Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design Pune offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the design domain.

DYPSOD Pune offers BDes is the most popular program, with a total fees of INR 14 Lakhs for the entire duration of the course.

  • For admission to B.Des program candidates must have qualified 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • Selection is based on merit in DPU AIDAT score followed by a studio test, portfolio review, and personal interview.

Admissions to the other courses such as B.Sc Hons and M.Des are also based on DPU AIDAT score followed by a studio test, portfolio review, and personal interview.

Candidates can apply to DYPSOD Pune through the link mentioned below.

Direct Link - DYPSOD Admission 2026

DYPSOD Pune Important Dates 2026

DYPSOD Pune admissions to UG and PG programs are based on merit or DYPSOD Admission Test scores. The important dates for admission to DYPSOD are mentioned below:

Event Date
Application for Admission
(B.Sc)		 Sep 22, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
Application for Admission
(B.Des)		 Sep 22, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
AIDAT Last Date of Registration Sep 22, 2025 - Feb 27, 2026
AIDAT Exam April 19, 2026

DYPSOD Pune BDes Admission 2026

DYPSOD Pune offers a BDes program at UG level. DYPSOD Pune BDes total academic fees is 14 Lakhs for the entire duration of the course. Candidates can check the details of the program in the table below:

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection Criteria
BDes Product Design
Fashion Design and communication
Communication Design
Interior spatial & Furniture Design
UI/UX Design		 10 + 2 from any discipline with a minimum of 50% DPU AIDAT + Studio Test + Portfolio Review + Personal Interview

DYPSOD Pune BSc Hons. Admission 2026

DYPSOD Pune offers a BSc Hons program at UG level. DYPSOD Pune BSc Hons total academic fees is INR 6 Lakhs for the entire duration of the course. Candidates can check the details of the program in the table below:

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection Criteria
BSc
(Hons.)		 Interior Design
Animation & VFX Design		 10 + 2 from any discipline with a minimum of 45% DPU AIDAT + Studio Test + Portfolio Review + Personal Interview

DYPSOD Pune MDes Admission 2026

DYPSOD Pune offers a BSc Hons program at UG level. DYPSOD Pune M.Des total academic fees is INR 7.1 Lakhs for the entire duration of the course. Candidates can check the details of the program in the table below:

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection Criteria
M.Des Communication Design
UI/UX Design		 Bachelor’s Degree from any discipline with a minimum of 50% DPU AIDAT + Studio Test + Portfolio Review + Personal Interview

DYPSOD Pune Application Process 2026

DYPSOD Pune accepts applications for admission to its various courses through online modes. The detailed application process for the 2026 academic year is outlined below.

  • Step 1: Register- Register on the official website (dypatiluniversitypune.edu.in or schoolofdesign.dpu.edu.in) with your email and mobile number.
  • Step 2: Verify your Email- Fill in personal and academic details and complete your application.
  • Step 3: Application Form- Upload the necessary documents for verification.
  • Step 4: Application Fee- Pay the application fee for the final submission.​

Note: Your username and password are strictly confidential. Do not share them with anyone.

DYPSOD Pune Application Process 2026

DYPSOD Pune Scholarship

DYPSOD Pune offers scholarships for their students. Students can avail following scholarships during their academic years. The scholarships for UG and PG are mentioned below.

Scholarship Eligibility Amount
NSP (PM-USP) Yojana 80% in Class 12, AICTE recognized UG/PG courses, parental income ≤ INR 4.5 Lakhs INR 82,000 per annum
Must be in a regular course, maintain 50% marks and 75% attendance
National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC) First-time PG students under 30 in UGC-recognized full-time programs INR 10,000 per year or INR 15,000 per month

DYPSOD Pune Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee at DYPSOD Pune?

Ans. Applicants can submit their forms online through the DYPSOD Pune official website. The application fees are as follows:

Course Fees
(INR)
B.Des INR 1,500
B.Sc
(Hons)		 INR 1,000

Ques. What are the job opportunities after completing BSc Hons. from DYPSOD Pune?

Ans. Given below are the specialisation-wise jobs a candidate can pursue after completing BSc (Hons.) from DYPSOD Pune:

  • Fashion Design
    • Fashion Retail Executive
    • Costume Designer
    • Fashion Illustrator
    • Retail Merchandiser
    • Freelance Designer
    • Garment Lab Executive
  • Interior Design
    • Interior Designer
    • Furniture Designer
    • Residential Space Designer
    • Commercial Space Designer
    • Furnishing Stylist
  • Graphics Animation & VFX
    • Animator
    • Graphic Designer
    • Web Designer
    • Stop Motion Artist
    • Sound Artist
    • VFX Artist
    • Photography Artist

Ques. What is the selection process for admission to the B.Des program at DYPSOD Pune?

Ans. The admission process at DYPSOD Pune is based on the following selection parameters:

Part A Part B
  • DPU All India Design Aptitude Test
  • Exam mode: Online proctored
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Marks: 100
  • Studio Test, Portfolio Submission, and Personal Interview
  • Conducted as an on-campus one-day process
  • Marks: 100

Ques. What is the exam pattern of the DPU AIDAT for admission to B.Des at DYPSOD Pune?

Ans. The DPU AIDAT is an online proctored examination conducted at DYPSOD Pune for B.Des admissions. The test consists of 100 questions for 100 marks with a total duration of 90 minutes. The paper is divided into three sections:

  • Section A – Visualization, Observation and Perception: 35 questions
  • Section B – Creativity, Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 35 questions
  • Section C – Design Thinking and Problem Solving: 30 questions

Each section contains multiple-choice questions, and the combined performance across all sections determines the candidate’s score for the admission selection process.