284, Radhika Heights, 3rd Floor,
Opp. Indian Bank, Zone-II,
M.P.Nagar, Bhopal. Pin - 462011.
RAIPUR ( Chhattisgarh )
JD Tower, 2nd Floor Opposite
Rajkumar College Main Gate
Main Road, G.E Road, Raipur,
Chhattisgarh, Pin - 492001
Hyderabad ( Telangana )
Rasoolpura Metro Exit B, Begumpet
Ground Floor, Kaizen mirza white house
H.No 1-28-268, SY No:72
Opp Hockey stadium entrance
Hyderabad, Telangana 500003
At the UPES School of Design, creativity and technology go hand-in-hand. We have state-of-the-art infrastructure to support technology-enabled learning: An AR/VR lab, film and media lab, MAC lab, 3D-printing, and laser-cutting facilities, to name a few. Our curriculum focuses on speculative skills or future casting, as well as knowledge and skill-building on the technologies of the future.
UPES has a sprawling 44-acre campus in the lush and verdant environs of Dehradun. The university takes pride in offering its students a world-class academic infrastructure, multimedia-enabled classrooms, modern research labs, playing fields, food courts, hostels and facilities for curricular and extra-curricular activities. Its commitment to providing students a multifaceted all-round growth and development reflects in its superior track record of 90% placements year after year; indeed, it leverages its strategic partnerships with industry stalwarts for all its programs to create employable, bright and future-ready professionals. Given its industry-oriented programs and emphasis on holistic development, UPES graduates naturally become the preferred choice for employers. Thus, the university develops and hones future leaders for diverse high-growth sectors in India and globally.
The university’s singular purpose is to enable each one achieve their individual purpose in life, through the guiding light of knowledge. Each one is empowered to pursue dreams and PASSIONS in a meaningful and responsible manner. Each one is encouraged to foster professional development through imagination, INNOVATION, specialised knowledge and critical-thinking. Each one is ENTRUSTED to become an active participant in transforming society, to go beyond oneself, to RESPECT and INCLUSIVELY contribute in a pluralistic world. Thus, enabling one to choose life-pathways that fulfil their individual purposes fruitfully.
Learn design in a peaceful, creative environment
Get your preferred B.Des specialisation right away, while other universities make you wait till 2nd year
15 Years of purposeful Education
Pioneer in courses with 110 + specialisations
1st University to partner with industry giants like IBM
1st University to introduce industry internship to faculty
Programs Offered
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
B.Des. Industrial and Product Design
B.Des. Interior & Retail Spaces
B.Des Transportation and Mobility Design
B.Des. Animation and VFX
B.Des. Graphics and Communication Design
B.Des. Game Design
B.Des. Fashion Design
B.Des. User Experience and Interaction Design
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
M.Des. Industrial Design
M.Des. Interaction Design
M.Des Fashion Design
M.Des Transportation Design
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR B.DES PROGRAMS
EXAM PATHWAY:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th & 12th)
NON EXAM PATHWAY:
Board Merit- Minimum 65% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
UCEED:Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR M.DES Programs
EXAM PATHWAY:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary Level (10th & 12th)
B.Des/ B. Tech / BE in any discipline / B. Arch / BFA 4 years with minimum 50% marks
Valid CEED 2022 or 2023 score or valid UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES – DAT) score followed by Personal Interview and presentation on the work portfolio
NON EXAM PATHWAY:
Board Merit- Minimum 65% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
UCEED:Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores
REGISTRATION FOR UPES 2024
Candidates should register for appearing in upes 2024. Application can be done ONLY online through the registration portal linked from https://admission.upes.ac.in/apply.
