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IIT Hyderabad MDes Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Placements, Syllabus

Hyderabad, TelanganaAutonomous University

Master of Design [M.Des]


Course Fees

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

6.00 K

1 Year Fees

53.55 K

Total Fees

90.10 K

Detailed Fees

general
obc
sc/st
semesterTuition FeesOther FeesTotal Fees
semester 1₹ 6000₹ 30050₹ 36.05 K
semester 2₹ 6000₹ 11500₹ 17.50 K
semester 3₹ 6000₹ 13050₹ 19.05 K
semester 4₹ 6000₹ 11500₹ 17.50 K

Course Information

Course Description

IIT Hyderabad 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 IIT Hyderabad 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.

IIT Hyderabad MDes Important 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

Check: IIT Hyderabad Admission

IIT Hyderabad MDes Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have at least 55% (50% in the case of SC/ST) or comparable grades in the qualifying examinations, which are as follows:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Design, or Interior Design, or an equivalent (4-year program following 10+2)
  • Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or 4-year program equivalent after 10+2)
  • BFA (four-year professional program following 10+2)
  • Professional background Master of Arts / Science / Computer Applications (2-year program following 10+2+3).

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IIT Hyderabad M.Des Application process

The IIT Hyderabad M.Des Application process is as follows:

  • The IITH portal will be used for application to the program.
  • M Des offers three specializations: Visual Design, Interaction Design, and Product Design. In a program year, a candidate may apply for a maximum of two specializations.
  • Candidates who have been shortlisted for online screening, DAT, and personal interviews will be notified through email.
  • The DAT and personal interview will take place on the IITH campus.
  • The final selection is contingent on the number of seats allowed by the institute.

IIT Hyderabad M.Des Selection process

For MoE seats: The Common Entrance Test for Design is the qualifying exam (CEED)
  • Shortlisting for Design Aptitude Test (DAT) based on a Valid CEED Score
  • Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Portfolio Review
  • Shortlisting for Personal interview based on step-2
Selection Process for Self-sponsored seats:

CEED certification is not required for the Self-sponsored category. Students must, however, meet the other eligibility criteria listed for admittance to the M Des program.

The selection procedure consists of three steps. To shortlist for the DAT and personal interview, an online screening test will be administered. Applicants who do not take the online screening test will be disqualified from the admissions process.

  • Shortlisting for DAT based on an Online Screening test.
  • Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Portfolio Review.
  • Shortlisting for Personal interview based on step-2.

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IIT Hyderabad Master of Design (Regular) Specialization

At IIT Hyderabad Master of Design Program is Available in 3 (Regular) Specializations.

  • M Des in Visual Design: This two-year Visual Design degree opens up a world of tangible and intangible expressions in Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Publishing, and Visual Branding. Moving images, animations, film design, space and architecture, web and interaction design, and newer technologies that require user engagement and experience are also included.
  • M Des in Interaction Design: This is a two-year Interaction Design curriculum that provides an opportunity to learn about human, non-human, spatial, and technological components of Interaction Design. The design department's interdisciplinary courses encourage students to investigate Interactions in Physical Space, Virtual Reality, Digital Installations, User Interfaces, Data Narratives, Digital Systems and Services, Speculative Futures, and much more.
  • M Des in Product Design: The two-year Product Design program provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience designing products for a variety of domains, including consumer goods, crafts, electronics, healthcare equipment, furniture, vehicles, and other developing areas. This curriculum also promotes student awareness of best practices in sustainability and the circular economy. Another option students can take is to study cross-disciplinary aspects of product design and interaction design.

IIT Hyderabad MDes: Subject-Wise Credit Distribution

S.No Course Name Credits
1 Design Fundamentals 3
2 Design Drawing and Sketching (PD, VD, IxD) 1
3 Design Process and Methodology (PD, VD, IxD) 3
4 History of Art & Design (VD, IxD) 3
5 Contemporary Visual Culture (VD, IxD) 3
6 Ergonomics for Industrial Designers (PD) 3
7 Product Design and Prototyping (PD) 2
8 Design Lecture Series 1
9 LA/CA 2
10 English 1
Total 17

IIT Hyderabad MDes Seat Matrix

A total of 26 Seats are Available for MDes Program at IIT Hyderabad. The Detailed seats Matrix for MDes Program are as follows:

Category No. of Seats
Open 10
Open- PwD 0
EWS 2
EWS -PwD 1
OBC-NCL 7
OBC -PwD 0
SC 4
SC- PwD 0
ST 2
ST - PwD 0
Total 26

IIT Hyderabad MDes FAQ’S

Ques.Why IIT Hyderabad is famous?

