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M.Des 2 Years Programme (2026-27 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.) 2 Years Programme
The two-year program in Master of 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
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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
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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.
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Candidates appearing for their final degree exam / final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
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A minimum of 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th std.
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Applicants from Open University / Correspondence mode are ineligible to apply.
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The applicant for admission should be a Resident Indian National and should have graduated from institutions located in India.
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Foreign and NRI / PIO candidates must apply separately. For further details, please visit the International Relations tab on VIT website.
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Candidates with a full-time degree (10 +2 +3 or 4 or 5 years) from any recognised University/Institute in any Engineering, Science, Applied Arts*, Architecture or Design degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% or first class are eligible to apply.
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Candidates appearing for their final degree exam / final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
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A minimum of 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th std.
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Applicants from the Open University / Correspondence mode are ineligible to apply.
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The applicant for admission should be a RESIDENT INDIAN NATIONAL and should have graduated from institutions located in India.
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Foreign and NRI / PIO candidates must apply separately. For further details, please visit the International Relations tab on the 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
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Candidates with valid CEED 2025 score will be given priority.
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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.
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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).
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The applicants should register for VITMEE, a Computer Based Objective test at indicated test centres.
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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.
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Selected candidates will have to pay an advance payment of Rs. 1 lakh.
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Candidates who fail to pay the advance before deadline, will not be considered for admission.
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For candidates applying through the non-CEED channel, it is mandatory to write VITMEE (M Des 2026). The applicants should register for VITMEE, a computer-based objective-type test at the indicated test centres.
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Selection will be based on the score obtained either through VITMEE (VIT Masters Entrance Examination) or CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design)
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Candidates with a valid CEED score are NOT REQUIRED to appear for VITMEE 2026 (M Des 2026), and also candidates with a valid CEED 2026 score will be given priority during the admissions.
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Candidates with valid CEED scores need to upload their valid SCORECARD during the application process.
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The applicants should apply ONLINE in the respective link provided on the website (www.vit.ac.in) by paying a non-refundable application fee of INR: 1200/- (Rupees One Thousand and Two hundred only).
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The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the website, and a personal SMS will be sent to their registered mobile number for online counselling*.
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Selected candidates will have to pay an advance payment of INR 1 Lakh.
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Candidates who fail to pay the advance before the deadline will not be considered for admission.
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Issue of online Application form |
21.11.2025 (Friday) |
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Last date of submission of application |
12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
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Last date of Edit of Application and uploading of Documents |
12.04.2026 (Sunday) |
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VITMEE Entrance Exam |
28.04.2026 (Tuesday) & 03.05.2026 (Sunday) |
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Declaration of VITMEE Result / Seat allotment |
08.05.2026 (Friday) |
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Last date for Advance Fee Payment |
18.05.2026 (Monday) |
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Last date to Pay Full Fee |
05.06.2026 (Friday) |
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Orientation Program |
4th July 2026 (Saturday) |
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Commencement of classes |
6th July 2026 (Monday) |
FEES STRUCTURE
| PROGRAMMES | TUITION FEES | CAUTION DEPOSIT (Refundable) | TOTAL FEES |
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M.Des (Master of Design) |
Rs. 1,76,000.00 |
Rs. 3,000.00 |
Rs. 1,79,000.00 |
FEE REFUND POLICY: AS PER UGC NORMS
COUNSELLING PROCEDURE
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The Required Documents in originals are needed for verification and a set of photocopies may be provided.
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It is mandatory to bring Rs. 11,800/- as Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Vellore Institute of Technology”, Payable at Vellore.
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The Advance counselling fee Rs.11,800/- is Non Refundable.
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Applicants without the DD for the said amount will not be permitted to attend the counselling.
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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
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Candidates with valid CEED 2026 score will be given priority.
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Only Candidates with valid VITMEE 2026 score (based on the cut-off), will be notified for the one on one interview with the interview panel.
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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 ?
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Candidate should apply through online.
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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
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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)
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Fill the application form. Cost of the application form is Rs. 1200/-. The application cost is non-refundable.
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Pay the application fee Rs.1200/- through online mode using netbanking/Debit card / Credit card/Paytm mode
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Upload your Photo and Sign image on the application form
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Upload all semester/year/consolidated marksheets, Prefinal year students upload upto 6 semester marksheet
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Aadhar card to be uploaded as mandatory.