PROGRAMS DETAILS
Duration of Program
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Seats
180 only
Students specialising in this field learn to design a large range of interior design products
The specialisation focuses on imparting skills that are needed to develop a tangible product as per the needs of the buyer
Students can work in residential projects, commercial projects, temporary exhibition projects, and workplace project
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- 1
Elements of Design
Colour
Geometry I
Engineering Graphics
Material exploration I
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- II
Principles of design
Geometry II
Material exploration II
Visual composition
Introduction to Photography
Computer applications I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Sketching and Concept Design 1
History of Interior and Retail space
Material and Manufacturing Processes
Aesthetics, Shapes and Form
Color, Material and Finishes
Basics of Ergonomics
Design Process in Interior and Retail
Subject
Computer applications II ( CAD )
Joinaries and Fixtures
Model making Techniques
Sketching and Concept Design 2
Advanced ergonomics
Craft-based Interiors
Project 1: Design of Public Places
Semester V
Semester VI
Subject
Cultural Studies
Study of Commercial Interiors
Retail Communication and Visual Merchandising
Digital Modelling and Simulation
Research Methodology
Interior and Retail Photography
Project 2: Design of Residential Interiors
Venture Ideation
Open Elective
Elements of Architecture and Structural Design
Interior Lighting
Independent Studies
Portfolio Creation and Presentation Skills
Museum and Gallery Studies
Project 3: Exhibition Design
Industrial Visit
Semester VII
Semester VIII
Subject
Summer Internship
Interface and user experience design
Universal Design and Sustainability
Semantics and Semiotics
Design Management
Knock Downs and Collapsables
Project 4: Retail Experience Design
Subject
Final Dissertation Project
Careers and Placements
Transportation Design Studios
Design Consultancy
Accessory Design Studios
Furniture Design
Retail Design
Architectural Design
Electronics Companies
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
107,000
71,500
178,500
II
1,07,000
71,500
178,500
III
1,15,500
77,000
1,92,500
IV
1,15,000
77,000
1,92,500
V
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VI
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VII
134,250
89,500
223,750
VIII
134,250
89,500
223,750
Eligibility
Exam Pathway:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th & 12th) (Any Stream)
Non-Exam Pathway:
Board Merit: - Minimum 60% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
JEE MAIN/UCEED: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
B. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hr.
Date of interview and portfolio presentation will be announced post UPES DAT result
Non-Examination Pathway:
On the basis of valid Board Merit, JEE percentile and UCEED ranking, candidates will directly go for the personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Duration of Program
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Seats
180 only
B. Design in transportation and mobility program enables students to design cars and any form of mobility which involves human and commodity transportation (transportation needs on land, water and air)
Students in this program develop clay models and digital mock-up of the vehicles tailored to the latest trends in the transportation industry
Students get jobs in the Transportation Design Studios, Design Consultancies, Accessory Design Studios, Furniture Design, Retail Design, Architectural Design and Electronics Companies
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- 1
Elements of Design
Colour
Geometry I
Engineering Graphics
Material exploration I
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- II
Principles of design
Geometry II
Material exploration II
Visual composition
Introduction to Photography
Computer applications I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Vehicle packaging & architecture
Basics of Automotive Engineering
Automotive Illustration
Automotive Sketching
Advanced Engineering Graphics
Transportation Design Project 1
Subject
Materials & Processes
Design Research
Aerodynamics and Form Study
History of Automobile and Design
Digital Sketching and Rendering
Transportation Design Project 2
Semester V
Semester VI
Subject
Digital Sculpting 1
Elements of Ergonomics
Vehicle Interiors 1
Vehicle Exteriors 1
Clay Modeling 1
Graphic Design 1
Transportation Design Project 3
Venture Ideation
Digital Sculpting 2 and 3D Rendering
Advanced Ergonomics
Vehicle Interiors 2
Vehicle Exteriors 2
Clay Modeling 2
Graphic Design 2
Transportation Design Project 4
Industrial Visit
Semester VII
Semester VIII
Subject
Digital Sculpting 3
Portfolio Creation & Presentation Skills
Clay Modeling 3
Biomimicry in Transportation Design
Product & Brand Management
Summer Internship
Transportation Design Project 5
Subject
Graduation Project
Careers and Placements
Transportation Design Studios
Design Consultancy
Accessory Design Studios
Furniture Design
Retail Design
Architectural Design
Electronics Companies
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
107,000
71,500
178,500
II
1,07,000
71,500
178,500
III
1,15,500
77,000
1,92,500
IV
1,15,000
77,000
1,92,500
V
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VI
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VII
134,250
89,500
223,750
VIII
134,250
89,500
223,750
Eligibility
Exam Pathway:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th& 12th) (Any Stream)
Non-Exam Pathway:
Board Merit: - Minimum 60% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
JEE MAIN/UCEED: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
B. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hrs.