Ans.IIT Hyderabad is well-known for its vibrant research culture, highly qualified faculty, and worldwide collaborations with top universities. IIT Hyderabad has been doing very well in the parameters such as investing in research infrastructure, engaging in innovation, and establishing an international dimension. It has also published 3000 research papers and filed 85 patents. 

Ques.How many M Des specializations can one apply at a time?

Ans. M Des Program at IIT Hyderabad offers 3 specializations – Visual Design, Interaction Design, and Product Design. A Candidate can apply for a maximum of two specializations in a program year.

Ques.What is a self-financed seat at IIT Hyderabad?

Ans.The standard MDes program includes self-sponsored M Des. Students will pay a tuition cost of Rs. 20,000 per credit for 48 credits in 24 months. The admission fee of Rs. 1 lakh will be absorbed into the tuition price. There won't be any scholarships given to them.

Ques.How is the IIT Hyderabad Department of Design?

Ans.The department of design at IIT Hyderabad offers BDes, MDes, and Ph.D. in design. The department has a faculty strength of 8 members out of which there are 1 Professor and 7 Assistant Professors. The faculty members are helpful and friendly. Entrance to the department is dependent on the CEED exam score.

Ques.How is the infrastructure at IIT Hyderabad?

Ans.The IIT Hyderabad campus spreads across 576 acres of green land. The administrative and academic blocks are fully functional. The hostels are well planned, ventilated, and follow German architecture. The hostel WiFi gives a high speed of 120 Mbps and there are LAN cables in every room so that students are well connected. There are a functional gym and sports grounds on the campus as well. Students can enjoy indoor games such as snooker, Indian and American pool, Foosball, Carrom, Dart Boards, Chess, etc. 


Course Details

Product Design

Total Fees

90,100
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Visual Communication

Total Fees

90,100
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Interaction Design

Total Fees

90,100
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus

Placement

Highest Placement₹ 63.8 Lakhs
Average Placement₹ 20.1 Lakhs
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Answered Questions

IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITH]: 46 answered questions

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Which is better, IIT Hyderabad CSE or IIT Madras EE?

● Top Answer By Anamika Sinha on 28 May 22

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IIT Hyderabad CSE will be a better choice. CSE graduates from IITH received great placements with cushy salary packages. If you don’t have an inclination towards any specific branch, go for CSE.  During 2022 placements, IIT Hyderabad CSE average package was INR 17.54 LPA. While the highest CTC stood around INR 46 LPA. 
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Which college should I choose between IIT, Hyderabad & IIIT, Hyderabad for a CSE course?

● Top Answer By Avni Sharma on 03 Aug 22

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IIIT Hyderabad offers an excellent CSE program. It is comparable to IIT Bombay/IIT Delhi’s CSE program. It has a great coding culture. Due to the locational advantage, it’s easier to get projects, internships, and placement opportunities. The college stands out with a 100% placement rate for CSE. Apple, Google, Microsft, Pocket Gems, etc. recruits from the campus drive.  
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Which is better, Data Science M.Tech from IIT Hyderabad, or Big Data Analytics Certification from IIM Bangalore?

● Top Answer By Shruti Agarwal on 19 Sept 22

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It all depends on your interest and future goals. If you want a career in the technical field, choose Data Science M.Tech from IIT Hyderabad. If you want to work in the management sector then doing Big Data Analytics certification from IIM Bangalore will be better. If you are interested in Big Data and want a technical career in the field, look for a technical institute. IIMs will not offer hands-on technical training in the field, it will rather cover the managerial aspect of it. 
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Shall I go for IIT Bhubaneswar or NIT Rourkela or IIT Hyderabad for an MSc in Chemistry?

● Top Answer By Adrija Sinha on 04 Jun 22

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If you are interested in academics and want to pursue research after completing M.Sc, NIT Rourkela is the best option among these. The institute offers good resources and facilities to carry out research interests. You can explore and learn.  If you don’t want to do a PhD after completing M.Sc, choose one of the IITs. The IIT tag will help get good placement opportunities. 
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Which is better among IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, and IIIT Hyderabad for an M.Tech in CSE?