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The filled in Application may be downloaded and stored for future reference.
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Candidate should apply through online.
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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
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Check List (Ready format will be provided by PG Admissions)
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Transfer/Migration/College Leaving Certificate obtained from the Institute last studied.
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Four copies of recent passport size colour photograph
- Common Affidavit for Student, Parent/Guardian & Hostel on Rs. 200/- non-judicial Stamp Paper.
Photo copies
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10th and 12th Std. Marks statement
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Mark Sheets of all semesters - Year / Semester wise OR Consolidated
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Qualifying Degree / Provisional Certificate (If already received)
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Valid CEED Score Card
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The candidates should produce the statement of final year marks and Provisional Degree Certificate before 14/08/2026, failing which admission will be cancelled.
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Community Certificate (only for SC/ST categories)
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Conduct Certificate (Original)
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Provisional Admission letter
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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
Vellore Institute of Technology
PG - Admission
Frequently Asked Questions
The Master of Design (M.Des.) at VIT is a 2-year postgraduate programme offered at VIT Vellore through the VIT School of Design (V-SIGN), Department of Industrial Design. It was launched in 2016 and covers product design, interaction design, sustainable design, and related disciplines.
The M.Des. programme is 2 years in duration, spread across 4 semesters. It is offered exclusively at the VIT Vellore campus through V-SIGN.
Apply online at admissions.vit.ac.in by paying a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,200. You can apply through VITMEE 2026 (M.Des.) or by uploading a valid CEED 2026 scorecard. Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview with portfolio presentation at VIT Vellore.
The last date to submit the online application for VIT M.Des. 2026 is 12 April 2026.
No. Candidates with a valid CEED 2026 score are not required to appear for VITMEE 2026 (M.Des.). They must upload their valid CEED 2026 scorecard during the online application process. CEED candidates are also given priority during M.Des. admissions at VIT.
Candidates need a full-time degree of 10+2+3, 10+2+4, or 10+2+5 years in Engineering, Science, Applied Arts, Architecture, or Design from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate of 60% or First Class. A minimum of 60% in Class 10 and Class 12 is also required. Applicants from Open University or Correspondence mode are ineligible.
The M.Des. tuition fee at VIT is Rs. 1,76,000 per annum. The first year also includes a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 3,000, bringing the first-year total to Rs. 1,79,000. Fee refund policy follows UGC norms.
Candidates are shortlisted based on VITMEE 2026 (M.Des.) score or valid CEED 2026 score. Shortlisted candidates are called for a one-on-one personal interview at VIT where their design portfolio is evaluated along with overall communication and presentation skills.
A portfolio is a collection of a candidate’s original creative and design works. For the M.Des. personal interview at VIT, candidates are required to present their portfolio to demonstrate design versatility, creative ability, and communication skills. The portfolio is evaluated by the interview panel as part of the selection process.
VITMEE (M.Des.) is a Computer Based Objective test. The detailed syllabus is published in the official VITMEE M.Des. syllabus document available on the VIT website. The test covers design aptitude and related areas.
Candidates must bring all original documents for verification, a set of photocopies, and a Demand Draft of Rs. 11,800 drawn in favour of “Vellore Institute of Technology” payable at Vellore. The advance counselling fee is non-refundable and candidates without the DD will not be permitted to attend counselling.
Students can specialise in Sustainable Product Design, Product Semantics, Ergonomics, Space Design, Mobility Design, Artificial Intelligence in Design, User Experience Design (UxD), and Interaction Design through elective selection.
V-SIGN is the VIT School of Design, established in 2016 at VIT Vellore. It houses the Department of Industrial Design and offers both the B.Des. (Bachelor of Design) and M.Des. (Master of Design) programmes. The school focuses on product design, interaction design, and related disciplines.
Yes. Candidates appearing for their final degree exam or final semester exam in the current year are eligible to apply. However, they must produce the statement of final year marks and Provisional Degree Certificate before 14 August 2026, failing which admission will be cancelled.
Email mdesadmission@vit.ac.in or call +91-416-220-2050, +91-416-220-2055, +91-416-220-2060, or +91-416-220-2188. The contact office is the Director, PG Admissions at VIT Vellore, Tamil Nadu – 632 014. Support hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays.
