NMIMS | DAT Entrance Exam 2025 | School & College of Design India

About us

The program offers a two-year generalist foundation, followed by specialized learning in IoT, VR, and cognitive science-based product design in the third year, and professional application in the fourth year.

With expert faculty, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a focus on trans-disciplinary learning, NMIMS equips you for future-ready careers at the intersection of creativity and technology.


Program Offered

Duration: 4 years

  • A trans-disciplinary design program considering People, Technology, Science & Business
  • Equips student with multi-stream skillsets & sensibility to visualize 2D, 3D & 5D experiences
  • Vibrant student life & campus ecosystem
  • State of the art studios and labs to tinker.
  • Accomplished practitioners and industry experts as faculty and mentors

Admission Process

Eligibility: The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream and should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (I.B. certificate / & D.P. awarded candidates) are eligible only if they have cleared their I.B. exam with total of 24 credits (compulsory) and passed 3 H.L. & 3 S.L. mandatorily.


Steps to Apply
  • Download the call letter, Print to be presented at the time of attendance during Studio test and personal interview
  • Studio test comprises Part A & B
Part A: 20 MCQ Questions in 20 minutes. Questions are based on:
1. Visual & Spatial ability
2. Environmental & Social awareness
3. Logical reasoning
4. Observation & Memory
Part B: Design Challenge to be completed in 60 minutes.
1.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Creative thinking
  • Representation of the concept
  • Uniqueness of the solution
2.


  • Keep the portfolio ready to be submitted during the personal Interview

  • Details of Personal Interview
1.

Personal interview will be conducted for 10 -20 minutes.

2.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Reasoning skills
  • Observation skills
  • Alignment of Interest
Portfolio
1.
2.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Sketching skills
  • Creativity & Originality
  • Uniqueness of the solution
  • Merit list will be declared as per the dates given on the application page.

Highlights of the Program

The school is ranked 4th best design school by career 360

A one-of-a-kind Undergraduate Design program

10 Awards and 5 Finalist in National and International presentation

Strong Alumni Network

Third time in a row, achieved 100% placement.

Five months paid Internship Opportunity

Small batch size - provides better learning outcomes

Immersive learning at NGO

Hands on learning

Entrepreneurial mentorship

Expert Faculty

26 Research paper presented / Published in International conferences / Journals.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Des. (Humanising Technology) can look forward to diverse career opportunities, including:


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Industry Awards & Accolades


Top Recruiters

Testimonials


Industry Testimonials


Ninad Vengurlekar
CEO & Co-founder - Utter App

Sumeet Wilankar
AVP, User Experience- Strategy
Barclays Investment Bank

Tanay Kumar
Co-founder, CEO and Creative Director
Barclays Fractal Ink Design Studio Pvt. Ltd


Student Testimonials


School of Design | Fire Chat Interaction

Saima Khatri
An alumnus of School of Design

Prajna Raghuveer
An alumnus of School of Design

Himanshu Mantri
An alumnus of School of Design

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