in creating products for the future.
Master of Design (M.Des.) Industrial Design 2 Years Programme
The two-year program in Industrial Design provides opportunities to develop design sensibilities by working hands-on for designing varied products across wider spectrum of domains ranging from Toy design, Consumer products, crafted artefacts, smart products, Healthcare Products, Furniture, Mobility, and other evolving domains.
The students learn the current methods and execute best practices to design sustainable products inclusive by nature and sensitized towards the aspects of circular economy. Students are trained in digital products such as User Experience Design (UxD) and Interaction Design as these are emerging career path to pursue further. The students can specialize in the areas such as Sustainable Product Design, Product Semantics, Ergonomics, Space Design, Mobility Design and Artificial Intelligence.
ELIGIBILITY
-
Candidates with valid CEED 2025 score are eligible to apply.
-
For those who missed appearing for CEED 2025, it is mandatory to write VITMEE 2025. Selection is based on the score obtained either in VIT Masters Entrance Examination (VITMEE) or Common Entrance Exam for design (CEED) 2025
-
Candidates appearing for their final degree exam / final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
-
The candidates should produce the statement of final year marks and Provisional Degree Certificate before DD/MM/ 2025. Failing to produce the essential documents, admissions will be cancelled.
-
The applicant for admission should be a Resident Indian National and should have graduated from institutions located in India.
-
Foreign and NRI / PIO candidates must apply separately. For further details, please visit the International Relations tab on VIT website.
-
A full-time degree (10+2+4 or 5 years) from any recognized University/Institute in any Engineering, Science, Applied Arts*, Architecture or Design degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% or first class alone are eligible to apply.
-
Applicants from Open University / Correspondence mode are ineligible to apply.
-
It is mandatory to write VITMEE (M.Des.2025) and the selection is based on the score obtained either in VIT Masters Entrance Examination (VITMEE) Test (OR) Common Entrance Exam for design (CEED) 2025
-
A full-time degree (10+2+4 or 5 years) from any recognized University/Institute in any Engineering, Science, Applied Arts*, Architecture or Design degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% or first class alone are eligible to apply.
-
Candidates appearing for their final degree exam / final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
-
A minimum of 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th std.
-
Applicants from Open University / Correspondence mode are ineligible to apply.
-
The applicant for admission should be a Resident Indian National and should have graduated from institutions located in India.
-
Foreign and NRI / PIO candidates must apply separately. For further details, please visit the International Relations tab on VIT website.
Programme Highlights
- Product Sketching and Rendering
- Colour Materials and Finish
- Workshop skills and Prototyping Techniques
- Design Process
- Ergonomics
- Product Semantics
- Simple Product Design
- Interaction Design
- Design for Sustainability
- Computer Aided Design
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Form Studies
- Packaging Design
- Nature Inspired Design
- Mobility Design
- Design Management and Professional Practices
- Inclusive Design
- Healthcare Product Design
- Product Presentation and Portfolio Making
- Advanced 3D Modelling and Simulation Techniques (VR and AR)
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
-
Candidates with valid CEED 2025 score will be given priority.
-
It is mandatory to write VITMEE (M.Des.2025) and the selection is based on the score obtained either in VIT Masters Entrance Examination (VITMEE) Test (OR) Common Entrance Exam for design (CEED) 2025.
-
The applicants should apply online in the respective link provided in the website (www.vit.ac.in) by paying a non-refundable application fee of Rs.1200/- (rupees thousand two hundred only).
-
The applicants should register for VITMEE, a Computer Based Objective test at indicated test centres.
-
The list of short-listed candidates will be published in the website and personal SMS will be sent to the registered mobile number for online counselling.
-
Selected candidates will have to pay an advance payment of Rs. 1 lakh.