Date of interview and portfolio presentation will be announced post UPES DAT result
Non-Examination Pathway:
On the basis of valid Board Merit, JEE percentile and UCEED ranking, candidates will directly go for the personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Duration of Program
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Seats
180 only
B.Design in animation and VFX is a blend of creative and technical visual storytelling
The specialisation involves creating surrealistic outputs using high-end production techniques
This specialisation exposes students to technological trends so that they understand the applicability of animation principles in various sectors like advertising, film and television, cartoon production, video gaming, e-learning and theatre
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- 1
Elements of Design
Colour
Geometry I
Engineering Graphics
Material exploration I
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- II
Principles of design
Geometry II
Material exploration II
Visual composition
Introduction to Photography
Computer applications I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Story Telling and Narrative Skills
History of Animation and VFX
Drawing for Animation
Introduction to Typography
Design for Print
Imaging Tools and Techniques
Design Process in Animation and VFX
Subject
Character Design
Principles of 2D Animation
Digital Imaging and Image Editing
Narrative Skills
Digital Video Tools & Techniques
Design Project I
Semester V
Semester VI
Subject
Introduction to 3D Modeling
Introduction to 3D Animation
Introduction to Lighting & Particles
UV Texturing & Mapping
Sound Design 1
Research Methodology
Design Project II
Venture Ideation
Open Elective
Digital Sculpting, Texturing and Rendering
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Independent Studies
Elements in Video Production
Portfolio Creation and Presentation Skills
Industrial Visit (Part of Semester VI)
Design Project 3
Semester VII
Semester VIII
Subject
Summer Internship
Sound Design 2
Environment Design 2D/3D
Optimization Techniques
Design Management
Matte Painting
Design Project IV
Subject
Graduation Showreel Project
Careers and Placements
Advertising art director.
Exhibition designer.
Film director.
Film/video editor.
Multimedia specialist.
Production designer, theatre/television/film.
Television production coordinator.
Television/film/video producer.
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
107,000
71,500
178,500
II
1,07,000
71,500
178,500
III
1,15,500
77,000
1,92,500
IV
1,15,000
77,000
1,92,500
V
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VI
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VII
134,250
89,500
223,750
VIII
134,250
89,500
223,750
Eligibility
Exam Pathway:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th& 12th) (Any Stream)
Non-Exam Pathway:
Board Merit: - Minimum 60% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
JEE MAIN/UCEED: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
B. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hr.
Date of interview and portfolio presentation will be announced post UPES DAT result
Non-Examination Pathway:
On the basis of valid Board Merit, JEE percentile and UCEED ranking, candidates will directly go for the personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Duration of Program
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Seats
180 only
B. Design Graphics and Communication design involves the study of creative communication solutions and the aesthetic and analytical knowledge to deliver original work and formulate diverse ideas
A specialisation in game design will open doors in the fields of gaming such as game designer, graphic designer, game programmer, and a lot more
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- 1
Elements of Design
Colour
Geometry I
Engineering Graphics
Material exploration I
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- II
Principles of design
Geometry II
Material exploration II
Visual composition
Introduction to Photography
Computer applications I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Story Telling and Narrative Skills
History of Graphic design
Aesthetics, Shapes and Form
Introduction to Typography
Basics of Grids and Layout
Drawing and Illustration 1
Design Process in Graphic Design
Subject
Color, Trends and Forecasting
Basics of Computer Application
Drawing and Illustration 2
Fundamentals of Branding & Packaging
Advanced Typography
Advanced Grids and Layout
Graphic Design Project I
Semester V
Semester VI
Subject
Cultural Studies
Research Methodology
Introduction to UI/UX Design
Creative Computer Application
Advanced Branding & Packaging
Data Visualisation
Graphic Design Project II
Venture Ideation
Open Elective
Professional Photography Techniques
Design for Online Publishing
Portfolio Creation and Presentation Skills
Corporate Identity Creation
Independent Studies
Graphic Design Project III
Industrial Visit
Semester VII
Semester VIII
Subject
Summer Internship (Part of Semester - VII)
Design Management
Advanced UI/UX
Print and Digital Production
Elements of Film and Video
Exhibition Design
Semantics and Semiotics
Design Project IV
Subject
Final Dissertation Project
Careers and Placements
Transportation Design Studios
Design Consultancy
Accessory Design Studios
Furniture Design
Retail Design
Architectural Design
Electronics Companies
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
107,000
71,500
178,500
II
1,07,000
71,500
178,500
III
1,15,500
77,000
1,92,500
IV
1,15,000
77,000
1,92,500
V
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VI
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VII
134,250
89,500
223,750
VIII
134,250
89,500
223,750
Eligibility
Exam Pathway:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th& 12th) (Any Stream)
Non-Exam Pathway:
Board Merit: - Minimum 60% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
JEE MAIN/UCEED: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
B. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hr.