● Top Answer By Anupama Chauhan on 07 Apr 22

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Among these IIT Hyderabad is the best option for pursuing an MTech CSE. It offers a better environment, quality education, and amazing research culture. According to the highlights of IIIT Hyderabad MTech placements 2021, the average CTC offered for the CSE department was INR 23 LPA.  Due to these factors, IIIT Hyderabad is better than new IITs like IIT Roorkee and IIT Hyderabad, for CSE. 
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Is CSE at IIT Hyderabad better, or is ECE at Roorkee?

● Top Answer By Aditi Banerjee on 14 Apr 23

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Out of all the institutes you mentioned, IIIT Hyderabad steals the limelight owing to its excellent CS branch. Here are a few reasons why I consider IIIT Hyderabad better than IIT Roorkee, BITS Pilani, and IIT BHU. Located in the IT hub of India, IIIT Hyderabad attracts all the IT giants of the country  It gives an edge to older IITs because of its prime location and close ties with the industry Excellent exposure is provided to the students at IIIT Hyderabad in the form of hackathons, workshops, seminars, and much more.  Students benefit a lot from the frequent collaborations of IIT H with IIIT H. IIT Hyderabad has a unique Fractal Academic System, and its curriculum is improvised to suit industry requirements and research trends.  IIIT Hyderabad students are taught subjects related to their domain right from the first year, unlike IITs that teach common fundamental courses in the first year. Regular evaluations keep your academic performance in check  Additionally, what may be the "best" institution for one person may not be the best for another. So it’s better to follow where your heart goes.
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Which is best: a CSE in BTech colleges, IIT Hyderabad, BITS Pilani or new IITs?

● Top Answer By Tanmay Gupta on 29 Oct 20

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NIRF has ranked IIT Hyderabad at 8 for Engineering. BITS Pilani has been ranked 30 by NIRF 2020. A BTech in CSE is one of the most demanded courses in the industry. IIT Hyderabad, BITS Pilani, and new IITs all provide the course with an edge. But some factors discussed below will help us to analyze whether to choose IIT Hyderabad, BITS Pilani, or new IITs. IIT Hyderabad is one of the oldest colleges in India. It makes an incredibly competitive place, the level and quality of competition is much higher. The overall quality crowd is seen in III Hyderabad and BITS Pilani. BITS ensures a no attendance policy that helps students to pay attention to their startups. IITs do not have such a policy but the old IITs do give some relaxation. The students of BITS are certain of internship at the end of the second and fourth years as the opportunities are extremely high. IIT Hyderabad and new IITs also have internships but there is no certainty. Here are some of the key information about these institutes. Particulars IIT Hyderabad BITS Pilani New IITs (Tirupati) Entrance exam JEE Advanced BITSAT JEE Advanced Closing cutoff 616 383 3551 Grand total fees 8.7 lacs 15.7 lacs 3 lacs Highest placement offer 60 LPA 44 LPA 25 LPA Average placement offer 22 LPA 15 LPA 9.5 LPA Placements: IIT Hyderabad: 66 students from the computer science engineering department from IIT Hyderabad have been placed with an offer. The maximum number of students hired was from the CSE batch. The hiring companies were Adobe, Amazon, Microsoft, Airtel, Nvidia, Qualcomm. BITS Pilani: 82% of students were placed with an offer at BITS Pilani in the engineering field. 100% of students were placed in the CSE branch. The highest average placement was under the discipline of BTech in CSE of the amount 22 LPA. The top recruiters were Barclays, IBM, Facebook, Capgemini, Aditya Birla Corp, etc. IIT Tirupati: Various new IITs have been opened. One of them is IIT Tirupati. A maximum placement was observed in the CSE branch. The average package in CSE was 12 LPA. The recruitment companies were Bosch, TCS, Fincare, Honeywell, etc. All of the mentioned institutions are good, however, the decision rests upon the students and their preferences. BITS Pilani might have a huge grand total fee comparatively but the quality and opportunity are tremendous. IIT Hyderabad being an old Institute attracts the crowd. New IITs need to work harder to come at that level.
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Which is the best option for chemical engineering, IIT-BHU, IIT Hyderabad, or IIT Gandhinagar?

