IISc Bangalore MDes Admissions 2024: Dates, Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility, Selection Process

Master of Design [M.Des] (Product Design) From IISc Bangalore, Bangalore

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Master of Design [M.Des] (Product Design) Fees

29,200first year fees
2 Years DegreeOn CampusPost GraduationFull Time
Year12
Tution fees₹9000₹9000
Other fees₹20200₹5200
Total Year Wise fees29,20014,200

IISc Bangalore Master of Design [M.Des] (Product Design) Important Dates



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CEED 2024 Registration Dates
Oct 03, 2023 - Nov 13, 2023
CEED 2024 Admit Card Date
Jan 05, 2024
CEED 2024 Exam Date
Jan 21, 2024

Course Details

IISc Bangalore MDes admission 2024 are based on CEED Exam score. The registration process for CEED 2024 is ongoing now and the last date to register for the exam is October 31 (Without late fees)/ November 07 (With late fees). The admission process of IISc Bangalore MDes admission will start in June 2024. The minimum eligibility required for admission is a degree/diploma/post graduate degree programme of minimum three years (after 10+2 level). Candidates are selected for admission based on their marks obtained in the CEED exam.

IISc Bangalore M.Des Admission 2024 Dates 

Event Dates
Start date for online registration with regular fee  October 03, 2023
Last date for online registration with regular fee October 31, 2023
Online registration with late fee  November 01 to November 08, 2023
Start date for Admit Card downloading January 05, 2024, 01:00 pm 
Last date for rectification of discrepancies in the Admit Card January 11, 2024, 5:00 pm
CEED 2024: date and time of exam January 21, 2024 (Sunday) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Release of draft answer key for Part-A and release of candidate’s response for Part-A January 23, 2024
Last date for uploading comments (if any) on the draft answer key for Part-A in the candidate’s portal January 25, 2024, 5:00 pm
Release of final answer key for Part-A January 31, 2024
Announcement of cut-off marks for Part-A February 08, 2024 
Declaration of results March 06, 2024
Score Cards available for downloading March 11, 2024
Last date for downloading Score Cards June 12, 2024

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IISc Bangalore MDes Eligibility Criteria 2024

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.
  • Valid score in CEED

IISc Bangalore MDes Admission 2024

M.Des screening will be done on the basis of CEED score followed by a Design Aptitude test and Interview. 

Note:

  • List of shortlisted candidates for admission will be published on the official website.
  • Candidates selcted for the interview and test have to make their own arrangements.
  • They must have all the attested copies of degrees and marksheets while appearing for the interview.
  • Offer letter will be published on the applicants interface for downloading. 

Documents Required (Attested) at Time of Admission: 

  • Marksheet and Certificates of 10th, 12th and Graduation
  • Passport sized recent photos
  • CEED Score card
  • CEED Admit Card
  • Offer Letter
  • Category Certificate
  • Medical Cerificate
  • EWS certificate

IISc Bangalore MDes Cutoff 2023 [Expected]

IISc Bangalore MDes Cutoff 2023 (Expected)
Category CEED Cutoff
Gen 45
EWS 37
OBC 37
SC 35
ST 35
PWD 29
KM 29

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IISc Bangalore MDes Application Process 2024

IISc Bangalore registrations can be done online. Candidate can follows the given procedure to ensure the complete registration:

  1. Visit the official website https://www.iisc.ac.in.
  2. Click on “M.Des Admission”.
  3. Click on “New User Registration”.
  4. Enter the Details like Name, DOB, Password, Email id and other security answers.
  5. Verify the email id by clicking on link provided via email.
  6. Login to the website.
  7. Enter the academic details like 10th, 12th , Graduation marks. 
  8. Enter CEED details.
  9. Pay the Application fee through Credit card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
  10. Upload the scanned images.
  11. Click on Save.
  12. Preview the application form for checking any mistake.
  13. Click on “Confirm to Submit”.
  14. Save the form in PDF Format.

Note: After the submission of form, correction in any sense is not allowed. 