Date of interview and portfolio presentation will be announced post UPES DAT result
Non-Examination Pathway:
On the basis of valid Board Merit, JEE percentile and UCEED ranking, candidates will directly go for the personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Duration of Program
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Seats
180 only
The specialisation design gaming; gives multidisciplinary support from design foundation, graphics, interface design, interaction design and all the other aspects of user experience design which enables the learner to meet the increasing demand in the mobile and social gaming sector
The course includes concept design, environmental design, strategy, game psychology, and level design
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- 1
Elements of Design
Colour
Geometry I
Engineering Graphics
Material exploration I
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- II
Principles of design
Geometry II
Material exploration II
Visual composition
Introduction to Photography
Computer applications I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Principles of Game Design
Game Design Process
Visual Communication for Games
History of Game Design
Concept Art for Games
Project: Basic Game Design (Low Fidelity)
Subject
Game Technology I
Scripting for Games
UI UX Design
Level Design
Program Elective I (Collective Assignments)
Project: Game Interaction Design
Semester V
Semester VI
Subject
Game Technology II (Programming for Games)
Game Architecture
Environment Design
Optimization Techniques in 3D
Project 3D Game Design
Venture Ideation
Subject
Serious Game Design
Cinematics
Console Gaming
Immersive Game Design
Portfolio Design
Program Elective II
Open Elective
Project: Social Impact Game
Industrial Visit
Semester VII
Semester VIII
Subject
Summer Internship
Community Games
Monetization
Entrepreneurship and New Business Models
Cross-Functional Project
Project Gaming and Physical Spaces
Subject
Degree Project: Game Design
Careers and Placements
Transportation Design Studios
Design Consultancy
Accessory Design Studios
Furniture Design
Retail Design
Architectural Design
Electronics Companies
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
107,000
71,500
178,500
II
1,07,000
71,500
178,500
III
1,15,500
77,000
1,92,500
IV
1,15,000
77,000
1,92,500
V
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VI
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VII
134,250
89,500
223,750
VIII
134,250
89,500
223,750
Eligibility
Exam Pathway:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th & 12th) (Any Stream)
Non-Exam Pathway:
Board Merit: - Minimum 60% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
JEE MAIN/UCEED: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
B. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hr.