● Top Answer By Amartya Bagchi on 10 Nov 20

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Previously called Banaras Engineering College, IIT BHU offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs across fields including Chemical Engineering. The course fee for BTech Chemical Engineering is 3.02 lakhs. IIT Hyderabad is considered to be one of the 2nd Generation IITs initiated by Govt. The institute offers BTech Chemical Engineering at a cost of 8.67 lakhs. IIT Gandhinagar has been recognized as an Institute of National Importance and is mentored by IIT Bombay. IIT Gandhinagar offers B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with a fee of 10.3 lakhs. Ranking: IIT BHU is ranked 11th, IIT Hyderabad is ranked 8th and IIT Gandhinagar is ranked 24th for IITs in Engineering for BTech by NIRF 2020. Admission Process: Admission to B.Tech program at IIT is done on the basis of the JEE Advanced score. According to the 2019 data, the cutoff for Chemical Engineering at the institutes are as follows. IIT BHU - 4048 IIT Hyderabad - 5923 IIT Gandhinagar - 6671 Chemical Engineering Highlights: IIT BHU: The Chemical Engineering department at IIT BHU has 3 specializations, i.e Renewable and Non-Conventional Energy Resources, Waste Minimization and Utilization, New Materials, and Devices. The Chemical Engineering department at IIT BHU has 18 laboratories, 7 lecture rooms, a 250 seat auditorium, and a library. IIT Hyderabad: With over 17 faculty members, the Chemical Engineering department at IIT Hyderabad carries out some cutting edge research in primary areas such as Biochemical Engineering, nanoscience, Process Control, Mineral Processing, Energy Conversion, Polymer Engineering, etc. IIT Gandhinagar: The chemical engineering department at IIT Gandhinagar has strong collaborations with industries such as Reliance-Dahej, UCL, Rainbow Papers, NFL, Amul, and Hindustan Petroleum. Primary areas of research at the Chemical Engineering department of IIT Gandhinagar include Thermodynamics, Soft Matter, Energy and Environment, and Bioengineering. Alumni: Renowned alumni of IIT BHU include Nikesh Arora who is CEO of Palo Alto Networks and Krishan Kant, former Vice President of India. Renowned alumni of IIT Gandhinagar include Dr.Yogesh Goyal who is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Renowned scientists from IIT Hyderabad include Dr.M Nirmala, Dr.Paladugu Suresh, and Dr.Arruri Sathyanarayana. Placement: The placement details at the institutes are as follows. Criteria IIT BHU IIT Gandhinagar IIT Hyderabad Students Placed 71% 80% 80% Average Salary 10 LPA 8.96 LPA 16.74 LPA All the IITs are of high repute and globally recognized. IIT BHU takes the upper hand when it comes to chemical engineering, which is depicted from their quality research. However, you should choose the institute according to your convenience.
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What is the current scenario of placements for VLSI in IIT Roorkee and IIT Hyderabad?

● Top Answer By Rajashree Mukharjee on 29 Mar 22

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For VLSI, IIT Roorkee and IIT Hyderabad both offer good placement packages. Intel, Qualcomm, Semiconductor, NVIDIA, Samsung Semiconductor are the major recruiters for VLSI at IIT Roorkee. As per the IIT Roorkee VLSI placement of the last few years, the salary packages range between INR 7-20 LPA.  The placement rate for the VLSI branch at IIT Hyderabad is around 100%. According to IIT Hyderabad placement 2019, the median CTC for the VLSI branch was INR 12.50 LPA.
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What is the prospect of doing Executive MTech in Data Science from IIT Hyderabad?

● Top Answer By Zaira Shah on 05 Jan 23

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IIT is one of our country's premier institutes, so you get to study among the best minds in our country, which allows you to learn a lot from them. However, admission to IIT Hyderabad is difficult due to the strict eligibility criteria for choosing an Executive MTech in Data Science. The Data Science course has grown in popularity, and many businesses have begun to use these techniques to grow their businesses and improve client satisfaction. So, if you have a keen eye for detail and a strong desire to become a data scientist, Digital Vidya is the best option. This institute provides The International Executive Program in Data Science is the best data science program offered by this institute in collaboration with St. Thomas University. The benefits of taking courses from this institute include: Attend from anywhere in the world by tackling all geographical barriers. There are nearly 60,000 participants divided into 5800 batches. This academy has a presence in over 55 countries. Training with an Instructor for 130+ Hours. The LMS account contains all of the e-study materials and class recordings. Access to study materials and resources for the rest of your life. The online program lasts 10 months and consists of 10 modules plus 3 months of internship. Complete placement support and internship. Social Media Marketing and Content Writing Internships are among the opportunities available to participants.
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