Bachelor of Design (B.Des) -

About The Course

Design today is not just about making things look attractive; it is a scientific and systematic way of thinking that solves real human problems through design thinking. The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program at Maharashtra Design Institute, MIT Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, prepares future-ready innovators who blend creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship to build a self-reliant India.

Four-year, future-ready B.Des degree with strong foundation in design thinking, materials, tools, visual communication, and human-centred innovation.
Focus on employment-oriented and startup-oriented education, encouraging students to become job creators and entrepreneurs.
Integration of AI, generative design, and immersive technologies (XR) within the curriculum.
Real-world learning through studios, live projects, “Grand Challenge” labs, and an 18‑week mandatory full-time industry internship.

Students can specialise in four major disciplines within the B.Des program:

Industrial Design – Design of products, vehicles, and objects; building the products of tomorrow such as cars, gadgets, and everyday products.
Communication Design – Graphics, animation, branding, and visual storytelling for print and digital media.
Interaction Design (UX/UI) – Apps, websites, and digital experiences with a strong focus on user experience and usability.
Interior Design – Space planning and interior solutions for homes, offices, and public spaces, transforming spaces into engaging experiences.

Why B.Des at MIT CSN?

State-of-the-art labs with global partners such as Siemens, Kuka, and Stratasys.
Future-ready syllabus including AI, generative design, and XR.
Strong entrepreneurship focus with on-campus incubation support to build start-ups.
Mandatory 18‑week industry internship for real-world exposure.
Holistic development with sports and advanced campus facilities.
Scholarships and benefits from Government schemes and categories, with applicable fee concessions available to eligible students.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility: 10+2 (Science, Commerce, or Arts) passed or appearing, from any recognised board.
Entrance: Candidates must have a non-zero score in MAH‑B.Design‑CET 2026 conducted by the State CET Cell.
The entrance test primarily evaluates sketching ability, imagination, and problem‑solving rather than rote learning.

Online registration for MAH‑B.Design‑CET 2026 started on January 22, 2026.

Last date to apply: February 24, 2026.
Tentative CET exam date: April 05, 2026.

Link: https://cetcell.mahacet.org

Curriculum

Digital Fluency: AI & Generative Design – using AI tools to design more efficiently and creatively.
Emerging Technologies: Immersive Media (XR) – exposure to VR/AR and Metaverse-related applications in design.
Design Entrepreneurship and Marketing & Design Strategy – subjects that help students convert ideas into viable businesses and position their innovations in the market.
Universal Human Values and Design & Society – courses that build ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible design perspectives.
“The Grand Challenge” studios where students collaboratively tackle real issues such as water and waste management.