Non-Examination Pathway:
On the basis of valid Board Merit, JEE percentile and UCEED ranking, candidates will directly go for the personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Duration of Program
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Seats
30 only
The fashion industry is competitive, exciting and fast-paced
Students pursuing fashion designing study about latest fashion trends, styling, designs, fabrics and colours
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
sketching Drawing 1
Elements of Design
Colour
Geometry
SLA
Material Exploration I
Subject
sketching Drawing 2
Principles of Design
Design Process
Environmental Perception
Material Exploration II
Computer Applications
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Unlocking Visual Style (Fashion is a visual medium that tells a story)
Thinking Like a Designer ('Collection' is a common and foundational concept in the fashion industry)
Open Elective 1: Principles of Creativity and Innovation / Creativity, Innovation, & Foresight (Online)
Understanding Fashion Production (Garment production from design to the retail floor)
Fashion Sketching 2
Open Elective 2: Design Anthropology: Humanizing Technology for Society/ Product and Market Research (Online )
Design Project 2:( Fashion Studio 2)
Semester V
Semester VI
Subject
Fashion Technologies
Function and Detail
Venture Ideation
Working in Fashion Media
Open Elective-3: Service Experience Design/ Establishing and Cultivating Customer Markets (Online)/Interaction Design/AI
Design Project 3 (Fashion Studio 3)
Subject
Accessory Design (footwear, jewelry)
Overseas Credit Exchange/Summer Internship
Industrial Tour
Portfolio Creation and Presentation Skills II
Open Elective 4: Storytelling with Data: Visualization and Communication (Online)/3D printing/Machine Learning
Design Project 4
Semester VII
Semester VIII
Subject
Visual Merchandising
Fashion Marketing and PR skills
Program Elective: Future of Fashion
Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship (IPR, Ecommerce)
Open Elective 5: eCommerce and Digital Marketing/Mobile First Design
Design Project 5:
Subject
Dissertation Project
Eligibility
Exam Pathway:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th& 12th) (Any Stream)
Non-Exam Pathway:
Board Merit: - Minimum 60% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
JEE MAIN/UCEED: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
B. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hr.
Date of interview and portfolio presentation will be announced post UPES DAT result
Non-Examination Pathway:
On the basis of valid Board Merit, JEE percentile and UCEED ranking, candidates will directly go for the personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
107,000
71,500
178,500
II
1,07,000
71,500
178,500
III
1,15,500
77,000
1,92,500
IV
1,15,000
77,000
1,92,500
V
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VI
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VII
134,250
89,500
223,750
VIII
134,250
89,500
223,750
Duration of Program
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Seats
180 only
The purpose of the course is to help develop professional attitude and communication skills to cope with the latest industrial practices.
Focuses on learning the principles of visual design perception and cognition that leads to the creation of effective digital interface designs.
Empowers the basic project handling skills to cope with industry situation.
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- 1
Elements of Design
Colour
Geometry I
Engineering Graphics
Material exploration I
Subject
Sketching & Drawing- II
Principles of design
Geometry II
Material exploration II
Visual composition
Introduction to Photography
Computer applications I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Fundamentals of Interaction Design
Basics of Cognitive Ergonomics
Principles of Information Design
Aesthetics, Shapes and Form
User Centred Design Methods
Digital Tools and Techniques
User Interface Design: Fundamentals and Applications
Subject
Cognitive Ergonomics: Tools & Techniques
Introduction to Task Analysis & System Modelling
User Data Analytics and User Modeling
Data Visualization Techniques
Interface Modalities
Digital Media and Digital Networks
Interaction Design Project I
Semester V
Semester VI
Subject
Notification and Dialogs Design
UI Guidelines and Applications
Personalised and Adaptive Interface Design
Introduction to Affective Design
Semantics of Digital Interfaces
Interaction Design Project II
Venture Ideation
Open Elective
Usability Engineering and User Testing
User Centred Design Research
Portfolio Creation and Presentation Skills
Independent Studies
Tangible Interface Design
Interaction Design Project III
Industrial Visit (Part of Semester VI)
Semester VII
Semester VIII
Subject
Summer Internship
Instructional System Design
Principles of Creativity and Innovation
Service Experience Design
Design Management
Inclusive Design
Interaction Design Project IV
Subject
Interaction Design Dissertation
Careers and Placements
Transportation Design Studios
Design Consultancy
Accessory Design Studios
Furniture Design
Retail Design
Architectural Design
Electronics Companies
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
107,000
71,500
178,500
II
1,07,000
71,500
178,500
III
1,15,500
77,000
1,92,500
IV
1,15,000
77,000
1,92,500
V
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VI
1,24,500
83,000
207,500
VII
134,250
89,500
223,750
VIII
134,250
89,500
223,750
Eligibility
Exam Pathway:
Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th& 12th) (Any Stream)
Non-Exam Pathway:
Board Merit: - Minimum 60% marks in class X and XII (Any Stream)
JEE MAIN/UCEED: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with valid JEE MAIN/UCEED scores.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
B. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hr.
