ISDI Mumbai provides design education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels through the B.Des and M.Des programmes. B.Des is its most popular course. Applicants are selected through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and an interview.

The DAT application fee is INR 3,500. This payment cannot be refunded or transferred.

ISDI B.Des Admission

B.Des is the main undergraduate programme at ISDI Mumbai. The general eligibility requirement states that students must complete 10+2 with 55% marks, or 45% for SC/ST students. The course-specific eligibility and selection details are given below. Final seat allocation depends on the applicant's DAT performance and online interview.

Course Eligibility Selection process
B.Des Students must have completed 10+2 with 50%, or 45% for SC/ST students Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by an online interview

ISDI B.Des Specialisations and Seat Intake

Each B.Des specialisation offered by ISDI Mumbai has an intake of 60 seats.

Course Specialisations Seat
Communication Design 60
Product Design 60
Fashion Communication & Styling 60
Interior Design 60
Fashion Design 60
Animation 60
Strategic Design Management 60

ISDI M.Des Admission

M.Des, or Master of Design, is the postgraduate design programme at ISDI Mumbai. Students need a bachelor's degree in design or a related field with at least 55% marks. The minimum is 45% for SC/ST students.

Admission to M.Des is decided through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), followed by a personal interview.

ISDI Admission FAQs

Ques. Which design programme can students pursue after Class 12 at ISDI Mumbai?

Ans. Students can study B.Des at the undergraduate level. Selection is based on the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and an interview.

Ques. Which stages are included in the ISDI Mumbai application procedure?

Ans. Applicants must complete these steps:

  • Register online
  • Upload the required documents and pay the fee
  • Send the portfolio or design project
  • Take the Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Ques. Does ISDI Mumbai reserve seats through a management quota?

Ans. Yes. A management quota applies to selected programmes. At the ISDI WPP School of Communication, this category can cover up to 30% of the seats.