Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune offers five programs for the 2026 admission cycle, including B.Des in Communication Design and Fashion Design at the undergraduate level and M.Des in User Experience Design at the postgraduate level. The fee details include academic fees for general and NRI categories where applicable, along with the SET registration fee collected for admission.

  • B.Des total fee for each specialization is INR 20,20,000 for the complete four-year course.
  • M.Des (User Experience Design) general quota fee is INR 7,90,000 for two years.
  • M.Des (User Experience Design) NRI quota fee is INR 17,13,150 for two years.
  • SET registration fee is INR 1,750 per test.

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SID Pune Fee Overview 2026

SID Pune has a uniform fee structure for all four B.Des specializations, while the M.Des in User Experience Design has separate totals for general quota and NRI students. The figures below apply to the 2026 admission cycle and are based on official SID and Symbiosis International (Deemed University) fee schedules. Students should verify the latest figures through official sources before applying, as revisions may occur.

CourseDurationGeneral Total FeesNRI Total Fees
B.Des (Communication Design)4 YearsINR 20,20,000Not Applicable
B.Des (Fashion Communication)4 YearsINR 20,20,000Not Applicable
B.Des (Fashion Design)4 YearsINR 20,20,000Not Applicable
B.Des (Industrial Design)4 YearsINR 20,20,000Not Applicable
M.Des (User Experience Design)2 YearsINR 7,90,000INR 17,13,150

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Undergraduate (UG) Fees

SID Pune offers four B.Des programs: Communication Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, and Industrial Design. Each undergraduate specialization has the same four-year total fee of INR 20,20,000, with an annual fee of INR 5,05,000. The institute keeps the fee identical across these disciplines, so specialization selection is based on merit, aptitude, SET score, portfolio quality, and personal interaction performance instead of cost differences.

Admission to all B.Des programs is through the Symbiosis Entrance Test, followed by Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction at SID. Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board. The programs are studio-intensive, and studios, workshops, equipment access, fabrication labs, prototyping tools, print studios, and digital media studios are part of the academic environment across specializations.

SpecializationDurationPer YearTotal Fees (4 Years)
Communication Design4 YearsINR 5,05,000INR 20,20,000
Fashion Communication4 YearsINR 5,05,000INR 20,20,000
Fashion Design4 YearsINR 5,05,000INR 20,20,000
Industrial Design4 YearsINR 5,05,000INR 20,20,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Postgraduate (PG) Fees

The M.Des in User Experience Design is SID Pune’s postgraduate program for the 2026 cycle. The general quota total fee is INR 7,90,000 for two years, with INR 3,95,000 charged per year. In comparison with the B.Des annual fee of INR 5,05,000, the M.Des annual fee is 22% lower. The total M.Des fee is less than 40% of the B.Des total fee of INR 20,20,000.

For NRI students, the M.Des fee is INR 17,13,150. The Year 1 fee includes tuition of INR 6,44,400 and other charges of INR 4,24,350. In Year 2, the NRI fee includes tuition of INR 6,44,400, with no other charges listed. M.Des admission accepts CEED scores conducted by IIT Bombay or SET-Design scores conducted by Symbiosis, followed by Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction at SID. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in design or a related field from a recognised institution.

YearComponentGeneral QuotaNRI Quota
Year 1Tuition FeeINR 3,95,000INR 6,44,400
Year 1Other ChargesIncludedINR 4,24,350
Year 2Tuition FeeINR 3,95,000INR 6,44,400
Year 2Other ChargesIncludedNil
TotalINR 7,90,000INR 17,13,150

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SID Pune Application Fees 2026

SID Pune does not charge a separate institute application fee or processing fee for its programs. The admission process begins with the Symbiosis Entrance Test, and the upfront test payment is collected by the Symbiosis Test Secretariat.

  • SET registration fee: INR 1,750 per test, paid directly to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat and not to SID.
  • CEED fee: Determined by IIT Bombay and paid directly to the CEED authority. SID does not receive or control this fee.
  • SID processing fee: None. Applicants do not need to make a separate institute-level payment beyond SET registration.

Applicants applying to more than one Symbiosis constituent institute do not pay a separate SET fee for each institute. One SET score and the INR 1,750 fee cover all SIU-affiliated institutes listed by the candidate during registration.