Date of interview and portfolio presentation will be announced post UPES DAT result
Non-Examination Pathway:
On the basis of valid Board Merit, JEE percentile and UCEED ranking, candidates will directly go for the personal interview and a presentation on the work portfolio.
Duration of Program
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Seats
30 only
Masters in industrial design enables students to design consumer-centric products and systems related to various domains
This specialisation imparts the learner with an artistic bent, technological approach and marketing knowledge
It also assists in developing basic design, communication and engineering skills by focusing on arts, technology and management
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Sketching & Rendering - I
Aesthetics-Shapes & Forms
Elements of Ergonomics
Art Design & Society
Model Making
Engineering Graphics
Subject
Design Methods
Sketching & Rendering – II
Form Studies
Product Analysis and Detailing
Materials & Processes
Design Project - I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Tangible Interface Design
Digital Sculpting
Visual Communications
Advanced Design Tools
Design Management & Professional Practice
Design Project – II
Subject
Design & Research Project
Careers and Placements
Product Designer
Design Consultant
Accessory Designer
Furniture Designer
Electronics Equipment Designer
Animation Artist
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
195,000
65,000
260,000
II
195,000
65,000
260,000
III
210,500
70,000
280,500
IV
210,000
70,000
280,500
Eligibility
Minimum 50 % marks at Higher & Senior Secondary Level (10th & 12th)
Any of the below:
B. Tech / BE in any relevant discipline / B. Arch / BFA/ Interior Design/ B. Des/ BVA.
3 year Degree such as B.Sc. / BA/ BFA/ BVA in Applied Art/ Design of any other relevant disciplines (with min. 50% marks) + 1 year of relevant industry experience.
2 years M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Computer Science, CSE, IT subjects / domains (only for Interaction Design). Or equivalent.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by a portfolio interview.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
M. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hr.
Date of interview and portfolio presentation will be announced post UPES DAT result
Non-Examination Pathway:
Candidates with valid CEED rank, could directly appear for portfolio interview.
Duration of Program
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Seats
30 only
Masters in Interaction Design equips students with the capability of creative conceptualization of various kinds of interfaces and interactions in various domains
Interaction design gives a better understanding of UI/UX and their application methodologies
The program allows going through 3 'Design Projects'- wherein the interaction designs can be realised at a broad level
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Aesthetics, Shapes & Forms
Interaction Design I
Digital Media and Society
Fundamental of Information Design
User Interface Design
Digital Tools and Techniques
Subject
User Centered Research and Analysis
Interaction Design II
User Testing Methodologies
Data Visualization
Understanding Digital Media
Design Project I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
User Experience Design
Tangible Interface Design
Design Management & Professional Practice
Design for Immersive Experience
Design Project II
Subject
Design & Research Project
Careers and Placements
User Interface Designer
Interaction Design
User Experience Design for Smart products & systems
Web-based Products
Interfaces for on-line transactions
Interface for Control – Display Panels for Industrial Control Systems
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
195,000
65,000
260,000
II
195,000
65,000
260,000
III
210,500
70,000
280,500
IV
210,000
70,000
280,500
Eligibility
Minimum 50 % marks at Higher & Senior Secondary Level (10th & 12th)
Any of the below:
B. Tech / BE in any relevant discipline / B. Arch / BFA/ Interior Design/ B. Des/ BVA.
3 year Degree such as B.Sc. / BA/ BFA/ BVA in Applied Art/ Design of any other relevant disciplines (with min. 50% marks) + 1 year of relevant industry experience.
2 years M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Computer Science, CSE, IT subjects / domains (only for Interaction Design). Or equivalent.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT) followed by a portfolio interview.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
M. Des
UPES-DAT
Online
To Be Announced
1 hr.