-
Candidates who fail to pay the advance before deadline, will not be considered for admission.
| Important Date (Tentative) | |
|---|---|
|
Issue of online Application form |
22.01.2025 (Wednesday) |
|
Last date of submission of application |
31.03.2025 (Monday) |
|
Last date of Edit of Application and uploading of Documents |
31.03.2025 (Monday) |
|
VITMEE Entrance Exam |
20.04.2025 (Sunday) & 24.04.2025 (Thursday) 2.30pm to 4.30pm |
|
Declaration of VITMEE Result |
09.05.2025 (Friday) |
|
Seat allotment |
23.05.2025 (Friday) |
|
Last date for Advance Fee Payment |
05.06.2025 (Thursday) |
|
Last date to Pay Full Fee |
18.06.2025 (Wednesday) |
|
Orientation Program |
July – 2025 |
|
Commencement of classes |
July – 2025 |
FEES STRUCTURE
| PROGRAMMES | TUITION FEES | CAUTION DEPOSIT (Refundable) | TOTAL FEES |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M.Des (Industrial Design) |
Rs. 1,76,000.00 |
Rs. 3,000.00 |
Rs. 1,79,000.00 |
FEE REFUND POLICY: AS PER UGC NORMS
COUNSELLING PROCEDURE
-
The Required Documents in originals are needed for verification and a set of photocopies may be provided.
-
It is mandatory to bring Rs. 11,800/- as Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Vellore Institute of Technology”, Payable at Vellore.
-
The Advance counselling fee Rs.11,800/- is Non Refundable.
-
Applicants without the DD for the said amount will not be permitted to attend the counselling.
-
After admitted , if the applicant fails to qualify in the prescribed qualifying examination, the provisional admission accorded will stand cancelled and the fee remitted will be forfeited
Selection Criteria
-
Candidates with valid CEED 2025 score will be given priority.
-
Only Candidates with valid VITMEE 2025 score (based on the cut-off), will be notified for the one on one interview with the interview panel.
-
During the Personal interview, PORTFOLIO - Presentation of their original creative works showcasing their versatility will be evaluated along with their overall communication and presentation skills. (Dates for the interview will be notified through PG Admissions, if shortlisted).
How To Apply ?
-
Candidate should apply through online.
-
There is NO printed OMR application form, candidates are requested to apply only through Online mode
Steps to be followed
- Enter into New User page and register yourself with required information
-
Verify your registered email id and mobile number for the password received from VIT. (Keep this email id and password till the completion of the admissions)
-
Fill the application form. Cost of the application form is Rs. 1200/-. The application cost is non-refundable.
-
Pay the application fee Rs.1200/- through online mode using netbanking/Debit card / Credit card/Paytm mode
-
Upload your Photo and Sign image on the application form
-
Upload all semester/year/consolidated marksheets, Prefinal year students upload upto 6 semester marksheet
-
Aadhar card to be uploaded as mandatory.
-
The filled in Application may be downloaded and stored for future reference.
-
Candidate should apply through online.
-
There is NO printed OMR application form, candidates are requested to apply only through Online mode
NO NEED TO SEND THE FILLED IN APPLICATION FORM / CERTIFICATES BY POST TO US.
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED (While reporting)
Originals
-
Check List (Ready format will be provided by PG Admissions)
-
Transfer/Migration/College Leaving Certificate obtained from the Institute last studied.
-
Four copies of recent passport size colour photograph
-
Affidavits are to be signed separately by the student & parent in Rs.200/-
Photo copies
-
10th and 12th Std. Marks statement
-
Mark Sheets of all semesters - Year / Semester wise OR Consolidated
-
Qualifying Degree / Provisional Certificate (If already received)
-
Valid CEED Score Card
-
The candidates should produce the statement of final year marks and Provisional Degree Certificate before 14/08/ 2025, failing which admission will be cancelled.
-
Community Certificate (only for SC/ST categories)
-
Conduct Certificate (Original)
-
Provisional Admission letter
-
Admission First year Fee receipt - including Hostels (if any)
- Director - PG Admissions
- VIT, Vellore – 632 014
- +91-416-220 2050 / 2055 / 2060 / 2188
- mdesadmission@vit.ac.in
