The undergraduate academic degree of Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) is an art centered program. It is a 4-years full-time program that offers the student an understanding of the various basic design skills such as, Elements of Design, Drawing, Geometric Construction, Color, Photography, etc.
There is a number of B.Des. Colleges in India find their base in the city of Ahmedabad. Situated at the bank of Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad has been known internationally for its industries since before independence. The city is an important educational, economic and industrial hub in India. A large number of colleges and universities in the city offer design courses in different fields. The colleges offer the B.Des. Program in various fields of specializations and students can choose the program according to their interest. Different institutes accept different entrance exam scorecards and aspiring students need to understand the syllabus and structure of the entrance exam that is accepted by the institute that they want to take admission in. Some of the most reputable B.Des. Colleges in Ahmedabad are:
1. National Institute of Design
NID, Ahmedabad is autonomous institute that is internationally recognized for its design courses. The college campus includes various facilities for its students such as, design studio, auditorium, WI-Fi campus, gym, café, and much more. The institute offers B.Des. Programs in the fields of :
- Animation Film Design
- Furniture and Interior Design
- Product Design
- Textile Design
- Graphic Design
- Film and Video Communication
- Ceramic and Glass Design
- Exhibition Design
Admissions in the programs are through candidate’s performance in NID Entrance Exam.
2. Indus University
IU, Ahmedabad is a UGC approved private university. The college has a WI-Fi campus and offers its students with the facilities of, library, hostel, shuttle service, labs, etc. The institute offers B.Des. Programs in the fields of :
- Fashion Design
- Industrial Design
- Communication Design
Admission in the programs are through candidate’s performance in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), is conducted by National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA).
3. Department of Design, Nirma University
Nirma University is one of leading universities of Ahmedabad. The university offers various facilities to its students such as, library, labs, WI-Fi campus, café, etc. The B.Des. Curriculum of the institute includes various live projects, internship programs, industrial visits and visits to creative studios. The institute offers B.Des. Programs in the fields of :
- Industrial Design
- Communication Design.
Admissions in the program are based on the aspirant’s performance in the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT).
4. United World Institute of Design
UID, Ahmedabad is a private educational institute with affiliations from Karnavati University. The institute offers B.Des. Programs in the fields of :
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
- Visual Communication (Graphics)
- Product Design
- Animation and Motion Graphics
- Lifestyle and Accessory Design
- Automobile & Transportation Design
Admissions in the programs are through UID Design Aptitude Test conducted by the institute.