Date of interview and portfolio presentation will be announced post UPES DAT result
Non-Examination Pathway:
Candidates with valid CEED rank, could directly attend appear for portfolio interview.
Duration of Program
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Seats
15 only
Curriculum (Subjects)
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
Subject
Sketching & Drawing
Design Process
Design Research Basics
Pattern Making & Stitching
Fabric Structure & Surface Design
Design Project 1 (Fashion Studio 1)
Subject
Visual Culture and Craft
Understanding Fashion Production
Fashion Sketching
Accessory Design
Design Project 2:( Fashion Studio 2)
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
Subject
Fashion Technologies (CAD, 3D printing, Lazor Cutting)
Future of Fashion (Research into future materials, 3D printing, Big Data, Machine Learning, Wearables)
Individual Research Project
Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship (IPR, e-Commerce)
B.Sc/ BA/ BVA in Applied Arts/Design with 1 year of relevant Industry experience.
Exam Pathway
UPESDAT followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview
Non-Exam Pathway
Valid & Qualified CEED Score (AIR 633) followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT 2) followed by a portfolio interview.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
M. Des
UPES-DAT 2
Online
2nd June 2019
1 hrs.
The last date to apply for M. Des exam Category is 31st May 2019.
Date of portfolio interview will be announced soon on UPES website (Venue will be separately communicated to test takers via email.)
Non-Examination Pathway:
CEED Merit, candidates will directly attend a portfolio interview. CEED scores cutoff AIR 633.
Duration of Program
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Seats
30 only
Masters degree in Fashion designing imparts knowledge about fabrics and styles, fashion trends, sketch designs, and about various colours and their family
The course aims to advance design practice that gives the strategies to create specialised propositions and to target specific areas of commercial markets
Curriculum (Subjects)
Semester I
Semester II
Subject
Aesthetics-Shapes & Forms
Model Making
Elements of Ergonomics
History of Automobiles & Design
Sketching & Rendering - I
Engineering Graphics
Subject
Sketching & Rendering - II
Vehicle Ergonomics
Vehicle Packaging
Materials & Processes
Automotive Clay Modeling
Design Project – I
Semester III
Semester IV
Subject
Visual Communications
Digital Sculpting
Vehicle Exterior Design
Vehicle Interior Design
Design Management & Professional Practice
Design Project – II
Subject
Design & Research Project
Careers and Placements
Automotive OEMs
Automotive Design Studios
Transportation Design Consultancy
Heavy Vehicle manufacturers
Entrepreneurship
Fee Structure
Semester
Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Academic Service Fee (Rs.)
Total (Rs.)
I
195,000
65,000
260,000
II
195,000
65,000
260,000
III
210,500
70,000
280,500
IV
210,000
70,000
280,500
Eligibility
Minimum 50 % marks at Higher & Senior Secondary Level (10th & 12th)
Any of the below:
B. Tech / BE in any relevant discipline / B. Arch / BFA/ Interior Design/ B. Des/ BVA.
3 year Degree such as B.Sc. / BA/ BFA/ BVA in Applied Art/ Design of any other relevant disciplines (with min. 50% marks) + 1 year of relevant industry experience.
2 years M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Computer Science, CSE, IT subjects / domains (only for Interaction Design). Or equivalent.
Entrance Test
Examination Pathway:
UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES-DAT 2) followed by a portfolio interview.
Name of Program
Name of Test
Mode of Test
Date of Test
Duration
M. Des
UPES-DAT 2
Online
2nd June 2019
1 hrs.
The last date to apply for M. Des exam Category is 31st May 2019.
Date of portfolio interview will be announced soon on UPES website (Venue will be separately communicated to test takers via email.)
Non-Examination Pathway:
CEED Merit, candidates will directly attend a portfolio interview. CEED scores cutoff AIR 633.
At the UPES School of Design, creativity and technology go hand-in-hand. We have state-of-the-art infrastructure to support technology-enabled learning: An AR/VR lab, film and media lab, MAC lab, 3D-printing, and laser-cutting facilities, to name a few. Our curriculum focuses on speculative skills or future casting, as well as knowledge and skill-building on the technologies of the future.