Documents Required:

  • Marksheets of 10th, 12th and graduation
  • CEED Score card
  • Scanned copy of passport sized photo
  • Scanned copy of signature
  • Scanned copy of caste certificate
  • Scanned copy of EWS certificate

IISc Bangalore MDes Fees 2024

IISc Bangalore charges an amount of around INR 9,000 for its MDes progam per annum as a tuition fee. The amount is payable by General/OBC category students only. For SC/ST category students, the tuition fee is fully waived. All the factors in the IISc Bangalore MDes fee structure is given in the table below:

IISc Bangalore MDes Fees 2023
Particulars GN/OBC/EWS Category SC/ST Category
Tuition Fee (Annual) INR 9,000 Fully waived
Gymkhana Fee (Annual) INR 1,200 INR 1,200
Other Academic Fees (Annual) INR 3,700 INR 3,700
Statutory Deposit (Refundable)* INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Library Deposit (Refundable)* INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Students Emergency Fund (Annual) INR 300 INR 300
TOTAL INR 29,200 INR 20,200

FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum requirement for admission to the MTech and MDES courses at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. The minimum requirement for admission to course programmes – M Tech / M Des is a second class or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination as indicated against each department.

Ques. Can a candidate joining MTech later transfer to integrated PhD at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Candidates who have initially joined MTech can be eligible for a transfer to the Integrated PhD program if their academic performance (assessments) are up to the mark. This depends on the discretion of the Institute. 

Ques. Can someone in the final year of their undergraduate/diploma course at IISc Bangalore apply for the MTech/MDES programs?

Ans. Yes, candidates in the final year of their qualifying examination and awaiting results are also eligible to apply. However, they should have completed all the requirements for the award of their qualifying degree, including all examinations, dissertation projects, viva-voce, etc., before joining. 

Ques. Is there any additional test required for admission to MTech programs at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Yes, some programs require aptitude test/interview post initial screening via GATE scores. The final score will be 70% GATE score and 30% aptitude test/interview. The programs requiring aptitude test and interview are: 

  • Electronic Systems Engineering (ED)
  • Computational and Data Science (CP)
  • Climate Science (CL)
  • Earth Sciences (ER)
  • Electrical Engineering (EE)
  • Microelectronics and VLSI Design (MV)
  • Chemical Engineering (CH)
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME)

The programs requiring interview are: 

  • Communication and Networks (CN)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Signal Processing (SP)
  • Nano Science and Engineering (NE)
  • Smart Manufacturing (SM)

Ques. Does the M.Des program require any additional steps after GATE/CEED at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. Yes, after initial screening based on the GATE / CEED score, a design written test and interview will be conducted at the Institute. Final selection will be based on performance in the design aptitude test and interview. Weightage will be 70% for GATE/CEED score and 30% for the written test/interview. 

Ques. How will I know if I have been selected for the interview/aptitude test at IISc Bangalore?

Ans. The list of shortlisted candidates will be posted on the candidate’s portal on the IISc website atleast 2 weeks in advance. There will be no separate communication from the Institute. 

Ques. Does IISc Bangalore provide travel and accommodation for shortlisted candidates? 

Ans. No, candidates shortlisted for the interview/aptitude test/ group discussion rounds for MTech and MDes programs have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. The candidates will be given sufficient notice for the same. 

Ques. Can I apply for the MTech program by visiting IISc Bangalore campus? 

Ans. No, the entire application process for MTech programs at IISc is online. This includes the payment of application fees (Rs 800 for GN/EWS/OBC & Rs.400 for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and subsequent communication for further steps of selection. 

Ques. What are the acceptable modes of payment for application fees at IISc Bangalore? 

Ans. The modes of online payment available are: Net banking, Visa Card/Mastercard, Debit/Credit Cards. Bank charges incurred on any transaction are not included in the application fees mentioned above.

Ques. I appeared for GATE in 2016. Can I apply for MTech at IISc Bangalore?

Ans. No, the institute accepts only GATE scores of the previous three years. For example, if you apply for the MTech batch intake of 2023 then GATE scores of 2021, 2022 or 2023 will be accepted.

Fee structure for Course Programme (M.Tech./M.Des./M.Mgt.) (in Rs. per annum)

 
GN/OBC/EWS Category
SC/ST Category
Particulars M.Tech./M.Des. M.Mgt. M.Tech./M.Des. M.Mgt.
Tuition Fee (Annual) 9,000 1,70,000 Fully waived
Gymkhana Fee (Annual) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Other Academic Fees (Annual) 3,700 80,000 3,700 80,000
Statutory Deposit (Refundable)* 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Library Deposit (Refundable)* 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Students Emergency Fund (Annual) 300 300 300 300
TOTAL 29,200 2,66,500 20,200 96,500
* to be paid in the first year only

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