After confirming admission, students should check the fee payment schedule, refundable security deposits, and one-time charges directly with SID’s admissions office. These items are managed outside the published academic fee structure.

About SID Pune

Symbiosis Institute of Design is a constituent institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) on Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has NAAC A+ accreditation, and SID programs have NBA recognition. The institute follows a practice-led design curriculum with studio work, industry projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

SID’s academic portfolio covers print and digital communication, fashion communication, fashion design, industrial and product design, and user experience design. The M.Des in UX Design is the only postgraduate program offered by SID for the 2026 cycle, and it is linked with design research, interaction design, and digital product thinking.

SID Pune Hostel Fees

SID students access shared university infrastructure, libraries, and sports facilities through the SIU Pune campus. Hostel facilities are handled at the university level. Applicants should confirm hostel availability, allocation process, accommodation type, and current residential fees through official sources, because hostel fees are published separately from academic fees and may differ by academic year and accommodation category.

SID Pune Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much does the full B.Des program cost at SID Pune for 2026?

Ans. The complete fee for each B.Des program at SID Pune is INR 20,20,000 for four years. This same total applies to Communication Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, and Industrial Design. The yearly fee is INR 5,05,000 for every specialization.

Ques. What is the fee structure for M.Des in User Experience Design at SID Pune?

Ans. The M.Des in User Experience Design costs INR 7,90,000 for two years under the general quota. For NRI students, the total program fee is INR 17,13,150. The general quota annual fee is INR 3,95,000.

Ques. Is the annual B.Des fee different for each SID Pune specialization?

Ans. No. SID Pune charges INR 5,05,000 per year for all four B.Des specializations. The full four-year total is INR 20,20,000, and no B.Des discipline has a higher or lower fee than another.

Ques. Does SID Pune publish a semester-wise M.Des fee split?

Ans. The available M.Des general quota fee is INR 7,90,000 for two years, equal to INR 3,95,000 per year. Students should confirm the exact payment schedule through official SID sources, as the payment structure may not follow semester-wise division.

Ques. What amount do NRI students pay for SID Pune M.Des?

Ans. NRI students in the M.Des User Experience Design program pay a total of INR 17,13,150. Year 1 includes tuition of INR 6,44,400 and additional charges of INR 4,24,350. Year 2 includes tuition of INR 6,44,400 and no additional charges.

Ques. Does SID Pune collect its own application fee?

Ans. SID Pune does not collect a separate institute application fee. The required upfront payment is the SET registration fee of INR 1,750 per test, paid to the Symbiosis Test Secretariat. The same fee covers all SIU constituent institutes included in the application.

Ques. What is the admission route for B.Des courses at SID Pune?

Ans. B.Des admission at SID Pune includes the Symbiosis Entrance Test, Portfolio Review, and Personal Interaction at SID. Applicants must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board. The SET registration fee before the test is INR 1,750.

Ques. Which entrance scores are used for M.Des admission at SID Pune?

Ans. SID Pune considers CEED scores conducted by IIT Bombay or SET-Design scores conducted by Symbiosis for M.Des admission. After either entrance route, candidates must attend Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction at SID. A bachelor’s degree in design or a related discipline from a recognised institution is required.

Ques. Are hostel facilities available for SID Pune students?

Ans. Hostel facilities for SID Pune students are managed at the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) level. Students should confirm current hostel availability, allocation rules, and applicable fees through official sources because residential charges are issued separately from academic fee details.

Ques. Which B.Des branch at SID Pune has the least expensive fee?

Ans. No B.Des branch has a lower fee than the others. Communication Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, and Industrial Design all cost INR 20,20,000 for the full four-year program. Specialization allocation is based on merit and aptitude, not fee variation.

Ques. Is M.Des less expensive than B.Des at SID Pune?

Ans. Yes. The M.Des general quota fee is INR 7,90,000 for two years, which is less than 40% of the B.Des total fee of INR 20,20,000 for four years. The M.Des annual fee of INR 3,95,000 is 22% lower than the B.Des annual fee of INR 5,05,000.

Ques. What accreditation details are available for SID Pune?

Ans. SID Pune is part of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), which holds NAAC A+ accreditation. SID programs also carry NBA recognition. Students should confirm the current accreditation status through official SIU sources before the admission cycle closes.